[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride
David really said it right. I've done it twice on a tandem with my son, now 8. First year we were in the first group to leave and it was great, except for the pouring rain in 50 degree weather. Being in front really has its privileges. Last year we were in the back, and it is literally like being in the worst auto traffic jam you've ever experienced, except on a bike. So the weird thing was having to adjust your mindset away from being the free and easy bike rider who is virtually never stuck in traffic, to the captive goofball driving a car who is stuck in traffic. The only difference here is that you cannot lament the fact that you were stupid enough to drive instead of riding a bike to your destination. You are the car driver now, just on a bike! Then, after you get through all the traffic and into Brooklyn, there is the final 7 miles or so on a highway, often riding into the wind. The carnage of weekend and sometimes cyclists stopping and/or struggling was actually quite sad. A lot of folks just aren't ready for a 35 mile ride. My advice would be to park your car somewhere in Staten Island and take the Ferry to the start line. That way, after you are done, you can just load your bike and drive away. No matter what, you will have to wait to get on the Ferry, so better to do that in the morning than in the afternoon when tired and cold. On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 10:42:55 AM UTC-5, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Did anybody else sign up? My brother in law and I signed up... > > Alex Wirth > Rochester, NY > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride
Its something everyone should do once. I’ve done it twice which is how I came to that conclusion. As everyone said, half pushin, half pedaling. Very unique perspective of the city though so many parts where I said “I can't believe Im riding my bike here!” Biggest challenge is there are so many non-cyclists with no cycling etiquette and kids not paying attention etc that there are some sketchy moments, especially sharp turns. Suggestions: Dont stop at rest areas if you dont have to Narrower handlebars Patience -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride
My wife and I rode it a few years ago. We stayed overnight in Newark, drove to Staten Island in the morning and rode the ferry over to Battery Park (just like in the movie Working Girl). When the ride finished, in Staten Island, we were able to enjoy a bit of the finish line festival then just walk/ride to the car and head out, well ahead of folks who stayed in the city and had to take the ferry back then drive out of Manhattan. It was slow rolling (walking) until we made it to Wall Street and got to pedal. Be prepared for your own water and food. The rest stops are inundated with at least a third of the 30,000 like-minded cyclist riding that day. We were way behind on hydration and food as we were heading out the Gowanus Expressway and my wife being the lesser rider of us, required the seatpost push to power on for those last miles and the public commerce in park at the Verrazano Narrows bridge. Best $5 Gatorade I'd ever had. It was way fun from a physical geography perspective and having a romp in NYC you can't get otherwise. As a bike ride alone it's a bit cumbersome with the participants. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 5:58:44 PM UTC-5, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > I need to re-up my hipster cred so this is going to be perfect > > :-) > > > On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 4:34:22 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: >> >> Agreed. It's a lot of fun, a great way to experience the city. Lots of >> stopping and barely moving. If you thinks it's like a big group/charity >> ride, adjust your expectations. But I would highly recommend it. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride
I need to re-up my hipster cred so this is going to be perfect :-) On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 4:34:22 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > Agreed. It's a lot of fun, a great way to experience the city. Lots of > stopping and barely moving. If you thinks it's like a big group/charity > ride, adjust your expectations. But I would highly recommend it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride
Agreed. It's a lot of fun, a great way to experience the city. Lots of stopping and barely moving. If you thinks it's like a big group/charity ride, adjust your expectations. But I would highly recommend it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride
Can be lots of fun. Be prepared for stops/stalls/waiting. It's more of a rolling hipster fest. On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 10:42:55 AM UTC-5, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Did anybody else sign up? My brother in law and I signed up... > > Alex Wirth > Rochester, NY > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
