" (M)y car is, like, pretty expensive and now I have to fix it. I’m kind of pissed off that the cyclist has hit the side of my car. I don’t agree that people texting and driving could hit a cyclist. I wasn’t on my phone when I hit the cyclist."

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/16/texting-driver-hits-bicyclist-i-dont-care_n_5158966.html

Hello all,

We're contemplating some exciting features for our website, one of which is badging capability that will support the recognition of our members accomplishments & contributions to the NYCC community. Badges could include potentially include any accomplishment we want to recognize but the most obvious ones would the along the lines of:

• C/B/A/A-Classic SIG Graduate
• C/B/A/A-Classic SIG Leader
• 25/50/100 Rides Leader
• Current/Former Board Member
• Current/Former President

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

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...

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.!

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.  

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

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.

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)