[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride

2018-01-12 Thread Steven Seelig
David really said it right. I've done it twice on a tandem with my son, now 8. First year we were in the first group to leave and it was great, except for the pouring rain in 50 degree weather. Being in front really has its privileges. Last year we were in the back, and it is literally like

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride

2018-01-11 Thread David Scelfo
Its something everyone should do once. I’ve done it twice which is how I came to that conclusion. As everyone said, half pushin, half pedaling. Very unique perspective of the city though so many parts where I said “I can't believe Im riding my bike here!” Biggest challenge is there are

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride

2018-01-11 Thread ascpgh
My wife and I rode it a few years ago. We stayed overnight in Newark, drove to Staten Island in the morning and rode the ferry over to Battery Park (just like in the movie Working Girl). When the ride finished, in Staten Island, we were able to enjoy a bit of the finish line festival then just

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride

2018-01-11 Thread Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles
I need to re-up my hipster cred so this is going to be perfect :-) On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 4:34:22 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote: > > Agreed. It's a lot of fun, a great way to experience the city. Lots of > stopping and barely moving. If you thinks it's like a big group/charity > ride, adjust

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride

2018-01-11 Thread 'Tim' via RBW Owners Bunch
Agreed. It's a lot of fun, a great way to experience the city. Lots of stopping and barely moving. If you thinks it's like a big group/charity ride, adjust your expectations. But I would highly recommend it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW

[RBW] Re: NYC 5 Boro ride

2018-01-11 Thread LBleriot
Can be lots of fun. Be prepared for stops/stalls/waiting. It's more of a rolling hipster fest. On Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 10:42:55 AM UTC-5, Alex Wirth- Owner, Yellow Haus Bicycles wrote: > > Did anybody else sign up? My brother in law and I signed up... > > Alex Wirth > Rochester, NY >