I did my first Central Park ride this week with the weekday Cyclist group - very nice people and a beautiful ride in the park then down the westside highway bike path and home to Brooklyn. The NY Cycle Club and 5 Borough have great organized weekend rides - I went on one a few weeks ago that was great - people are very generous with good positive advice for us newbies.

The NYCC does have some early morning training rides in the Central Park before work.

JoAnn - i hope your friend's leg feels better soon - my good friend is a runner who can't run because of her knee, and it is tough.

When I register for the Montaulk I'll let you know my number so we can find each other. I am toying with doing the full Century - we will see how the next few weeks go -- lets hope for good weather!