Northeast Centuries 2007
02-09-07, 10:45 AM
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i don't think too many people are averaging over 15 in this wind. it's been brutal lately. i was riding this morning and felt my legs burning and i was getting tired. however, i was only barely passing joggers. looking down at the speedometer i saw a dreadfully low speed of 13. urg!
anyway, slvoid, i may be around on sunday. the only issue is that i have a house warming party to go to saturday night, which may involve a few drinks, so early sunday morning may be tough.
anyway, slvoid, i may be around on sunday. the only issue is that i have a house warming party to go to saturday night, which may involve a few drinks, so early sunday morning may be tough.
02-09-07, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
i don't think too many people are averaging over 15 in this wind. it's been brutal lately. i was riding this morning and felt my legs burning and i was getting tired. however, i was only barely passing joggers. looking down at the speedometer i saw a dreadfully low speed of 13. urg!
anyway, slvoid, i may be around on sunday. the only issue is that i have a house warming party to go to saturday night, which may involve a few drinks, so early sunday morning may be tough.
anyway, slvoid, i may be around on sunday. the only issue is that i have a house warming party to go to saturday night, which may involve a few drinks, so early sunday morning may be tough.
So how do you get from GWB to the "Henry Hudson Drive in the Palisades State Park." And is there any issue with riding it that Ishouldbe aware of? We close a little early today, so I might try and hit that.
I've never ridden over the GWB on my bike. Any advice? And once on the other side, how hard is it to get to the HH Drive?
I started to gmap it but it is not obvious what I do... Is the better ride the part north of the bridge or south?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=696867
02-09-07, 11:32 AM
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Originally Posted by timmhaan
...however, i was only barely passing joggers. looking down at the speedometer i saw a dreadfully low speed of 13. urg!
02-09-07, 11:35 AM
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this is a really good resource here for over the bridge rides:
https://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/..._gwb/index.htm
in particular, you can follow this cue sheet if you want to check out the palisades park (the hill climbing i was talking about):
https://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/...heet/index.htm
just ignore variation A and B and that will tell you how to get into the park.
https://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/..._gwb/index.htm
in particular, you can follow this cue sheet if you want to check out the palisades park (the hill climbing i was talking about):
https://www.roberts-1.com/bikehudson/...heet/index.htm
just ignore variation A and B and that will tell you how to get into the park.
02-09-07, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Hambone
on behalf of my ego, thanks...
So how do you get from GWB to the "Henry Hudson Drive in the Palisades State Park." And is there any issue with riding it that Ishouldbe aware of? We close a little early today, so I might try and hit that.
I've never ridden over the GWB on my bike. Any advice? And once on the other side, how hard is it to get to the HH Drive?
I started to gmap it but it is not obvious what I do... Is the better ride the part north of the bridge or south?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=696867
So how do you get from GWB to the "Henry Hudson Drive in the Palisades State Park." And is there any issue with riding it that Ishouldbe aware of? We close a little early today, so I might try and hit that.
I've never ridden over the GWB on my bike. Any advice? And once on the other side, how hard is it to get to the HH Drive?
I started to gmap it but it is not obvious what I do... Is the better ride the part north of the bridge or south?
https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=696867
Then take 182nd up to Cabrini (you're almost at the highest point in Manhattan) then hang a right down to the bridge. Turn west, go a couple of blocks (against traffic) and use the pedestrian Path on the south side of the bridge.
Once you exit the bridge take a left. The southbound side of River Road (Rte 505) will bear sightly right and then take a steep downhill towards the river. Don't take it too fast because the entrance to Palisades Park is on the left. Look for a big brown park sign.
02-09-07, 12:29 PM
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How far up do you need to go for it to be 6000 feet of climbing?? I confess I haven't made my up there yet, I'm a little confuzzled about where exactly the ride goes after the GWB.
Is it what google maps has as "Henry Hudson Drive" along the river?
Is it what google maps has as "Henry Hudson Drive" along the river?
02-09-07, 12:54 PM
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Originally Posted by NoRacer
They must've been Kenyans!
02-09-07, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by superslomo
Is it what google maps has as "Henry Hudson Drive" along the river?
02-09-07, 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Lucky07
Check out https://www.nybc.net for a list of NE centuries. I don't think they've updated yet for 2007, but it's a comprehensive list.
02-09-07, 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by zowie
I think NE = Northeast. New York is not part of New England.
02-11-07, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by spokenword
comprehensive for New York, that is. There are six other states that classify as being part of New England.
Well, the subject header was Northeast Centuries, and NY is included with that.
Personally, I'd like a list of all the New England, NY, Jersey & Penn centuries.
02-11-07, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by spokenword
yeah, I DNF'ed the ride in 2006. Word to the wise for this one: pay attention to your cue sheet! Seriously, the sheet's like, "L at stone hut" "R at fork (unsigned road)" Part of the reason why I DNF'ed was that I went seriously off-course twice, with each deviation incorporating an unnecessary 500-1000 ft. descent on a 10-12% grade and just lost too much energy in getting back on track.
The first checkpoint for the course was supposed to close 3.5 hours after ride start. We got there half an hour past closing and were surprised to see that it was still open. The staff mentioned that during the closing time, less than half of the riders had arrived because we were all just scattered around the forest.
all that said, even with the DNF, it was a ton of fun and an utterly gorgeous ride.
The first checkpoint for the course was supposed to close 3.5 hours after ride start. We got there half an hour past closing and were surprised to see that it was still open. The staff mentioned that during the closing time, less than half of the riders had arrived because we were all just scattered around the forest.
all that said, even with the DNF, it was a ton of fun and an utterly gorgeous ride.
It is some of the best riding territory around and I did OK until the third big climb (the one with the horses on top) and then it wasn't fun anymore. I took Rte 12 down to Rte 2 and returned to Deerfield and recovered nicely enough to extend the ride along the Connecticut River a little just to say I got 100.
I took my MTB with 1.5 slicks and next year I might put 28s on the road bike and try that. And I will take local maps.
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02-11-07, 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky07
Well, the subject header was Northeast Centuries, and NY is included with that.
Personally, I'd like a list of all the New England, NY, Jersey & Penn centuries.
Personally, I'd like a list of all the New England, NY, Jersey & Penn centuries.
02-11-07, 04:31 PM
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October 9th New York City Century. Been on this a couple times well run and without the masses of the 5 borough
https://www.transalt.org/calendar/century/index.html
https://www.transalt.org/calendar/century/index.html
02-12-07, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by svt4cam
October 9th New York City Century.<snip>
02-13-07, 08:50 PM
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The Prouty Ride mid July starting in Hanover, NH. The century goes over some great miles with goods hills in NH with great views of the White Mountains, and along the CT River on the VT side. Well organized ride with good SAG stops. Best of all, it benefits Cancer Research done by the Norris Cotton Cancer Center out of Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center. It is a great ride!
02-13-07, 09:06 PM
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Here's what I sketched out for myself this year. If I can do most of these I'll be happy.
May 20: Montauk Ride/Century 1 or both (145 mil)
June 4: Tour De Cure NYC
July 30: Harlem Valley Rail Ride
Aug 27: North Fork Century or Tour De Putnam
Sep 10: NYC Century
Sep 17: Mid Hudson Valley Century
Sep 24: Bike For Cancer, Kingston NY (50 mil)
Sept 30: Twin Lights Ride NJ
Oct 15: Escape NY Century
Oct 16: MS Bike Tour
Oct 22: Tour de Bronx (40 mil)
May 20: Montauk Ride/Century 1 or both (145 mil)
June 4: Tour De Cure NYC
July 30: Harlem Valley Rail Ride
Aug 27: North Fork Century or Tour De Putnam
Sep 10: NYC Century
Sep 17: Mid Hudson Valley Century
Sep 24: Bike For Cancer, Kingston NY (50 mil)
Sept 30: Twin Lights Ride NJ
Oct 15: Escape NY Century
Oct 16: MS Bike Tour
Oct 22: Tour de Bronx (40 mil)
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02-17-07, 09:07 PM
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Mon Valley Century
Sunday, August 12, 2007 Elizabeth, PA which is about 18 miles from Pittsburgh.
Sunday, August 12, 2007 Elizabeth, PA which is about 18 miles from Pittsburgh.
02-18-07, 06:32 AM
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Granite State Wheelmen (NH):
Seacoast Century (9/22-23): https://www.granitestatewheelmen.org/...C-HomePage.htm
International Century (7/21-22): https://www.granitestatewheelmen.org/...ury-review.htm
Seacoast Century (9/22-23): https://www.granitestatewheelmen.org/...C-HomePage.htm
International Century (7/21-22): https://www.granitestatewheelmen.org/...ury-review.htm
02-18-07, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Lucky07
Here's what I sketched out for myself this year. If I can do most of these I'll be happy.
May 20: Montauk Ride/Century 1 or both (145 mil)
June 4: Tour De Cure NYC
July 30: Harlem Valley Rail Ride
Aug 27: North Fork Century or Tour De Putnam
Sep 10: NYC Century
Sep 17: Mid Hudson Valley Century
Sep 24: Bike For Cancer, Kingston NY (50 mil)
Sept 30: Twin Lights Ride NJ
Oct 15: Escape NY Century
Oct 16: MS Bike Tour
Oct 22: Tour de Bronx (40 mil)
May 20: Montauk Ride/Century 1 or both (145 mil)
June 4: Tour De Cure NYC
July 30: Harlem Valley Rail Ride
Aug 27: North Fork Century or Tour De Putnam
Sep 10: NYC Century
Sep 17: Mid Hudson Valley Century
Sep 24: Bike For Cancer, Kingston NY (50 mil)
Sept 30: Twin Lights Ride NJ
Oct 15: Escape NY Century
Oct 16: MS Bike Tour
Oct 22: Tour de Bronx (40 mil)
03-01-07, 09:11 AM
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Our N.E. century page needs some updating. It was getting close to falling off the first page of threads.
03-01-07, 09:46 AM
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Don't forget the king of the sufferfests: https://www.highlandercycletour.com/
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03-01-07, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by USAZorro
Don't forget the king of the sufferfests: https://www.highlandercycletour.com/
Damn: "grades up to 23%!"
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Ok, we need someone to drive a group of us up there!