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Website assistance - Data Manipulation & Consolidation

Submitted by nyccadmin on Mon, 04/21/2014 - 3:44pm

Hello all,

We are looking to consolidate our Sig graduate lists over the years. Currently the data format varies across the various SIG captains. We have a developed a standard format and are looking for someone with excel experience to massage the various spreadsheets into the standard format. I would estimate 4-8 hours of work over the next week, faster if you have strong excel (or other data manipulation) skills. Experience with lookup functions (e.g. VLookup) is required. 

if you have the time and skills to help please email [email protected]

Many thanks in advance,

the NYCC web team

 

How to locate the source of a puncture in you tyre...

Submitted by YehuditS on Sun, 04/20/2014 - 2:34pm

you know,

a) locate the hole in the innertube

b) measure distance to the valve stem and transfer distance on the tyre (provided you had lined up your tyre label with your valve stem) to approximate range where the source of penetration might be located

c) check of foreign object stuck

UNLESS...

 Photo: If you're going to have a puncture - at least go for the real thing, not some slow leak or pathetic tiny piece of glass!

Petition to add more bike lanes to NYC

Submitted by Isabel412 on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 4:38pm

The NYC DoT has wisely suggested redesigning traffic patterns on Morningside Avenue. While the design has many merits—it will reduce motorized vehicle speed and make the street much safer to both use and cross--it has left cyclists and cycling out of the mix. Sign the petition to add bike lanes to Morningside Ave.!

NYCC SIG - CRCA Cooperation - Riding on pathways prohibited.

Submitted by Lucia on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 3:05pm

Hi all,

Just wanted to mention something I witnessed this morning.  CRCA had a race this morning along with its annual clinics, so there were a lot of folks in the rambles shed area later than usual.  There were also B or perhaps C SIG meet-ups happening in that same area.  I realize it was a bit of a crowded situation and for the most part, groups shared the space well.  

Garmin local map for free?

Submitted by Sylvain on Sat, 04/19/2014 - 9:22am

Can someone tell me where to get free local maps for garmin 800

NYC to Woodstock Route Suggestions?

Submitted by whistler on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 10:47pm

Hi, bike tourer here. I've been doing a few test rides and want to plan out something a bit longer for training and to adjust the fit on my rig before I head to the Pyrenees in May.

So, last week I rode out to Harriman State Park and came back the next day. A bit of a frustrating ride out there as the cables on my new bike stretched out enough to prevent my front derailleur from shifting to my smallest cog. Anyway that got fixed, got up there, camped out, all was well.

I'm going to do it again, but instead of coming back I'd like to continue my journey on to Woodstock.

I haven't found a great/safe/scenic route to take quite yet. Any help? I've searched crazyguy to no avail.

Saturday CRCA RACE-clinic

Submitted by AResnick on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 8:11pm

For those of you who are doing Saturday April 21st race (and read this prior) the forecasted temp is 43 degrees at 6AM and 45 degrees at 7AM.  Recomend that you wear EXTRA clothing to the race; so as not to be chilled at the start.  There is a guarded place near registration that you can leave a bag during the race.

As for what to wear for the race:  make sure your hands are warm.  I would wear long tights-need not be heavy as you will warm-up; may want to wear something over them in getting to the race and warming up-till about 5 minutes before.

Probably toe warmers; IF they don't delay entry into pedals; wool socks or equilvalent(ie.  heat-teck from uniqlo)

Unsafe cycling on the West Side Greenway

Submitted by HSchiffman on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 7:37pm

Although the cyclist was riding well to the right, there was little traffic. I was running on the granite paved gutter, all the way to the right. As the cyclist passed me, I began to step to the left to pass a slower running in front of me. Had the runner not been in the gutter as well, I would have passed to the right. 

The visibility was unobstructed and the cyclist should have given more space passing runners in any case. However, he should have anticipated that I was about to pass the runner in front of me.

There was no accident and I doubt the cyclist even gave it a thought that we almost collided.

detour uses  Brodway/505 Livingston/Paris both ways    according to Norwood PD

Graceful bike bridges in Denmark

Submitted by NWeissman on Fri, 04/18/2014 - 12:13pm
cycling trips