I asked about 17A to get an idea if you enjoy riding hilly terrain. Whether
west to east of vice versa it entails climbing and descending two mountains.
Neither is particularly steep, but at 8½-9% avg grade for 2 mi each
they're formidable climbs. Traffic is dependent on time of day, and mostly
there are good shoulders, but on the descent from the top of Mt Peter back
toward Warwick be prepared for fast passing traffic in close proximity.

Again, do you ride mid-week?

Cheers.........Nate


----Original Message Follows----
From: "Hank Greenblatt" <derm999@...>
Reply-To: NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com
To: <NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com>
Subject: Re: [NYDoubleCentury] newcomer
Date: Sat, 9 Mar 2002 08:39:57 -0500

Hi Nate, thanks for the response. I'm curious about 17a. No, have not
ridden it from warwick to harriman but please tell me more as it's not that
far from my house. How long? what volume of traffic? shoulder? if that's a
good ride, I'm always open to a new route and scenery. thank you very much,
Hank
----- Original Message -----
From: Nate Morgenstern
To: NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [NYDoubleCentury] newcomer


Hi Hank,

First, some very basic questions about your riding habits.

1. What is your general riding average speed in rolling terrain?

2. Have you ridden 17A from Warwick to Harriman Park?

3. Do you ride during the week as well as on weekends?

As for the WCC Double, I rode it for the first time last year; although,
I've riddent the Jersey Double a few times and the Longest Day Ride as
well.
The WCC route is largely flat to rolling with a few long hills but very
little with double digit grades. Great group of riders that repeat it
annually and challenge themselves by attempting to imcrease the overall
avg
each time. I'd highly recommend it as a first double century. I hope to
ride it again this year and the Jersey Double the following weekend.

Bruce Wells, who coordiantes the event, precedes it with 100 and 125 mi
rides the prior weekends. Also, there are "nearby" brevet rides you
could
use to ramp up for the distance. Beyond that, it's important to learn
your
own abilities and what nutritional items work for you well in advance.

Cheers...............Nate


----Original Message Follows----
From: "derm9992002" <derm999@...>
Reply-To: NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com
To: NYDoubleCentury@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [NYDoubleCentury] newcomer
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 17:26:22 -0000

Hello, I'd like to introduce myself to the group; I was referred to
this site by my TNT (Leukemia group) coach, as we're preparing for a
century in June and I told him I was interested in a longer ride.
Never done 200 in one day, though I have ridden many centuries. I'd
welcome any training advice and possibly joining anyone doing some
rides. I live in Orange County and would appreciate hearing from
anyone who's done this double century to tell me a little about it.
Thank you. Hank Greenblatt



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