Hudson Greenway / Riverbank State Park Ride

Let’s ride our Bromptons from Lower Manhattan to Riverbank State Park across from 145th street for a picnic by the Hudson River and back! This is a 15-mile social ride at a slow pace, for Brompton bicycles only.

DETAILS

We’ll meet at the Hudson Greenway rest stop next to Christopher Street Pier, right across from Christopher Street and depart punctually after 30 minutes of socializing. We’ll roll at 11:30am sharp. At the meeting point, there are restrooms for us to use. If needed, restrooms will also be available at 43rd St and 69th St right by the Hudson Greenway. The entire route is on a paved, comfortable bike path, with very little traffic to cross and no major obstacles to expect.

At Riverbank State Park, we will spread out on the grass, overlooking the Hudson River and have a picnic.

After the picnic, we will ride back on the Hudson Greenway, just as we came, with the option for riders to either drop out when they are close to home or follow us across the Brooklyn Bridge into DUMBO, Brooklyn. We will have a small After Party on our rooftop terrace to round off the glorious day.

RIDE LEVEL:

Chill / Relaxed
Pace: 16 kmh / 10 mph
Distance: 15-19 miles (depending on your choice to ride back)
There will be at least one short stop along the way. Everyone is welcome, no one will be left behind.

WHAT TO BRING

• Sunglasses
• Please ensure your tires are inflated and your bike is in good working order
• Spare inner tube in case of flats - everyone should bring this
• Blanket and/or towel to sit on
• Let us know in the comments if you plan to bring a pump as we’ll want a few of them spread around the group.

PICNIC

Please bring your own beverage, and snacks to share. We are planning to have a nice. leisurely picnic with a bounty of appetizers/tapas, e.g. bread, cheese, salads, wine etc.

PLEASE MAINTAIN YOUR RSVP!

If you can’t attend, please update your RSVP so someone from the waiting list can have your spot. Riders with a history of “no shows” may be removed from the ride in favor of others on the waiting list.

PLEASE RESPECT THE WAITING LIST!

We need to maintain our maximum rider-to-leader/helper ratio and cannot include more riders than we officially confirm on Meetup, so please respect the waiting list, thanks!

Happy Riding!

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Our Community Rules:

1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned.
2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional.
3. All bikes are welcome. Occasional Brompton-only events will be clearly labeled. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event (participation may vary).
4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP.

BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following:

1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation.
2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out.
3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature.

DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.