The weather report has improved. No thunderstorms until afternoon, and then only a 20% chance early afternoon. So, only my cue sheet to worry about. Don't worry, I've always gotten home before dark ;-)

See you soon.

Joe

I sent out a blast email with the itinerary, the specifics for the weekend (four pages), and a map.  If you did NOT receive an email, FIRST, check your spam folder.  If you still don't have it, email me at [email protected].  Your email may have either been mistyped (I'm human) or not transmitted properly in the submission form.  The rides coordinator will send a separate email, so adjust your spam filters to allow messages from myself (address above) and [email protected].

Passing through West Nyack today, we stopped at the Strawtown Cafe. It is on Strawtown Rd, just before the turn on to SR 59  to get to Western Highway (or just after the turn off of, depending on which direction you are headed). That's the intersection where Sickletown goes off one way and Strawtown goes the other.

Good solid food, very nice owner, would like to encourage more cyclists (keeps meaning to put up the bike rack!), super friendly, and good prices. The outdoor seating was nicely shaded. Would be a lovely spot for lunch on a club ride, as she could easily handle 10-12 cyclists at a time. More, I'm sure, with some advance notice.

All,

We are keeping an eye on the weather forecasted for tomorrow. At this point, the Newcomers ride is still scheduled. We'll make the final call tomorrow morning around 7:45 so visit the messageboard before heading out to the starting point tomorow morning.

JP Partland asks that anyone with information please contact him: 

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Hoping you can help out with this one.

	A teammate and friend was hit by a car this morning (5:10am sat 6/29/13) while riding to Prospect Park. Not nudged, not bumped, but hit from behind at a high speed. The back of his bike crumpled and he flew up over the hood and roof and down onto the pavement behind the car.

	The driver fled and no witnesses stepped forward at that time.

My bike's RIGHT shifter just broke. Does anyone has an extra for sale? 

I have a Shimano Tiagra and  can go with either Tiagra or 105. I guess Ultegra would work too but I will have to call the bike shop in my neighbourhood to confirm. 

Please send me an email [email protected] and a price if you have one that you are willing to sell. 

Hello,

Does NYCC have a team that does cat 5 races? 

People have removed themselves from the ride listing freeing up a couple of spaces if anyone is interested.

http://nycc.org/node/62369

Gone (thank God!) are the cicadas, but in the middle of RR, there's a virtual parade of centipedes crossing the road to the west side.  It's adorable!  It's also a test of skills trying to avoid mashing them.  I assume in a couple weeks or so we'll see them in the form of beautiful butterflies. (Though I'm sure someone will correct me...)

Due to a last cancellation by my ride leader for tomorrow, I'm going to ride to Piermont tomorrow a.m. For those who are un-, semi- or flexibly employed (or if you just want a vacation day), join starting at 750 from the BK Bridge or 9 at the GWB for a ride to Piermont. Plan on River Road up and 501 back.