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SUNDAY FUNDAY RIDE...there's room

Submitted by Cyclegalnycc on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 7:00am

Two have withdrawn, but neglected to remove their names from the list.  If you'd like to join just show up.

BMX saddle?

Submitted by NWeissman on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 8:34pm

Cheap ($39+), light (175G), in this case, green.  Definitively un-Brooks, but the shape looks right.  Any reason not to use these on a road bike?

Supreme Court Justices's third bike crash.

Submitted by RRosenthal on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 4:05pm

 

WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is in a Washington hospital after shoulder replacement surgery following a bicycle accident.

free entry for Gran Fondo race - CLAIMED

Submitted by sshockett on Sat, 04/27/2013 - 8:03am

I got this at the recent screening of 'ride the divide' mtb film, and won't be able to use.

Valid through 5/5. Must register by 5/2 for free t for NJ race.

Message me if interested.

Susan

http://www.granfondonationalchampionshipseries.com/registration/

Can be used for any of the upcoming events:

 

Cateye rear light - saddle rail mount

Submitted by JFeinberg on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 8:58pm

I've been struggling over the years to come up with a good way for mounting the rear light on my road bike.  I always have a saddle bag on the bike, so a light on the seatpost isn't an option.  I don't really want to put a light on a seat stay, and I don't really want a light on my helmet.  I had a light mounted on the saddlebag, but eventually it fell off.  

I was reading a review of Cateye's new rear lights, and I noticed that there's a saddle rail mount option!  From the picture, it seemed like I could get away with using this mount and keeping my saddlebag.

Berkshire Ride - A Room Avail in Wainwright Inn May 24-27 3 Nights

Submitted by SHwang on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 5:20pm

My husband and I are not going to be able to make it to the Berkshire Ride this year but have a reservation in Wainwright Inn (Mr. Pope Room) in downtown Great Barrington for 3 nights from May 24th.  The rate is $189/night + tax. 

http://www.wainwrightinn.com/

This is one of the nicest B&B in Gr. Barrington and is very popular among NYCC riders.  If you're interested, please contact me by April 30th before I give up this room.    [email protected]

Sungwon

Five Boro Bike Tour security measures - backpacks and hydration packs banned

Submitted by BVan Nieuwenhoven on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 3:01pm

via Jen Benepe:

http://cyclistsinternational.com/?p=4836

"As part of the new plan cyclists will not be allowed to bring backpacks, or any other types of bags that attach to the bicycle or person riding that are larger than 12 x 7 x 5 inches, the equivalent more or less of a fanny pack. Hydration packs will also not be allowed, nor will saddlebags, either those that attach to the front or the back."

I know this doesn't apply to most of us, but if you're riding in it, be warned.

Is there a benefit to stretching? It's a stretch.

Submitted by RRosenthal on Fri, 04/26/2013 - 1:59pm

This has great appeal to me, a sloth, who may--may--occasionally stretch the truth, but nothing else:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/04/26/ask-well-do-we-need-to-stretch/?hp

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