Central Park Tomorrow night + more rides before the event

Next ride is tomorrow evening (Weds) and the revised schedule is below…

If anyone wants to lead a ride I’m happy to manage communication and add it to the blog and email

• Weds 5th – 7pm CP 3 laps – evening training ride 7pm Central Park 3 laps – Start out front of Tavern on the Green (@ W65th/66th off Central Park West). Pace will be based on who shows up – possibly split into 2 groups.
• Weds 12th – 7pm CP 3 or 4 laps
• Sunday 16th  – 8 am CP-> Nyack (possibly with a loop to Haverstraw (either 55 or 65 miles/~93 or 108kms)
• Weds 19th – 7pm CP 3 laps – adjust pace down as appropriate ahead of ride on 23rd.

Updated training ride schedule

Sept

• Weds 28th – evening training ride 7pm Central Park 3 laps (or 4 if interest) – Start out front of
  Tavern on the Green (@ W65th/66th off Central Park West). Pace will be based on who shows up – possibly split into 2 groups

Oct

• Saturday 1st  – 8am longer ride from CP to Nyack & return (~45 miles/70kms) – we’ll start in CP and then have another meeting point on the Route 9W side of George Washington Bridge to pick-up any joiners from NJ
• Weds 5th – 7pm CP 3 or 4 laps
• Saturday 8th – 8am CP to Nyack with a loop to Haverstraw (~65 miles/108kms)
• Weds 12th – 7pm CP 3 or 4 laps
• Saturday 15th – 8 am CP to Nyack with a loop to Haverstraw (~65 miles/~108kms)
• Weds 19th – 7pm CP 3 laps – adjust pace down as appropriate ahead of ride on 23rd.

Training Ride tomorrow

Per the schedule previously published we’ll be doing another training ride in Central Park tomorrow evening (Sept 21st)

Meeting place is outside front entrance of Tavern on the green (inside park @ W65th st). Link to the right has Google maps reference...

7pm start for 3 laps – pace will depend on who joins us but we’ll adjust to include anyone that wants to participate.

Training rides to be scheduled over next 7 weeks.
Details to follow over the next few days - here's the initial list...

Sept

• Weds 7th – evening training ride 7pm Central Park 3 laps (or 4 if interest) – Start near Tavern on the Green (@ W65th st entrance). Pace will be based on who shows up – possibly split into 2 groups.
• Weds 21st - evening training ride 7pm CP 3 laps (or 4 if interest) – as above.
• Saturday 24th – 8am longer ride from CP to Nyack & return (~45 miles) – we’ll start in CP and then have another meeting point on the Route 9W side of George Washington Bridge to pick-up any joiners from NJ.

Oct

• Saturday 8th – 8am CP -> Nyack with a loop to Haverstraw (~65 miles)
• Weds 12th – 7pm CP 4 laps
• Saturday 15th – 8 am CP-> Nyack with a loop to Haverstraw (~65 miles)
• Weds 19th – 7pm CP 4 laps – adjust pace down as appropriate ahead of ride on 23rd.

 

Welcome Back!

After a 6 year hiatus the TEAM CS blog is back.
Watch this space for more details about the 2016 event, training rides, a new jersey design and more!

Training Ride Sunday September 19

Hi All,

The MS Ride is only 3 weeks away (2 more weekends to get your legs ready).
We have a training ride this Sunday, leaving at 7:45AM, meeting just south of West 57th Street and the west side bike path (just inside the park); please plan to arrive before departure time as we will be leaving at 7:45.

We'll ride up the west side to the GWB and over to NJ where we'll meet up with anyone who wants to start in NJ - ETA 8:25AM. (see map in the useful links on the right) From there we will go north through Palisades Park, and on to 9W until we reach Nyack; then on North to get some distance in. Depending on how everyone feels, projected distance is between 60 and 75 miles. Then it's back to Manhattan via 9W. Philip will lead the ride and has kindly provided his cell # (917 328 0522) if you need to get in contact.

A few notes:
Useful things to bring: spare tubes, bike tools, gatorade, water, sunblock, portable bike pump, snacks
If you have any questions about the difficulty level feel free to contact me
All bikers welcome; no need to be a part of Team CS
If you plan to attend a ride, try to send me an email so we have an approximate headcount
Anyone interested in leading rides either weekend mornings or weekdays after work let me know
If you know of a route that might be fun for training, or if you have any other suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me
http://csdimt02.csfb.net/general_services/en/index.cfm - Link to register for the One Madison Avenue Bike Storage Room. Useful for the weekday training rides or for commuting. Inquire at the CS gym on EMA 1B for a discounted 'shower and locker room access' membership.
If you would like to be removed from this list let me know.

Regards,
Christian
*106-8962

Training Ride this Sunday Morning

Hi All,

Training Ride this Sunday Morning
We have a training ride this Sunday, August 29th, leaving at 7:40AM, meeting at West 57th Street and the west side bike path; please plan to arrive before departure time. If the weather looks questionable, call me Sunday morning (646-369-2817).

We'll ride up the west side to the GWB and over to NJ where we'll meet up with anyone who wants to start in NJ - ETA 8:30AM. (see map in the useful links on the blog for the NJ meeting spot: http://teamcsbiketour.blogspot.com/) From there we will go north through Palisades Park, and on to 9W until we reach Piermont, where we can rest and grab snacks at Bunbury Café; bring cash because it is cash only (http://bunburyscoffee.com/about_us.html). If we're up for it we can push to Nyack and then turn around. Then it's back to Manhattan via 9W.

A few notes:
Useful things to bring: spare tubes, bike tools, gatorade, water, sunblock, portable bike pump, snacks
If you have any questions about the difficulty level feel free to call me
All bikers welcome; no need to be a part of Team CS
If you plan to attend a ride, try to send me an email so we have an approximate headcount
Anyone interested in leading rides either weekend mornings or weekdays after work let me know
If you know of a route that might be fun for training, or if you have any other suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me
http://csdimt02.csfb.net/general_services/en/index.cfm - Link to register for the One Madison Avenue Bike Storage Room. Useful for the weekday training rides or for commuting. Inquire at the CS gym on EMA 1B for a discounted 'shower and locker room access' membership.
If you would like to be removed from this list let me know.

Regards,
Christian
*106-8962 (cell 646 369 2817)

Bike MS NYC 2010 - Sunday, October 3Pier 94 - Manhattan

Join us today : (http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=14171&team_id=213923)

Upcoming Training Rides

Hi All,

Training Ride this Saturday
I will be leading a training ride this Saturday, August 21st, leaving at 9AM, meeting at the primary meeting spot on the Upper East Side by the park (Engineer's Gate, 90th & 5th in Manhattan); please plan to arrive at 8:45AM. I'll wear a team CS jersey so you can spot me; I ride a red Specialized. If the weather looks questionable, call me Saturday morning (I checked and we should be fine) (646-369-2817). (see map in the useful links on the right).
We'll ride over to the west side (Riverside drive), up to the GWB and over to NJ where we'll meet up with anyone who wants to start in NJ - ETA 9:45am. (again see map in the useful links on the right) From there we will go North on 9W (or, if the group prefers we can make our way north through Palisades Park) until we reach Piermont, where we can rest and grab snacks at Bunbury Café; bring cash because it is cash only (http://bunburyscoffee.com/about_us.html). Then it's back to Manhattan via 9W.

Training Ride next Tuesday
Philip Davies (*106-3951, or 917 328 0522) will lead Central Park training loops on Tuesday, August 24th after work. Plan to meet at the SW corner of the Central Park loop (SW corner entrance to the park, where the entrance sidewalk meets the loop) a bit before 6:45.

A few notes:
Useful things to bring: spare tubes, bike tools, gatorade, water, sunblock, portable bike pump, snacks

If you have any questions about the difficulty level feel free to call me

All bikers welcome; no need to be a part of Team CS

If you plan to attend a ride, try to send me an email so we have an approximate headcount

Anyone interested in leading rides either weekend mornings or weekdays after work let me know

If you know of a route that might be fun for training, or if you have any other suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me

http://csdimt02.csfb.net/general_services/en/index.cfm - Link to register for the One Madison Avenue Bike Storage Room. Useful for the weekday training rides or for commuting. Inquire at the CS gym on EMA 1B for a discounted 'shower and locker room access' membership.
If you would like to be removed from this list let me know.

Regards,
Christian
*106-8962 (cell 646 369 2817)

Bike MS NYC 2010 - Sunday, October 3 Pier 94 - Manhattan
Join us today : (http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=14171&team_id=213923)

Thursday Evening Training Ride - 7PM

Hi All,
Christopher Blackhall (cell 917 476 9148) has kindly offered to lead a training ride in Central Park tomorrow, Thursday, August 12th, 7PM, meeting at the primary meeting spot on the Upper East Side by the park (Engineer's Gate, 90th & 5th in Manhattan); please plan to arrive a bit before 7. We're planning on 3 laps around the park weather permitting. If the weather looks questionable, call Chris or I before 5PM and we'll make the call. (see map in the useful links on the right for the meeting spot).

A few notes:

• All bikers welcome; no need to be a part of Team CS
• If you plan to attend a training ride, try to send me an email so we have an approximate headcount
• Anyone interested in leading rides either weekend mornings or weekdays after work let me know
• If you know of a route that might be fun for training, or if you have any other suggestions please don't hesitate to contact me
• http://csdimt02.csfb.net/general_services/en/index.cfm - Link to register for the One Madison Avenue Bike Storage Room. Useful for the weekday training rides or for commuting. Inquire at the CS gym on EMA 1B for a discounted 'shower and locker room access' membership.
  
  
  Bike MS NYC 2010 - Sunday, October 3Pier 94 - Manhattan
  Join us today : (http://main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=14171&team_id=213923)

Team CS Jerseys

As indicated previously, we are offering the team CS Bike kit for those riding with us in October or anyone who is interested in sporting the Team CS look.

The options and prices are listed below:

Short sleeve jersey - men's (club cut and race cut) and women's sizes available (see below) full length zippers
Price $70 (includes $25 donation to MS Society)

Long sleeve jersey (3 season in tech-fleece) - men's and women's sizes available (see below) with full length zippers.
Price $90 (includes $20 donation to MS Society)

Shorts - men's and women's sizes available (see below)
Price $70 (includes $18 donation to MS Society)

Bib Shorts - men's and women's sizes available (see below)
Price $80 (includes $20 donation to MS Society)

Socks – unisex sizes available (see below)
Price $20 for 2 pairs (includes $8 donation to MS Society)

Gloves – unisex sizes available (see below)
Price $25 per pair (includes $5 donation to MS Society)

If you want your gear by ride date, all orders will be due to me Friday 13 August by 12 midday NY (this means I must have your finalized excel order form as well as your payment by the cutoff time). I will be submitting the order to Champion Systems for delivery back to us September 30th. I will notify you once we have received back our order. We will do a 2nd order in the Fall for anyone wanting to stock up or for people who miss out on this order.

I can be reached at *106-8962 for further details.