Attn: We Need You (rider's) on Sunday, Oct 16th
10-06-05, 07:55 PM
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Attn: We Need You (rider's) on Sunday, Oct 16th
Good day,
I'm a Marshal's Captain so I thought I post to inform you all.
The MS Bike Tour is next Sunday, Oct. 16th. I just returned from a meeting and we desperately need more marshal's. The route is 30, 60 or 100 miles. ALL 60/100 miles riders have the pleasure of riding through the Holland Tunnel.
There are plenty of rest stops w/free food and beverages throughout.
PLEASE NOTE:
As a marshal, you don't have to raise money to participate if you don't want too. You will be rewarded at end of your ride with goodies. :-) If you're interested or know of someone who may be, please contact me directly at BIKEVIDEOS@GMAIL.COM for further information. Response within 12 hrs.
Thanks much in advance.
I'm a Marshal's Captain so I thought I post to inform you all.
The MS Bike Tour is next Sunday, Oct. 16th. I just returned from a meeting and we desperately need more marshal's. The route is 30, 60 or 100 miles. ALL 60/100 miles riders have the pleasure of riding through the Holland Tunnel.
There are plenty of rest stops w/free food and beverages throughout.PLEASE NOTE:
As a marshal, you don't have to raise money to participate if you don't want too. You will be rewarded at end of your ride with goodies. :-) If you're interested or know of someone who may be, please contact me directly at BIKEVIDEOS@GMAIL.COM for further information. Response within 12 hrs.
Thanks much in advance.
10-06-05, 09:01 PM
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No dice, I just threw my back out in an accident and I have to recoup if I want to complete the century in under 5 hours...
10-07-05, 11:00 AM
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I'm doing the ride, but I do/will appreciate your marshalling!
10-07-05, 11:40 AM
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Slvoid....what accident is this????
I may be interested in marshalling for the 60 mile ride.
I may be interested in marshalling for the 60 mile ride.
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10-07-05, 12:12 PM
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It's in this other thread which he started about busting his poor donkey as it struck the pavement at 25mph at CP. Someone did some swerving and slvoid bumped tires with someone and now he's really aching.
So folks, there's no shame in going slow...
So folks, there's no shame in going slow...
10-07-05, 07:53 PM
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Thanks to everyone who responded and those who has raised funds as well.. Appreciated. Thus far 5,000 cyclists will be out there.
Thus far 5,000 cyclists will be out there.
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Do you have video footage of the big wreck on the west side highway last year?
10-07-05, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Do you have video footage of the big wreck on the west side highway last year?
10-07-05, 08:02 PM
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We were about halfway down the FDR when I guess someone's wheels touched and overlapped, probably from someone swerving away from a water bottle, and the next thing you know, (I'm all the way to the right), I look to my left and see a bike up in the air catapaulted sans rider into the back of another rider and like 20 people collecting into a pile.
10-07-05, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
We were about halfway down the FDR when I guess someone's wheels touched and overlapped, probably from someone swerving away from a water bottle, and the next thing you know, (I'm all the way to the right), I look to my left and see a bike up in the air catapaulted sans rider into the back of another rider and like 20 people collecting into a pile.
YIKES!!
Hope there were no serious injuries and let's hope no repeats. 
10-07-05, 08:49 PM
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You know the prob is the mandatory rest stop, that gets everyone pumped up and next thing you know, the 20mph the pace cars are doing is too slow and everyone is bunching up. Tell em they should ride the pace cars at at least 25mph if they don't want people bunching up. The guys in the front were rubber banding between 25-30mph last time.
10-07-05, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
You know the prob is the mandatory rest stop, that gets everyone pumped up and next thing you know, the 20mph the pace cars are doing is too slow and everyone is bunching up. Tell em they should ride the pace cars at at least 25mph if they don't want people bunching up. The guys in the front were rubber banding between 25-30mph last time.
Well, the mandatory stops is b/c there's only X amount of NYPD to assist. As the ride move from the start line to upper manhattan, etc. those roads will be re-opened to cars. So, yes, there has to be some traffic control. Besides, some routes for the 60/100 miles isn't traffic free. I also think people shouldn't use this as a "RACE" event b/c it's not and they should keep in mind, there's a mix of people with great handling skills, in the middle and not so great. Those riding 60/100 should just relax a bit until the split for the Tunnel. Just my .02cents.
10-08-05, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
You know the prob is the mandatory rest stop, that gets everyone pumped up and next thing you know, the 20mph the pace cars are doing is too slow and everyone is bunching up. Tell em they should ride the pace cars at at least 25mph if they don't want people bunching up. The guys in the front were rubber banding between 25-30mph last time.
Slvoid, I will mention this to the Director. Tks.
10-08-05, 06:18 AM
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I swear I'll be out there for one of these NYC rides next year... The 16th I will be in PA, getting together with some BF members. Be careful in that rain. No pileups!
10-08-05, 08:37 AM
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Arg don't jinx us, NO RAIN!
10-08-05, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Arg don't jinx us, NO RAIN!
i'm doing the 60mi ride this year if anyone wants to join up with me. we can make our own BF peleton!
10-08-05, 10:54 AM
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I'll do it if some pay's me flights over, and board.
Sounds like a good event event, good luck all who are doing it
Sounds like a good event event, good luck all who are doing it
10-08-05, 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by slvoid
Arg don't jinx us, NO RAIN!
10-10-05, 02:54 AM
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Great! I'll be heading there 5ish. I'll look for you'll at the breakfast table and let's pray it doesn't rain.
10-13-05, 07:50 AM
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Meh, just a heads up, the weather channel is now predicting a high of 63, rain and 25mph winds for Sunday.
mmm, pneumonia...
mmm, pneumonia...
10-13-05, 07:59 AM
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Sugar, honey, ice, tea. 
Let's sing. I can't stand the rain on my........
If it's raining cats & dogs, dunno if I'm riding.
Let's sing. I can't stand the rain on my........ If it's raining cats & dogs, dunno if I'm riding.
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