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
SUN
05
JAN
SUN
23
FEB
SUN
08
MAR
TUE
10
MAR
WED
11
MAR
SAT
14
MAR
THU
26
MAR
THU
30
APR
MON
11
MAY
SUN
17
MAY
MON
25
MAY
WED
27
MAY
SUN
31
MAY
SUN
07
JUN
SUN
21
JUN
TUE
23
JUN
SUN
28
JUN
SAT
11
JUL
SAT
11
JUL
FRI
17
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
MON
24
AUG
SAT
29
AUG
WED
09
SEP
SUN
13
SEP
TUE
22
SEP
FRI
09
OCT
SAT
10
OCT
SUN
18
OCT
SAT
24
OCT
SUN
25
OCT
SAT
31
OCT
SAT
28
NOV
TUE
01
DEC
SUN
06
DEC
THU
10
DEC
SAT
12
DEC
SUN
13
DEC
THU
24
DEC
SUN
27
DEC
SAT
02
JAN
SUN
10
JAN
WED
20
JAN
THU
04
FEB
WED
03
MAR
SAT
20
MAR
SUN
21
MAR
SAT
27
MAR
SUN
04
APR
SAT
10
APR
SAT
10
APR
WED
14
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
TUE
20
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
THU
06
MAY
FRI
07
MAY
SUN
09
MAY
SUN
09
MAY
SUN
09
MAY
SUN
09
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
05
JUN
SAT
05
JUN
SAT
05
JUN
SUN
13
JUN
THU
05
AUG
THU
05
AUG
FRI
12
NOV
WED
01
DEC
WED
01
DEC
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!!