NYC weekday midday races
11-02-05, 12:38 PM
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NYC weekday midday races
Any other non-messengers out there working in Manhattan who can't stand having to sit there all day long reading bikeforums? Sure, you could do "work", but when new posts on BF start running thin, wouldn't you rather get out & ride around a bit? I sure would. Just today, I shadowed Msngr on a few runs from Midtown to Union Square and back up the the Upper East Side. I'm thinking it has just made my day. And I'm thinking I want to do it every day. We could make a race, or we could just ride......
11-02-05, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by s_9
Any other non-messengers out there working in Manhattan who can't stand having to sit there all day long reading bikeforums? Sure, you could do "work", but when new posts on BF start running thin, wouldn't you rather get out & ride around a bit? I sure would. Just today, I shadowed Msngr on a few runs from Midtown to Union Square and back up the the Upper East Side. I'm thinking it has just made my day. And I'm thinking I want to do it every day. We could make a race, or we could just ride......
why I'm just sitting here on 19th and park ave south...
11-02-05, 12:50 PM
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I'm at 42nd & 5th. I'm thinking an alleycat a day.... Keeps the "i'm gonna pass out because I just had lunch" away.
11-02-05, 01:23 PM
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ok, I'm gonna have to wait a few weeks, I'm doing the marathon, then I'm having my wisdom teeth out, so I'm gonna be on my ass a bit
11-02-05, 01:26 PM
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What about "adopt a messenger" day where you shadow someone for a few runs? um... I'm game to have someone follow me, also, I'd LOVE to see a midday alleycat.
I'm home sick today but any other day, Big Pink Gum Thunder whatever you call yourself- I'd like to know if this materializes.
I'm home sick today but any other day, Big Pink Gum Thunder whatever you call yourself- I'd like to know if this materializes.
11-02-05, 01:54 PM
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I just go to Bryant Park and hit the ice...alleycats on a mtb = last place every time.
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yes! let's do this. I'm @ 36/8th
I only get an hour tho!
I only get an hour tho!
11-02-05, 03:07 PM
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Good. We'll see how many people are interested in this, and maybe we can have our first run this Friday. We can meet on the 6th Ave. entrance of Bryant Park. Convenient, since it's right across the street from my office.
I'll think about the format in the meantime.
I'll think about the format in the meantime.
11-02-05, 03:26 PM
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How 'bout a run up 6th to CP, a lap or two and back? Following messengers around would have requisite stops and waiting while the msngr did picks and drops.
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11-02-05, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jyossarian
How 'bout a run up 6th to CP, a lap or two and back? Following messengers around would have requisite stops and waiting while the msngr did picks and drops.
yeah but the speed and excitement will make your day.
All non messengers UNITE!!!
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11-02-05, 03:33 PM
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True, laps are boring.
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will there be a brooklyn edition happening? I'm all isolated down here...boohoo
11-02-05, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by wangster
will there be a brooklyn edition happening? I'm all isolated down here...boohoo
Laps *are* boring.
If a messenger is conveniently located & busy enough for us to follow, we could follow him/her. I was also thinking of giving packages to my friends (or to other people in your offices, maybe?) for us to pick up during the ride. Or handing out packages at the start to deliver to friends of ours. Making this perhaps the most work-like alleycat ever.
11-02-05, 04:12 PM
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i wonder how ridiculous this sounds to messengers.. i wonder if anyone of them would want to shadow me while i sit in my cozy office typing nonsense into BF all day long 
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Originally Posted by ch0mb0
yes! let's do this. I'm @ 36/8th
I only get an hour tho!
I only get an hour tho!
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Have you ever wanted to be a bike messenger, but for some reason you never tried it?
Here is your opportunity!
For only $34.95*, you can do my runs every day! Sign up fast!!!
Here is your opportunity!
For only $34.95*, you can do my runs every day! Sign up fast!!!
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Originally Posted by genericbikedude
^^^Isn't that like 3 days of messenger pay? Are you guys all trustifarians or something?
11-02-05, 08:52 PM
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Originally Posted by turd
i wonder how ridiculous this sounds to messengers.. i wonder if anyone of them would want to shadow me while i sit in my cozy office typing nonsense into BF all day long
as a retired messenger
it SEEMS to be cool. they have insurance if they get hurt unlike messengers. Turd , Can I shadow U?
S/F,
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11-02-05, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by turd
i wonder how ridiculous this sounds to messengers.. i wonder if anyone of them would want to shadow me while i sit in my cozy office typing nonsense into BF all day long