"I am happy to say that numerous calls/emails/inquiries have come in about the ride. To answer a few items for all, just in case you are too shy to ask:

1.) This is listed as an A19 ride. Because we will be riding in urban areas on a Sunday afternoon, there will be traffic, stop lights, families in parks, kids in bike lanes and other inhibitors to our progess. If you fall off, make efforts to catch up at these slowed locations. Don't expect to paceline and outright hammer for the whole (or even much) of the event. On short climbs and stretches of open road, we will aspire for A19-paced riding.

2.) Prospect Park is being (re)paved. Prospect Park is on the route, regardless of condition... think of it as special NYC-style pave.

3.) If you would prefer to ride a mountain or cyclocross bike, feel free.

4.) Riding a fixed gear is absolutely possible. I have done most sections at one time or another without problem. 1 or 2 of the climbs may be a little tough but are manageable if you have the legs. Mine is 52x20.

5.) If you get lost, bored, tired, whatever, there is a map and cue sheet. Hop on the subway or ride straight to the bar. How may rides can make that claim?

6.) Don't want to ride and instead go straight to the restaurant/bar? No problem.

7.) There is another cobblestone C ride happening on Saturday (see the main page). I've heard that another B/C group may be forming for Sunday. If so for Sun, organize yourselves and feel free to use the cue from online. See you out there.

8.) http://www.demel.net/pr

9.) 2:00pm ride start. 4:00pm at 66 Water Street. If we get pinched for time during the ride, there are some shortcut possibilities to get to 66 Water Street. No cobbles will be skipped.

10.) Have some fun!

On a final note, anyone want to co-lead or take the ""sweeper"" position? I think the group will be a good size and assistance might be useful."