I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like
posted August 9, 2014 6:52 PM RSS | iCal | +googleCal
Sat August 23 at 9:30 AM, Van Cortlandt Park
West 242nd Street, Bronx, New York (Map & Directions)
Let's go for a bike ride on the South and North County Trailways!
The schedule is still a little sketchy because it depends on the ability level of those attending, but I would like to ride at least 36 miles and am open to doing more. The riding pace would be moderate.
I'm also not certain of the best place to stop for lunch, but that also depends on how far we're going. I'm envisioning stopping for an hour or so at our midpoint (either for a picnic or at some joint) to get out of the brightest or hottest sun.
I like Wolfster's previous suggestion about where to meet:
"An easy way to do this if the desire is to ride the S County and N county trail and find a common find the other internet strangers without getting lost in the park would be to meet on Broadway and ~W 242 S on the side of the street with the park. This is right next to the number 1 subway exit (you would need to carry a bike down what I consider to be a steep set of stairs, but its doable) and then walk a bit south to a bench. Alternatively, if people prefer to ride Broadway, that can be done but stop at that same point. Then the mob can go to through the park to the dirt part of the path. As I said, it is only 2 miles or so (can walk or ride it) and then the rest of the trail is paved."
This way people don't have to mess with the Metro North unless they want to meet us or leave us at a different point. I will give out my phone number to all attendees to make this a possibility.
So, let's tackle the first issue: Who's coming? How far do you want to ride?
I'm also not certain of the best place to stop for lunch, but that also depends on how far we're going. I'm envisioning stopping for an hour or so at our midpoint (either for a picnic or at some joint) to get out of the brightest or hottest sun.
I like Wolfster's previous suggestion about where to meet:
"An easy way to do this if the desire is to ride the S County and N county trail and find a common find the other internet strangers without getting lost in the park would be to meet on Broadway and ~W 242 S on the side of the street with the park. This is right next to the number 1 subway exit (you would need to carry a bike down what I consider to be a steep set of stairs, but its doable) and then walk a bit south to a bench. Alternatively, if people prefer to ride Broadway, that can be done but stop at that same point. Then the mob can go to through the park to the dirt part of the path. As I said, it is only 2 miles or so (can walk or ride it) and then the rest of the trail is paved."
This way people don't have to mess with the Metro North unless they want to meet us or leave us at a different point. I will give out my phone number to all attendees to make this a possibility.
So, let's tackle the first issue: Who's coming? How far do you want to ride?
I can't do it this coming Saturday, but since there appears to be zero interest so far in doing it this Sunday, I will move it to Saturday the 23rd.
posted by unannihilated at 8:50 PM on August 11, 2014
posted by unannihilated at 8:50 PM on August 11, 2014
The BF and I are going to be away that weekend in Mass. For a bike ride, of course.
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 2:59 AM on August 18, 2014
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 2:59 AM on August 18, 2014
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If there is flexibility on the date (Saturday, August 16 or Saturday, August 23) I would definitely want to join!
posted by icemill at 6:56 AM on August 10, 2014