May 28, 2015 at 06:13 PM
So, who wants to help me crack 3000kj this Saturday? I think Patrick Grehan is considering the adventure.
Group Ride (Sat & Sun)
So, who wants to help me crack 3000kj this Saturday? I think Patrick Grehan is considering the adventure.
May 28, 2015 at 06:50 PM
Is it the usual Mark, 9am jersey side of the gwb?
May 28, 2015 at 08:29 PM
Stay tuned. I'm leaning heavily towards a 5+ hour, 87-mile ride, and for the sake of not getting home too late, thinking 8am GWB.AustinWelsh said:Is it the usual Mark, 9am jersey side of the gwb?
But if we can get a group together, a slightly more spirited 60-mile-ish ride might do the trick.
I'll post here final departure time on Friday evening.
May 28, 2015 at 09:08 PM
sounds good thanks.
May 29, 2015 at 01:59 AM
I'm interested if we don't get this other thing together.
May 29, 2015 at 07:31 PM
Marc - are you thinking orchards? I could be up for that, but I'd need an early departure -- say 8 am GWB -- and a solid pace to make it back to BK around 1.
May 29, 2015 at 08:08 PM
The traditional Orchard ride is about 70 miles. Last time I did it with a small group, I got back to the bridge in about 4.25 hours of riding. Not including the water stop. Not sure you'd make it back to BK by 1 even with a 8am departure.Adam Fabian said:Marc - are you thinking orchards? I could be up for that, but I'd need an early departure -- say 8 am GWB -- and a solid pace to make it back to BK around 1.
Honestly, I was thinking going longer, about 87-90 miles. BUT, if you have a good sense of direction and/or a GPS, my longer ride goes towards/past the Orchards and we could start out together.
May 29, 2015 at 08:17 PM
Yeah, it would definitely require a brisk pace. I did it last summer in a
bit under 6 hours, but that didn't include the water stop. For me, that was
a 98 mile ride, and it was a hammerfest for the most part. I'd like to
think I'd be able to find my way back home if we started out together, but
reality might be another story.
bit under 6 hours, but that didn't include the water stop. For me, that was
a 98 mile ride, and it was a hammerfest for the most part. I'd like to
think I'd be able to find my way back home if we started out together, but
reality might be another story.
May 29, 2015 at 08:26 PM
I will be there, thanks
May 29, 2015 at 08:27 PM
The "boring" way to do an Orchard ride with us, is go to the Orchard, then turn back straight around. The road that leads to the Orchard, if you turn around and take it "to the end" it dumps you back on 9W, turn right, stay on 9W through Nyack, etc. It's not as fun/varied as the usual return trip, but...an option?Adam Fabian said:Yeah, it would definitely require a brisk pace. I did it last summer in a bit under 6 hours, but that didn't include the water stop. For me, that was a 98 mile ride, and it was a hammerfest for the most part. I'd like to think I'd be able to find my way back home if we started out together, but reality might be another story.
May 29, 2015 at 08:31 PM
I forgot about that route. What kind of pace are you planning to ride?Marc Bertucco said:The "boring" way to do an Orchard ride with us, is go to the Orchard, then turn back straight around. The road that leads to the Orchard, if you turn around and take it "to the end" it dumps you back on 9W, turn right, stay on 9W through Nyack, etc. It's not as fun/varied as the usual return trip, but...an option?Adam Fabian said:Yeah, it would definitely require a brisk pace. I did it last summer in a bit under 6 hours, but that didn't include the water stop. For me, that was a 98 mile ride, and it was a hammerfest for the most part. I'd like to think I'd be able to find my way back home if we started out together, but reality might be another story.
May 29, 2015 at 08:32 PM
Dale Suttle said:I'm interested if we don't get this other thing together.
Are you going ahead with the clinic guys? I'm in whatever you guys decide to do.
May 29, 2015 at 08:34 PM
Okay, here's the delio. Sorry for the back and forth.
Patrick Grehan and I are going to do an 87-mile (GWB to GWB) ride tomorrow leaving Jersey side of the GWB at 8am. Last time I did this ride, I was in the saddle for 5.5 hours. I expect it to be about the same saddle time. It's going to be hot, so a couple of water/cola refuel stops, but they'll be quick-ish.
Now, totally happy to have more riders join us. If for no other reason than I can bore you with my stories about racing in Belgium or that time I got yelled at by Frank McCormack, because he didn't like the way I was setting up for a turn.
But, I do want to make sure that everyone who joins the day is comfortable with that distance. It won't be a hammer fest, and the idea is not to drop folks, but the miles will add up. And there are some significant climbs. At the end of the day the goal is to crack off 3000Kj and tired.
May 29, 2015 at 08:46 PM
To clarify, there seems to be 2 rides happening tomorrow:
a) Marc's Long Haul - 8am GWB, NJ side meetup
b) Dale's Skills and Tactics Workshop - 9am GWB, NJ side meetup
a) Marc's Long Haul - 8am GWB, NJ side meetup
b) Dale's Skills and Tactics Workshop - 9am GWB, NJ side meetup
May 29, 2015 at 08:55 PM
Thanks for the clarification. I missed that Dale was going to lead a Skills/Tactics workshop. Dale is super experienced and knowledgeable. Highly recommend riding with him if you aren't up for the long haul.David Yang said:To clarify, there seems to be 2 rides happening tomorrow:
a) Marc's Long Haul - 8am GWB, NJ side meetup
b) Dale's Skills and Tactics Workshop - 9am GWB, NJ side meetup
May 29, 2015 at 08:58 PM
Decisions Decisions...I really hate them
May 29, 2015 at 08:58 PM
SUNDAY - May 31st :
I will ride my cross bike on Cunningham Park -- probably at 9:30am start (maybe 8:30am) will be there for about 2:30 hours.
Let me know if you want to join, txt or email 347.225.1058 eloy@groovylab.com
Heavy rain cancels.
I will ride my cross bike on Cunningham Park -- probably at 9:30am start (maybe 8:30am) will be there for about 2:30 hours.
Let me know if you want to join, txt or email 347.225.1058 eloy@groovylab.com
Heavy rain cancels.
May 29, 2015 at 09:20 PM
No offense to Marc, but go for the clinic with Dale and John. You've got the firepower in those legs already so get some enhanced skills to go along with it!SeanMiles said:Decisions Decisions...I really hate them
May 29, 2015 at 09:22 PM
Damn I wish I had a cross bike.eloy said:SUNDAY - May 31st :
I will ride my cross bike on Cunningham Park -- probably at 9:30am start (maybe 8:30am) will be there for about 2:30 hours.
Let me know if you want to join, txt or email 347.225.1058 eloy@groovylab.com
Heavy rain cancels.
May 29, 2015 at 10:38 PM
Joining tomorrow morning for the clinic. cheers 
I crashed into a guy yesterday and my elbow hurts. Luckily he was big and soft. He walked into the street while i had a green light. Super annoying.
I crashed into a guy yesterday and my elbow hurts. Luckily he was big and soft. He walked into the street while i had a green light. Super annoying.
May 29, 2015 at 11:11 PM
None taken. I agree. You can learn a lot from those two. I'll be doing these longer rides for the next few weeks.David Yang said:No offense to Marc, but go for the clinic with Dale and John. You've got the firepower in those legs already so get some enhanced skills to go along with it!SeanMiles said:Decisions Decisions...I really hate them
May 30, 2015 at 12:15 AM
Thanks Marc, Dave. We're looking for a critical mass of 5 or so to do the clinic. If we don't have a lot of interest, we could merge forces and do the long ride with some tips thrown in. I love how those long rides for you Upper West Siders always turn into epic events for the Brooklynites.... I picked up my new bike last night at 11-- I should do a 110 mile first ride on it, right?
May 30, 2015 at 12:28 AM
ill like to join the clinic with Dale and John tomorrow the 30th
May 30, 2015 at 12:39 AM
Honestly, if I lived in Brooklyn, I'd take the train one or both ways for the "long haul" ride. There's a reason why I would never move to Brooklyn, and it's not because I don't like Brooklyn!
May 30, 2015 at 12:54 AM
Im in for the clinic guys
May 30, 2015 at 01:01 AM
Ingrid Spielman said:I crashed into a guy yesterday and my elbow hurts. Luckily he was big and soft. He walked into the street while i had a green light. Super annoying.
Glad you are ok!
May 30, 2015 at 01:25 AM
Niall and I are in for 9 gwb. Trying to get about a 70 mile trip in
May 30, 2015 at 02:07 AM
Looks like we have enough interest for the clinic. I'll be at Bb at 8 and GWB at 9. See you then
May 30, 2015 at 02:39 AM
Booyah!
May 30, 2015 at 12:03 PM
Well may not make it. Leaving now. Catcha glimpse of someone hopefully.