I use orange citrus degreaser for glue marks, it works like a charm.

Thierry Bonnaire said:

I use orange citrus degreaser for glue marks, it works like a charm.

Yeah the internet advised against things like goo gone.

Luckily with a few hours of gentle elbow grease and some mild dishsoap things look a lot better.

Dunno if there are any wnyc listeners/members here, but Richard Hake passed on Friday (doesn't seem covid related). I've woken up to his voice on Morning Edition through my clock radio basically forever and am more upset over it than I have any right to be. He was just a voice on the radio, yet he was there through so many of my life and it's milestones. RIP.

https://gothamist.com/news/richard-hake-beloved-trusted-wnyc-anchor-dies-51

Looking for a recommendation: my sister in law's father just passed away. She lives in Brooklyn. Looking for recommendations for good flower or food delivery options. Sh'd appreciate something with a more personal touch than typical FTD option...

Any ideas?

For a flowers option, these folks are the best:

https://www.zuzuspetalsbrooklyn.com/

jim_nelson said:

For a flowers option, these folks are the best:

https://www.zuzuspetalsbrooklyn.com/

Agreed - condolences to your family. 

Guys, times are rough there is no doubt. Here is hoping this brings a smile to those who need it...

https://youtu.be/40Yu56fAxXg

I'm trying to figure out something that might go on my website.  I'm hoping folks here can add some insight.

Referencing the above, I think I am figuring it out.

The new Strava mapping features are pretty cool, but definitely fitness oriented. I use Google Maps a lot but I'm not sure you can import/export GPX files. You can however download an area to work offline. 

Anyone know these jokers?

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JohnMalcolmson said:

Anyone know these jokers?

You have me curious 

^ditto

I think they used to be Good Guys Racing.

Group rides Riverside/9W.

Check out their website

I understand and share the frustration.

unfortunately, for better or worst, there are a few teams and groups riding together. they probably shouldn't, but hard to tell circumstances and what precautions they might have considered. It's been a very hard few months, with no clear end in sight. At least in NYC, for now, it seems we have COVID somewhat under control.

I try my best to keep my distance, and to not judge others too harshly, often failing.

There's less than a 1 in 5,000 chance of dying by bicycle in your lifetime in the US you know:

https://injuryfacts.nsc.org/all-injuries/preventable-death-overview/odds-of-dying/

Everyone has their own tolerance for risk. Just have to make sure that we don't increase that risk for one another. 

I strongly believe that with some guidelines we can get back to riding as a group. 

eloy said:

I understand and share the frustration.

unfortunately, for better or worst, there are a few teams and groups riding together. they probably shouldn't, but hard to tell circumstances and what precautions they might have considered. It's been a very hard few months, with no clear end in sight. At least in NYC, for now, it seems we have COVID somewhat under control.

I try my best to keep my distance, and to not judge others too harshly, often failing.

Do you know these guys Eloy?

Me: I want to go on a group ride
People dying: please don't go on a group ride
NY gov: I didn't give you clear rules about group rides except less than 10
GoodGuys: let's all go on a group ride
Me: No

There is zero reason to go on a group ride.

Kissena has always been a bit of an outlier in the NYC cycling scene that is too often dominated by self important "Cat 3 Pro" teams who take their cycling "careers" too seriously.

There doesn't seem to be any rational way for group rides to be a priority for anyone in the summer of 2020.

in agreement.
we should not be going out on group rides.

eloy said:

I understand and share the frustration.

unfortunately, for better or worst, there are a few teams and groups riding together. they probably shouldn't, but hard to tell circumstances and what precautions they might have considered. It's been a very hard few months, with no clear end in sight. At least in NYC, for now, it seems we have COVID somewhat under control.

I try my best to keep my distance, and to not judge others too harshly, often failing.

I think those are very wise words.

I can't help but think that there is a bit of shaming in looking at 2 guys in a picture and draw conclusions about their lack of concern and selfishness. They might be roommates, relatives...They might even have a mask in their back pocket that they will wear should not they be able to keep social distance.

As far as going in group rides, they seem to be compliant with NY state rules ( to a certain point). I only see two guys in this picture, not 10.  I have ridden with my wife. Maybe some people could benefit from a group ride for several reasons. Fighting depression for instance ( loss of a relative, loss of a business...). If some guys are going to chase KOM, there is nothing we can do about that but I don't see anything wrong with a small social ride.

On that note, it would nice to have the board position on that topic. I personally would love to ride with a small group of teammates ( observing all the precautions obviously) but would not do so if the board thinks it gives the club a bad image. 

Cheers.

We also don't know their situation so to throw hate at them is almost a pointless endeavor. I know a good amount of pro groups are under the idea if we've been training with each other nonstop what makes now so different. I see it as that a group could be in contact so much it's almost like a family in house. Do I think it's morally not cool for a huge group, yea but the rules keep changing. The whole guidelines and protocols are so vague and they don't really expand  on exercising outside of the regular person.