Riding in NYC
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honestly just come do it and see for yourself, I've seen so much info in this thread that contradicts things I've seen. First of all, if your above 96t street, the middle of the day is great, there isn'tmuch traffic. The neighborhoods in northern manhattan are WAY more interesting because they are still neighborhoods. The eastside bike path sucks, it's bumpy and not continuous. The west side path is great, nice and smooth however weekends it's a zoo below 96th street.
Try to do your riding middle of the week if you want to ride the greenways, there will be tourists but not so many residents. Weekends you will get both. If you want to ride through the city streets, do it on a sunday, far less traffic in the city.
Try to do your riding middle of the week if you want to ride the greenways, there will be tourists but not so many residents. Weekends you will get both. If you want to ride through the city streets, do it on a sunday, far less traffic in the city.
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Just do it... wait, that's taken...
No, really... just do it. Takes a few times to loose the fear, but then it's all fun and games...
No, really... just do it. Takes a few times to loose the fear, but then it's all fun and games...
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lol CP is right, so much info contradicting itself in this thread
here is one thing for the B&T crowd, if you're riding through the streets what you want to watch for is people just randomly swinging their doors open to get out of their cars, they are probably so excited they got a parking spot that they forget to give a glimpse in the mirror to see us cyclist.
I ride the streets with both ear buds in, use your eyes and pay attention you'll be fine - and don't be afraid GO ALL OVER find streets that you'd never imagine you'd be going down in areas you never thought you'd check out.
here is one thing for the B&T crowd, if you're riding through the streets what you want to watch for is people just randomly swinging their doors open to get out of their cars, they are probably so excited they got a parking spot that they forget to give a glimpse in the mirror to see us cyclist.
I ride the streets with both ear buds in, use your eyes and pay attention you'll be fine - and don't be afraid GO ALL OVER find streets that you'd never imagine you'd be going down in areas you never thought you'd check out.
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On the other hand, if you just want to ride from uptown to downtown, you can ride from the GWB down Riverside Dr. to the bike path (You can enter many places like 96th, 72nd, etc.) and then all the way down town along the Hudson. Then you can ride across the Brooklyn Bridge if you want to enter the real NYC.
Crossing the Brooklyn bridge is a must, and while you're there make sure to stop by RACycles to see all the nice toys
Riding up the East river is also a blast, but make sure to take a spin around Central Park. If you're in the village head over to John's Pizza on Bleeker for the best pizza in town, then to Caffe Roma (corner of Broome and Mulberry) for espresso and amaretto cookies (and lousy service ).
You can also take the bike path and head through Times Square...
Have fun!
- Paul
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Nothing beats NYC for city riding; the streets are wide and most are one-way. Traffic moves slowly and it's always a pleasant experience, nothing to be scared about!
Crossing the Brooklyn bridge is a must, and while you're there make sure to stop by RACycles to see all the nice toys
Riding up the East river is also a blast, but make sure to take a spin around Central Park. If you're in the village head over to John's Pizza on Bleeker for the best pizza in town, then to Caffe Roma (corner of Broome and Mulberry) for espresso and amaretto cookies (and lousy service ).
You can also take the bike path and head through Times Square...
Have fun!
- Paul
Crossing the Brooklyn bridge is a must, and while you're there make sure to stop by RACycles to see all the nice toys
Riding up the East river is also a blast, but make sure to take a spin around Central Park. If you're in the village head over to John's Pizza on Bleeker for the best pizza in town, then to Caffe Roma (corner of Broome and Mulberry) for espresso and amaretto cookies (and lousy service ).
You can also take the bike path and head through Times Square...
Have fun!
- Paul
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Come out with Team Brauer Saturday. We're riding in the city. Bring your Zipps.
Shout out to kmyco: PP Saturday bra.
I love that contemporary urban patter yo.
Shout out to kmyco: PP Saturday bra.
I love that contemporary urban patter yo.
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I think your ride to NYC would be far worse then your ride in NYC. I'd take a train.
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I might be at the race to watch, briefly; might be riding before, not sure yet.
BTW, when will Cervelo make a bike with BB30 and go back to a non-white-colored S2? They almost had me...
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Are you doing any of the MTIR rides this weekend?
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You are only stalking Pcad if you come with a sign and run up the bump, which they call a "hill", with it
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The bike lanes have gotten pretty great in the city actually. I'd check out the latest maps online and plan your route using them.