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GW Bridge Access Ramp - Advice for new Siggies
The access ramp and hairpin turn up to the GW are my nemisis every summer. I am "clicked in" and have found that after several different approaches to getting up this darn thing I'm most comfortable walking my bike just past the turn and then jumping on...from there I have no issues with the rest of the bridge into NJ and no issues coming down.
Is this just awful to walk up past the turn? I have a fear of falling (plus staying out of everyone's way) trying to make that turn especially when it's crowded with cyclists, pedestrians, which is almost always the case. I definitely need to work on my balance which would probably help.
A commuter helmet I would totally buy
Someone needs to pick this up and manufacture it! I don't ride with a GoPro, but I would totally get this for my commutes.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=this-sleek-bike-helmet-makes-sure-t-2013-03
I need one five borough bike tour pass
Has anyone got a pass for the upcoming five borough bike tour?
elevation mapping site
Volvo brakes for cyclists
Van Cortlandt bathrooms at Broadway and 242 are now OPEN after 3 year closure.
Van Cortlandt bathrooms at Broadway and 242 are now OPEN after 3 year closure.
WANTED: Van driver for West Point Weekend
Yes, it's a tad early to think about July 4th weekend, but it will come upon us faster than you think! If you plan on attending the weekend with someone who doesn't ride, you know someone who would be willing to drive the luggage van up to WP on July 4th (Thursday) and back to the city on the 6th (Saturday), please contact me through email. You will be paid handsomely in thanks and kudos! (And a possible stipend as well)
Morene Bangel/Konstantin Janashvili
West Point Coordinators
Thank you Emily and Jon!
Awesome ride this morning, thanks for leading.
Smut alert: This ran in Denmark as a real commercial for a gasoline company. EPO's got nuthin' on it!
New A-SIG Classic rider doored after first ride on 3/3/13
Hey everybody, my name is Deric, my A-SIG Classic helmet label is Chico. I am new to the NYCC, and have really enjoyed meeting you folks, and riding with the SIG. After the first ride on Sunday I was headed home via Riverside Drive, and got doored. I went down hard, and have multiple really unpleasant injuries. Got lucky in that all x-rays were negative, but not so lucky in that the carbon of my down tube fractured. My frame is dead. I am most likely not going to be ready to ride this Saturday, but am really hoping to be able to make the ride on the 16th. If anybody has a bike that they would be so gracious to let me use in the event that I am able to ride, I would appreciate it immensely. I am 5'7", and would best fit a 52 or 54, although I could make due with anything close.
