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East Coast Greenway to New Haven - POSTPONED TO 11/11

Submitted by NWeissman on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 9:52am

Fellow Cyclists,

Given the weather and the real possibility that there will be Metro North service interruptions effectively stranding us en route, the leaders have elected to cancel the Greenway Ride for this Sunday 10/28 and re-list it for Sunday 11/11.

If you signed up, please re-visit the ride listing and update your availability.

Sorry.  Thanks.

Hannah-Michael-Neile

October 30 Morning Laps Ride Cancelled

Submitted by GRoss on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 7:16am

I have to cancel Tuesday's morning's B16 laps in Central Park ride. Either I will be out of town on business or the weather will be too awful to fly or ride a bike.

On the off chance the weather is rideable, Jim Olson may be able to take over and lead the ride. I have put him down as co-leader so he can have access to the sign-up list.

I have also listed the Tues/Thursday times for the month of November, except for Thanksgiving Day.

Jerry Ross

Taxi & Limousine Tribunal

Submitted by KJenkins on Fri, 10/26/2012 - 6:14am

The next time I'm riding my bike and a taxi endangers my safety I will call 311 and make a report.  

I say this because not so long ago I was a pedestrian and a taxi almost hit me as I was crossing with the light and in the crosswalk @ 56th and 1st.

I made my call to 311.  Within 4 months I attended the hearing via telephone and the driver was found guilty on one of the three charges.  His penalty:  $400 and three points.

 

 

LAST MINUTE POST: FRIDAY (10/26) RIDE TO LONG BEACH @ 8:30: B 16/17 (60 MILES)

Submitted by GRadbill on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 5:29pm

Join me for a reasonably paced ride to Long Beach . . . pick up lunch along the way and eat at my LB condo (need to check on a few things).  Back to Manhattan by approx 2:30 pm.  Respond to me via email, b4 8:00 am on Friday or just show up if interested.  Ride leaves at 8:30 promptly at City Hall Park directly across from Brooklyn Bridge bicycle path. 

ghrad at hotmail dot com.

Saturday's Fall Foliage Ride #3: PLEASE DON'T DOUBLE-BOOK

Submitted by WWright on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 4:12pm

As was the case last week, this Saturday's fall foliage rides have quite a few double-listed riders.  All of these rides have pretty long wait lists, so please:

ENGLISHMAN to CYCLE USA COAST 2 COAST!

Submitted by quantoxhead on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 3:24pm

Hi my name is Charlie,  I live in Somerset U.k ,im a  64year old male. My plan is to Cycle from L.A.to N.Y.Where i can meet my wife and family . My route will be via Monument Valley,and route 50.

Start date to be May 1st 2013,I will take about 8wks .Has anyone a good route into N.Y.or info on c2c route. Thanks for any info..

 

Danny Lieberman Memorial, Wed. 14 Nov. @ 7PM

Submitted by AGarcia on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 1:45pm
A MEMORIAL TO CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF
DANIEL F. “DANNY” LIEBERMAN
(Courtesy Ed Pino)

Wednesday, NOVEMBER 14th at 7:00 in the evening
@ The New York Society for Ethical Culture, 2 West 64th Street New York, New York

Greg Lemond request for help....

Submitted by citycyclist on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 1:29pm

Greg Lemond's astounding Facebook post of earlier today

This is edited....please go to his facebook page for all of it.......

 

I want to tell the world of cycling to please join me in telling Pat McQuaid to resign. I have never seen such an abuse of power in cycling's history- resign Pat if you love cycling. Resign even if you hate the sport.

A work in Progress...My thoughts on the NEW Central Park Bike/Car Lanes

Submitted by Rmarcus on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 10:47am

October 25,  8:00 am Commuter to Jamaica...

I'll make my notes as I use the park simply because the new lanes are not complete plus there will be differences in my opinion based on time and day of the week.

Coming into the park at the north end I find that the the lanes are pretty much complete and the DOT was working on some cycling road markings that were not done correctlly.

Seems that everyone is falling into place and using their lanes. Of course I am not sure what happens in the wee early hours when the fast lap rides do their things.

Friday getaway

Submitted by CWood on Thu, 10/25/2012 - 12:14am

Informal B ride in formation.

I'm thinking to head north on the trailway above Van Cortlandt, maybe White Plains, toward Brewster.That's the uphill direction. See the beautiful leaves in 60s temps. Fixed-gearable. Relaxed pace.

I have to be home by 4:30 to feed and get to work, so a somewhat early start in the morning.

Anyone interested?

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