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MC
 Jun 18, 07 - 12:57 PM |
Notes From the Front…Larry D. Lewis Century and Harlem Father’s Day Race
Upon hearing about the annual Larry D. Lewis Prospect Park Century, a number of members thought that it was a practical joke. A hundred miles in Prospect Park, why the bike lane in the park is only 3.3 miles around. Unfortunately, they don’t know Larry Lewis. There are two things that any rider would love to get from Larry and they are some level of his fitness (The man is all lean muscle mass) and to be able to have his Iron Man Tri-Athlete’s discipline So if Larry says he’s riding a hundred miles in Prospect, the only thing that you need do is get there on time! This year’s ride had the biggest participation since Larry started the ride. The weather for the ride was perfect. A hearty seven of us started the ride. From there, riders popped in at various laps and added to the good cheer that was present in the peleton. At some point the group swelled up to close to thirty riders. I started one lap behind the group and left them at 8:50am with a tidy fifty miles under my belt. The funny thing about riding non- stop in the park is that the laps go by so quickly. Before I knew it, I had forty miles and was just getting into my groove. Everyone who participated had a great day and I’m sure there will be many more who will make the ride next year. I just hope Larry doesn’t go up on the entry fee. J The 34th Annual Harlem Skyscraper Father’s Day Race has become an institution in the village of Harlem. For those of us that go back some years, we remember the race-taking place at Mount Morris Park amongst abandon old brownstone buildings. Many things have changed since then. The park is now named after Marcus Mosiah Garvey, the famous Black Nationalist from Jamaica that ruled the streets of Harlem during the era of Booker T Washington and W.E.B. Dubois. The abandon brownstones have been renovated and are now worth millions of dollars. One thing hasn’t changed though, and that is the annual bike race that takes place around he park. Because the race has taken place for so many years, it has become a place where you get a chance to see everyone in the cycling community. Riders that you haven’t seen in years will show up to watch the race. Injured riders like Eric Howell, can hopefully heal fast while staying close to the sport of cycling. The legendary Brooklyn Red Caps could be seen sitting on the same Brownstone steps that they have sat on to watch the race for the last 30 years. Riders who have relocated like big Jason, who now lives in Maryland, come back to either participate in the race or to watch it. It’s become a big reunion for those of us who have been around for a bit and a new beginning folk folks like Khary and Maurice who road their first Father’s Day Race. Our team mixed it us this year in their various categories. Dominique got a 4th in the women’s race and Gavin got 7th in the category 3 race. Veterans Rob, William, Tyrone and Ritchie all held their own but were out of the placing. The key to the day is that the Major Taylor Iron Riders were a major present at the race. Beside the team participation, numerous members wore their jerseys to the race and we could be seen up and down the course. Several members came right from their rides to take in the perfect afternoon of racing. We hope to see more of you there for next year and we hope that everyone had a great Father’s Day weekend. See you on the road! MC |
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