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g60dude
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 Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 7:47 am Post subject: Bike New York - Sunday, May 6, 2007 |
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The Five Boro Bike Tour is coming up again. A few of us have done this for a number of years now. We always have a great time. For people that havent heard of it before, it's America's largest cycling event, attracts 30,000 cyclists to New York City each spring for an unforgettable 42-mile ride through traffic-free streets. From Manhattan's skyscraper canyons to the majestic Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, there's no better way to see New York!
http://www.bikenewyork.org/
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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A few friends and I have done that ride for the past five years.
It is an adventure. I think I'm done with it now though. But everyone should do it at least once. Riding through Central Park is awesome. 
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BillB3
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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I was hoping to do it this year, but I'm going to be out of town that weekend  I guess there is always next year... |
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Kevin
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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| So how do you get down there, what's the day like, ect, ect... |
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GoneToTheDogs?
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| Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2007 9:30 pm Post subject: |
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As a special treat, Riceman will be showing last year's 5 boro ride as shot by Craig F. during our March meeting.
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g60dude
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:46 am Post subject: |
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| Kevin wrote: |
| So how do you get down there, what's the day like, ect, ect... |
I've been going down with the whole Round Top gang for the last few years. We usually meet up and caravan down together. Its early enough in the city where we find parking spots right on the street. It's a great casual ride. Great way to see the city........Maybe even a few beverages along the way
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Kevin
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 7:58 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like a nice chill day...
It's feeling like the year to do this! |
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g60dude
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:11 am Post subject: |
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| Kevin wrote: |
Sounds like a nice chill day...
It's feeling like the year to do this! |
If you decide to do it, there is a deadline of when you need to register by. Check out the web page.........Also, if i recall, if you register early, its a bit cheaper.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 8:43 am Post subject: |
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We've taken the train down, it added that much more fun. It's crazy
you catch the very first train, and it's packed with bikes....an awesome
sight. I used to live right by the New Hamburg station, so it was great.
No vehicles involved at all. And you can pound a few on the ride.. 
And the ride after the "ride" is over, you bet dropped off at Battery Park. Then to find your way back to Grand Central is a blast too. We ended up riding through a movie set two years ago. But that day you can use the trains for no extra fee.....or you can get a permit for 5.00...and I thinkit's good for ever.
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trekkie
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 2:08 pm Post subject: |
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or you can get a permit for 5.00...and I thinkit's good for ever.
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you sir are correct  
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raybag
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| Posted: Fri Feb 23, 2007 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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I agree Kevin. Smiley and I have talked about it for a few years and I think it's time for action.
If you're into it I can probably add another tray on my roof rack and you can ride with us. I'll probably try to caravan with g60dude, if he doesn't drop me on the thruway!! 
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lilmort
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| Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 2:52 pm Post subject: Bike New York |
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Raybag..... You and Smiley will have a blast. It truly is a fun day. I promise g60dude won't drop you on the T-way  It's the streets of NY I'd be concerned about
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Riceball
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| Posted: Thu Mar 01, 2007 4:28 pm Post subject: 5 boro tips |
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1. pre-register
2. take the train (the later one)
3. start at Central Park
4. stop in Central Park to breathe the air(s)
5. buy beer before boarding ferry in Staten Island
details upon request
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Riceball
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| Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2007 11:01 am Post subject: 5 boro filling up fast |
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Hi all..
if you haven't registered yet, you must today....
from their website it looks like this year will be a full contingent
online registration is the only option available at this point
and will probably close tomorrow
stevious 
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ob1deogie
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| Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2007 2:17 pm Post subject: 5 borough |
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Yeah, promises to be the "Best Ride Ever" untill the next "Best Ride Ever"
seriously a way cool ride...remember the sunblock you'll and a couple of coins for a ferry ride beer .....Lets all hope for some beautiful sun and
some 70's temps....I should be going down with the roundtop boyz if anyone wants to carpool...let me know ..
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g60dude
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| Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 7:45 pm Post subject: |
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as usual, one of the greatest rides ever.............What a great way to see the city..............until next time
I guess there are better beers, but a Fosters Oil Can is quite tasty 
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TriassicDoc
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| Posted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:10 pm Post subject: |
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| I second that Had a great time today! |
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Kevin
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| Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 8:01 am Post subject: |
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Lots of fun!
Here is one group of us. There were 3 groups of us (Two Fats groups and a posse from Round Top). By some miracle, we all somehow managed to stumble across each other multiple times during the ride.
About 10 more pictures in the gallery: http://www.fatsinthecats.com/photos/thumbnails-66.html |
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