Hello to my friends in the "frozen tundra of Lambeau Field" (footall fans will know from where this comes),.... or dear NYCC  members,

I usually use Shimano Ultegra and XT cassettes but I could not pass up the price of a SRAM Cassette so I put the PG 970 on my mountain bike.

My maintenance consists of installing a new chain once the chain reaches the .75% minimum stretch interval.  With an Ultegra and XT cassette $85 I usually can run 3 to 4 new chains on each cassette before the next new chain begins to skip on the most used cog under heavy load.  I figure that is pretty good value.

Welcome SRAM $38 cassette.  The new cassette lasted one chain.  When I changed to the second chain it began to skip under heavy load on the most worn cog.  Not good.  This is probably what led to the term cheap becomes expensive.

WTF! #3 - Mystery Point is on ... but a local report is that wet, dirt roads will freeze over night ... so STUDDED TIRES are highly advised.

Excerpts from 1/14 "Presidents Speak"  

[Note: My views, not official Club policy.]

Back in November, when members were arguing whether the Club should even engage in advocacy, Jerry and I would get an email from Eden inviting the new President to speak on the topic.  So tonight I will humbly attempt to offer my views.

But before I do, I want to say that, even in my two week tenure as President, I have come to understand how special this Club is.  The ride programs, highlighted up by the SIG in Spring and Escape New York in the Fall, are examples of volunteerism at its finest. 

Snow/slush and some icing accumulations northerly of NYC don't bode well for safe, nor pleasant, conditions on the rail trail. 

We're postphoning till the following Sunday

Susan & Judith

I haven't been in CP for a while.   When I went out this morning, I was annoyed (as a biker) to find that the road had been salted.

Meanwhile, the streets outside the park were perfectly clear.

For those who ride in CP often, have you found that the loop is often salted more proactively than the surrounding streets?

Hi Bar Mitts winners,

Journal News Jan 18 Ken Valenti piece

Before New Years I had a fall which caused a single stable fracture of one of my Pelvic bones.  Can anyone recommend an Orthopedic Doctor who specializes in this or at least some experience in this area?  In addition, I would like to get PT to get me up to speed (so to speak).  Someone who works with cyclists would be ideal.  I am in Westchester so would prefer to see medical people here but can also go to NYC.  Thank you in advance for your assistance  Dave

Looks to dicey. This is the 8:00 not the 9. Hal and Jerry may still go...you'll have  to watch for any postings from them. Regrets but there is rain to the SE and snow to the NW and it is just too hard to tell where it will all go.