Northeast - Anybody in the NYC-area?

Hi. I'm looking for ride partners in the NYC-area. I usually do rides of 30 to 60 miles with an average of 16 to 20 mph. Anybody in for it?








Edit 10/5/05: In the meantime we have set up our own forum for NYC local rides. The group is growing steadily. If you are interested in joining rides just send a PM to wheezl (further down on this page) :)

Where do you ride? I'm in Clifton, NJ but can do Manhattan on the weekends. I don't live by an odometer but I think we're around the same range on both stats.

I usually ride in Central Park. But i would definitely like to ride in other places.

Here's the dilly... I estimate my usual ride from Clifton to Glen Ridge and back is about 35-40 miles with some decent hills and one killer hill (Eagle Rock Reservation) which I call "Terminator 2: Judgement Day". My friends and I name all the hills after Arnold movies ha ha. I did this ride just under 3 hrs last weekend. The only crap parts are cutting through some parks where peeps get in the way and some traffic lights.

You're definitely welcome to come out here but if you wanna do an assessment of each other's riding skilz b4 that, I'm def down to meet in CP this weekend. I haven't made it there this year yet.

Whatever you want to do is cool.

Steve

I think an assessment ride in CP sounds like a really good idea. How about sometime in early afternoon. Sathurday and Sunday are both fine for me. I certainly like the idea to dome hills at a later point. I'm mising mountains and hills a lot.

Are you still looking for ride partners? Just discovered Bike Forums, signed up 5 minutes ago and realized I misspelled cycling in my handle. Oh well. I match you on distance, am on the lower end on speed. Usually go NYC->GW Bridge->9W routes, and am around 16 mph because the hills kill me. Around 20-22 on flats, though.

I have only had a road bike for a little over a week (hybrid before that). I ride about 75-100 miles per week at commuting speeds (traffic slows me down) and I usually ride after work in Central Park or Prospect Park about 20-30 miles a day. My GPS unit tells me I do the Prospect Park loop about 19mph though I suppose that is mostly me bombing down the hill. I can't seem to crack 33mph there. :)

Mostly just trying to get fit.

Doing the TA Century on Sunday though the farthest I have ridden in a day so far has been about 65miles. So I guess I will see how that goes. I am hoping if I keep it in the 12-15mph range I won't get very tired.

Anyone ride after work in CP ?

Yeah, have done *way* too many loops in CP though I haven't ridden in PP. Last time I rode there, I averaged about 17.5 over 5 laps. Alas, I only break 30 mph with the help of gravity. =) Let me know if you're interested in a CP/PP ride to test the waters. (How does PP compare? Have never ridden there, only attempted to fly kites.)

Yeah, have done *way* too many loops in CP though I haven't ridden in PP. Last time I rode there, I averaged about 17.5 over 5 laps. Unlike Lance, I only break 30 mph with the help of gravity. =) Let me know if you're interested in a CP/PP ride to test the waters. (How does PP compare? Have never ridden there, only attempted to fly kites.)

For starters it is about 3.3 miles (I think) so the "Hill" comes around more often than in CP. I haven't actually ridden my new road bike in Central Park yet so I don't know how fast I'd go. on my MTB/Hybrid I recall averaging around 15mph for perhaps 4 laps on a good day.

I am not going to do too much extra riding this week since I have no idea how I'm going to feel on the century. Though I am probably getting concerned over nothing. Perhaps if you have time tomorrow around 6:30 in CP that could work. I'd probably be up for 4 laps before heading back to Brooklyn.

Ha, maybe I should go do some loops around PP instead - I need the hill training! If you're certain you're OK riding before a century, tomorrow works for me. Otherwise I've no problem waiting until you recover next week. Sounds like at minimum you'd be about my speed; you could also blow me completely out of the water.

Ha, maybe I should go do some loops around PP instead - I need the hill training! If you're certain you're OK riding before a century, tomorrow works for me. Otherwise I've no problem waiting until you recover next week. Sounds like at minimum you'd be about my speed; you could also blow me completely out of the water.

Well it's not much of a hill is my point. The century isn't until sunday, I have plenty of time to ride. I don't think I'll be blowing anyone away :) I'll probably be taking it a little easy anyway. And I am pudgy! No worrries.

Anyone doing the NYC Century on September 11?

Anyone doing the NYC Century on September 11?


Yeah, Not really excited about getting up that early though :)

Perhaps we should all wear Mr. Peanut costumes or something.

Had a good ride today after work with cjc_cyling and slvoid. It was a lot of fun and they are both just like on TV!

slvoid is damn fast :) Drafting him makes me feel much faster than I am!! :P

With all of the chatter I have no idea how many laps we did.

Man, I have to move into the city, by the time I ride my beater commuter home to Queens, I really don't feel up to taking my road bike back to CP.Bleh Are you guys all riding the century together? My girl and I are gonna ride, but it would be cool to see some people from the forums too.

I dunno if we're doing the century or just taking a quick jaunt up to river road to practice doing some long climbs then back home on sunday.

Don't worry, I'm not that fast, it only feels fast drafting me cause my bag causes this huge pocket of dead air behind me. You can fit like 3 people in there. You were actually sprinting at a pretty good clip yesterday, I was actually surprised we passed so many roadies, including that smoking hot chick on her TT bike.

I did see one idiot right after I left the park with a HID light pointed square at the ground 10 ft in front of him, what good would that do right.

I was actually surprised we passed so many roadies, including that smoking hot chick on her TT bike.

I *was* kinda suprised actually. You had been so strong up until that point but you sure did have a hard time passing her :D

Something just came in and drained the energy out of me, I could barely pedal, I was forced to stay behind her in that sweet sweet draft just to keep up...

Man, I have to move into the city, by the time I ride my beater commuter home to Queens, I really don't feel up to taking my road bike back to CP.Bleh Are you guys all riding the century together? My girl and I are gonna ride, but it would be cool to see some people from the forums too.


You should just ride your road bike into the city. :)

i'd like to hook up with you guys for a few rides here and there. due to my recent accident and 4 weeks off the bike, my fitness is crap. plus my leg isn't 100% healed yet so i'm not doing the century on Sunday. but i'd always be down for rides in CP or PP or River Road or anywhere really.

I usually try to get up to Piermont/ Nyack ever weekend. I could be up for some easy laps in CP after post Century next Tues. or Wed. We should all be taking advantage of this weather while it lasts.

I think my girlfriend, cjc, and i are going up to river road this sunday if anyone wants to come.
My gf and I right now are undecided between that or cutting in line in the nyc century.

I was actually thinking of skipping the crowds and everything then organizing our own bikeforums NYC century later in the month. the green route markers are going to be on the road for at least 2-3 months. I know last year we were able to ride the route a full 8 months afterwards by following the route markers.

Anyone doing the NYC Century on September 11?



yes. registered today.
I'll have no clue who the hell anyone is, but will certainly be in formation somewhere.


wheezl, don't worry, you should be able to handle the ride just fine. sounds like you get a lot of time in the saddle from your commutes...don't even think about the distance.

I think my girlfriend, cjc, and i are going up to river road this sunday if anyone wants to come.
My gf and I right now are undecided between that or cutting in line in the nyc century.

I was actually thinking of skipping the crowds and everything then organizing our own bikeforums NYC century later in the month. the green route markers are going to be on the road for at least 2-3 months. I know last year we were able to ride the route a full 8 months afterwards by following the route markers.


Like I said, I would totally go if I wasn't doing the century on sunday.

I do like the idea of rounding up BF folks to do the route again in a few weeks though.

wheezl, slvoid and I did 4 laps around CP... The ride reminded me of an email I got about a month ago - included for your enjoyment:

****

Cyclists are the biggest sandbaggers and secret trainers around. They'll say anything to soften you up for the kill. Don't let this happen to you. Study this handy rider's phrasebook to find out what they really mean when they say:

"I'm out of shape"
Translation: I ride 400 miles a week and haven't missed a day since the Ford administration. I replace my 11-tooth cog more often than you wash your shorts. My body fat percentage is lower than your mortgage rate.

"I'm not into competition. I'm just riding to stay in shape"
Translation: I will attack until you collapse in the gutter, babbling and whimpering. I will win the line sprint if I have to force you into oncoming traffic. I will crest this hill first if I have to grab your seat post, and spray energy drink in your eyes.

"I'm on my beater bike"
Translation: I had this baby custom-made in Tuscany using titanium blessed by the Pope. I took it to a wind tunnel and it disappeared. It weighs less than a fart and costs more than a divorce.

"It's not that hilly"
Translation: This climb lasts longer than a presidential campaign. Be careful on the steep sections or you'll fall over -- backward. You have a 39x23 low gear? Here's the name of my knee surgeon.

"You're doing great, honey"
Translation: Yo, lard ass, I'd like to get home before midnight. This is what you get for spending the winter decorating and eating chocolate. I shoulda married that cute Cat 1 racer when I had the chance.

"This is a no-drop ride"
Translation: I'll need an article of your clothing for the search-and-rescue dogs.

"It's not that far"
Translation: Bring your passport.

****

hehe. i love that text. very funny and quite often true. i've raced with slovid before and he's the biggest sandbagger i've ever seen! (sorry slovid - had to say it). slow, my ass!

hehe. i love that text. very funny and quite often true. i've raced with slovid before and he's the biggest sandbagger i've ever seen! (sorry slovid - had to say it). slow, my ass!

*Groans.* Are you going to join us Sunday? Last thing I need is someone else to make me feel like roadkill.

(Just kidding - do join in if you're free, I think we're talking about an AM ride.)

I'll be doing the century on Sunday and I'm definitely not going to go all that fast if you want to hang out with me in the bottom third of the pack. :)

*Groans.* Are you going to join us Sunday? Last thing I need is someone else to make me feel like roadkill.

(Just kidding - do join in if you're free, I think we're talking about an AM ride.)


You guys should do the century!

At first I thought you called me a carpet bagger, I was like, what the hell?

Honestly, you people have lifted my commuter, it's no litespeed I can tell you that much. When I mean beater, I mean beater, as in, I've taken a bat to it (or guard rail).

I've also though a good night ride would be fun. Especially after october 31st when DST hits and the sunsets at 5pm. Grab everyone on friday night, like 6:30 pm, jam on up to the palisades with like 200 watts of light.

You guys should do the century!

You're just trying to wheezl us away from doing some other group ride cause you actually paid for the century so you have to go. :p

i'm doing the centruy on sunday. not sure how bf people can link up, but, i'll have on a blue jersey, old clunky-looking white bell helmet, solid-blue (no decals) zullo bike, mismatched water bottle cages and dirty as hell yellow bar tape. hoping to avg around 17-18 mph, although i just found out the roads aren't closed, so not sure how that will work out. maybe you guys can wave as you pass me. to those who have ridden this ride in the past, how many people turn up for the 100 mile route?

Allow me to translate this sandbagging:

i'm doing the centruy on sunday. not sure how bf people can link up, but, i'll have on a blue jersey
I'll be wearing my team discovery kit, which i actually earned.

old clunky-looking white bell helmet
Giro Atmos TT ultralight prototype.

solid-blue (no decals) zullo bike
Matching blue madone 7.0 prototype

mismatched water bottle cages
Aero carbon cages.

dirty as hell yellow bar tape.
Carbon fiber gel bar tape.

hoping to avg around 17-18 mph
Up a 15 mile 10% incline.

although i just found out the roads aren't closed, so not sure how that will work out. maybe you guys can wave as you pass me.
Wave good bye to me when I drop you like a hot stone.


to those who have ridden this ride in the past, how many people turn up for the 100 mile route?
So I know how many people I can look forward to dropping.

you called me out, me and my lugged steel are going to lead the entire ride. see you suckers at the finish if i'm still hanging around. mwahahahahahaha!!

yeah right.

Honestly, you people have lifted my commuter, it's no litespeed I can tell you that much. When I mean beater, I mean beater, as in, I've taken a bat to it (or guard rail).

See, that's what's frightening me.


I've also though a good night ride would be fun. Especially after october 31st when DST hits and the sunsets at 5pm. Grab everyone on friday night, like 6:30 pm, jam on up to the palisades with like 200 watts of light.

That does sound like fun. I'll even attach lights!

Hy everybody,

i haven't checked the forum for a while. Is anybody in for a ride either in CP or up to Nyack or whatever on 9/17 0r 9/18. As usual i'll try to keep an average in the range of around 18 mph. It's also supposed to be a preparation for the twin lights ride the weekend after.

I'll hook up with you guys once I start averaging 17-18mph. Nothing's worse than getting dropped in the first 15 minutes of a 'group ride'. :D

I'll hook up with you guys once I start averaging 17-18mph. Nothing's worse than getting dropped in the first 15 minutes of a 'group ride'. :D


What do you average on the CP loop?

My GPS tells me I do a little under 19. But I am pretty sure that it is lying to make me feel better. Although I am booked solid this week I'd love to get lots of people to ride with after work starting soon.

Riding with cjc_cyling and slvoid was awesome but I am pretty sure slvoid can drop me in about 15 seconds.

I'm up to averaging 18 mph on the CP loops, so wheezl, I think your GPS is in good working order.

I am usually averaging 17 to 20 depending on my mood. I am used to groop rides so i will certainly adapt to every speed.

Stefan

i'd be up for a ride on saturday or sunday. either day works for me. i'm healing from an injury so my fitness isn't so great right now (and i'm not sandbagging..hehe). over the summer i was right about 20mph on a few loops of the park, but due to the fact that i'm weaker now and haven't been on the bike too much in 4 weeks, i'd probably be around 16-17ish.

What do you average on the CP loop?

My GPS tells me I do a little under 19. But I am pretty sure that it is lying to make me feel better. Although I am booked solid this week I'd love to get lots of people to ride with after work starting soon.

Riding with cjc_cyling and slvoid was awesome but I am pretty sure slvoid can drop me in about 15 seconds.

I was having trouble keeping up with you that day when you started laying it down. I'm pretty sure you'll be flying once you get rid of that loose clothing.

Here's the dilly... I estimate my usual ride from Clifton to Glen Ridge and back is about 35-40 miles with some decent hills and one killer hill (Eagle Rock Reservation) which I call "Terminator 2: Judgement Day". My friends and I name all the hills after Arnold movies ha ha. I did this ride just under 3 hrs last weekend. The only crap parts are cutting through some parks where peeps get in the way and some traffic lights.

You're definitely welcome to come out here but if you wanna do an assessment of each other's riding skilz b4 that, I'm def down to meet in CP this weekend. I haven't made it there this year yet.

Whatever you want to do is cool.

Steve

I live in Montclair and ride up to that Eagle Rock lookout all the time. Are you talking about the Prospect Ave Hill? or the S turns on the face of the mountain?

hehe. i love that text. very funny and quite often true. i've raced with slovid before and he's the biggest sandbagger i've ever seen! (sorry slovid - had to say it). slow, my ass!
+1

The dude is damn fast. He can just explode and is able to keep going for a pretty long time. I'm very impressed.

I used to ride my mountain bike (My Modded MTB (http://razzor.net/gallery/Images/westerville/westerville-01.jpg) ) for rides up to 30miles and average 18-19 mph.
I cant wait to get a road bike so I can start getting the good speeds!.

I loved riding in Ohio, but NJ/NY scares me... drivers are ******** here.

Hehe, you'd think drivers are safer here cause of the high insurance rates, but they're not...

Any BF females in NYC? If so, pm me.

I've also though a good night ride would be fun. Especially after october 31st when DST hits and the sunsets at 5pm. Grab everyone on friday night, like 6:30 pm, jam on up to the palisades with like 200 watts of light.
I'm up for this.....as long as we have a good bunch of folks going and as long as there's a no-drop policy.

I'm up for this.....as long as we have a good bunch of folks going and as long as there's a no-drop policy.

Sounds good to me.

I'd love to go, but I'm not nearly in shape enough. 30 miles is a bit out of my range yet, and I don't go that fast. More of a rec rider, so if anyone's into that drop me a PM. Mostly ride up and down the West Side Greenway and CP on my 1972 French contraption, always a hair's breadth away from falling apart. Just moved here and getting used to NY.