first commute in Manhattan in a while. It was short and sweet and fast. first thing I ended up doing when I got to work was trim my hbars about an 1 1/2 on either side. (I'd been meaning to do that in Boston since I put on these new riser bars but really felt the need in NYC) Fortunately/unfortunately where I'm living is walkable to where I'm working while I'm here so I may not always ride in.

Hope to get a little tour of NYC ride in next week when things settle down a bit workwise. Right now loooong days and not much time to ride. Too bad too since I was just starting to get a reasonable level of fitness.

Many more riders and commuters in NYC these days since I last lived here and it's great- I don't feel so alone.

hey, does anyone know the name of that place downtown on the east side that helps kids learn to work on bikes and sells beater/city bikes? I bought a bike there a few years ago and some of the people who've come down with me are looking for those kinds of bikes- IM me if you know the place I'm talking about- thanks.