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hippie loop

Submitted by MDeTemple on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 3:48pm

I wanted to do the hippie loop again. can anyone tell what is involved with with the metro north?

This is on my usual commute route. Anyway, a number of years ago, the 90th street exit on the west side of the park was closed to cars; it's now supposed to be access for pedestrians, bikes, etc., only.

On the loop drive side, white vertical pylons narrow the pavement from 2 lanes worth of width to 1, and there's signage indicating "90th Street Exit Closed". On the CPW side, access to the right-hand side of the roadway is blocked by one of those blue police sawhorses, and the left side is open.

"It’s … Manhattanhenge." (May 29th)

Submitted by HSchiffman on Thu, 05/29/2014 - 8:06am

From today's New York Times:

"Just before sunset, the sun will line up with Manhattan’s cross streets.

Please find the note that I received earlier today from John Eustice, our November 2013 meeting's speaker, highly esteemed race commentator, Gran Fondo promoter and the captain of the first US team to race the Giro di Italia.

"Hi, hope all is well, Would you consider putting something out to your club about my Berkshire Cycling Classic (gran fondo) coming up on June 14?

 

All the best, John"

West Point rides - weather changes

Submitted by JFinder on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 11:25pm
All of the West Point weekend rides have been posted in the Upcoming Ride Listings.  It's time to sign up.
 
Leaders: Please print out your roster/signup sheets and bring them along.

GWB bike paths - 5/28 statements to Port Authority

Submitted by NWeissman on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 8:55pm

"Consistent with your mandate as Port trustees to develop a 'strategic plan to enhance regional capacity and the quality of intercity travel', you must recognize the strides cycling has made over the past quarter-century.  You must go beyond tolerating cycling on the GWB. You must maximize it. Don’t constrain cycling with improvements that will only suffice for one generation.  Plan for, and build, a 21st-Century George."

Statement to Trustees - Charles Komanoff

inflatable helmet? Swedish, of course!

Submitted by EODonnell on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 7:43pm

Hardwired 2.0 star iJustine isn't afraid to break a sweat in the name of technology. In this episode, Justine indoor surfs, rides a bike (with an inflatable helmet! @1:49) and even hangs from aerial fabric and a trapeze to test out how the hottest new tech products are improving work outs everywhere. #AOLHardwired #gethardwired

http://on.aol.com/show/517741276-hardwired/518235215?icid=maing-grid7%7C...

 

NyackNewsAndViews - soliciting feedback

Submitted by NWeissman on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 5:08pm

People,

David Zornow, Editor-Publisher of NyackNewsAndViews (also a cyclist and a member of the Rockland Bike Club) is soliciting member feedback on:

•  How the new Tappan Zee Bridge path” for pedestrians and cyclists, planned for opening in 2018, might affect biking behavior.

•  Interactions with law enforcement and motorists in and near the Nyacks — and how that may compare to other destinations.

If you have opinions, please email me at soupstone-at-mindspring-dot-com.  

I will aggregate and pass on.  Thanks.

Neile

 

Seeking someone to interview on camera about bike accident

Submitted by craig at cunytv on Wed, 05/28/2014 - 5:08pm

Hi there - I am with CUNY TV, the non-profit station of the CUNY school system. 

I'm seeking someone to talk to on camera who's been involved in a car-bike accident who has been able to obtain medical care, legal assistance, and has other positive experiences with crash victim rights. I'm aware of the site out there called NYCCarAccident.net, so I'm looking for something along those lines. 

Feel free to e-mail me at craig (at) cuny (dot) tv. 

Thanks. And P.S., I'm a fellow cyclist too! 

- Craig 

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