Greetings from one of the Western branches of the NYCC ...

I'm wondering if anyone might have an extra/spare road bike, size 52, that I might be able to borrow or rent (for less than bike shop prices) when Timothy and I are back in town Dec. 13-19. Does not have to be a women-specific bike.

I'd take good care of it and return it clean! 

Please contact me offline if you have possibilities.  Thanks!  And hope to see some of you next month.

Wow - -  look what a road bike can do in the hands of a top mtn bike trials champion.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZmJtYaUTa0

But do NOT do those at home.  Sad news is that the champ Martyn Ashton crashed and hurt himself in September, during one such maneuver.  

http://www.pinkbike.com/news/Martyn-Ashton-Suffers-Significant-Spinal-In...

my brother-in-law is considering a trip to Austria in 2014... he'd like to explore the possibility of a bike trip...

he can handle a B-16/17 type ride... no pacelining skills... fitness level pretty good... looking for 35 to 50 miles per day... would like to have SAG option, as well as luggage transportation from town to town... wants to stay indoors at night (no camping, please), not expensive hotels, hostels could work... prefers low(er) costs... will need bike provided...

suggestions?

thanks,

george

http://cyclinglanguedoc.com/high-road-alps-tour

I highly recommend this tour company: great tour, great people, fantastic scenery

The forecast is 34 degrees feeling like 29 and only one brave soul is still signed up so I am cancelling tomorrow morning's ride. The park is still open so don't stay home on my account.

Jerry Ross

Has anyone heard of Treads bike shop on Dyckman. Are they any good at fitting a bike. Thanks

Tremendous Opportunity for B Riders

For the past 4 years, Victor Baruh & I have Co-Captained the B STS. Together with our team of dedicated Ride Leaders and approximately 150 participants, it has been a memorable experience. The cycling was challenging, the routes were beautiful, the friendships made . . . . priceless.

We have decided to step aside and “pass the baton” to a new team of Captains and Ride Leaders so they can enjoy a similar experience. We promise that it will be just as rewarding for those who succeed us. We hope that any and all experienced and motivated B level riders will consider this as a unique opportunity.

I'm looking to burn through a LOT of flex money (what an awesome problem to have!), and have decided it is time for a badass pair of prescription wraparounds. Oakleys, right?! Wrong - Oakleys don't fit my head. I'm already crushed, no need to tell me how much this sucks. ;)

So, I want to find some place in the city that has a decent selection of cycling sunglasses. So far, the only places I've been have one or two Oakleys, but nothing else. I know other manufacturers make them - I've researched online - but given the weird head fit issue, I need to try them in person. Any suggestions?

Here is the link to the flyer for the event:                                                                                                                              &n

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/othersports/article-2508961/LANCE-ARMST...