Next bike ride - poll

I'm an early bird... so I'm good with 10 or before. 8) Looks like hot weather on Saturday too.

Ouch!

I'm out of town this weekend so sadly, I'm out on this one guys.

Christina wrote: Sure I can peel myself out of bed if I have to.

hehe. Yeah, I know there's no $4 fresh from the brewery beer involved, so its less motivating.

I think we could leave at noon and still be cool to get back in daylight. As always, I'm flexible to whatever works for y'all.

Uh, oh. Did some food get you? Or do you just do that occasionally? (I should learn some discipline and try)

Well, if you think you can make it at 10, I think we should go for it. Anyone else have a preference? Arches?

arches wrote: I'm still trying to figure out if I can make it. We've got guests in town through Sunday....have to try to convince them that a 30 mile bike ride would be a great way to see NY! Only problem is, I have 3 bikes for 4 people. Anyone know anywhere around here to rent a bike?

Actually, when I was at On The Move buying something, I noticed people returning bikes they had rented. I think the rate was $30 a day, helmet included.

Oh, and I do have an extra full-size road bike for someone 5'8" - 6'2". The rate is $0, helmet included.

caaahyoko wrote: The Sandy Hook thing is intriguing. Where does the ferry leave from?

Oh, and if we don't want to get on a train/ferry, the path to Reis Beach and Rockaway Beach is nice. About 15mi one way and mostly greenway.

But it would be cool to do something new (for me anyway).

I'm totally down for a ride to Riis Park, as that's my old stomping ground (born & raised in Rockaways). I'll give ya'll a tour of all the exciting attractions.. ohh, ohh, and actually, there's a fun bar in Rockaway called Connelly's that's open for the summer, about a block from the beach.. they have a smallish outdoor area, but they're usually open all day during the summer and don't get too crowded (with kids, unfortunately) until later in the eve..

Also, there's a loop that goes along the Belt Parkway & through Rockaway & Broad Channel (the island in the middle of Jamaica Bay) that's about 14 miles long. Very nice, scenic, and mostly-safe ride.

I'm also down for any longer rides, maybe 30-40 miles or so. Like the ferry to Sandy Hook idea, or doing the loop around Manhattan.

I can't do this weekend. After that, I'm up for a longer weekend ride.

possibly_maybe wrote:
. There's a big ole wooden dock over the water, with picnic tables and a ramp leading down to a float (incase, ya know, anyone wants to arrive in their boat).

Didn't I tell you I have a folding boat too? j/k

Come to think of it, I think we should totally go to this place instead if we go to Rockaway. We'll stick out like motherfuckers since it's a very local place, but it'll be fun.

Either sounds good. I'm cool with leaving it up to your Rockaway radar while we're on-site.

arches wrote:
Oooooh, that isssss sexy! Thanks much for the offer. I'll keep you guys posted if I can make it. I'm putting the chances at 50/50 at this point.

Oh, and I'm looking to order a few replacement parts for my bike...if anyone wants to tack on an order for lights (or anything else, i guess), let me know. There are some pretty decent sales. http://www.nashbar.com/subcategories.cfm?category=6000101

You're very welcome! And thanks for the offer to go in on a Nashbar order. I'll PM you if I think of anything.

bill c wrote:
well one of the crazier aspects of the police war against critical mass is that it only applies to the manhattan rides. in brooklyn, they provide police escort.

Our very own King Without a Crown, as a matter of fact. He can't stand them!