Must See Video

About 2.5 min of great trials riding - Very Impressive
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1188317/amazing_bike_skills/

I am I

I am not Lance Armstrong but I have raised money for the Livestrong foundation and rode the Livestrong-100 in PA last year (and will ride again this year)
I am not Ned Overand but I have raced Mountain bikes for the past 8 years.

I am not Hans Rey but Can do a wheelie Drop (and I am getting better at riding a wheelie)

The purpose of this article is not to list what I have or have not done but rather to highlight inspiration and personal development. I started cycling regularly back in 1999 When I got my 1st mountain bike (I was immediately hooked) It was guys like Lance and Ned who inspired me to ride, develop, and race. When I was doing training rides in the cold rain in March I would reflect on a poster of Lance that I had of him climbing the Pyrenees in an icy rain. When I was climbing the Muddy Switchbacks at Mount Snow I again found inspiration from Ned and other Mountain bikers I had seen in videos and Magazines. There was a line in Jurassic Park where Jeff Golblum's character says "You stood on the shoulders of giants to accomplish something as fast as you could" (Well yeah It helps to have someone show you what can be done Remember the 4 minute mile) Cycling has provided me with a lot of enjoyment and provided a different lens in which to view the world around me as well as the time to reflect on my thoughts. For myself and a group of friends that I ride with Cycling provides us with an adventure almost every weekend.

I may not be the fastest racer or get the biggest air but I am content having the most fun doing a sport a love.

Cunningham Park in Queens New York

Cunningham Park in Queens New York

The Cunningham Park North Woods Mountain Bike Trails: The trails here were designed for people of all abilities, from the beginner (Green) to advanced rider (Black Diamond).

Green Circle Blaze Trails These trails are relatively smooth and wide, providing a great xc biking experience for the beginner. These two loop rides also give you a good overview of the park habitat and a chance to practice some basic mountain bike skills. Several laps of these two loops make for a fun, fast warm-up for more experienced riders. The Clearview Expressway splits the park in two. The wide white-blazed trail connects the two loops, crossing a bridge over the Expressway.
The trail on the west side of the Clearview comes to a large clearing in the woods at one point, with evidence of improvised dirt jumps and other BMX features. Stay to the left to find and continue on the green trail.

Blue Blaze Trails For the intermediate rider, these loop trails offer fast, tight and twisty singletrack. Short steep sections, canterlever turns, rollercoasters (whoop de doos) and technical rock and log features make the ride interesting. City residents (others welcome) now have a place to hone their technical skills, or just get in a good workout after school or work. Even with elevation changes of no more than around 40 ft. a good fast, challenging workout awaits!

Black Diamond Trails: These trail spurs offer the advanced rider steeper and tougher terrain. Expect a ride with continuous non-stop challenges!
Note: Use caution when crossing the bridge over the Clearview Expressway. Last time we were there (beginning of July 2007), there was LOTS of broken glass and glass bottles and cans strewn about, decorating the walkway and fence.
For more information:
The mountain bike trails at Cunningham Park were developed in partnership with C.L.I.M.B (Concerned Long Island Mountain Bikers), an organization dedicated to the growth and safe enjoyment of mountain biking. They advocate environmentally sound and socially responsible trail use.

Directions:
Take I-495 (Long Island Expressway) to Exit 27S, Clearview Expressway South. Get off at first exit for 73rd Ave. Turn left (east) onto 73rd Ave. Turn left (north) onto 210th St. Trailhead is at 210th St. and 67th Ave.

Public Transportation: F train to Jamaica/179th St. Ride bike east on Hillside Ave., turn left on 188th St. (Saul Weprin St.), right on 73rd Ave., turn left onto 210th St. Trailhead is at 210th St. and 67th Ave.

Click here for a high resolution map of the park