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On this page we will post articles from the NYCC Bulletin, information that people are always asking for and any other stuff as it comes along. Some of the links on this page have real content, others lead nowhere. Check back later.

Updated March 21, 2008
 
Regional hill grades
Hank Schiffman has compiled a list of the grades of hills within striking distance of NYC.

Cycling Risk Assessment Study
Cycling accident survey and future home of the NYCC Cycling Risk Assessment Study. Also contains links to cycling safety studies by other organizations

Ride leader Guidelines
You too can lead rides like a pro.

First Aid information
Carol Wood presents her notes from a lecture given by Dr. Ed Fishkin.

Pacelines
The real skinny on how to behave on a group ride.

Bicycle Log for 2008
Keep track of your mileage for this year.

Bike cleaning tips
By Bill Vojtech

What are you packin'?
Bill Vojtech gives what-to-carry advice.

Whiteface Mountain vs. Mount Washington
Peter O'Reilly breaks down the tale of the tape for these two mountains. A predicted race finish time calculator is included.

Bicycle fit
Your LBS gives pointers on how to fine tune your bicyle to fit correctly.

A-SIG survival kit
Pointers on how to suck up to the leaders and ensure you make it through to the end.

Cold weather riding
Are you a fair-weather cyclist? Bah! Pah-too on you! Get out those booties and learn to call those bitter days "brisk" and "refreshing!"

Heart rate monitors
John Zenkus shows you how work that heart rate monitor 'til it starts smoking and throwing off sparks.

No train pass?
Not a problem! Learn to look that conductor in the eye and exclaim "Passes? We don't need no stinkin' passes!"

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