CRSO
06-04-04, 09:50 PM
Just curious.
Road Cycling - Anybody Here A "Regular" At The NYC Central Park Loop?
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.Chuvak
06-04-04, 10:22 PM
Prospect Park, and not regular :(
slvoid
06-04-04, 10:24 PM
Prospect Park, and not regular :(
What color is your Allez?
What color is your Allez?
Chuvak
06-04-04, 10:30 PM
lol. 2002 SE. Aluminum and dark blue. http://www.specialized.com/SBCBkModel.jsp?spid=5765&JServSessionIdroot=w8933orm8n.j27008
slvoid
06-04-04, 10:46 PM
Hehe cool, you riding tomorrow (sat)? I'll try to keep up if I see you.
Chuvak
06-04-04, 10:50 PM
Hehe cool, you riding tomorrow (sat)? I'll try to keep up if I see you.
LoL. Keep up? I'm not that good. Yeah, I probably will ride tomorrow, around 2-3pm. I'm in Blue
LoL. Keep up? I'm not that good. Yeah, I probably will ride tomorrow, around 2-3pm. I'm in Blue
slvoid
06-04-04, 10:58 PM
Don't worry I'm not that good either. I'll be riding probably in the afternoon after the rain washes all the slick off the road.
I'll be on the blue giant, either with my blue jolt cola jersey or cheap yellow jersey depending on what dries first heh.
BTW: CRSO, how's the central park loop? Is it open to traffic?
I'll be on the blue giant, either with my blue jolt cola jersey or cheap yellow jersey depending on what dries first heh.
BTW: CRSO, how's the central park loop? Is it open to traffic?
Chuvak
06-04-04, 11:00 PM
Rain?........... tomorrow?.............. Nooooooooooooooooooooo.................:D
Phatman
06-05-04, 07:57 AM
I'm not from new york...but isnt the central park loop only like 10K? I'd have to do that like 5 times to get a workout...do people actually ride nice bikes there?
daneil
06-05-04, 10:29 AM
I'm not from new york...but isnt the central park loop only like 10K? I'd have to do that like 5 times to get a workout...do people actually ride nice bikes there?
Ummm.... where to start, where to start..... First an answer to the original question, used to be a CP regular (2-3 hrs Sat, Sun) now a PP regular (rode at 5 this morning because of a conference starting at 7).
That said. Yeah CP is ~6 miles and PP is 3.5 miles, but it gives a good workout. What's wrong with riding a circuit 5-8 times? NYC has had it's share of champion cyclists grow up riding on those loops. It seems from you post that you look down on our fair parks. It's what we got and like I said before it can give a killer workout if you do it right.
-Dan
Ummm.... where to start, where to start..... First an answer to the original question, used to be a CP regular (2-3 hrs Sat, Sun) now a PP regular (rode at 5 this morning because of a conference starting at 7).
That said. Yeah CP is ~6 miles and PP is 3.5 miles, but it gives a good workout. What's wrong with riding a circuit 5-8 times? NYC has had it's share of champion cyclists grow up riding on those loops. It seems from you post that you look down on our fair parks. It's what we got and like I said before it can give a killer workout if you do it right.
-Dan
Chuvak
06-05-04, 01:17 PM
...do people actually ride nice bikes there?
I'm afraid I lost you there. What does riding a nice or a "not" nice bike has to do with riding in a park. If anything, there are more "nicer" bikes there then on the street. Do you think that people ride because they want to see other people's bikes :eek:?
I'm afraid I lost you there. What does riding a nice or a "not" nice bike has to do with riding in a park. If anything, there are more "nicer" bikes there then on the street. Do you think that people ride because they want to see other people's bikes :eek:?
Phatman
06-05-04, 01:27 PM
What's wrong with riding a circuit 5-8 times? -Dan
nothing, i suppose, but doesn't it get boring? One of my big attractions to cycling was the fact that I could ride for 30+ miles and see things that I wouldn't normally get to see running. I love being able to get out in the country and moo at the cows on farms 20 miles from my house. I think that if I lived in NYC, where the city extends for quite a few miles, I would never have been tempted away from running by cycling.
I'm afraid I lost you there. What does riding a nice or a "not" nice bike has to do with riding in a park. If anything, there are more "nicer" bikes there then on the street. Do you think that people ride because they want to see other people's bikes ?
as for the nice bikes comment, i wasn't trying to imply that at all. Where I live, there are a few lakes with bike paths around them. however, since people run there, and walk their dogs, and walk with their strollers, bikers going 15+ mph are generally frowned upon. as a result, many people who are real cyclists stay off of the paths. the only people that ride on the paths (around here) are people with hybrids, who generally dont ride for more then a few miles at a time.
nothing, i suppose, but doesn't it get boring? One of my big attractions to cycling was the fact that I could ride for 30+ miles and see things that I wouldn't normally get to see running. I love being able to get out in the country and moo at the cows on farms 20 miles from my house. I think that if I lived in NYC, where the city extends for quite a few miles, I would never have been tempted away from running by cycling.
I'm afraid I lost you there. What does riding a nice or a "not" nice bike has to do with riding in a park. If anything, there are more "nicer" bikes there then on the street. Do you think that people ride because they want to see other people's bikes ?
as for the nice bikes comment, i wasn't trying to imply that at all. Where I live, there are a few lakes with bike paths around them. however, since people run there, and walk their dogs, and walk with their strollers, bikers going 15+ mph are generally frowned upon. as a result, many people who are real cyclists stay off of the paths. the only people that ride on the paths (around here) are people with hybrids, who generally dont ride for more then a few miles at a time.
Dahon.Steve
06-05-04, 01:37 PM
do people actually ride nice bikes there?
Central Park goes through the Upper West Side where you'll need to make over 100K a year to live in a 1 bedroom apartment. When there folks get on their rides, you'll see some real expensive bikes of every brand. You'll also see Huffy's riding in the park but in general, bring a camera because on a warm Sunday afternoon, they'll be nice bikes everywhere.
Central Park goes through the Upper West Side where you'll need to make over 100K a year to live in a 1 bedroom apartment. When there folks get on their rides, you'll see some real expensive bikes of every brand. You'll also see Huffy's riding in the park but in general, bring a camera because on a warm Sunday afternoon, they'll be nice bikes everywhere.
PriO
06-05-04, 02:26 PM
Hey NYC guys, I was wondering if theres any road bike that sells for 150-200 in or around the city?
Davek
06-05-04, 03:01 PM
I cant speak for CP but PP is a very nice park and pretty challenging(that last climb is rough!). I try to ride PP once a month(bringing a bike on the LIRR is a pain).
CRSO
06-05-04, 04:18 PM
I'm not from new york...but isnt the central park loop only like 10K? I'd have to do that like 5 times to get a workout...do people actually ride nice bikes there?
It's 6.2 miles superman. People tend to be a little loaded in this city and the most expensive bikes I've seen are there all day, every day. I go there for the view and Columbus Circle is my back door so the park is about 20 seconds from my condo. There is no reason for me to not go there.
It's 6.2 miles superman. People tend to be a little loaded in this city and the most expensive bikes I've seen are there all day, every day. I go there for the view and Columbus Circle is my back door so the park is about 20 seconds from my condo. There is no reason for me to not go there.
CRSO
06-05-04, 04:20 PM
Don't worry I'm not that good either. I'll be riding probably in the afternoon after the rain washes all the slick off the road.
I'll be on the blue giant, either with my blue jolt cola jersey or cheap yellow jersey depending on what dries first heh.
BTW: CRSO, how's the central park loop? Is it open to traffic?
Hey slvoid. The park is open to traffic during the weekdays but at night, the entire loop is closed (except for the occasional park worker or cop). It's very very nice at night. When the traffic is there, the lanes are large enough for everyone so it's never a problem. Plus it's a nice bonus to race the cars.
I'll be on the blue giant, either with my blue jolt cola jersey or cheap yellow jersey depending on what dries first heh.
BTW: CRSO, how's the central park loop? Is it open to traffic?
Hey slvoid. The park is open to traffic during the weekdays but at night, the entire loop is closed (except for the occasional park worker or cop). It's very very nice at night. When the traffic is there, the lanes are large enough for everyone so it's never a problem. Plus it's a nice bonus to race the cars.
CRSO
06-05-04, 04:28 PM
Central Park goes through the Upper West Side where you'll need to make over 100K a year to live in a 1 bedroom apartment. When there folks get on their rides, you'll see some real expensive bikes of every brand. You'll also see Huffy's riding in the park but in general, bring a camera because on a warm Sunday afternoon, they'll be nice bikes everywhere.
I live in Columbus Circle which is the southwest corner of Central Park. Because of the new Time Warner building, the real estate skyrocketed around here. I own but I know you need to make 40X the monthly rent required (eg: rent 2k per month, you need to make a minimum of 80k per year, etc...).
I see so many expensive bikes around here. There is a Maybach out front of my house right now. I love those cars.
I live in Columbus Circle which is the southwest corner of Central Park. Because of the new Time Warner building, the real estate skyrocketed around here. I own but I know you need to make 40X the monthly rent required (eg: rent 2k per month, you need to make a minimum of 80k per year, etc...).
I see so many expensive bikes around here. There is a Maybach out front of my house right now. I love those cars.
CRSO
06-05-04, 04:31 PM
I cant speak for CP but PP is a very nice park and pretty challenging(that last climb is rough!). I try to ride PP once a month(bringing a bike on the LIRR is a pain).
That's the Great Hill. It was a lot worse when I was on my freeride bike but I'm used to it now.
That's the Great Hill. It was a lot worse when I was on my freeride bike but I'm used to it now.
Chuvak
06-05-04, 05:54 PM
nothing, i suppose, but doesn't it get boring? One of my big attractions to cycling was the fact that I could ride for 30+ miles and see things that I wouldn't normally get to see running. I love being able to get out in the country and moo at the cows on farms 20 miles from my house. I think that if I lived in NYC, where the city extends for quite a few miles, I would never have been tempted away from running by cycling.
as for the nice bikes comment, i wasn't trying to imply that at all. Where I live, there are a few lakes with bike paths around them. however, since people run there, and walk their dogs, and walk with their strollers, bikers going 15+ mph are generally frowned upon. as a result, many people who are real cyclists stay off of the paths. the only people that ride on the paths (around here) are people with hybrids, who generally dont ride for more then a few miles at a time.
Um. OK.......That's your opinion of what a “ride” should be like (not in park). Did idea of: "different people like to ride in different places" came across your mind at any point in time? Maybe I don’t like to moo back at cows. Maybe I like to bark back at dogs.
Don’t base everything on your experience. Another thing, I understand that word “park” has a vague, meaning and everyone has his/her own interpretation. But since you never been to any of these parks (Central Park, Prospect Park), what makes you think that runners, joggers, ect.. and cyclist share the same path?
as for the nice bikes comment, i wasn't trying to imply that at all. Where I live, there are a few lakes with bike paths around them. however, since people run there, and walk their dogs, and walk with their strollers, bikers going 15+ mph are generally frowned upon. as a result, many people who are real cyclists stay off of the paths. the only people that ride on the paths (around here) are people with hybrids, who generally dont ride for more then a few miles at a time.
Um. OK.......That's your opinion of what a “ride” should be like (not in park). Did idea of: "different people like to ride in different places" came across your mind at any point in time? Maybe I don’t like to moo back at cows. Maybe I like to bark back at dogs.
Don’t base everything on your experience. Another thing, I understand that word “park” has a vague, meaning and everyone has his/her own interpretation. But since you never been to any of these parks (Central Park, Prospect Park), what makes you think that runners, joggers, ect.. and cyclist share the same path?
Chuvak
06-05-04, 05:56 PM
Hey NYC guys, I was wondering if theres any road bike that sells for 150-200 in or around the city?
Lol. You’re talking about 150,000-200,000 right. Because anything that's lower in price is just not good enough for use New Yorkers.
Lol. You’re talking about 150,000-200,000 right. Because anything that's lower in price is just not good enough for use New Yorkers.
Chuvak
06-05-04, 05:57 PM
I cant speak for CP but PP is a very nice park and pretty challenging(that last climb is rough!). I try to ride PP once a month(bringing a bike on the LIRR is a pain).
Last climb, going counter-clockwise (with traffic)?
Last climb, going counter-clockwise (with traffic)?
CRSO
06-05-04, 06:02 PM
Last climb, going counter-clockwise (with traffic)?
He must mean the Great Hill. I guess it's the last climb if you enter/exit at W96th Street. It's more of an after-mid climb for me.
He must mean the Great Hill. I guess it's the last climb if you enter/exit at W96th Street. It's more of an after-mid climb for me.
Chuvak
06-05-04, 06:14 PM
I go there for the view and Columbus Circle is my back door so the park is about 20 seconds from my condo. There is no reason for me to not go there.
Hey, that's where i go to school.
He must mean the Great Hill. I guess it's the last climb if you enter/exit at W96th Street. It's more of an after-mid climb for me.
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So:
Only going against the traffic flow/clockwise, it's possible to have more then 1 climb. If you go with the flow, there is only 1 good and last one. The one that goes all the way up to Brooklyn Public Library on the east Drive side of the park.
Hey, that's where i go to school.
He must mean the Great Hill. I guess it's the last climb if you enter/exit at W96th Street. It's more of an after-mid climb for me.
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So:
Only going against the traffic flow/clockwise, it's possible to have more then 1 climb. If you go with the flow, there is only 1 good and last one. The one that goes all the way up to Brooklyn Public Library on the east Drive side of the park.
CRSO
06-05-04, 06:46 PM
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So: ooops
Hey, that's where i go to school. John Jay? Don't know if you're a fan but Al Pacino just got back into town. Keep your eyes peeled on 57th & 8th. He lives next door to me.
Hey, that's where i go to school. John Jay? Don't know if you're a fan but Al Pacino just got back into town. Keep your eyes peeled on 57th & 8th. He lives next door to me.
Chuvak
06-05-04, 06:51 PM
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So: ooops
Hey, that's where i go to school. John Jay? Don't know if you're a fan but Al Pacino just got back into town. Keep your eyes peeled on 57th & 8th. He lives next door to me.
yeah John Jay.
Lives next door to you? And you telling me you can't find a buddy to ride with? ;)
Hey, that's where i go to school. John Jay? Don't know if you're a fan but Al Pacino just got back into town. Keep your eyes peeled on 57th & 8th. He lives next door to me.
yeah John Jay.
Lives next door to you? And you telling me you can't find a buddy to ride with? ;)
Phatman
06-05-04, 06:54 PM
Don’t base everything on your experience. Another thing, I understand that word “park” has a vague, meaning and everyone has his/her own interpretation.
clownass. if I cant base my perceptions on my previous expereinces, what am I supposed to base them on? as you said, "park" is vague.
what makes you think that runners, joggers, ect.. and cyclist share the same path?
nothing I guess. I'm just a non new yorker fool, I guess. and thank you for highlighting my "I"s.
clownass. if I cant base my perceptions on my previous expereinces, what am I supposed to base them on? as you said, "park" is vague.
what makes you think that runners, joggers, ect.. and cyclist share the same path?
nothing I guess. I'm just a non new yorker fool, I guess. and thank you for highlighting my "I"s.
CRSO
06-05-04, 07:24 PM
yeah John Jay.
Lives next door to you? And you telling me you can't find a buddy to ride with? ;)
John Jay is a good school. I always get coffee at the Starbucks on 59th & 9th and there are a lot of the students in there.
We (me and my girl) always run into him while getting coffee at our place (not Starbucks). He's always around. He owns the top 4 floors in the building next to us.
Lives next door to you? And you telling me you can't find a buddy to ride with? ;)
John Jay is a good school. I always get coffee at the Starbucks on 59th & 9th and there are a lot of the students in there.
We (me and my girl) always run into him while getting coffee at our place (not Starbucks). He's always around. He owns the top 4 floors in the building next to us.
ultra-g
06-05-04, 07:54 PM
Just curious.
I'm a regular, but also a loner.
I go about 5 days a week (went this morning and did 6 laps), when there is no rain. I usually ride to the park from my apt. in Corona and do laps.
I'm an Asian guy, about 215lbs. riding a Specialized Langster single-speed.
I don't wear cycling clothes because I'm not hardcore enough, usually wearing regular athletic shorts and black shirt, black socks, black Adidas. I usually sit and drink my iced tea near the benches by Sheeps Meadow & Tavern on the Green after my ride (around 8pm lately).
Say Hi if you see me, if I look mean, but that's just because my ass is sore from all the miles (and my pride is hurting because I'm slow!)
I'm a regular, but also a loner.
I go about 5 days a week (went this morning and did 6 laps), when there is no rain. I usually ride to the park from my apt. in Corona and do laps.
I'm an Asian guy, about 215lbs. riding a Specialized Langster single-speed.
I don't wear cycling clothes because I'm not hardcore enough, usually wearing regular athletic shorts and black shirt, black socks, black Adidas. I usually sit and drink my iced tea near the benches by Sheeps Meadow & Tavern on the Green after my ride (around 8pm lately).
Say Hi if you see me, if I look mean, but that's just because my ass is sore from all the miles (and my pride is hurting because I'm slow!)
slvoid
06-05-04, 09:29 PM
Chuvak, did I see you in prospect park this morning about 11am? Saw someone I think in a blue jersey and a specialized.
timmhaan
06-05-04, 09:50 PM
Just curious.
to answer the original post - yes. 3-4 times per week, usually later, like 8-10pm. i ride a zebra stripped specialized allez comp and will have red "blinkers" on my backpack. feel free to say hi and ride a few laps with me if you feel like it.
to answer the original post - yes. 3-4 times per week, usually later, like 8-10pm. i ride a zebra stripped specialized allez comp and will have red "blinkers" on my backpack. feel free to say hi and ride a few laps with me if you feel like it.
CRSO
06-05-04, 11:23 PM
I'm a regular, but also a loner.
I go about 5 days a week (went this morning and did 6 laps), when there is no rain. I usually ride to the park from my apt. in Corona and do laps.
I'm an Asian guy, about 215lbs. riding a Specialized Langster single-speed.
I don't wear cycling clothes because I'm not hardcore enough, usually wearing regular athletic shorts and black shirt, black socks, black Adidas. I usually sit and drink my iced tea near the benches by Sheeps Meadow & Tavern on the Green after my ride (around 8pm lately).
Say Hi if you see me, if I look mean, but that's just because my ass is sore from all the miles (and my pride is hurting because I'm slow!)
Same here. I don't wear cycling clothes either. I'm always riding through the park on my freeride bike but I do laps on my road bike. I have the white Santa Cruz Roadster. I'm about 6'1" 235. I always look mean but I can't help it.
I go about 5 days a week (went this morning and did 6 laps), when there is no rain. I usually ride to the park from my apt. in Corona and do laps.
I'm an Asian guy, about 215lbs. riding a Specialized Langster single-speed.
I don't wear cycling clothes because I'm not hardcore enough, usually wearing regular athletic shorts and black shirt, black socks, black Adidas. I usually sit and drink my iced tea near the benches by Sheeps Meadow & Tavern on the Green after my ride (around 8pm lately).
Say Hi if you see me, if I look mean, but that's just because my ass is sore from all the miles (and my pride is hurting because I'm slow!)
Same here. I don't wear cycling clothes either. I'm always riding through the park on my freeride bike but I do laps on my road bike. I have the white Santa Cruz Roadster. I'm about 6'1" 235. I always look mean but I can't help it.
CRSO
06-05-04, 11:24 PM
to answer the original post - yes. 3-4 times per week, usually later, like 8-10pm. i ride a zebra stripped specialized allez comp and will have red "blinkers" on my backpack. feel free to say hi and ride a few laps with me if you feel like it.
I'll keep my eyes peeled. That's when I usually take my night ride (after my day ride).
I'll keep my eyes peeled. That's when I usually take my night ride (after my day ride).
daneil
06-06-04, 06:35 AM
Hey, that's where i go to school.
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So:
Only going against the traffic flow/clockwise, it's possible to have more then 1 climb. If you go with the flow, there is only 1 good and last one. The one that goes all the way up to Brooklyn Public Library on the east Drive side of the park.
The Prospect Park hill is worse than the Central Park hill. Take a look at the pictures that I put up on this thread in the racing forum. (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=52604)
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So:
Only going against the traffic flow/clockwise, it's possible to have more then 1 climb. If you go with the flow, there is only 1 good and last one. The one that goes all the way up to Brooklyn Public Library on the east Drive side of the park.
The Prospect Park hill is worse than the Central Park hill. Take a look at the pictures that I put up on this thread in the racing forum. (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=52604)
slvoid
06-06-04, 08:19 AM
How fast do you guys usually climb the prospect park hill?
Davek
06-06-04, 01:15 PM
Hey, that's where i go to school.
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So:
Only going against the traffic flow/clockwise, it's possible to have more then 1 climb. If you go with the flow, there is only 1 good and last one. The one that goes all the way up to Brooklyn Public Library on the east Drive side of the park.
It's pretty long, as you start you see a big field on your right, then a field on your left. On the descend theres a park exit with a large arch.
We talking about Prospect park , not Central Park, right So:
Only going against the traffic flow/clockwise, it's possible to have more then 1 climb. If you go with the flow, there is only 1 good and last one. The one that goes all the way up to Brooklyn Public Library on the east Drive side of the park.
It's pretty long, as you start you see a big field on your right, then a field on your left. On the descend theres a park exit with a large arch.
daneil
06-06-04, 01:27 PM
How fast do you guys usually climb the prospect park hill?
Depends usually ~10 mph, except for one really strong day at 16. That was a good day.
Depends usually ~10 mph, except for one really strong day at 16. That was a good day.
Chuvak
06-06-04, 01:33 PM
How fast do you guys usually climb the prospect park hill?
I usually do it at around 15-16 when I'm fresh. Then it goes downhill to 13-14. But then again I don't ride 50-60 miles at a time.
Chuvak, did I see you in prospect park this morning about 11am? Saw someone I think in a blue jersey and a specialized.
No, wasn't me. I haven't gone for 2 days. on Sat I got held up at work and today, well, it sucks outside. Yes I know I'm a wimp.............
I usually do it at around 15-16 when I'm fresh. Then it goes downhill to 13-14. But then again I don't ride 50-60 miles at a time.
Chuvak, did I see you in prospect park this morning about 11am? Saw someone I think in a blue jersey and a specialized.
No, wasn't me. I haven't gone for 2 days. on Sat I got held up at work and today, well, it sucks outside. Yes I know I'm a wimp.............
brunning
06-06-04, 06:14 PM
i'm a PP regular and CP on the weekends or when i have some more time on my hands. i'm usually limited to an hour and a half or so for riding. sometimes early mornings before work, sometimes evenings.
just look for this heap:
http://www.thirdrate.com/misc/serotta_csi.jpg
the loops do get a little old after a while, usually about 40 miles for me, but i know guys who regularly do centuries in CP - around 16 laps.
and to the guy who asked if people actually rode nice bikes there - except at races, you will rarely see a collection of nicer bikes being paraded around.
just look for this heap:
http://www.thirdrate.com/misc/serotta_csi.jpg
the loops do get a little old after a while, usually about 40 miles for me, but i know guys who regularly do centuries in CP - around 16 laps.
and to the guy who asked if people actually rode nice bikes there - except at races, you will rarely see a collection of nicer bikes being paraded around.
slvoid
06-06-04, 07:56 PM
Aw man too bad. It wasn't too bad yesterday, was raining this morning though, got real squiggly.
Climbing that hill is tough cause after the first two turns you think it's over but then it keeps going...
Climbing that hill is tough cause after the first two turns you think it's over but then it keeps going...
Chuvak
06-07-04, 11:27 AM
Aw man too bad. It wasn't too bad yesterday, was raining this morning though, got real squiggly.
Climbing that hill is tough cause after the first two turns you think it's over but then it keeps going...
I'll be there during this week. hope to see you there
Climbing that hill is tough cause after the first two turns you think it's over but then it keeps going...
I'll be there during this week. hope to see you there
timmhaan
06-07-04, 11:29 AM
i'm a PP regular and CP on the weekends or when i have some more time on my hands. i'm usually limited to an hour and a half or so for riding. sometimes early mornings before work, sometimes evenings.
just look for this heap:
the loops do get a little old after a while, usually about 40 miles for me, but i know guys who regularly do centuries in CP - around 16 laps.
and to the guy who asked if people actually rode nice bikes there - except at races, you will rarely see a collection of nicer bikes being paraded around.
that's a nice "heap" you have there!
just look for this heap:
the loops do get a little old after a while, usually about 40 miles for me, but i know guys who regularly do centuries in CP - around 16 laps.
and to the guy who asked if people actually rode nice bikes there - except at races, you will rarely see a collection of nicer bikes being paraded around.
that's a nice "heap" you have there!
slvoid
06-07-04, 11:53 AM
i'm a PP regular and CP on the weekends or when i have some more time on my hands. i'm usually limited to an hour and a half or so for riding. sometimes early mornings before work, sometimes evenings.
Man this is one sweet ride.
I'll just chug along on my giant hehe.
Man this is one sweet ride.
I'll just chug along on my giant hehe.
brunning
06-07-04, 12:04 PM
that's a nice "heap" you have there!
yeah well.. you know... it gets me where i want to go.
yeah well.. you know... it gets me where i want to go.
Nam
06-09-04, 11:27 AM
I usually do it at around 15-16 when I'm fresh. Then it goes downhill to 13-14. But then again I don't ride 50-60 miles at a time.
It's pretty good.
I tried only 1 lap at PP last week, again I had just gotten back on biking for 5 days before that so dont laugh. I did around 9-10 on the hill because I didn't expect there was a hill :D. I got in PP through 3rd and 9th st and went clockwise and I was like: "woo hoo" because the down hill after that pretty long.
I'm getting better now, my goal is riding 10 laps there in the next 6-8 weeks with avg speed at 16-18mph.
It's pretty good.
I tried only 1 lap at PP last week, again I had just gotten back on biking for 5 days before that so dont laugh. I did around 9-10 on the hill because I didn't expect there was a hill :D. I got in PP through 3rd and 9th st and went clockwise and I was like: "woo hoo" because the down hill after that pretty long.
I'm getting better now, my goal is riding 10 laps there in the next 6-8 weeks with avg speed at 16-18mph.
slvoid
06-15-04, 10:28 AM
It's pretty good.
I tried only 1 lap at PP last week, again I had just gotten back on biking for 5 days before that so dont laugh. I did around 9-10 on the hill because I didn't expect there was a hill :D. I got in PP through 3rd and 9th st and went clockwise and I was like: "woo hoo" because the down hill after that pretty long.
I'm getting better now, my goal is riding 10 laps there in the next 6-8 weeks with avg speed at 16-18mph.
Don't most people go counterclockwise?
I tried only 1 lap at PP last week, again I had just gotten back on biking for 5 days before that so dont laugh. I did around 9-10 on the hill because I didn't expect there was a hill :D. I got in PP through 3rd and 9th st and went clockwise and I was like: "woo hoo" because the down hill after that pretty long.
I'm getting better now, my goal is riding 10 laps there in the next 6-8 weeks with avg speed at 16-18mph.
Don't most people go counterclockwise?
brunning
06-15-04, 11:40 AM
i take that hill at around 17-18 when i'm juiced up and feel like pushing it, otherwise around 14.5-15 and slower when i feel like grinding a bigger gear out of the saddle and making my quads burn.
anyway, i've been in PP daily for the last 5 or so evenings. it's hard to do anything but lower speed cruising with all the kids darting back and forth across the road, scooters, volley balls flying into the road, etc.
how i long for those dark 40 degree march evenings...
anyway, i've been in PP daily for the last 5 or so evenings. it's hard to do anything but lower speed cruising with all the kids darting back and forth across the road, scooters, volley balls flying into the road, etc.
how i long for those dark 40 degree march evenings...
slvoid
06-15-04, 11:45 AM
anyway, i've been in PP daily for the last 5 or so evenings.
What kind of bike do you ride?
I'm trying to find some familiar faces in PP, I normally ride alone.
What kind of bike do you ride?
I'm trying to find some familiar faces in PP, I normally ride alone.
brunning
06-15-04, 11:52 AM
the serotta depicted about 10 posts up!
what are you on?
what are you on?
slvoid
06-15-04, 12:00 PM
the serotta depicted about 10 posts up!
what are you on?
DOH! Haha can't read.
I'm on a blue OCR2.
what are you on?
DOH! Haha can't read.
I'm on a blue OCR2.