It is time for a solution to be found with respect to Lance Armstrong. Cycling and the regulatory bodies must stop, think and find a reasonable solution that accommodates all parties that were subject to the drug hunts. Some of us are not fans of Mr. Lance Armstrong but, a great champion is a great champion. Stripping Lance Armstrong would serve no purpose. The suits, regulatory bodies, drug agencies, courts, prosecutors, labs etc. have to get it together and stop preying on the cyclists in internecine turf and dollar wars. Our thoughts and prayers are with Floyd Landis, Tyler Hamilton, Jan Ulrich, Fillipo Simeone and the others.

FYI...

“@jdgalarneau: Excited abt NYC's bike sharing program to  launch this summer. Somewhat disconcerting that only now looking for leader. http://t.co/ZtSHyNTY”

Hi. Today I went for a spin upstate and a section of 9w was closed due to an accident, the cops let bikes through. There was downed power lines on the road, the cops told me that if you ever come across downed power lines, do not go within 30 feet of them, it's very dangerous. I had no idea that even being near them was dangerous, so, watch out.

Todays ride was great, I'm pretty new to biking and I've gone on long rides the last couple of weeks. The hills around west point are tough. Beautiful day for riding.

There's a 10K race in the park Saturday starting at Tavern at 8AM

The CRCA Board is hosting its first open race criterium in several years on May 12 at Orchard Beach in Pelham Bay Park.  This will be an exciting and spectator friendly event and the fields are structured so that almost all riders can participate in two races during the day with a one hour time gap between races.  We’re also offering a kid’s race in the afternoon – bring out the whole family!

for more info visit the event website.

http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/readers-sound-bicycle-sharing-boy-killed-rolldown-gate-article-1.1075246#ixzz1uSZY575m

Hi,

I'm looking to share a room for Berkshires weekend.  28, male.  Nice and friendly.

Pleaset let me know!

Thanks,

Jim Englert

[email protected]

Just because July 4^th is a Wednesday this year, doesn’t mean the NYCC isn’t going to have fun. There’s going to be an All Class Club ride starting and ending in Cold Spring, New York. Jody and Christy have a house in Cold Spring – this will be “headquarters” for the day’s activities. A, B, and C rides will start and finish at our house. And . . . .and. . . . .and. . . . .

Hot off the presses! We are thriiled to announce that Gran Fondo NJ, as promised, has offered a special NYCC 33% discount for entry into Gran Fondo NJ or Medio Fondo NJ, if you sign up in May. Please see the e-mail, copied below, which I just received from Bill Ruddick, Gran Fondo NJ Ride Director. Also, I wish to sincerely thank Bill, Marty Epstein (owner of Marty's Reliable Cycles) and Carine Joannou (owner of Jamis Bicycles) for their generous sponsorship of last night's exciting NYCC meeting. It was truly a memorable "standing room only" event.

"As promised, here is the info for the discount coupon, and hotel deals for Gran Fondo NJ 2012.