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Smart Bikes

Submitted by Cara on Thu, 06/06/2013 - 11:23am

Would you ride a bike that signalled when you were supposed to turn right or left and changed color when you sped up and slowed down? 

http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/report/bytes-and-bikes-is-a-smart-bicycl...

 

PIERMONT POLICE MAY BE IN AN ENFORCEMENT MODE REGARDING BICYCLISTS

Submitted by JJacobson on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 9:25pm

This week the President of the Piermont Civic Association wrote a special letter re visiting bicyclists to all the village's residents  .He specifically mentioned problems with cyclists riding double or triple file, ignoring red traffic lights and stop signs and exceeding the 15 mph limit on the pier.  He also pointed out to the dangerous cycling conditions on 9W between Piermont and Nyack and accident risks on Ash St.  The Village's Police Department is usually responsive to these issues.

Sunday - Pedal & Paddle Scout Ride

Submitted by nymultisport on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 6:00pm

We're planning to scout the ~25 miles (RT) from the Boathouse to Laurel Hill Park on Sunday; anyone care to join us?

Ken & Marilyn

It's time to say goodbye

Submitted by abrowning on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 5:27pm

To the many NYCC friends we've made over the years-

"All our bags are packed, we're ready to go, we're standing here, outside the door....."  (or a close paraphrase)

Indeed, all our bags are pack, and we're anxious to be on the road to our new home in Telluride, Colorado.  We knew that we'd leave NYC once we were both retired (or as I view it, on "permanent vacation"), but where to go?  Bill suggested somewhere we could cycle all summer, ski all winter.  We ended up in one of the most beautiful places on earth, and we feel very lucky to be there.  Our plate is very full with all of the plans we have, but that is all part of the fun and adventure.

Bike Travel Box needed in July for California Death Ride

Submitted by Cmoore on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 3:52pm

Does anyone happen to have a Thule or similar travel box they would allow me to use to take on the Tour of the California Alps? I'm planning on departing on the 9th of July, and returning on the 18th.

If any help is available, it will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

The All-Powerful Bicycle Lobby

Submitted by CWood on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 2:26pm

It's pretty hard to make me laugh these days. This did it.

https://twitter.com/BicycleLobby

 

(phrase references the incredible Wall Street Journal video interview with Dorothy Rabinowitz. Also on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Rabinowitz)

West Point - Skills wanted

Submitted by mannuuel on Wed, 06/05/2013 - 8:33am

If you are attending the West Point weekend and have a special skill you can share, such as yoga or pilates, please contact the West Point coordinators.  We would love to arrange an early morning/late afternoon class to offer to the members, and we would be indebted to you!

West Point

First multi-day trip/ tour advice NYC -> Charlotte, NC

Submitted by mchapman154 on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 2:51pm

Hi guys,

I'm planning my first multi day trip as a kind of 'credit-card' tour (no camping) down the east cost towards Charlotte. I was wonding if I could show you my route and ask if more seasoned tourers have any advice/warnings/suggestions before I head off this Saturday

I'm planning on spending the first couple of nights at friends houses and after that at motels. I've plotted roughly 60-80 miles per day depending on the hills. My route is based on the East Coast Greenway (http://www.greenway.org/index.shtml) but if anyone has ideas for beter routes, or for things that I shouldn't miss on the way. 

From Bradley to Nyack...Nyack College building damaged

Submitted by GYang on Tue, 06/04/2013 - 2:32pm

the damaged building is the one on the RHS just after making the left turn off Bradley onto Highland as you ride into Nyack.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/04/us-usa-explosion-newyork-idUSBRE9530YI20130604

 

(Reuters) - A possible natural gas explosion blew out windows of a historic building at Nyack College north of New York City on Tuesday, injuring seven faculty members, a Rockland County sheriff's spokesman said.

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