Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - central park loop

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abraxas
04-21-04, 08:15 AM
i remember reading that the loop in central park is 6 miles. is that true? thinking bout the manhattan 5 borough ride and determining if i'm in shape for it...


timmhaan
04-21-04, 08:24 AM
i remember reading that the loop in central park is 6 miles. is that true? thinking bout the manhattan 5 borough ride and determining if i'm in shape for it...

a tad over 6 miles. 6.2 or something like that. it's pretty good, i've been training for the NYC Century Tour in September by riding laps around the loop - some moderate hills and curves. i like to go at night, when there are 90% less pedestrians...

Eureka
04-21-04, 10:57 AM
i remember reading that the loop in central park is 6 miles. is that true? thinking bout the manhattan 5 borough ride and determining if i'm in shape for it...

Quoted from a Central Park site:

Where
Park Drives: Circling the entire Park, the drives provide three long distance routes - 6.1 miles, 5.2 miles or 1.7 miles - or shorter distances if you cross the Park at a number of scenic locations. Cycling is prohibited on the pathways.