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From: harris@uiuccsb.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Five Boro Bike Tour - (nf)
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Date: Wed, 25-Apr-84 02:00:00 EST
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uiuccsb!harris    Apr 25 01:00:00 1984

The 'tour' is definately worth going on - once (more if you're really into
crowds).  I had an excellent time on it a couple of years ago.  It was a fun
way to see New York.  The sight of 12000 bicyclists lined up  at the start
was quite something.

However, a few points should be emphasized:  As you said, it is NOT a race.
It was impossible to maintain any consistent pace over 5 mph due to the
crowds, and there were frequent waiting periods while some traffic jam
(of bicyclists!) or another cleared.   Also, it took quite a while for a
spot on the ferry to open up for the trip back to Battery Park.

Back to the plus side, though - Riding over the Verrazano Narrows bridge
was quite a thrill!  And riding down normally bumper to bumper streets
with nothing but bicycles around was lots of fun.

Take some snacks, a tube of sun-tan lotion, plenty of patience, and have
a good time!  By the way, it took 12 hours for my friend and I to do the ride,
and thats not because I ride slowly!

				Jon Harris