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Road & Bridge Conditions-H20, Dirt, Glass, Paving, Closures, etc

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Went over the GWB today.  Then north to Pearl River and back.

The GWB was the messiest part of the ride.  When we used to ride the south side bike path, snow and subsequent plowing made the path a shallow pool between snowbanks.  Now, on the north side, it seems that the outer snowbank doesn't last as long as the inner.  I don't know if this is a result of better design or time since they plowed.

The roads in Jersey and Rockland were fairly clear.  Not as wide as they are in the summer, but still wide enough, and not much mess to ride through at intersections.

dreaming of doing the super bowl century this weekend.  But as this was my longest ride outside in about three weeks, not sure.  
GWB is a brake pad killer, really messy, lots of debris and run off since they pushed the snow to the car side. I think they salted heavily last night in anticipation of flurrys that didn't arrive.  I ended up doing Alpine a few times as the road was clear and in good shape. 

The rest of the roads on the Jersey side were great. Lovely weather. 
I took river road today , which was beautiful after on overnight snow fall , however after the short climb after the second round about , started to descend and came across a bit of an obstacle , it seemed like a pretty big landslide that will take a while to clear .

It's official.

NYCC is suing the city over the 15mph speed limit in Central Park.  (disclosure: I am named in the suit and KCC is named as well)

https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/18/cycle-club-sues-city-calling-central-park-bike-speed-limit-a-real-threat-to-active-transportation
The city was temporarily prevented from implementing the Central Park 15mph speed limit

https://nyc.streetsblog.org/2026/02/25/judge-blocks-city-from-implementing-15-mph-bike-speed-limit-in-central-park
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Subject: ⚠️ Meet Thursday, 3/5 at 7:30AM at TOG to protest the 15 mph limit ⚠️
Date: March 3, 2026 at 12:01:45 PM EST
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What: A “Victory Lap” in the Park to celebrate NYCC's courtroom win last week that preserves our right to ride laps in the park until at least June. 

When/Where: Thursday, 3/5 at 7:30AM at Tavern on the Green. Ends 8:00AM at TOG.

 

Why: The City is trying to impose a 15 mph speed limit on cyclists riding laps in the Park. The City claims the 15 MPH limit is needed to keep “daily cyclists” and families safe from lap cyclists, and to allow for “less confusing” enforcement of a single unified 15 mph speed limit against motorized and non-motorized bikes alike. 

NYCC opposed the City's proposal, arguing that its decision forced cyclists to choose between riding at the speeds they used to be able to in the Park but risk a criminal summons—or ride on City streets where the speed limit is higher but the physical dangers are much much greater.

The judge agreed and we won a temporary restraining order pausing enforcement of the 15 mph limit until at least June. 


But much work remains to be done to ensure all cyclists are permitted to  ride laps in the park before 8 am. For now, join with your fellow cyclists to celebrate this single “Victory Lap” at a 15 mph pace, starting and ending at TOG, to make our voices heard and learn how we can prevent imposition of this speed limit after June.
 
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The above has been moved to Friday because of rain fears.

From: Neile Weissman <neileweissman@gmail.com>
Subject: ⚠️ Meet FRIDAY, 3/6 at 7:30AM at TOG to protest the 15 mph limit ⚠️
Date: March 4, 2026 at 4:09:30 PM EST
To: neileweissman@gmail.com

Fellow Cyclist,

Due to forecast of rain, the “Victory Lap” has been moved to Friday, 3/6 at 7:30AM at Tavern on the Green.  

Join us in Central Park with your fellow cyclists to celebrate this single “Victory Lap” at a 15 mph pace, starting and ending at TOG, to make our voices heard and learn how we can prevent imposition of this speed limit after June. Non-club members are also welcome.

Check nycc.org Thursday evening for any updates.  Please join and pass the word!

Neile 

Neile Weissman (he/him)
Public Affairs Director
New York Cycle Club


I should be able to keep up at this pace, will try to swing by.


Victory lap done. Got a puncture riding up Harlem Hill FTW.