Greetings all,

I'm planning to go up to Wassaic this Sunday to ride the Harlem Valley
Rail Trail.  I'm excited to check out the trail, which I've never been
to before.

Can anyone tell me where would be a good bike-friendly place in
Millerton to stop for a quick lunch, and would there be any other good
places to sightsee there before heading back to Wassaic?

Thanks!

Thought folks might find this article interesting about a 17 year old,
Ben Lubkin who is riding 1,300 miles through Europe beginning
tomorrow. Ben has joined a few of my group rides from The Journal News
and is a terrific young man. He has a rare bone disorder and has faced
16 operations over the years. Ben has also been rewarded two years in
a row with journalism awards from the paper and will write about his
month long experience when he returns.

Here's the link:
http://www.lohud.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2008806280347

Cheers
Randall Wolf

This sounds like a great adventure ride.  Look foreward to it.
Bill

William F. O'Connell O.D., F.A.A.O.

---

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com

From: avram53@...

Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:43:02 +0000

Subject: [WCCChat] Re: Biking in NYC

Bruce, I would also be interested. Ave

--- In WCCChat@yahoogroups.com, "David McKay Wilson " <davidmckaywilson@...>

wrote:

>

> Bruce,

> You should post it on the ride schedule. Are you an authorized leader?

> - dave

>

> David McKay Wilson

> 104 Topland Rd.

> Mahopac, NY 10541

> 914-217-5600 (cell)

> davidmckaywilson@...

>

>

> -----Original Message-----

> From: "brucereisdorf" <brucereisdorf@...>

>

> Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:00:25

> To: <WCCChat@yahoogroups.com >

> Subject: [WCCChat] Biking in NYC

>

>

> I wanted to see if there is any interest in having a group go to NYC

> and riding from Central Park on Park Ave to Lafayette St to the Bklyn

> bridge. This entire length will be closed to vehicular traffic.

> Summer Streets Dates and Times:

> Saturday, August 9th, 7 am-1 pm

> Saturday August 16th, 7 am-1 pm

> Saturday, August 23rd, 7 am-1 pm

>

> And then across the Bklyn Bridge to view the four waterfalls.

> Anyone interested?

>

---

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
From: avram53@...
Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 06:43:02 +0000
Subject: [WCCChat] Re: Biking in NYC

Bruce, I would also be interested. Ave

--- In WCCChat@yahoogroups.com, "David McKay Wilson " <davidmckaywilson@...>
wrote:
>
> Bruce,
> You should post it on the ride schedule. Are you an authorized leader?
> - dave
>
> David McKay Wilson
> 104 Topland Rd.
> Mahopac, NY 10541
> 914-217-5600 (cell)
> davidmckaywilson@...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "brucereisdorf" <brucereisdorf@...>
>
> Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:00:25
> To: <WCCChat@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [WCCChat] Biking in NYC
>
>
> I wanted to see if there is any interest in having a group go to NYC
> and riding from Central Park on Park Ave to Lafayette St to the Bklyn
> bridge. This entire length will be closed to vehicular traffic.
> Summer Streets Dates and Times:
> Saturday, August 9th, 7 am-1 pm
> Saturday August 16th, 7 am-1 pm
> Saturday, August 23rd, 7 am-1 pm
>
> And then across the Bklyn Bridge to view the four waterfalls.
> Anyone interested?
>

David McKay Wilson
104 Topland Rd.
Mahopac, NY 10541
914-217-5600 (cell)
davidmckaywilson@...

Bruce,  I would also be interested.  Ave

--- In WCCChat@yahoogroups.com, "David McKay Wilson " <davidmckaywilson@...>
wrote:
>
> Bruce,
> You should post it on the ride schedule. Are you an authorized leader?
> - dave
>
> David McKay Wilson
> 104 Topland Rd.
> Mahopac, NY 10541
> 914-217-5600 (cell)
> davidmckaywilson@...
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: "brucereisdorf" <brucereisdorf@...>
>
> Date: Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:00:25
> To: <WCCChat@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: [WCCChat] Biking in NYC
>
>
> I wanted to see if there is any interest in having a group go to NYC
> and riding from Central Park on Park Ave to Lafayette St to the Bklyn
> bridge. This entire length will be closed to vehicular traffic.
> Summer Streets Dates and Times:
> Saturday, August 9th, 7 am-1 pm
> Saturday August 16th, 7 am-1 pm
> Saturday, August 23rd, 7 am-1 pm
>
> And then across the Bklyn Bridge to view the four waterfalls.
> Anyone interested?
>

David McKay Wilson
104 Topland Rd.
Mahopac, NY 10541
914-217-5600 (cell)
davidmckaywilson@...

I wanted to see if there is any interest in having a group go to NYC
and riding from Central Park on Park Ave to Lafayette St to the Bklyn
bridge. This entire length will be closed to vehicular traffic.
Summer Streets Dates and Times:
Saturday, August 9th, 7 am-1 pm
Saturday August 16th, 7 am-1 pm
Saturday, August 23rd, 7 am-1 pm

And then across the Bklyn Bridge to view the four waterfalls.
Anyone interested?

Didn't know there was one.  Thanks.


--- On Fri, 6/27/08, Josh Salit <jsalit@...> wrote:

> From: Josh Salit <jsalit@...>
> Subject: Re: [WCCChat] FOR SALE: 3 BIKE RACKS with LOAD RETAINER
> To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 12:13 PM
> Not that it's not welcome here, but you might post this
> in the
> WCCMarketplace group.
>
> Regards,
> Josh
>
> On Fri, Jun 27, 2008 at 11:54 AM, Adrienne
> <adriennedsp@...> wrote:
>
> >   3 BIKE RACKS with LOAD RETAINER (to hold the bike
> rack on the roof)
> > FOR VOLVO STATION WAGONS. Gently used and garaged.
> Photos available upon
> > request. Price negotiable. Please contact Michele
> Saferstein at
> > mas422422@... <mas422422%40aol.com> or
> 914-631-7277.
> >
> >
> >

Please read the classified in full and reply to the address or phone number
provided.


--- On Fri, 6/27/08, davidmckaywilson@... <davidmckaywilson@...> wrote:

> From: davidmckaywilson@... <davidmckaywilson@...>
> Subject: Re: [WCCChat] FOR SALE: 3 BIKE RACKS with LOAD RETAINER
> To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Friday, June 27, 2008, 11:57 AM
> what's the brand?
>
> David McKay  Wilson
> Writer
> 104 Topland Rd.
> Mahopac, NY  10541
> 914-217-5600
> davidmckaywilson@...
>
>
> In a message dated 6/27/2008 11:55:42 A.M. Eastern Daylight
> Time,
> adriennedsp@... writes:
>
>
>
>
> 3 BIKE RACKS with LOAD RETAINER (to hold the bike rack on
> the roof)
> FOR  VOLVO STATION WAGONS. Gently used and garaged. Photos
> available upon
> request.  Price negotiable. Please contact Michele
> Saferstein at
> _mas422422@..._ (mailto:mas422422@...)  or
> 914-631-7277.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> **************Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos
> for
> fuel-efficient used cars.
> (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)

3 BIKE RACKS with LOAD RETAINER (to hold the bike rack on the roof)
FOR VOLVO STATION WAGONS. Gently used and garaged. Photos available upon
request. Price negotiable. Please contact Michele Saferstein at
mas422422@... or  914-631-7277.

---

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
From: davidmckaywilson@...
Date: Tue, 24 Jun 2008 21:52:59 +0000
Subject: [WCCChat] Another misguided public policy that targets cyclists

Folks,
It's not easy to bike commute from Rockland to Westchester. But few
folks know that the Tappan Zee Express - the Rockland County bus
system - has special bike compartments in each of its 21 buses, which
has places to lock in two bikes.
Since 9-11, Westchester authorities have prohibited Rockland from
using those compartments, citing the threats to security because
someone could put a bomb in the compartment and detonate it at the
White Plains Transcenter. This decree remains, seven years after the
World Trade Center bombings.
I feel like it's time to lift this ban and have begun some spade work
to get to the bottom of this misguided public policy, which unfairly
penalizes bike commuters. I've have my peeps within Westchester County
helping me figure out who made the ruling. Think about it - cars
drive in and out of the Transcenter daily, perfectly able to carry and
bomb and do whatever damage someone would like to inflict on the
structure. But the authorities don't bar cars from the parking garage.
They have selectively targeted bike commuters, who they determined
would squirrel bombs in the compartment with their bikes.
Is there anyone over in Rockland who would like to work with me on
this? I think it's a really good issue.

- Dave Wilson

Folks,
It's not easy to bike commute from Rockland to Westchester. But few
folks know that the Tappan Zee Express - the Rockland County bus
system - has special bike compartments in each of its 21 buses, which
has places to lock in two bikes.
Since 9-11, Westchester authorities have prohibited Rockland from
using those compartments, citing the threats to security because
someone could put a bomb in the compartment and detonate it at the
White Plains Transcenter. This decree remains, seven years after the
World Trade Center bombings.
I feel like it's time to lift this ban and have begun some spade work
to get to the bottom of this misguided public policy, which unfairly
penalizes bike commuters. I've have my peeps within Westchester County
  helping me figure out who made the ruling. Think about it - cars
drive in and out of the Transcenter daily, perfectly able to carry and
bomb and do whatever damage someone would like to inflict on the
structure. But the authorities don't bar cars from the parking garage.
They have selectively targeted bike commuters, who they determined
would squirrel bombs in the compartment with their bikes.
Is there anyone over in Rockland who would like to work with me on
this? I think it's a really good issue.

- Dave Wilson

---

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
From: nsherran@...
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:09:12 -0400
Subject: RE: [WCCChat] Great photos of France from a cyclist

That’s a pretty narrow attitude

 

---

From: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com [mailto:WCCChat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of William Oconnell
Sent: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 12:19 AM
To: wccchat@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [WCCChat] Great photos of France from a cyclist

 

Nice, but except for Mont St. Michel, most of the photos could have been taken in NY, CT or Maine of Quebec.
Lots to see w/o flying over an ocean and eating expensive crappy cheese and lettuce sandwiches!!!

LOL

Bill

William F. O'Connell O.D., F.A.A.O.

---

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
From: avram53@optonline.net
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:45 +0000
Subject: [WCCChat] Great photos of France from a cyclist

I belong to another forum totally unrelated to cycling. However, one of the members
posted photos from his recent biking trip to France. They're wonderful and I think many of
you will enjoy them. Here's the link: http://www.biketouringtips.com/France.pics/preview.html

Here's some of his commentary:
"I just got back from 6 weeks in France. Four were spent on a bike; two were spent in a
car. I took hundreds of pictures during the bike tour and have chosen a "few" (125) and
posted them without comment. They will give you a pretty good idea of what riding a bike
through 1100 miles of French countryside looks like. I will create a fully commented
journal some day. For now, these pictures are a start."

In reply to a question from another member about the injury photos, he wrote: "I
wondered if I should include the injury photos. They are meaningful to me as I was the
one whose body turned all those purple colors. I would guess that most people don't care
much about them. The curb cuts (where the car driveways are) in France are ridiculously
high. I tried to go up one at too narrow an angle and the bike and I went down hard. I
cracked some ribs, gashed my elbow (2 stitches needed), and bruised my left hip
something terrible. Oddly, though, the place that hurt the least was riding the bike.
Thus, the tour continued with little interruption. The hardest thing to do was lay down in
bed. Go figure."

---

To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
From: avram53@...
Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2008 04:00:45 +0000
Subject: [WCCChat] Great photos of France from a cyclist

I belong to another forum totally unrelated to cycling. However, one of the members
posted photos from his recent biking trip to France. They're wonderful and I think many of
you will enjoy them. Here's the link: http://www.biketouringtips.com/France.pics/preview.html

Here's some of his commentary:
"I just got back from 6 weeks in France. Four were spent on a bike; two were spent in a
car. I took hundreds of pictures during the bike tour and have chosen a "few" (125) and
posted them without comment. They will give you a pretty good idea of what riding a bike
through 1100 miles of French countryside looks like. I will create a fully commented
journal some day. For now, these pictures are a start."

In reply to a question from another member about the injury photos, he wrote: "I
wondered if I should include the injury photos. They are meaningful to me as I was the
one whose body turned all those purple colors. I would guess that most people don't care
much about them. The curb cuts (where the car driveways are) in France are ridiculously
high. I tried to go up one at too narrow an angle and the bike and I went down hard. I
cracked some ribs, gashed my elbow (2 stitches needed), and bruised my left hip
something terrible. Oddly, though, the place that hurt the least was riding the bike.
Thus, the tour continued with little interruption. The hardest thing to do was lay down in
bed. Go figure."

I belong to another forum totally unrelated to cycling.  However, one of the
members
posted photos from his recent biking trip to France.  They're wonderful and I
think many of
you will enjoy them.  Here's the link: 
http://www.biketouringtips.com/France.pics/preview.html

Here's some of his commentary:
"I just got back from 6 weeks in France. Four were spent on a bike; two were
spent in a
car. I took hundreds of pictures during the bike tour and have chosen a "few"
(125) and
posted them without comment. They will give you a pretty good idea of what
riding a bike
through 1100 miles of French countryside looks like. I will create a fully
commented
journal some day. For now, these pictures are a start."

In reply to a question from another member about the injury photos, he wrote: "I
wondered if I should include the injury photos. They are meaningful to me as I
was the
one whose body turned all those purple colors. I would guess that most people
don't care
much about them.   The curb cuts (where the car driveways are) in France are
ridiculously
high. I tried to go up one at too narrow an angle and the bike and I went down
hard. I
cracked some ribs, gashed my elbow (2 stitches needed), and bruised my left hip
something terrible.   Oddly, though, the place that hurt the least was riding
the bike.
Thus, the tour continued with little interruption. The hardest thing to do was
lay down in
bed. Go figure."

Sorry about that prior email--I meant to delete it and
somehow sent it!
David K

David

What is the "agenda" for this workshop?
--- "Full, Kevan" <kfull@...> wrote:

> Okay, as it stands now, there are three interested
> individuals (Susan, Katie, and David) who can make
> this Thursday's meeting time at Bill's place.  Are
> we all in agreement?  I'll be glad to bring my tools
> and stand for the group.  Please bring your
> saddlebag tools, spare inner tube, chain lube, and
> the pump you would be using on the road.
>
> I'm game if you are.  What was our timing
> (6-7:00p.m.?) Bill?
>
> Kevan
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:WCCChat@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of David
> Karel
> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 6:43 AM
> To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [WCCChat] Re: Handlebar taping
>
> I hadn't read all posts before I responded.  If
> there are insufficient number of people next week
> should work for me as well.  I also do not have a
> stand!
> David Karel
> I'm mobile; please excuse my misspellings.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: William Oconnell <seehuntny@...>
>
> Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 22:50:00
> To:<wccchat@yahoogroups.com>
> Subject: RE: [WCCChat] Re: Handlebar taping
>
>
> Angel did minelast night.  Interesting, but he does
> not use the seperate bits for the shifters, rather
> he makes a figure 8 around them with the main tape. 
> Vey neat!  Both will work of course. We are still
> aiming for 7pm?  It looks like you may be the only
> one coming, as Kevan and Susan are not at this time,
> and I have heard from no one else to date.
>
> Bill
>
> William F. O'Connell O.D., F.A.A.O.
>
>
>
> ----------------
> To: WCCChat@yahoogroups.com
> From: kttrue@...
> Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:08:06 -0400
> Subject: Re: [WCCChat] Re: Handlebar taping
>
>
>
>
>  Got my handlebar tape today!  So, I'm in for
> Thursday.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 31, 2008 at 10:29 AM, William Oconnell
> <seehuntny@hotmail. <mailto:seehuntny@...>
> com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>  Again , Thanks to Kevan for doing a grat job
> yesterday!  I arrived late so I ended up changing my
> oil and lubing my tires, made it rough going home. 
>  For those of you who were unable to make it,
> Thursday eveing is still on at "Bill's garage". 
>  Hopefully one of our maintenance "gurus" like Kevan
> or Bruce will be able to attend to lead the group. 
>  If not we will muddle through, I promise not to
> lube anyone's tires!  The way I figure it, we will
> do another "basic session" this week and then decide
> where the group wants to go.  I for one would like
> to learn to do more complicated things, but I don't
> mind changing a few more flats for practice.  I also
> have some clunkers that I want to fix up for
> the pedals for progress event, so we can play with
> those as well.
>  Again, please:
>  1) let me know you are coming
>  2) bring your own workstand and basic tools
>  3) if flats are your thing, bring your spare tubes,
> pumps, etc.
>  4) if there is something else you would like to do,
> bring the needed supplies.
>  5) wear a smile - you will be with friends
>
>
>   
>  Bill
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
****************************************************************************
> This e-mail contains privileged attorney-client
> communications and/or confidential information,
> and is only for the use by the intended recipient.
> Receipt by an unintended recipient does not
> constitute a waiver of any applicable privilege.
>
> Reading, disclosure, discussion, dissemination,
> distribution or copying of this information by
> anyone other than the intended recipient or his or
> her employees or agents is strictly prohibited. If
> you have received this communication in error,
> please immediately notify us and delete the
> original material from your computer.
>
> Sempra Energy Trading LLC (SET) is not the same
> company as SDG&E or SoCalGas, the
> utilities owned by SET's parent company.  SET is not
> regulated by the California Public Utilities
> Commission and you do not have to buy SET's products
> and services to continue to receive
> quality regulated service from the utilities.
>
> Sempra Energy Europe disclosure: Sempra Energy
> Europe Limited registered in England & Wales No.
> 3704235 registered office 111 Old Broad Street
> London EC2N 1SE United Kingdom.  Sempra
> Energy Trading (UK) Limited registered in England &
> Wales No. 3526627 registered office 111
> Old Broad Street London EC2N 1SE United Kingdom FSA
> firm reference number 188751.  Sempra
> Energy Trading Holdings Limited registered in
> England & Wales No. 3704239 registered office 111
> Old Broad Street London EC2N 1SE United Kingdom.
>
***************************************************************************
>
>



David