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Extra NYCC Primal Jersey in Large

Submitted by gohmdoree on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 12:37pm

I mistakenly purchased two NYCC jerseys from Primal Wear.

It is a Large.  Paid $65, and can sell for $55.

 

Ride GWB to Philly

Submitted by Ryan on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 12:19pm

This weekend I am going to ride to Philly solo, but I'm going to be doing a route I've never done before.  I'm interested to know if this map (which is 2 previously posted mapmyride routes that I have consolidated into 1) has any roads that I simply shouldn't be on on a Saturday.  I'm leaving from the NJ side of GWB and ending in Center City (plan to leave early, circa 5am).

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/97838717

New 8th Ave. bike lane

Submitted by ac2go on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 11:42am

 

The "new" 8th Ave. bike lane (btw 34th & 42nd) is slowly coming along... and it appears to be completely useless. It is being used as an extension of the sidewalk for pedestrians (just like Bway btw 42nd & 34th), and for truck deliveries. I rode in traffic rather than ride around pedestrians and trucks today. I miss the chevrons...

I don't understand the reasoning behind putting the bike lane right next to a sidewalk in a high volume area like that—can anyone explain? I stopped using the Bwy bike lane btw. 42nd & 34th because it too is a pedestrian nightmare. I take 5th Ave. now.

Earlier start to Mid week Little Tor - Tomorrow Wednesday June 20, 2012

Submitted by GYang on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 11:18am

 

We moved the start time to 6:30am from Grants Tomb for the 75 mile Mid week Little Tor ride because of the heat that is in the forecast. 

The listing is being revised but look for it to be reposted (http://nycc.org/node/57324)

 

riding to CT

Submitted by EGreenstein on Tue, 06/19/2012 - 10:28am

Does anyone have recommendations for cycling from Manhattan (or the Bronx, if it's better to cover junk miles by subway) to Westport, CT? 

Thanks.

-liz

A CENTURY THIS WEEK FOR PRESIDENT JAFFE'S MOM!

Submitted by JJacobson on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 10:35am

She was born before we entered World War I and during the term of President Taft.

We are sure that all the NYCC members extend their congrats to the Jaffe family

 

                                  -Joan and Jay J

Alpine Hill repaving

Submitted by EMarks on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 10:01am

Finished yet?

Exploring Northern Rockland

Submitted by mgeller1 on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 9:31am

I've recently been getting more adventurous making it to Haverstraw.  While I no 9W is a guaranteed way to Stony Point, I noticed there's u.s. bike route 9 that seems to go through haverstraw. Does this take you to StonyPoint? What route is best way to go for safety and not getting lost? Appreciate the feedback.

Cycling 'superhighway' to open in Helsinki, Finland

Submitted by AGarcia on Mon, 06/18/2012 - 9:17am

Can we have this in New York City?

Bike 'superhighways' have been opened in London, Amsterdam and Stockholm. 

http://www.hel.fi/wps/portal/Helsinki_en/Artikkeli?WCM_GLOBAL_CONTEXT=%2FHelsinki%2Fen%2Fnews%2Fbaana+to+open+in+early+summer

The concept:

Baana seen from Mannerheimintie near the Töölö Bay. Image: Economic and Planning Centre / City of Helsinki


It's slowly up now:

Cyclist killed/doored Queens late saturday, one have information?

Submitted by BGray on Sun, 06/17/2012 - 10:36am

From the @NYScanner twiiter feed Saturday at 10:52PM:  Queens: 177-23 Union Turnpike Bicycle struck by a opening door of a parked car, Victim is DOA at Hospital, NYPD Highway enroute.

Anyone have any more info?

-Brendan

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