Forecast is reaching 90% chance of rain.  I'll re-list the ride for later in the summer.

Will re-schedule for August 23. 

If the forecast holds as accurate, tomorrow morning will be rainy, and this ride will go up to Blue Hill at Stone Barns via the county trailway system, then back down. Join up, if you are so inclined!

http://nycc.org/node/71552

Announcing the 2014 All Class Ride!  

Date:  Sunday, August 17th

Start Location for "A" Rides:  NJ Side of GWB
Start Location for "B" and "C" Rides:  Sakura Park

Destination:  Pascack Brook County Park in Westwood, NJ.

as we speak I hear some faint rumbling from the tarmac lorries - just rode up until 101st and it was superbly smooth! 

I try to patronize all the local bike shops when possible.  I have my fave (as we all do), but thought I'd comment on the refurbished Tenafly bike shop on 501.  Stopped by yesterday to check it out, and the new owners were super friendly, even inviting us to stay for a BBQ lunch (which I would have, but then would've needed a taxi up Churchill...).  Their hours are also more user-friendly.  Check them out! 

Bike path won't be accessible in parts of UWS 

People,

Due to work conflicts, Manuel Ordonez has stepped down as Content Manager.  B-Rides Coordinator Brian Van Nieuenhoven is assuming the responsibility through the end of the year. Thanks to Brian for stepping up.

Received today from Paragon --

Paragon Sports has been around since 1908 and is one of the largest, family owned sporting goods stores in New York. The New Bike Shop, now located on the main floor in Paragon, carries lines such as Cannondale, Focus, Felt, Pearl Izumi, Gore, Castelli, and Assos.

Cycling Enthusiasts, Triathletes and Commuters can find quality selection of Recreational, Road, Racing and Tri bikes, as well as, functional and fashionable Cycling Apparel.

Their will be a Raffle with the Grand Prize of a 2015 Cannondale Bad Boy 2 (Retail $1520) and other raffle prizes include clothing from Pearl Izumi, Shimano Cycling Shoes and Bern Helmets.

I don't have time to scout for my upcoming ride.  I know that during the spring there was a big pothole in the southbound lane of 9W on the descent south of Bear Mountain.  I heard someone had a bad crash there.  Can anyone give an update on whether it's still there or has been fixed?  If it's still there, can anyone give an approximate location?

Thanks for your help.