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.

http://youtu.be/mgkkU-TRwvY

I have to ride up to Andover NJ and need to figure out a good route. Anyone have any experience with routes from GWB to the Andover / Sparta / Newton area ??

Paul Kimmage is doing a video diary for the online version of one of the Irish Dailies. I have tried to post a link here but may have failed. If it doesn't work I suggest those interested turn on their google machines as I am at the end of a very short technological tether.

http://www.independent.ie/sport/kimmage/

Cheers

It's but a week away.  There's still time to join us!  This year West Point will be spectacular, with good friends, good routes, and great food!

It's a few years old, but still good.

I'm currently riding a bike with a 34/50 in the front and 10 speeds -12-28 in the back. I'm often finding I can't  spin enough on big climbs and my cadance drops below 60. Does it make sense to upgrade to  11-32 in the back? Will I feel a difference? Or do I need to improve my muscles and not my gear ratios?

You may have heard of Wendy Davis putting an epic speech of a filibuster, last night (06/25/2013) in the Texas State Senate. She spoke for over 10 hours without a break or sitting down and other silly requirements imposed on her. Guess her stamina could be attributed to her running and....CYCLING.

From the Lockheed Martin Recreation Area Bicycle Club (Ft. Worth, TX):