You do have, to an extent, a NYC problem. I pretty much avoid the local park. Last year I cracked my ribs avoiding a child. I will occasionally cut through there, but don't use it for general riding.
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03-09-2007, 05:48 AM #1
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03-09-2007, 06:09 AM #2
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Biking on the streets of New York is not so fun with avoiding traffic and people and potholes and other things in the road. It just doesn't make for the best weekend ride. I've found that getting up early makes things much better-there are far fewer people on the bike paths and in the park and on the weekend I can always try and grab a nap in the afternoon!
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03-09-2007, 06:34 AM #3
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I agree with the rest of the gals. It's best to take the trail early, when most people are sleeping or just getting up. When I go to work, I use the trail b/c it's a longer route and I can get more mileage that way and I have to leave early. If you can't ride earlier or the trail is just packed all of the time, it's best just to take to the road. I then hop onto the road where the trail ends. I think it's easier to maneuver on the road and there are usually clear signals as to what's going on (right hand turn lane signs, traffic lights, etc.) compared to the path. You can easily guess what a car's gonna do (most of the time), but not a kid!
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03-10-2007, 01:07 PM #4
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Lizbids: If you are in NYC then you are probably familiar with sandy hook. SH has a brand new beautiful bike lane. The hook is a gorgeous point of land surrounded by water on both sides, it's long and flat w/ a view of the city and the ocean and you ride straight out to the end, around and back.
Sound great?
Sure, in theory. The bike path is SO congested with ped during the height of the season that I won't go near the place unless it's 7am. As gorgeous as it is and even though the path was built to keep the cyclists off the main road, it's just not worth the frustration of avoiding kids, dog walkers, strollers, roller bladers and the occasional senior on a beach cruiser. I've seen roadies come cruising through with bells, calling out "on your left" etc - too much stress if you ask me.
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