Originally Posted by cjc_cyling
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.