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Local Clubs => NYMMC => Topic started by: He Man on July 17, 2008, 09:42:50 PM

Title: Where is everyone?
Post by: He Man on July 17, 2008, 09:42:50 PM
Is it me or has traffic in the city went from busy to non existent? What usuallly takes 40minutes in traffic, no matter how hard i ride it, is 20minutes of straight cruising.

Comming of West side highway southbound, the holland tunnel was completely empty.
The west sidehigh way north bound in the morning was flowing, and i was doing 60mph with very little traffic.
When i get of the manhattan bridge, i usually expect flatbush ext to be packed with cars at every light, now theres less than 20% of each block full.
I havent had to use my horn more than 2-3 times, ( i used it on a LEO Today, that asshole almost ran me over)
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: tommys67 on July 18, 2008, 04:53:27 AM
Summer in the city, baby!

July and August - anyone who CAN get out WILL get out.
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: Cotton on July 18, 2008, 05:28:12 AM
Yeh, the trains were a little empty this morning.  I wish I had some vacation days left to take off every Fri. for the rest of the summer.  8)

Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: 749 Darko on July 18, 2008, 08:09:54 AM
Yeah for sure, I work downtown and was walking down St. Mark's to pick up lunch and it was desolate for St. Mark's standards, no deliveries apparent or anything.  Strangely quiet... but definitely appreciated
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: GLantern on July 18, 2008, 08:36:24 AM
Something is up the long island commute was practically empty too today, it was weird i barely hit any traffic.  I think its time to use a couple more sick days [evil]
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: beancounter on July 18, 2008, 08:29:55 PM
I think everyone decided not to do much today and hit the beach for an extended weekend [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: He Man on July 18, 2008, 10:08:46 PM
I wish i could. :( I work mon-sat. 9am-6pm. Atleast its a stress free and very fun ride to work and home!
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: Pakhan on July 19, 2008, 06:12:09 AM
I haven't noticed less people.  Maybe it's just the places I be.
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: Ferrell75002 on July 19, 2008, 09:07:08 AM
I haven't noticed less people, but I fell like there aren't as many bikes as last summer. I see the occasional sports bike here and there, and also the choppers cruising 14th st. but thats about it. I am curious where are all the riders ????

P.S. Anyone here have a 695 parked on Gates Ave and Cambridge last night ?? Black with Red frame.
F-
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: Got Duc on July 20, 2008, 09:17:30 AM
I think they were all out in Montauk.

Man what a zoo it was in town!
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: mookieo2 on July 20, 2008, 12:28:14 PM
Everyone is inside in the A/C. It is too F`n hot to do anything. I can`t even play Rock Band.
Title: Re: Where is everyone?
Post by: Pakhan on July 20, 2008, 04:57:39 PM
I went out today, holy crap is it hot on the bike, with all the gear.  Yuk.