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Does anyone have an extra brake cable hex screw and could bring it to the B SIG starting area tomorrow, 4.20?
Hi, I am a rider in the B17 SIG and ran into a problem this evening. As I was checking my bike over before the ride tomorrow, I noticed that the cable anchor hex screw is gone from my front brake. I had undone the tension on the brake cable to help in releasing my front wheel, and hadn't realized that I had screwed it the whole way out. So I lost the 5 mm hex screw, a small washer and a small square plate that has a groove in it for the cable. I have a dual pivot modern style brake caliper.
B SIG Ride Status
As of now, the B SIG ride for tomorrow is ON. If there is any change, it will be posted here by 6:45 AM.
Fred
"local" Long Island 200k brevet 4/28
For cyclists interested in testing out a 200k brevet - - here's a local one with public access (LIRR to Ronkonkoma RR station).
And the route is flat, and pretty (south fork; then X Shelter Island, then north fork).
A legitimate NY state randonneur event, sponsored by a startup-branch of NJ Rando.
Join in and it will be an extra fun time!
http://www.active.com/cycling/ronkonkoma-ny/cycling-event---ronkonkoma-200k-2013
http://lirando.com/
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Cycling films tomorrow night 4/18 at Symphony Space
FILM
John Eustice, NYCC November program's featured speaker, wants you to know about the Putnam Cycling Classic
John Eustice was one of the pioneer American cyclists to break into the world of European pro cycling. He founded and captained the first U.S. team to race in the Tour of Italy and is a two-time U.S. professional champion. John worked for ESPN and ABC Sports as a cycling analyst for the Tour de France from 1992 to 2006 and is currently a race organizer and TV analyst.
The NYCC is very pleased to announce that John Eustice will be our featured speaker at our November meeting. He currently creates cycling races and Gran Fondos and has asked that we inform our members of the Putnam Cycling Classic. Please check out their web site to learn more about this terrific event at: http://www.putnamcycling.com/
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If you're a woman, you must read this; if you're a man you should read this: Afghan women's bike racing (and riding)
Ghost Bike Memorial Ride -- April 21
Hi all,
This upcoming Sunday (April 21st) is the 8th Annual Ghost Bike Memorial Ride, which happens in all 5 boroughs of NYC and honors the memory of cyclists and pedestrians killed by drivers in the past year.
