Hi,

I'm thinking about buying a fold-up bike - does anyone have any thoughts/recommendations?  The Brompton and Tern have been recommended to me (....but the price tags are a little shocking!).  I'd like to use it as both a 'run-around-the-city' bike AND for some sporty rides (...easy stuff: out to Nyack, nothing too fast or grueling but sporty enough that I might be able to keep up with the odd road bike and that I'd break a sweat/experience some speed).  Any and all thoughts appreciated!

Mel (a.k.a.: Basil's sister)

I am planning to ride to Nyack tomorrow (wednesday) leaving Grant's Tomb at 9 am.

Anyone interested in joining me?

B 18, Friday, 5/25 - Jody Sayler, Ed Fishkin, and Christy Guzzetta are riding to Stockbridge for lunch at the Red Lyon Inn.  Please join us.  About 40, 45 miles.  We’ll be leaving from the Howden Farm (303 Rannapo Road, Sheffield) at 10:00 AM.  We’ll be passing by the 1802 House, Stavleigh House, and Sheffield Inn shortly afterward.  This is an “unofficial” ride; no sign ups, no cue sheets, no dropping, no problem.   If you are in the Berks Friday and would like to join in on a relaxed happy ride to a cool place for lunch, come along.  Let Christy know if you are coming so we know to look for you.  Email or cell – 917 374 6436

A twinpak (2) of 2 Continental 4000s, for $87.69 (no tax, no shipping to U.S.).

Presently the 23s are in stock, the 25s are not.

Reliable online seller.

http://www.probikekit.com/us/continental-gp4000s-road-tyre-twinpack.html?ev=1

Curious to hear what people thought of their new routing and planning. 

Get well soon to Maggie N. - the indestructible Cross Country Mule! 

For someone who has so quietly given so much to NYCC with eWeekly configuration, many rides led, ride-to-tennis, Ride-to Ice Skate, cooking/baking, organizing events, and on and on ,we know we'll see you back on the road soon.

We care about you and love ya and are thinking about you.

DC

http://www.alternet.org/newsandviews/article/931877/video%3A_chicago_police_attack_press%2C_use_bikes_as_weapons/

For those thirsting for bicycle knowledge beyond being a user, Jennifer Benepe has posted this cool video to Cyclists International:

http://cyclistsinternational.com/?p=1533

Enjoy!
Diane Goodwin

I was at the awards ceremony of the Grand Fondo.  Congratulations to Jay Jacobson who finished second in his age category.

Extra!  Extra!  Read all about it: late breaking news in the Berkshires: Two new additions to the ride listing.