We need someone to step forward to plan the rides out to West Point, rides for Saturday at West Point, and returning home on Sunday.  We have many cues and routes from prior years, so it should be a fairly straightforward task.  Kindly respond, if interested, to [email protected].

for example - how do I compare 90 miles with 7500 feet of climbing to 120 miles with 2500 feet of climbing?

Assume round trip...ie no net climbing for either ride.

... in the Sheepshead Bay area... a young woman at work is looking to pick up a bike (must be my fine example!)... she's interested in Trek (Verve) and Giant (Rove 3) "fitness" models... she's a "newbie" and a shop that would take good care of her would go a long way.

Thanks in advance,

George

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This is unfortunate.

Metro-North Kills Their Last Bar Cars

http://gothamist.com/2014/05/06/metro-north_kills_their_last_bar_ca.php

A bit of levity in this otherwise sad story: "The bar cars have been something of a unicorn for many Metro-North riders."

http://www.ukmalayalee.com/world-news/news.php?id=MTg0MQ==

http://takingnote.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/05/05/more-blight-for-the-palisades/#

The age old question. Recent questions about tires has me looking at several things like differing tube types, tire structure. But I came across this study about proper tire inflation which I thought was interesting. If aiming for a 15% deflection of a tire, which according to the study is optimal, you'd shoot for differing tire pressures for front and back depending on riding style (ie weight distribution). I usually go 110/120psi and call it good; which the 10psi protocal seems to be common knowledge. However it would be more on a linear curve, which makes sense based on the weight on the tire.

Has reopened and the detour between Paris and Broadway (Norwood-Rockleigh) is finished.  Closter will be welcoming Whole Foods in the K Mart center behind Annie Sez.  Scuttlebut has it that Tenafly's Cafe Angelique is looking at the old Farm bldg at Piermont & Homans for a new location.  The prior operator has relocated to the Annie Sez center.  Tenafly now has 2 bike shops .  The Bike Workshop on 501 is now under new management.  A new shop "Fusion Cycles" has opened at 31A Washington St past CVS.  It has Giant Bikes and plans to offer NYCC members a club discount.  Had a nice lunch, not $$$ at Simply Vietnamese 1 Highwood Ave Tenafly, outdoor tables.  BYO but if you are biking limit it to 1 small bottle available at the la