El viaje comenzo tardisimo, con la esperadera de Raquelita a la que el tren habia dejado varada en la 168, Nelson se cambio la ropa tres veces y hubo que hacerle arreglos a par de bicicletas. Mientras Super Richard esperaba con Bob Marley en la 238 para arracar. Manuel llego temprano pensando que iba a llegar a su casa antes de la cena de aniversario matrimonial (guapo viniste a bicicletear el dia de tu aniversario) y yo y la vice "sometimes " presidenta llegamos con las ruedas de la bici de Raquel para que no pase trabajos en la subida. Yonkers pa' rriba despues de bajar y subir unas cuestas un poco incomodas, atravezamos lo lindo y lo feo de este pueblo, luego de echarle aire a la bici de Richard "eso no es una bici barbaro" nos dimos cuenta que no era la bici que lo ponia lento, que Richard debe dejar de fumar,beber,salir y otras cositas mas. Se han establecido multas para los que comen frituras,chimichurris y mofongo, atrazan el desarrolo del viaje pero ademas ponen en peligro los matrimonios de gente como Manuel. Mi puesto como presidente se vio en peligroso cuando perdidos, preguntamos a un jovencito que nos diera direccion y este se ofrecio a personalmante llevarnos. Ya Richar habia perdido 4 millas con su Bici, Bob Marley estaba mareado y el sol arremetia con nuestras pieles. Habiamos completado 45 millas pero no encontrabamos el hueco para llegar a casa, el jovencito era seguido por los rodosos y Nelson alias "traicion" le ofrecio mi cargo de presidente. El rubito de pelo largo, que nunca ha cargado agua ni ha visto un yaniqueque, se perdio y nos dejo botado al lado de un rio debajo de la carretera. Las llamadas a Manuel no cesaban y habia una situacion caotica, en su primer dia de rodador podria perder su matrimonio por no llegar a la cena temprano. Conseguimos el camino (gracia a mi) y Manuel siguio por Jerome para llegar a casa, Richard se quedo en Van Courlandt "eplotao" y nosotros arribamos a hacer un pequeno cocinao para recuperar fuerzas, al final fueron 52 millas llenas de aventuras y fotos, pero tambien un encuentro con amigos que no sucede todos los dias. Nos vemos en el proximo viaje a Oyster Bay.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Great Alfredo
Tale of a Tough Rider
I had a remarkable time on the Montauk 145 miler, starting at Penn Station. First thing that stood out was the early departure. Previous Penn Station Montauks had the 145 milers wait on line and got moving between 5:30-6AM. This time I got there after 4:30AM and riders, the 145 milers, left right away. And the Babylon-bound dismounted cyclists were about to board the train.
Montauk is usually my first long distance ride of the year. I've been cycling it since 1993, when it was a 125 mile ride then. I am comfortable riding with someone or on my own. This time I rode mostly on my own.
Riding solo is like a boxer in a match with his opponent. You train hard, get encouragement and advice, but you have to go the ring alone to fight. In my case my "opponent" was the unknown, self-doubts, possible mechanicals. Overcoming them and getting to the finish was the goal. And you have to be attentive to the route so you can go the right way on course.
Arrived at the Lynbrook rest stop before 8AM. 5BBC President Jesse Brown and 5BBC leader Julie Cohen took care of the food, water and good cheer. Again, I met several of the cyclists who rode on the fabled Stony Point training ride from April 19, like the European, Alex and the Dominican, Henry, who was accompanied by a comely blond cyclist. At Penn Station, I saw Delah Del Prado & others. There were several riders speeding past me as I went through Brooklyn . But some got lost and off the course. The seemingly lack of visibility of the Montauk street markings might have something to do it with (compounded with previous rains, which may have dim the luster of seeing them). But the cue sheet, if properly used, made the difference. Or asking directions from kindly neighborhood by-standers (e.g. like the Latino gentleman passerby on the unmarked/unsigned Flushing Ave. turn) kept me on course. Getting lost was a concept I didn't encounter throughout. Coming off Penn Station, I saw Henry for the last time with his comely blond cycling companion. They took their time waiting for their bikes. The last thing Henry said to me was I should get a lighter bike
I had a remarkable time on the Montauk 145 miler, starting at Penn Station. First thing that stood out was the early departure. Previous Penn Station Montauks had the 145 milers wait on line and got moving between 5:30-6AM. This time I got there after 4:30AM and riders, the 145 milers, left right away. And the Babylon-bound dismounted cyclists were about to board the train.
Montauk is usually my first long distance ride of the year. I've been cycling it since 1993, when it was a 125 mile ride then. I am comfortable riding with someone or on my own. This time I rode mostly on my own.
Riding solo is like a boxer in a match with his opponent. You train hard, get encouragement and advice, but you have to go the ring alone to fight. In my case my "opponent" was the unknown, self-doubts, possible mechanicals. Overcoming them and getting to the finish was the goal. And you have to be attentive to the route so you can go the right way on course.
Arrived at the Lynbrook rest stop before 8AM. 5BBC President Jesse Brown and 5BBC leader Julie Cohen took care of the food, water and good cheer. Again, I met several of the cyclists who rode on the fabled Stony Point training ride from April 19, like the European, Alex and the Dominican, Henry, who was accompanied by a comely blond cyclist. At Penn Station, I saw Delah Del Prado & others. There were several riders speeding past me as I went through Brooklyn . But some got lost and off the course. The seemingly lack of visibility of the Montauk street markings might have something to do it with (compounded with previous rains, which may have dim the luster of seeing them). But the cue sheet, if properly used, made the difference. Or asking directions from kindly neighborhood by-standers (e.g. like the Latino gentleman passerby on the unmarked/unsigned Flushing Ave. turn) kept me on course. Getting lost was a concept I didn't encounter throughout. Coming off Penn Station, I saw Henry for the last time with his comely blond cycling companion. They took their time waiting for their bikes. The last thing Henry said to me was I should get a lighter bike
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Primo Viaggio
El domingo fue un palo, planeamos ir a New Rochelle, pero la fortaleza de las escarabajos nos hizo llegar a casa del diablo. La Reguebionica hizo un excelente trabajo a pesar de llevar una bici pesada, Lisa llego tarde al punto de encuentro porq ue todavia sufre el jet lag del viaje a Turquia. La Danielle es una caballa, si crees que la vas a dejar atraz estas errado, esperamos ver mas guapos en los proximos viajes.
Friday, May 23, 2008
El Domingo
Parece que lo del domingo sera un exito, ya hay algunos amigos confirmados y la ruta sera facil y excelente. conoceremos los trails de pelham hasta llegar a New Rochelle, es un viaje corto. pero si tenemos fuerzas le podemos dar hasta Rye o Mamaroneck. TRaigan agua, cascos, desayunen bien y nos vemos a las 9:30 en Dyckman y Broadway.
Monday, May 19, 2008
La Rueda
Existen varias razones para ejercitarce, varias opciones para hacer ejercicios y llevar una vida sana, es cierto, pero quien no tiene en su casa una maquina de esas de correr que nunca ha usado y que se llena de pantaloncillos,medias y toallas mojadas? o una bicicleta estacionaria que ocupa todo el espacio de la sala?. Hace una semana me encontre con un amigo (Richard) y me describia lo intenso e interesante que era montar bici y hacer el tour de los 5 borough, sin saberlo, Richard estaba convensando con un loco que monta bici desde los 9 anos, que se ha roto par de huesos y le han sacado un liquido raro de la rodilla. La noche paso como pasan todas las noches de clubs nocturnos rebegios y Richard y yo continuabamos hablando de bicis y subidas y bajadas. De vez en cuando salgo con amigos a montar, Romulo, Pavel, Isaa,El Flaco.la Raquelita,Tania, el Negro y Las Banilejas, pero nunca juntos asi que se nos ocurrio a Richard y a mi hacer un club para ciclistas aficionados en el alto Manhattan, no importa de la raza que sea ni que tipo de bici tenga, el hecho es que montemos todas las semanas, sin importar como este la temperatura y a donde vamos. A partir de hoy le contaremos nuestras historias ciclisticas y la locura que queremos hacer, por lo pronto todos los que quieran ir a nuestro primer viaje el domingo a las 9:30 am nos juntaremos en Dyckman y Broadway y dejar establecido nuestro sueno de juntar amigos que no necesiten esas maquinas en las casas y salgan a conocer la ciudad montados en una de dos ruedas...les cambiara la vida.
pd Dejen su telefono y direccion si quieren venir
son pocas millas e iremos despacio.
pd Dejen su telefono y direccion si quieren venir
son pocas millas e iremos despacio.
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