According to Steve Cuozzo, a Post mouthpiece, we are "(S)uperannuated hippies who would transform all of Manhattan into a car-free bike zone given the chance." http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/opedcolumnists/the_best_of_times_ZrxWbhDSn7VQmZuQ5ZhLBK/0

--- On Mon, 6/11/12, Rebecca <[email protected]> wrote:

I posted this link yesterday, and Jennifer Benepe did as well.
It's important to read BOTH orginal and updated articles at cyclistsinternational.com.

For those who ride north of Piermont via 9W, please be cautious. Jennifer interviewed residents of this section where the Haverstraw woman was struck. The road is NOT suppose to be travelled by trucks. The speed limit is far too fast, 60 mph. The residents have asked DOT/police to change the speed limit without results.

The speed limit along with the narrow shoulder make it too dangerous for cyclists.

Not too late to sign-up for the newly listed Tuesday 5:30 AM ride-Tavern-see ride listing--

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/11/nyregion/police-unit-draws-scrutiny-for-its-handling-of-crashes-involving-pedestrians.html?_r=1

http://92yamericanconversation.org/randy-cohen-how-do-cars-kill/

Barbara Julich, one time NYCC Board Member is in a nursing home in Manhattan.  She has difficulty walking, suffers from mild dementia, and it would be nice if any of you who remember her will send her a card or note:

                             Barbara Julich

                             DeWitt Nursing Home

http://tinyurl.com/79pssmn

Be Safe,
Diane Goodwin

Cyclist struck and critically injured on Rt. 9W this afternoon, http://tinyurl.com/79pssmn <http://t.co/qaXfqLOZ> , identity still not released by police.

If anyone has more information, please contact me.

thanks

--
Jen Benepe

Thank you to all the volunteers, lunch was great and the rides were excellent! We appreciate your time and effort!

I led my first ride today. It was more successful than I ever could have imagined possible. On my way home, I started trying to name every person from the club who personally, specifically made today's ride possible. I am deeply grateful to the members of this club who share their knowledge, advice, experience and time so generously. I'm quite sure this list is not comprehensive and is in no order but what my addled brain rattled off, but I couldn't resist.

To my SIG leaders - Kate Mostkoff, Tamara, Sylvia, Deb, Laurie, and Leonora, for obvious reasons.

To Ellen Jaffe and Neile Weissman for all the advice and encouragement on route planning.