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Post by grnamin on Jul 9, 2010 13:59:50 GMT -5
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Post by grnamin on Aug 17, 2010 5:58:49 GMT -5
Anyone else coming? Am I going to be the solo rep again?  This will be a fun ride. We get to cross the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, I think twice even.  |
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Post by erwin455 on Aug 17, 2010 8:55:47 GMT -5
Greg would love to do this but not sure yet. I hope a lot of tribesmen will join, i think this will be fun. You using a road bike?
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Post by merlin on Aug 17, 2010 10:12:34 GMT -5
Sounds like fun. If I go, I would probably bring a Road bike this time.
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Post by erwin455 on Aug 17, 2010 11:04:56 GMT -5
Yeah Levi it's about time you break in that brand spankin new roady you have. When is the last online registration? Greg needs to ride a roady if we'll ride ours otherwise he'll play catch up with us in our easy pace on the road bike. But i'm not sure yet probably the last friday before the event i'll decide.
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Post by mike_x on Aug 17, 2010 11:29:52 GMT -5
I would love to do this, the only thing holding me back is the driving part. If any of you going can I get a ride? Looks like fun. Let's go MTBNYCSTYLE.
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Post by jontotman on Aug 17, 2010 11:52:56 GMT -5
I'm on a vacation with the family but I'm thinking of doing this ride, since I did not complete my 125 mile goal last Sunday. I need to ride another 100 mile this Sunday to be satisfied. lol!
I'm 80% sure but will confirm on Friday night.
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Post by merlin on Aug 17, 2010 15:41:29 GMT -5
I think it is best to take the train.
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Post by grnamin on Aug 17, 2010 19:42:55 GMT -5
Thank you!!! I'm using my wife's 29er frame with my components and hybrid tires (100 psi). |
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Post by grnamin on Aug 17, 2010 19:44:54 GMT -5
Metro-North Rail Road's Hudson line terminates in Poughkeepsie, with trains to and from New York City running hourly during the day on weekends. Bike-permit rules and restrictions on the number of bikes per train are suspended on the following morning trains: 6:20 and 7:47 a.m. from Grand Central north to Poughkeepsie. These trains arrive early enough for all distances except the century and group rides. Those arriving by train will be able to check-in, drop off a bag, and start the ride at the station in Poughkeepsie. They will finish and pick up any baggage at Dutchess Community College at the end of the day; from there, it's about 3 miles back to the train station.
In the afternoon, bike-permit rules and restrictions on the number of bikes per train will be suspended for riders returning on the 1:40, 2:40, 4:00, 4:35, and 5:40 p.m. trains. (There is also a 3:40 departure, but due to high ridership on the train, we advise not taking it with your bike. Regular bike-permit rules and restrictions will apply for the 3:40 train.)
Off-peak fares are in effect on Sunday. Purchase tickets before boarding trains and save. Free parking is available at many local stations. Please read station parking signs carefully. For further information visit the MTA website or call Metro-North at 212 532 4900.
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Post by grnamin on Aug 17, 2010 19:47:27 GMT -5
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Post by grnamin on Aug 17, 2010 19:48:58 GMT -5
Levi on a road bike? Pare, can you tow me? |
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Post by grnamin on Aug 17, 2010 20:00:38 GMT -5
If the Long Island Harbors Ride was any indication, this ride should be really good. BikeNewYork.org support services were awesome during that ride. We missed the 100-mile cut-off time and ended up doing 70+ miles instead because we spent too much time at the rest stops. World's longest pedestrian bridge: walkway.org/ |
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Post by jusluv2bike on Aug 17, 2010 22:50:10 GMT -5
nice merlin!!! can you sponsor me for a new road bike also ;D
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Post by merlin on Aug 17, 2010 23:02:26 GMT -5
Thanks Greg for the info. |
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This will be a fun ride. We get to cross the longest pedestrian bridge in the world, I think twice even. 
