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West Side Greenway clear to northern end now?

Submitted by SRodetis on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 9:07pm

Has anyone been on it of late after the rains have washed away most snow and debris?

 

Is it clear from the entrance at Dyckman to proceed south?

 

 

Appreciate any feedback.

NUMB3R5

Submitted by GeorgeArcarola on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 4:59pm

numbers... they can be manipulated, but they can not lie... here are a few from 2013:

 

these are personal (but only attained because of the NYCC!)...

11- number of SIGs that i've been involved in since joining NYCC in 2003

6- years-in-a-row that my mileage exceeded 5,000

 

these are better, as they are club numbers:

367- number of cue sheet 'A' rides approved

369- number of cue sheet 'B' rides approved

158- number of cue sheet 'C' rides approved

Ready for spring?

Submitted by GeorgeArcarola on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 12:42pm

Pitchers and catchers in 32 days... SIGs in 47 days!

The February meeting is the most well-attended meeting of the year. Why? It's all about the SIGs, and the STS too! Don't miss it! Mark your calendar today!

Be there, or be square.

 

Union Square Crit, 1982 - were any of you guys in this race?

Submitted by Jim N on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 12:37pm

http://www.flickr.com/photos/daneil/sets/72157603247236974/with/2050003113/

I know we have some seasoned racers in this club.  Anyone recognize anybody from this set?

 

Kudos to new member Steven Liechti

Submitted by SRodetis on Mon, 01/13/2014 - 12:13pm

Hats off to new member Steve Liechti, who on only his 2nd ride with NYCC, kindly took it on is own initiative/kindness/skill to jump first to turn around and go back to help a stranded (dang mechanical!) rider from our Hudson Waterfront group. Steve's also a super fun person, and a great addition to our club (look for him in the SIGs this coming season).
 

Post op - - Steve and I helped fix the issue, stayed with the rider, helped refix a subsequent issue (ever have one of those...LOL), and navigated to meet up with the group at the planned (yummy one, at that!) pit stop.

 

It warmed my heart to see non-leaders step up so handily. It does "take a village".

 

Best to all,

Susan

CitiBike Messenger Bike Trailers

Submitted by 7e7 on Sun, 01/12/2014 - 10:59am

Has anyone else noticed messengers transporting citibikes on trailers?  Anyone know who makes these?  They look like roof rack arms welded to surly trailers, maybe?

Roads in NJ

Submitted by Cara on Sat, 01/11/2014 - 3:26pm

If you've ridden today (Saturday 1/11) how are the roads in NJ? Thanks in advance!

You need to check this out - The Copenhagen Wheel

Submitted by allendonna1985@... on Sat, 01/11/2014 - 11:48am

You need to check this out.

This could be a game changer in bringing cycling to the masses

https://www.superpedestrian.com/

opinions on the safety value of spoke lights?

Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/11/2014 - 10:48am

I bike exclusively pre-dawn 3-4x/week for about 2 hours each ride.  Of course I wear a reflective vest and ankle bands plust the front light and rear lights.

My wife gave me some vintage Energizer Wheelie spoke lights (circa 2002) and I have been using them for the past two months.  One went south and I sent it back for a warranty replacement - good luck with that.  

So, should I purchase some similar type replacements?  At first they seemed like a novelty to me but after using them for a few months I do believe they add to my visibility on the road.  Nite Ize Spokelit is the most similar replacement.  

January Jaunting ride (1/11) CANCELLED

Submitted by busschops on Fri, 01/10/2014 - 5:58pm

Rain, rain, rain.

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