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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.
South Brooklyn Bike Path
Welcome news -
http://www.crainsnewyork.com/article/20130414/TRANSPORTATION/304149984
It would be good to see that path brought back to life.
New York Citi Bike share registration has begun
...The Citi Bike program is fast approaching and people are signing up fast.
Annual registration is $95. You can ride for a whole year, free 45 minute ride, charges for going over. First 5,000 registered get 'charter' membership and get bonuses. It's going quick. For those who are residents in a NYC Housing Authority apartment, you can get in for $60 a year, but that discount is not available yet, so you can register later.
More info on www.citibikenyc.com
Good luck and happy Citi Bike commute cycling,
Cold Spring Harbor to CP - Route suggestions for all or part requested
Seeking route suggestions from Cold Spring Harbor to CP. Great Freedom Adventures, a MA based bike tour company, is providing help to a group wanting to bike from Boston to NY's CP to raise money for Free the Children, a worldwide advocacy group for reducing child labor and poverty. Looking for input from NYCC members on this portion of the ride with emphasis on safety and directness. Have a decent amount of input from various resources including a past stint living and biking in NYC, but would love tips from the folks who currently bike the roads a lot and are therefore the experts. Thanks very much!
Men's Seats
The older I get (65 and counting), the less comfortable is my bike seat, and for shorter distances. After 35-40 miles of B/C riding my crotch aches. Can anyone recommend a man's saddle for a light (130 lbs or so, not much butt down there) rider? Any endorsements for Brooks or other leather saddles? Thanks for your wisdom.
Lets get ready to get ready
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http://www.streetsblog.org/2013/04/15/you-can-now-subscribe-to-citi-bike...
Citibike is is open to subscribers for payment...
while MTA looks to fare hikes for funds.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/sandy-damange-mta-issue-article-1.13...
training for fondo. anyone familiar with this route between miles 35-50(apx)
http://ridewithgps.com/routes/2338528
Was wondering if the road is safe to ride on weekdays if one is going solo. I'm only familiar with the bike route 9 from ny to bear mountain. Are the roads well mapped? And are the shoulders safe in that area?
C laps in Central Park with Jim Olson are fantastic!
I highly recommend "Laps in Central Park" with Jim Olson. Fantastic leader!, and brings a warm welcome for new memebers who are skeptical about choosing what will be their first ride!
