OutCycling Team Ride

Northern Queens Loop - Recap

Sunday, December 27, 2020 - Recap

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Exploring Queens

37 or 41 miles (or less with ๐Ÿš‡)

Sunday, December 27, 2020

Once again we're sticking (kinda) close to subways in case the weather is a problem for anyone. This time we're exploring Northern Queens. Here is the routeโ€ฆ

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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34680997

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We'll start at Astoria Park (in Astoria). For those coming from Upper Manhattan or the Bronx you can ride over the JFK / Triboro Bridge from Wards/Randalls Island (though technically you're supposed to walk your bike over).ย 

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We'll ride through Astoria, past La Guardia, to the greenway along Flushing Bay. Then we ride to Fort Totten Park and down the greenway along Little Neck Bay. Then we ride to Alley Pond Park where we get on the old Vanderbilt Motor Parkway which connects to the greenway in Cunningham Park. We then go along/in Kissena (Corridor) Park which leads us to the Queens Botanical Garden and Corona Park. We take the greenway down through Flushing Meadows Corona Park then do some surface streets to get to Forest Hills.

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At Forest Hills (mile 28) we'll split into two groups depending on people's desired final destination:

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  • One group will go back to the JFK/Triboro Bridge via Astoria Blvd and Astoria.
  • The other group will head back to the Williamsburg Bridge via greenways in Forest Park and Highland Park as well as surface streets in Bed Stuy, etc.

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Here's the supplemental route for those headed to the Williamsburg Bridge:

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https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34888334ย 

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Of course you can go to the Williamsburg Bridge and then continue north on the greenway to get back to the JFK/Triboro if you want a longer ride. But the Williamsburg Bridge route is mostly designed for those wanting to go back to Brooklyn or Lower Manhattan.ย 

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The routes are not finalized (especially the Williamsburg Bridge option), so please wait to download them until right before the ride.

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Subwaysย 

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The 7 line is available at mile 6 and 7. Then there's nothing until a LIRR station near mile 15. Then nothing again until the E/R train at mile 27. Then there are lots of subway options towards the end of each of the route options.ย 

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Weather

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The forecast is for right around freezing when we meet (don't be late โ€“ we don't want people waiting in the cold) with temps going up to the high 30s. Wind chill is forecasted to be in the low to mid-30s. This is a true cold weather ride, so dress appropriately!

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Road and Greenway Surface Conditions

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It's expected to get up to 60ยบ Thursday evening into Friday morning with fairly heavy rain. That should get rid of a lot of the snow and salt. That said, Saturday is right around freezing all day, so there may be patches of ice. Winds are forecasted to be from the west, so the portions of the route along the water shouldn't be particularly bad. Given the urban nature of the ride, and the fact that flat bar bikes are somewhat more stable in icy conditions, you may want to do the ride on your hybrid (if you have one).ย 

Ride Details

Team Winter Riders
Distance 37 or 41 miles (or less with ๐Ÿš‡)
Start Location Sent to registered members
Date Sunday, December 27, 2020
Meet Time Sent to registered members
Start Time Sent to registered members
Level B - Steady Eddy
Speed ~15 mph
Rider Limit
10 (5 spots left)
Ride Organizer Jay H.

Riders

Jay H.

Peter E.

Heather H.

Paul R.

Dan W.


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Speed Freak Fast paceline ride Steady Eddy Moderate paced ride Easy Rider Gentle paced ride


RIDE LEVEL KEY

A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride

B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride

C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride

The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.