I rode the first half on my own, since I missed the start by an hour due to multiple detours on the subway. A very nice route, to Rockland Lake via 9W & Bradley. At Bradley you turn left on Schuyler and confront a short mean hill. With a nice descent that made me whoop.

1) As I was passing a pond to the right, two LARGE geese took flight at head level. I ducked (no pun intended) and missed them. But I could feel their heavy soft bodies whir past just so close. Fortunately I do not possess  a jet engine, and there was no catastrophe.

2) Dave, in his matching NYCC jerseys. I actually caught up with his group as it was leaving Rockland Lake!

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I am looking for a few people that ride regularly on weekday pm?

Hi,

I am in the market for a new bike. I am looking at the (1) Cannondale Synapse Carbon 6 OR (2) Giant Defy Composite 3. In terms of price, I can purchase (1) at REI for $1899 and (2) at Toga Bike for $1850.

My main requirement is that the bike should offer a comfortable ride -- especially on long rides on bumpy roads.

I understand that it depends on fit. So I'll test ride both bike.

For now, I am wondering given the specs on the bikes, and your experience, what are your suggestions? pros/cons?

Thanks!

  With all of the B rides from Saturday riding Sunday and low sign up I am cancelling tomorrows ride.  Will reschedule.

The B SIG will begin tomorrow at 8:30 instead of 9:00.

Same start location:  The Ramble Shed in Central Park

Starting a half-hour early last week seemed to work, so we'll try it again this week.  Again, if you have a rain jacket or shell, please bring it, as well as a fender if you have one.

See you in the Park,

Wayne

Hello, Do any of you know any good books etc to help me learn about a road bike, what each part is and all about a road bike. Many thanks

Note: This Ride was submitted late and may be stuck in the approval process

The plan (subject to change): Short & Dirty. We need to prepare ourselves for the Staten Island Training Series (SITS) ride on April 8. We roll to NYACK with some hills thrown in.

Date: Sunday, April 1

Guest Leader: Joe "Pink" Irizarry

Pace: A18(ish). We might split into two groups with the Triathlon types and late bloomers hanging with me.

Color of the Day: NONE

Start Location: Email me for meet-up location and start time.

The intrepid Cs are the last to cancel!  We hope to be able to ride on Sunday.  Please look for an email from your group leader tomorrow with possible ride meeting location and time change.

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This week's rides and events:

Saturday, March 32, 2012

EVEREST TRAINING RIDE #1:  THE BERGEN ALPS
8:30 AM. George Washington Bridge Bus Station.  Moderate 18mph
Spring is here and time to start training for the Everest
Dodecamillenium.  Only 10 more months!  We'll start with wind sprints
up the Walnut Grade and take it from there.
Leaders:  Hyman Boberman and Dolly D'Louvre

ADVANCED TWO-HOUR BICYCLE CHECK.
9:00 AM. Columbus Circle
Lift your bike six inches off the ground. Drop it.  If nothing falls
off, lift it six feet off the ground ...