Brooklyn-Queens Greenway Ride - Recap
Saturday, March 20, 2021 - Recap
Explore Brooklyn & Queens! Ride the Greenway to Fort Totten Park
36 miles (or 50+)
Saturday, March 20, 2021
Please note, I am taking a page from Jay's previous rides. I would love to have a co-captain for this ride so please comment if you'd be interested.
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I'd love to take an opportunity to explore Brooklyn & Queens, utilizing the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway Guide.
This path begins in Coney Island, Brooklyn and runs all the way through to Alley Pond Park and Fort Totten in Bayside, Queens, and is comprised of 9 segments.
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For this ride we'll complete segments 3-9, approximately 35.6 miles.
3 PROSPECT PARK
4 EASTERN PARKWAY
5 HIGHLAND PARK/RIDGEWOOD RESERVOIR
6 FOREST PARK
7 FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK
8 KISSENA-CUNNINGHAM CORRIDOR
9 ALLEY POND PARK TO FORT TOTTEN
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Let's meet at GAP (Grand Army Plaza) at 10:45am on Saturday, 2/20 and get going at 11:00am. We'll do the park loop and continue on, perhaps stopping for a bite in Forest Park or Flushing. We'll finish the route just after Fort Totten which is super picturesque with a historic Civil War fortress.
I'll likely ride the ~13 miles back to Bed-stuy, to make this a 50 mile ride. The nearest subway back to the city from Fort Totten is the Flushing 7 train (approx 4 miles).
Ride Details
| Teams | Midweek Riders, Winter Riders |
| Distance | 36 miles (or 50+) |
| Start Location | Sent to registered members |
| Date | Saturday, March 20, 2021 |
| Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
| Start Time | Sent to registered members |
| Level | B - Steady Eddy, C - Easy Rider |
| Speed | 11-16mph |
| Ride Organizer | Anthony G. |
Riders
Anthony G.
Jay H.
J D
Jouda D.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
WED
28
FEB
THU
07
MAR
MON
18
MAR
THU
04
APR
SAT
06
APR
SAT
06
APR
THU
11
APR
SAT
13
APR
SUN
14
APR
SUN
14
APR
SAT
20
APR
SUN
21
APR
SUN
21
APR
SAT
27
APR
SAT
04
MAY
SAT
04
MAY
SUN
05
MAY
TUE
07
MAY
WED
08
MAY
SAT
11
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SUN
19
MAY
SUN
26
MAY
THU
30
MAY
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SUN
02
JUN
THU
06
JUN
SUN
09
JUN
SAT
15
JUN
SUN
23
JUN
THU
27
JUN
FRI
28
JUN
SUN
30
JUN
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
16
JUL
TUE
23
JUL
TUE
30
JUL
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
20
AUG
THU
22
AUG
TUE
27
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
THU
05
SEP
SUN
08
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
SAT
21
SEP
TUE
01
OCT
FRI
04
OCT
SUN
06
OCT
SAT
12
OCT
SUN
13
OCT
SAT
19
OCT
SUN
20
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SUN
27
OCT
SAT
02
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
16
NOV
SUN
24
NOV
SAT
07
DEC
SUN
08
DEC
SAT
08
MAR
SAT
15
MAR
WED
19
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
22
MAR
SAT
29
MAR
WED
02
APR
THU
03
APR
SAT
05
APR
SUN
06
APR
SUN
13
APR
SUN
13
APR
TUE
15
APR
TUE
15
APR
SAT
19
APR
SUN
20
APR
TUE
22
APR
SAT
26
APR
SUN
27
APR
TUE
29
APR
WED
30
APR
SAT
03
MAY
SUN
04
MAY
TUE
06
MAY
WED
07
MAY
SAT
10
MAY
SAT
17
MAY
SAT
17
MAY
SUN
18
MAY
TUE
20
MAY
MON
26
MAY
TUE
27
MAY
SAT
31
MAY
SUN
01
JUN
SAT
21
JUN
WED
09
JUL
THU
18
SEP
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.
Comments:
Paul R.
January 25, 2021
Anthony,
The ride looks great but are you sure about the weather? I see a forecast for 30 degrees and snow on that day.
Anthony G.
January 25, 2021
Hi Paul, I'll monitor and let's see as we get closer. Will keep the group updated.
Anthony G.
January 27, 2021
Hi everyone, I'm rescheduling this ride for next week Sunday. Thank you!
Heather H.
January 30, 2021
Hi Anthony & all. I will likely cut out after segment 7 Flushing Meadows/Corona, riding home at that point via Sunnyside/LIC/Kosciuszko Bridge to Williamsburg. Fingers crossed that it ends up a BIT warmer next weekend!
Paul R.
February 5, 2021
Possible to do this tomorrow (Saturday)? The weather forecast for Sunday does not look good.
Heather H.
February 5, 2021
I just noticed the date change up top to Sat Feb. 20. Fingers still crossed! May do some snowshoeing in the meantime.
Anthony G.
February 18, 2021
Sorry to keep pushing this back!
Christopher M.
February 19, 2021
This will turn out to be a very nice early Spring ride!
Look forward to seeing everyone. Stay warm.
Anthony G.
February 26, 2021
Hi all, my bike is still in the shop since my dooring accident, plus rainy weather all weekend is expected. That said, please feel free to make a ride for this weekend if you feel inclined. I will shift this one to next weekend. Looks clearer (for now). Hope to see you all soon.
Anthony G.
March 5, 2021
Hi everyone, wanted to take a quick poll of if anyone is interested in riding on Sunday. Accuweather says 37, real feel 31, sunny but cold. I'm happy to keep shifting this back, to warmer weather weekends ahead, but wanted to do a check in with you all quickly. Hope you're all well!
Heather H.
March 5, 2021
I vote to push back another week (or more as needed). I was out commute riding the last few days and it was not so pleasant.
Scott V.
March 6, 2021
Next week should be a bit warmer = let's try that.
Scott
Christopher M.
March 6, 2021
I have a conflict tomorrow anyway and will be out of town next weekend, but look forward to seeing you all in warmer weather very soon!
Scott V.
March 12, 2021
Sorry - can't make it on Sat. Have a great ride.
Scott
Anthony G.
March 12, 2021
Shifting to Sunday, slightly warmer than Saturday. See whoever can make it!
Chris M.
March 12, 2021
Sunday doesn't work for me. See you next ride.
Jay H.
March 12, 2021
Here's a route from the end of the greenway (just past Fort Totten) back to East Harlem…
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35381654
It's 13 1/2 miles - so ~50 miles total. The queues have NOT been checked, so use with caution. You can also follow the first 9+ miles of that route to get back to the Queensboro Bridge - just turn the opposite direction and go south instead of north when you get to Astoria.
Heather H.
March 15, 2021
Out of town next weekend, so I'll have to miss this. Hope to ride again with you folks soon.
Anthony G.
March 20, 2021
Good morning, I'm at Grand Army Plaza, at the Greenmarket, just at the entrance to Prospect Park, where they are selling flowers and plants. Feel free to call or text me: 312-523-7542
Christopher M.
March 20, 2021
Enjoy guys!!
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