Nov 01, 2018 at 01:16 AM
Kyle!!!! Welcome to the club.
Introduce Yourself, Post a Photo - Mugshots
Nov 01, 2018 at 01:32 AM
Welcome Kyle! Prospect Park morning riders... paging Mr Kallbacker.
Here's an onboarding video to get you onto the club's Training Peaks plans by our coach Tim Cusick. You can reach out to @Mark Taylor Kissena's development guy as well. Mark is in charge of programs for rider and racer development.
Given we have a number of new recruits, I'd be happy to run a clinic to run through the basics and answer any questions. Let me know.
Nov 01, 2018 at 02:48 AM
Good to meet you on the Meet Kissena ride, Kyle. Glad you joined up!
Nov 02, 2018 at 11:19 PM
Welcome to the team Kyle!
Nov 19, 2018 at 02:28 AM
Hey y'all!
My name is Nathaniel and I'm the latest addition to the club roster! I graduated from NYU last year where I ran cross country and track for four years ending my career as a very average steeplechaser. I took a stab at continuing running after graduation but 10 years of competitive running really take a toll on your body so I ended up on the bike and after a couple rides on my steel fixie commuter with some former teammates turned triathletes I decided to get a real road bike. Things snowballed a bit from there and I ended up doing a couple of the Prospect Park races and really really enjoyed it. I do most of my weekday rides in Central Park so I'll hopefully see some Manhattan teammates soon but I'm looking forward to riding with all of you eventually!
Below is probably the only picture of me on a bike (sans training wheels) in existence. (please disregard the mustache, it's not a permanent feature)
My name is Nathaniel and I'm the latest addition to the club roster! I graduated from NYU last year where I ran cross country and track for four years ending my career as a very average steeplechaser. I took a stab at continuing running after graduation but 10 years of competitive running really take a toll on your body so I ended up on the bike and after a couple rides on my steel fixie commuter with some former teammates turned triathletes I decided to get a real road bike. Things snowballed a bit from there and I ended up doing a couple of the Prospect Park races and really really enjoyed it. I do most of my weekday rides in Central Park so I'll hopefully see some Manhattan teammates soon but I'm looking forward to riding with all of you eventually!
Below is probably the only picture of me on a bike (sans training wheels) in existence. (please disregard the mustache, it's not a permanent feature)
Nov 19, 2018 at 11:09 AM
Welcome Nathaniel.
Nov 19, 2018 at 04:13 PM
Nov 19, 2018 at 06:23 PM
Welcome aboard Nathaniel! I found cycling essentially the same way. Look forward to riding with ya.
Nov 19, 2018 at 07:12 PM
Welcome to the club Nathaniel!!
Nov 20, 2018 at 01:31 AM
Welcome Nathaniel!!! Cat 5 Squad is coming together!! Looking forward to riding with you, under the same color.
Nov 20, 2018 at 04:06 AM
Kissena has at least one collegiate runner alum who blew straight through the categories. If you can find him I'm sure he'd be willing to talk to you about the biggest differences (tactics!) that he found.
Jan 11, 2019 at 11:10 PM
Hi Kissena gang,
My name is Dotan and I just joined the club. Happy to be here. I've been riding road bikes since I was 17 years old (with gaps, here and there), and this is the first time on a serious team. Since I came to the US 7 years ago I lived in Boston and New York City. Go Brooklyn and all, but I do miss riding the Galilee mountains overlooking my hometown Haifa in Israel. Also, winter there is much more manageable...
Among the many reasons I came to NYC is to pursue my Ph.D in History at New York University, so you might see me from time to time with the NYU team jersey. Please, don't take this double loyalty personally. monogamy is overrated.
I like long group rides, I strive for mountainous roads, I'm still a bit afraid on the downhill, but I'm working on it. Gravel is not my thing - please don't take me down this road again. Also, I can't understand why New Yorkers eat ice cream in the winter.
Peace out,
Dotan
My name is Dotan and I just joined the club. Happy to be here. I've been riding road bikes since I was 17 years old (with gaps, here and there), and this is the first time on a serious team. Since I came to the US 7 years ago I lived in Boston and New York City. Go Brooklyn and all, but I do miss riding the Galilee mountains overlooking my hometown Haifa in Israel. Also, winter there is much more manageable...
Among the many reasons I came to NYC is to pursue my Ph.D in History at New York University, so you might see me from time to time with the NYU team jersey. Please, don't take this double loyalty personally. monogamy is overrated.
I like long group rides, I strive for mountainous roads, I'm still a bit afraid on the downhill, but I'm working on it. Gravel is not my thing - please don't take me down this road again. Also, I can't understand why New Yorkers eat ice cream in the winter.
Peace out,
Dotan
Jan 12, 2019 at 12:30 AM
Welcome Dotan!
I’d love to hear how that monogamy line works as a pickup line :-)
I’d love to hear how that monogamy line works as a pickup line :-)
Jan 12, 2019 at 01:42 AM
You'll be surprised...
Jan 12, 2019 at 02:33 AM
Getting dropped in NYU kit is fun I guess...welcome @DotanGreenvald =p
Jan 12, 2019 at 06:07 PM
Welcome to the club Dotan!!
Jan 12, 2019 at 07:09 PM
Welcome to the club, Dotan! Cat 5?
Jan 12, 2019 at 08:58 PM
Welcome Dotan
Jan 12, 2019 at 10:30 PM
Never raced... I don't know if I can even make it to CAT5... The team captain will decide. Wait, who is Kissena captain?Joshua Wilson said:Welcome to the club, Dotan! Cat 5?
Jan 17, 2019 at 12:46 AM
@DonatoAncona sounds like you will a Cat5, like me. I did not have a strong 2018 season, but I am putting in some good winter training and hope for a better 2019 season. I believe we will have a strong cat5 group. If you decide to race, we will be there to support you through your first race gitters.
I did my firsts race as an independent rider, my wife pinned my jersey...and was the only one cheering for me, as I got dropped 3 laps into a 5 lap race in Central Park.
Keep in mind, we have a lot of resources to help you prepare for the upcoming season. I highly recommend coming out to the weekend group rides. Your new teammates will be ready to teach you some valuable lessons 😬.
If you decide to race. You will need a USA cycling race license. You can find more information at https://www.usacycling.org/. Highly recommend the one year.
Check out https://www.bikereg.com/ for upcoming races.
I look forward to riding with you soon!
I did my firsts race as an independent rider, my wife pinned my jersey...and was the only one cheering for me, as I got dropped 3 laps into a 5 lap race in Central Park.
Keep in mind, we have a lot of resources to help you prepare for the upcoming season. I highly recommend coming out to the weekend group rides. Your new teammates will be ready to teach you some valuable lessons 😬.
If you decide to race. You will need a USA cycling race license. You can find more information at https://www.usacycling.org/. Highly recommend the one year.
Check out https://www.bikereg.com/ for upcoming races.
I look forward to riding with you soon!
Jan 18, 2019 at 03:20 PM
Thank you. That sound good to me: weekend rides, betting stronger for the 2019 season, perhaps racing. Last winter I wasn't so active, but I got to overcome this winter. Must bike outside whenever possible.
Mar 11, 2019 at 01:19 PM
Greetings.
I'm brand new to the team as of about a week ago or so, thus, I figured I'd introduce myself.
I have been racing on and off for 10 years, more steadily in the past 2-3 (although 2017 was a wash when I got injured at Cherry Blossom and was out the whole spring and summer with PT.) I raced for East End Cycling Team, and I felt that I needed to make a move to a more active group of rider/racers. I primarily race road, track, and cyclocross, and I'm a Cat 4 across the board. Track is something I picked up last year, and I enjoyed it tremendously.
Also new this year is that I took the USAC officiating course, and I am now a Class C (beginner) official. I got to apprentice my first race this past weekend at Grant's Tomb, nothing like jumping into the ocean to learn how to swim
.
I am hoping to get my racing season going on March 24th, at Prospect Park (barring horrible weather or any health issues), and with some of the 6 Days of Kissena track races. I just hope the lungs and legs are ready after winter training.
I've been on a couple of Kissena rides and have meet some of the group, I can't wait to get out there and start racing together...
-Andrew
I'm brand new to the team as of about a week ago or so, thus, I figured I'd introduce myself.
I have been racing on and off for 10 years, more steadily in the past 2-3 (although 2017 was a wash when I got injured at Cherry Blossom and was out the whole spring and summer with PT.) I raced for East End Cycling Team, and I felt that I needed to make a move to a more active group of rider/racers. I primarily race road, track, and cyclocross, and I'm a Cat 4 across the board. Track is something I picked up last year, and I enjoyed it tremendously.
Also new this year is that I took the USAC officiating course, and I am now a Class C (beginner) official. I got to apprentice my first race this past weekend at Grant's Tomb, nothing like jumping into the ocean to learn how to swim
.I am hoping to get my racing season going on March 24th, at Prospect Park (barring horrible weather or any health issues), and with some of the 6 Days of Kissena track races. I just hope the lungs and legs are ready after winter training.
I've been on a couple of Kissena rides and have meet some of the group, I can't wait to get out there and start racing together...
-Andrew
Mar 11, 2019 at 01:35 PM
Welcome Andrew!
Mar 11, 2019 at 02:09 PM
Welcome Evil Twin!
Mar 11, 2019 at 04:58 PM
@RobertPeras, wait, wasn't the evil twin the one with the goatee? 
Mar 11, 2019 at 06:11 PM
Welcome Andrew! Special props for the quest to become an official, could always use more of those
Mar 20, 2019 at 12:44 AM
Hey folks,
My name's Brian, I live in LIC and work in data analytics focused on various types of data, but lately on company-level environmental, social, and governance data. Been riding around for years, but only got into racing this past season (CX) after the end of a LTR. I used to row boats in college and the intensity of CX reminded me of that.
I've been in the process of "Marie Kondo'ing" my apt and selling pretty much all the excess stuff I've accumulated over the years. Somewhere along the way with inspiration from a few friends, I decided I needed a new project - so I sold my CX bike and am in the process of personally building up a No. 22 Broken Arrow. Jury's still out if I'm gonna sell my road bike. The Broken Arrow's going to be the jack of all trades and master of most.
I train on the road, on Zwift, and am at every single Wed. night Cyclocross practice on Randall's Island during the season. Nothing beats trails and gravel for me (sorry @DotanGreenvald). Once I get my build up and running, I'll be making regular trips out to the Gunks, Sunken Mine/Coldspring, OCA, and uncovering any other trails throughout the Hudson Valley.
In my spare time, I've recently started getting into indoor rock climbing - super fun, challenging, and always good to work different muscle groups. I like to read a lot too and generally spend time outside (to get out of the apt where I have a not so optimal roommate situation). I try to make it 2x a year out West since I live and breathe for dramatic scenery and national parks. I really value nutrition too - always looking to learn more.
Really looking forward to meeting more of you and being a part of the team / the community that you all have fostered!
-Brian
My name's Brian, I live in LIC and work in data analytics focused on various types of data, but lately on company-level environmental, social, and governance data. Been riding around for years, but only got into racing this past season (CX) after the end of a LTR. I used to row boats in college and the intensity of CX reminded me of that.
I've been in the process of "Marie Kondo'ing" my apt and selling pretty much all the excess stuff I've accumulated over the years. Somewhere along the way with inspiration from a few friends, I decided I needed a new project - so I sold my CX bike and am in the process of personally building up a No. 22 Broken Arrow. Jury's still out if I'm gonna sell my road bike. The Broken Arrow's going to be the jack of all trades and master of most.
I train on the road, on Zwift, and am at every single Wed. night Cyclocross practice on Randall's Island during the season. Nothing beats trails and gravel for me (sorry @DotanGreenvald). Once I get my build up and running, I'll be making regular trips out to the Gunks, Sunken Mine/Coldspring, OCA, and uncovering any other trails throughout the Hudson Valley.
In my spare time, I've recently started getting into indoor rock climbing - super fun, challenging, and always good to work different muscle groups. I like to read a lot too and generally spend time outside (to get out of the apt where I have a not so optimal roommate situation). I try to make it 2x a year out West since I live and breathe for dramatic scenery and national parks. I really value nutrition too - always looking to learn more.
Really looking forward to meeting more of you and being a part of the team / the community that you all have fostered!
-Brian
Mar 20, 2019 at 12:55 AM
Hey @BrianStan welcome to the club! Looks like there’s three of us who live in Western Queens now!
Mar 20, 2019 at 02:07 AM
Welcome Brian, those broken arrows look like firah. Look forward to hitting some of those trails with you.
Mar 20, 2019 at 11:38 AM
Nice to meet you in the weekend Brian. Welcome!