People,

A quick note of appreciation to West Point Event Coordinator Morene Bangel and WP Rides Coordinator Jim Finder for their compassion and aplomb overcoming an inordinate number of calamities large (downpours, emergency room vists) and small (room reservations, group meals) to keep the weekend on track.

And a special call out to the leaders who stepped up to post rides of all speeds on challenging terrain.

Anyone recommend a bar to watch the Tour in my 'hood in the next week? Jen Benepe has given me Tour fever.

I suppose it's asking too much to be able to see the French TV broadcast....

Next week I will have access to digital TV, but it would be nice to see one day's stage before then.

Do we want these installed in NYC? 

http://www.citylab.com/commute/2014/07/the-curbee-invites-cyclists-to-rest-at-the-red-light/373774/

They would be even more useful to riders who are clipped in.

I thought I remember that someone gives club members a discount. Anyone know who that was?

This is from a review of a play called "The Village Bike." If you think it has anything to do with a bike, are you ever wrong. Wanna know what it means? Get your mind down in the gutter...along with mine.

For July 4th only, south path is closed; north path is open.  Not that anyone's going to ride in this weather...are you?

I sent an email to all registrants.  If you didn't get it contact me immediately.  We are now meeting at 43rd/Lex, on the 43rd Street side by Bank of America, for bag dropoff and trains to areas near West Point due to weather. 

Great news everyone! You can now sign up for the Newcomers' Ride, all registrations are OPEN!

Register as an A-level rider here: Newcomers' Ride 2014 - The "A" Group

Register as a B-level rider here: Newcomers' Ride 2014 - The "B" Group

Register as a C-level rider here: Newcomers' Ride 2014 - The "C" Group

(Unsure which one best fits you? Try the C group!)

Complete details about the Newcomers' Ride here!

U are invited

I am on my second Dura Ace rear derailleur and now need to replace the pulley wheels at 12,000 miles due to too much wobble play on the gear wheel.  The first one I replaced at 21,000 miles because I changed everything - shifters, cassette, and chain.  How long are yours lasting until they need replacement?  15,000 miles, 20,000 miles, 25,000 miles, 30,000 miles, other?