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Bear mountain Bridge to Manhattan East of the Hudson.

Submitted by Sylvain on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 10:56pm

I'm looking for the pretty way to Manhattan from Bear mountain Bridge, about 60miles. looking to complete a 130miles, starting in CP, saddle river road, bear mountain and back east of the hudson. 

Proposed LG tower --Englewood Cliffsto hold height limit referendum in November

Submitted by Jonathan Merrill on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 5:15pm

The Englewood Cliffs borough council approved the ballot question of whether the height limit for office buildings in Englewood Cliffs should be returned to 35 feet.

http://www.nj.com/bergen/index.ssf/2014/07/englewood_cliffs_to_vote_on.html

Limit the height of new buildings along the Palisades.

 

Garmin 1000 and Shimano Di2 now communicate

Submitted by BMirell on Mon, 07/28/2014 - 10:20am

With the addition of the Shimano D-Fly, you can now see the *gear selection you're using, the battery life remaining on the Di2 and a few other things, all in the windows of the Garmin 1000. The way to see Di2 battery life remaining currently, is to hold the shift lever and view the solid or flashing colored lights on the junction box. I found this to be less than accurate and can now charge the Di2 battery only when absolutely necessary. The fewer times you charge the battery, the longer it lasts. The Garmin shows battery life remaining in the Di2 by percentages of 100 in 10% increments. I was told that the D-fly does NOT work on the 1st generation Di2.

D-fly costs about $110 and takes maybe 30 minutes to install.

Tour de France Night

Submitted by NWeissman on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 10:00pm

Hospitable staff.  Fun crowd.  Great beer.  Excellent event.

Thank you, John.

Thunderbird Pow-Wow Ride is on

Submitted by JBlackburn on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 7:51am

There are bail out options if the weather does not co-operate. 

NY Times on ultra light carbon frames.

Submitted by mgeller1 on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 7:36am

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/27/sports/cycling/as-technology-makes-bicycles-lighter-and-faster-it8217s-the-cyclists-falling-harder.html?_r=0

 

 

B15 to Broken Bow Brewery

Submitted by LWintner on Sun, 07/27/2014 - 7:24am

We plan to ride and see how the weather is as we go along.  There are bailouts along the way on the subway and on Metro North (bring your pass).  We'll assess further at the start at the Boathouse.  Hope to see you there.

Gran Fondo Tannersville

Submitted by mgeller1 on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 3:36pm

Anyone riding next week?

Ride to HVRR tomorrow? Car died...

Submitted by CTaber on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 2:40pm

Hello friends,

im signed up for the Harlem Valley Rail Ride tomorrow and my car has developed a catastrophic electrical issue which can't be repaired til Monday. Anyone driving up in the morning that could accommodate an additional rider and bike? It's a long shot but I thought I'd try here. Reply here or text me at 917-855-1495 or email to [email protected]

Radar for Bicycles

Submitted by Sir Roger on Sat, 07/26/2014 - 1:47pm

I ran into a friendly chap from South Africa at Strictly this morning. He was showing off some new teck he is cloud sourcing funding for.

Its a gizmo that uses radar to tell you about traffic baring down from behind.

I thought it was something that might be worth a dicussion.

http://www.backtracker.io

Click on the video lin

Now if they could add an allarm and flashing blue light when a cop is close by.... (See George i beat you to that one...)

 

Disclaimer.. I have no interest in this company .. I am not related to the person who owns .. I just ran into the guy and thought people might want to read about it.... 

 

 

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