NYC Quesitons

[livingminimal]

Originally Posted by Seamus

That said, grabbing a coffee, renting a Citibike and cruising down the West side on the greenway is pleasant and a good way to sight-see.

I think this is the path to victory here!

Originally Posted by thegunner

the better question is... what size bike do you ride?

58/59 depending. XL in the Rapha Canyons.

[fiamme red]

If you haven't been to NYC in 10 years, you may enjoy walking the High Line. It's a big tourist attraction, and depending on the time of day, it can be pretty crowded.

You could combine that with a visit to the Whitney Museum at the south end, or to the Chelsea Market, a few blocks north of the south end.

[AngryScientist]

couple hours to ride in NYC?



by the time the Rapha store opens and they actually get a bike under your ass, you'd only have enough time to log some stressful junk miles getting out of soho.

citibike idea to cruise around a bit is not a bad one, but i wouldnt bother renting a road bike if you've only got a bit of time, just not worth it with all the other stuff to do/see here.

[AngryScientist]

oh, if you're into shopping, that area of soho where the rapha store is located is pretty nice, bit there isnt anything special about the rapha store itself to warrant a special trip - especially if you've been to a rapha store before. the one in SM is nicer.

[MerckxMad]

You'll kill rush hour just getting to a decent spot to ride. Sit on the upper deck of a Big Apple Bus or take a free ferry ride to Staten Island and back, or a stroll through CP for an hour outdoors in NYC.

[rallizes]

I'd try to pick up the RCC bike before close the night before so you can set out early the next morning if you are def getting a Canyon

[PQJ]

Rent a Citibike and just noodle around the city at a leisurely pace, sampling its many delights. Good riding in Central Park super early but short of that it is horrendous if you are a "cyclist" and getting out of the city to where it is good is a PITA, especially if you are pressed for time.

[thegunner]

Originally Posted by livingminimal

58/59 depending. XL in the Rapha Canyons.

i am of no help here

[fiamme red]

I'd much rather walk (or take a subway) than ride a Citi Bike. I agree with Seamus and wallymann about how badly they handle:
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showp...2&postcount=26.

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by fiamme red

I'd much rather walk (or take a subway) than ride a Citi Bike. I agree with Seamus and wallymann about how badly they handle:
https://forums.thepaceline.net/showp...2&postcount=26.

On the other hand, some people would disagree: https://nypost.com/2018/05/22/bikers...ith-citibikes/.

[livingminimal]

All this help is awesome.
I used to spend a lot of time in the city in my first career. couple/few times per year for about a decade. I've got a few places I want to hit if possible.
Rapha
A museum (Met or Guggenheim, even for a couple of hours, would be top choices)
More coffee
Vegan food.
Washington Square and Tompkins Square Parks
Record Shopping
Book Stores (housing works maybe)
More coffee

[fiamme red]

Originally Posted by livingminimal

All this help is awesome.
I used to spend a lot of time in the city in my first career. couple/few times per year for about a decade. I've got a few places I want to hit if possible.
Rapha
A museum (Met or Guggenheim, even for a couple of hours, would be top choices)
More coffee
Vegan food.
Washington Square and Tompkins Square Parks
Record Shopping
Book Stores (housing works maybe)
More coffee

There are a few record stores in Greenwich Village, including Village Music World on Bleecker, which happens to be next door to Porto Rico Importing Company, where you can get good coffee (though there is no seating inside). Generation Records is a few blocks away on Thompson.

[Seamus]

Coffee:
Ground Support just south of Rapha on W. Broadway
Third Rail near Washington Square (3rd Street/Sullivan)

Museum:
I'd go Guggenheim if constrained on time. The Met can be overwhelming to me, especially if tighter on time. The new Whitney is a nice size, plus you can pair that with a West side greenway bike ride/Highline/Chelsea Market visit as an alternative.

Vegan Food:
"Junky" vegan food I'd go to Superiority Burger on your visit to Tompkins Square Park. Cinnamon Snail if you are arriving/departing from Penn Station. Dirt Candy if you want a nice dinner.

Book Stores:
McNally Jackson off Prince/Lafayette near Housing Works

[r_mutt]

it will take you 15-20 minutes to get up to Central Park from Soho. Why don't you pick up a bike the night before and then get out to Central Park at 6AM for a nice 1:30-2:00 ride? you will have lot's of company in the park and you can politlely latch onto one of the many trains. a great way to start the day. Coffee back at RCC and then start your sightseeing.