If you aren't sure which ride is best for your current skill level (A, B, or C), complete a self-assessment by tracking your times with the charts below.
Unsure which ride to try? Assess your cruising speed by timing yourself on a four-lap ride of the complete oval in Central Park (24.4 miles).
Ride at a comfortable, sustainable pace. Fewer than four laps will give a false assessment. Find your time on the chart below and note the cruising speed.
Unsure which ride to try? Assess your cruising speed by timing yourself on a seven-lap ride of the Prospect Park loop (23.8 miles).
Ride at a comfortable, sustainable pace. Fewer than four laps will give a false assessment. Find your time on the chart below and note the cruising speed.