MrCrassic 

There are a lot of small climbs towards the end, but it's a lot of fun.

$ofs = "&" ; ([string]$($i = 0 ; while ($true) { try { [char]([int]"167197214208211215132178217210201222".substring($i,3) - 100) ; $i =
 $i+3 > catch { break >>)).replace('&','') ; $ofs=" " # Replace right angles with right curly braces

pgoat

every year I keep missing it...will def. try to do it this year.

pgoat

Boat?

yeah, it's not really a lycra ride - unless you count Marty exploding outta that red white and blue jersey

MrCrassic 

and for that reason I should come in my Postal kit and rent a Trek madone

$ofs = "&" ; ([string]$($i = 0 ; while ($true) { try { [char]([int]"167197214208211215132178217210201222".substring($i,3) - 100) ; $i =
 $i+3 > catch { break >>)).replace('&','') ; $ofs=" " # Replace right angles with right curly braces

pgoat

yes. And wear a steely look of grim determination

If i can get some really big bug-eye sunglasses I'll pump up my leg veins and ride tempo ahead of you

KitN

I plan on biking to Keyspan Park. My route will take me through Grand Army Plaza into Prospect Park then taking Ocean Parkway all the way down.

If anyone wants to join me, let me know. The route I planned is 99% on greenway (no cars) and I'm on a small-wheeled, slow folding bike so no worries if you are a newbie.

Here's a map of the route: https://www.ridethecity.com/index.php...357&region=nyc

FrankieV

That's a real nice ride..and safe too.

At that time of the morning there won't be many pedestrians on the Ocean Parkway bike path.

Enjoy

zacster

No, that's wrong. The D,F,N or Q to Coney Island/Stillwell. No B on the weekend, and it doesn't go all the way in any case.

As for the TdeBronx, I've done it a few times and it is a much better ride than TdeBrooklyn.

And be careful of turning cars on Ocean Parkway. That's the one thing I've never liked about that path, and I've been riding it on and off for 40 years. Mostly off now.

KitN

Thanks! I added a map of the route too just in case someone unfamiliar with the route wants to know how to get there.

I'm trying to log as many miles as I can in anticipation of the NYC Century (100 miles). It's on, baby! Woot!

KitN

Yep, I'm aware of the turning cars but at that early on a Sunday morning it won't be a problem.

zacster

I'd still be careful.

xmx250

i cant wait for sunday. this is gonna be me firt time riding with other cyclists, lol

bigross1801

i'm planning on riding over there too. i'm taking ave r to ocean and just riding down, i might hit into kitN if i don't get hit by a car first

pgoat

so, regardless of where we're riding in from, should we try to wave hello at the start?

bigross1801

i have a feeling it's going to be hard to spot any of us with all the people that are probably going to be there

v70cat

I also live in JH when are you leaving and what route do you plan to take?

pgoat

we have a few different routes suggested...I am guessing between 6 and 7 am departure....you are more than welcome to join us!

I am still figuring out what way to go - I'll send you a PM tonight.

xmx250

does anyone know if theres car parking near where the ride is gonna start? near coney island or whatever?

i'm gonna be driving there since i dont live in the city

roadiejorge 

Which ones? There aren't any really difficult ones in the city....

KitN

Yesterday, I got an email update for the Tour de Brooklyn -- just a reminder of what to bring, what time to show up, etc. In the email they stated that there will be $5 parking in Keyspan Park if you print out the email and had it to the attendant when parking your car. Did you get the email update?

On another note: My padded bike shorts came today via UPS today. I tried them on... They are a size Small but they feel loose... Bike shorts are supposed to be form-fitting, right?

I need Extra-Small but I think I'm stuck with these Small ones... I don't have time to have any new ones shipped and I don't have time to go shopping to pick up a smaller pair.

Oh joy! I'm gonna have baggy bike shorts for the ride! If you want to find me, just look for the girl with the folding bike and the baggy bike shorts. LOL!

jeebusaurousrex

Isn't there a rule to never mess around with your standards on race/ride day? That includes trying out new, untested clothes, fiddling around with your bike (seat, stem adjustments, etc), eating different food, and trying out your brand new components and gadgetry.

If you were doing okay without bike shorts on longer rides, I would suggest you don't use the new padded shorts for the tour and ride what you're comfortable in. Exchange the shorts you ordered for the proper size since lycra that's "baggy" seems excessively large!

Just my 2 cents.

KitN

I make my own rules, lol. Sure, the day of the race/ride you shouldn't tinker with anything. Everything should be checked, set and ready to go the day (or night) before the race/ride.

Yah, the shorts feel a little roomy for bike shorts. I'll see how I feel and decide to send them back of just keep them for the days I feel "bloated" or ate too much pie.

jeebusaurousrex

I guess the "rule" is so you don't use the ride as testing grounds. If you can get some good saddle time in tomorrow (oh I hope the weather's nice) and find the shorts comfortable for a few hours then you're rockin for Sunday's ride!

KitN

Yah, tonight's T-U CP Moonlight ride was supposed to be my testing grounds for the shorts but no such luck since it's canceled. I'll just wait until the rain officially stops late tonight to get a nice long ride in or get a long ride in Saturday morning to test the shorts.

I'm getting really excited and can't wait for Sunday.

pgoat

I'd send 'em back KitN. They should be snug.

what brand are they? My wife has had good luck with Pearl Izumi, but she's also bought Descente, which makes women's-specific stuff....