For some bizarre reason, we put important, breakable bits of our bike in vulnerable places. Translated, that means I tweaked my derailleur and need to get it looked at. Therefore, the ride start has been moved to Strictly's. We'll aim to leave around 9:45ish, presuming my bike is ready to roll. Feel free to come early and laugh at me.

I'm happy to report that Bergen County roads (including side roads) are clear, although a bit wet from run-off and with a few more potholes from the plows, but totally rideable.  (I did not do River Road, so can't report on that.)

here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn4729TcJ0

(but not as cool as the JCVD epic split)  

Those conisdering the Teaneck Lunch Ride this Dec. 25th, and I encourage all to join us, please note that the ride listing says C12-C14. This is a bit wide of a range, not everyone can keep up at 14. I therefore am in process of officially making this a C13 ride.  While this is a C ride we're going to Teaneck so we have to climb back to the GWB after lunch. Since it is a C ride, we'll take it easy on the hills and regroup as needed. It's a fun social lunch on Xmas, we always have a nice time so please join us.

If you ride in the winter, Tri-flow lubricant is the lubricant that works on the chain and derailleur pivots because it does not freeze until -60 Fahrenheit.  Today is the last day it is on sale at Zoro tools for $7.50 a 12oz aerosol can and free shipping.  At the LBS they charge $20/can of the same size.

I am very new to the NYCC, which means that due to the weather I got a little taste of the amazing group rides, and am now feeling a deep dissatisfaction. Never have I resented frozen water so much. But alas I am traveling to California for 10 days from December 22 to January 1 and am looking forward to some cycling friendly weather. Unfortunately I don't have a case to take my bike on the plane. Can anyone help me?

Thanks,

Pablo

Interesting, especially for those who use cycling for commuting.

Works much like the regeneration on EV and Hybrid cars.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S10GMfG2NMY

Bicycles, having literally been pushed aside in the rush to motorization, are now at least receiving lip service. A number of Chinese speakers extolled urban cycling’s spatial economy, physical activity, and “last mile” problem-solving, and much was made of the massive scale of Hangzhou’s bike-share system: 2,700 stations with nearly 70,000 bikes — an order of magnitude larger than New York City’s. - Streetsblog

by (NYCC member) Charles Komanoff 

We missed you today on Maggie's ice skating ride, and totally accept your excuse not to skate this morning, you had to wear a suit to work for a big meeting. No one would ever wear a suit to skate in, uncool...not functional...just the wrong tool for the job.

As of this a.m. the path is open.