Look at the picture on the front page of today's NY Times of "Mark O'Mara," the supposed name of George Zimmerman's defense attorney, and see him on television. I think it's pretty clear he is really Gary McGraime, proof of which is you've never seen them together. The article reports "O'Mara" grew up in the New York area. Need I say more?

We have 2 slots left and are willing to enroll riders for a very reduced $ requirement (something is better than nothing). Contact me off the message board for more info. http://bronxworks.org/events/bike-new-york

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What's with those horrible lights in the 60's? 

Are they there to induce seizures as we ride by? Bright blinking white, yellow, red lights not in any particular order or spacing. It feels a landing strip for little airplanes, (with an occasional bike flying by in the opposite direction).

Wednesday night's amazingly informative Ride Leader Training seminar for siggies played to a full house.

For staging this great event, thanks to VP Rides, Adrienne Browning, to B SIG Coordinator, Wayne Wright, and to Linda Wintner and Paul Hoffherr, developers of the NYCC Ride Leader Training initiative.

Thanks also to REI for hosting in the new Community Room at the Soho store.

Are you a ride leader in waiting? Stay tuned for more from our developing program.

The new lanes are awesome along the lower east side of the park. Perhaps they'll do the whole park. Check them out

Hi. Has anyone tried these or similar? Thanks

Andy Finkelstein created a route for our STS ride this Saturday. You can extract a .gpx or .tcx file from the attached link. 

http://ridewithgps.com/users/73102/routes

http://carolinacyclingnews.com/2011/09/01/lost-art-of-the-group-ride/

Sadly this is true of most NYCC rides as well....

http://tinyurl.com/bvuyu3g

Footage run includes double pace lining, replacement of flat and sprint to the fini, amidst rainy conditions. Video clip is part of a weekly newsprogram called Inside Africa. Host Erol Barnet is able to keep up with the racers somewhat.

Alfredo

PS

http://tinyurl.com/6pkjdjk 

This link has article written by Barnet on the Rwandan cyclists, who are survivors of their country's horrible civil war and are part of a national racing team trying for the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Includes photos with mention of the country's unique wooden bikes. Recommended and inspirational reading.

If the above links don't work, try these:

Larry, of the former Larry and Jeff’s on 2^nd Avenue at 87^th Street, is opening his new shop on 110^th Street between CPW and Manhattan Ave.  He said he would be open from 12 noon to 6 PM this Saturday and Sunday.  I guess he’s not quite ready for full blown business, but it’s good to have him back.