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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri Jan 23 00:57:09 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Thu Jan 22 22:49:37 2009. They ain't working in THIS town then. :)Still a great show for what it turned out to be, still watch it every now and then ... |
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Re: Example of rule application? |
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Posted by RonInBayside on Fri Jan 23 02:52:15 2009, in response to Re: OTHERS WHOM TRIED Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Thu Jan 22 23:02:57 2009. Example: Say you ride on the R from Manhattan to Forest Hills, then take the F local to 179 St. When you come the opposite way, you cannot stay on the F and skip the stations you just visited? |
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Posted by Kew Gardens Teleport on Fri Jan 23 05:34:10 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Thu Jan 22 22:33:35 2009. That attitude sucks. It's only interesting if they say what they think is the optimum. |
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Posted by Kew Gardens Teleport on Fri Jan 23 05:45:19 2009, in response to Re: Example of rule application?, posted by RonInBayside on Fri Jan 23 02:52:15 2009. Example: Say you ride on the R from Manhattan to Forest Hills, then take the F local to 179 St. When you come the opposite way, you cannot stay on the F and skip the stations you just visited?You only need to visit them once, so you can take the express on any additional passes. Of course, that bit's pretty obviously R/V→F→F→E→J/Z or something like that. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jan 23 06:44:06 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by checkthedoorlight on Fri Jan 23 00:16:05 2009. Guinness wants you to stop at every platform group, right? Meaning making multiple stops within Times Sq. It's a Class B trip. |
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Posted by Allan on Fri Jan 23 09:22:00 2009, in response to Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Clayton on Thu Jan 22 20:01:39 2009. It should also be pointed out that there are only 466 stations (both Cortland St stations being closed at the moment).Since the record requires that they stop at every station - any new record would have to be with an asterisk. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jan 23 09:41:11 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Allan on Fri Jan 23 09:22:00 2009. Since the record requires that they stop at every station - any new record would have to be with an asterisk.IMO, and as I believe both Guinness and the Amateur New York Subway Riding Committee probably believe, it is understood that the subway system is always changing, and that no two record attempts will ever be done in identical conditions. Thus, you can go for the record at any time you want, you just have to meet the requirements of the record as per how the system exists on those days you are trying to set the record. If that understanding was not held by all involved, then there would be no point in having this "record". |
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Posted by rtype3995 on Fri Jan 23 09:52:38 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Allan on Fri Jan 23 09:22:00 2009. As slow as it crawls through courtlandt, you mind as well say it counts as a stop..... |
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Posted by Broadway Lion on Fri Jan 23 10:56:19 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Thu Jan 22 22:46:10 2009. Dumb idea trying to set rekords.Wit less trtains, it will take longer. LION would do such a run on Weekdays. ROAR |
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Posted by SubBus aka ENY Local on Fri Jan 23 11:25:12 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Wayne-MrSlantR40 on Thu Jan 22 23:05:12 2009. According to Fox 5 morning news, the journey began at 11:30 am. So in about 5 minutes, they should be endind at Rockaway Pkwy-Canarsie station...... |
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Posted by Euclid Avenue A Train on Fri Jan 23 12:02:32 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by SelkirkTMO on Thu Jan 22 21:10:06 2009. can you make a copy of the dvd for me please? |
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Posted by #7 Flushing on Fri Jan 23 12:53:12 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by SubBus aka ENY Local on Fri Jan 23 11:25:12 2009. I think I caught them at (5) Morris Park around 11 pm (Thurday). I got out of the train and saw a camera flash and two guys running from one car to the next. |
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Posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jan 23 12:53:44 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by SelkirkTMO on Thu Jan 22 21:10:06 2009. No, I don't believe he's talking about THAT ultimate ride. |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jan 23 15:14:36 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Thu Jan 22 22:43:36 2009. Brah, it's an honor to have a good Ultimate rider friend like you.Never had this much fun with UR I and the camera crew tailing us. UR II was a lot of fun with you, Trevor, David, and Nick. |
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Posted by South FERRY on Fri Jan 23 15:22:20 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jan 23 15:14:36 2009. Yah, people won't know the complexities of the ride until they actually get up off their armchair and take a UR for themselves--- it's a thrill for me to have been composed enough to participate in TWO rounds with KOOL-D and since we just missed the record by a frikkin bombaclad SIX MINUTES, I still say the second route itinerary of yours was the closest thing to gold. |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Fri Jan 23 15:25:53 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Terrapin Station on Fri Jan 23 12:53:44 2009. He isn't. Don't you read the whole thread before you post? |
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Posted by Osmosis Jones on Fri Jan 23 15:31:57 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by rtype3995 on Fri Jan 23 09:52:38 2009. They don't slow down at Cortlandt Street anymore it seems like. |
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Posted by South FERRY on Fri Jan 23 15:42:44 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Fri Jan 23 15:25:53 2009. It's friday... their joyride should be over by now.... fetch any reports on their fail??!? |
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Posted by Newkirk Plaza David on Fri Jan 23 17:17:06 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Fri Jan 23 15:22:20 2009. Hmmm, don't get me started. You make me want to try again for a 3rd round.Preperation is the key. |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Fri Jan 23 19:51:58 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by South FERRY on Fri Jan 23 15:42:44 2009. Nope. Must've not beeen "newsworthy". |
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Posted by cortelyounext on Fri Jan 23 20:07:09 2009, in response to Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Clayton on Thu Jan 22 20:01:39 2009. They won... 22:51. |
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Posted by checkthedoorlight on Fri Jan 23 20:13:01 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by cortelyounext on Fri Jan 23 20:07:09 2009. Cite?There goes my 24:59 record....which on paper (and taking the GOs into play) was supposed to be about 20 hours. |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri Jan 23 21:14:39 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Euclid Avenue A Train on Fri Jan 23 12:02:32 2009. Unfortunately, I'm not the copyright holder. DiscoveryTimes channel did it and as far as I know, it was available from them ... |
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Posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 21:23:09 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by checkthedoorlight on Fri Jan 23 20:13:01 2009. Pair breaks subway world record; travel citywide in less than a day (New York Daily News; 23 January 2009) |
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Posted by Easy on Fri Jan 23 21:41:18 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 21:23:09 2009. They broke the record by over an hour! |
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Posted by Zman179 on Fri Jan 23 21:49:05 2009, in response to Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record), posted by Easy on Fri Jan 23 21:41:18 2009. First there was the marathon.Then the triathlon. And now the nerdathon. 24 hours on the subway, unreal. |
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Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record) |
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Posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri Jan 23 21:52:42 2009, in response to Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record), posted by Zman179 on Fri Jan 23 21:49:05 2009. And they didn't even get a check for working the winter plan for those hours. :) |
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Posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 22:00:59 2009, in response to Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record), posted by Zman179 on Fri Jan 23 21:49:05 2009. You never know...QUADATHALON 2009! EVERY SUBWAY, EVERY BUS, EVERY RAILROAD AND EVERY FERRY IN THE 12 COUNTY MTA REGION*! WHO WILL WIN? WHO WILL FAIL? WHO'S DUMB ENOUGH TO DO THIS? *Includes both AirTrains |
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Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record) |
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Posted by Zman179 on Fri Jan 23 22:03:12 2009, in response to Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record), posted by SelkirkTMO on Fri Jan 23 21:52:42 2009. I'm telling ya. I barely do 8 hours on the train for pay and these two do 24 hours for free!Funny thing: I worked the Canarsie Line today and there were about five news crews there. One of them asked me for an interview and I told them no way. |
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Posted by SUBWAYSURF on Sat Jan 24 00:29:29 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 21:23:09 2009. kewl |
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Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record) |
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Posted by metropod on Sat Jan 24 00:43:34 2009, in response to Re: Congratulations! (Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record), posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 22:00:59 2009. Insert after fail"Who can afford it?" |
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Posted by South FERRY on Sat Jan 24 01:32:52 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by SUBWAYSURF on Fri Jan 23 19:51:58 2009. LOLZ. Teh G/Os musta pwned them. |
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Posted by checkthedoorlight on Sat Jan 24 01:41:37 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 21:23:09 2009. The new subway kings weren't about to share their formula for crisscrossing the subway system in record time."The route is like our secret sauce," Solzarz said. "We're keeping it to ourselves." Another bunch of wusses. When I broke the record back in 2005, I put the entire log online. It takes a lot more than just a great route to accomplish the best time. Taking a single bathroom break is a good start. I might have to start preparing to reclaim the record later this year, while I'm still eligible (currently counting down the days until I get THE CALL) |
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Posted by South FERRY on Sat Jan 24 16:11:19 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Kriston Lewis on Fri Jan 23 21:23:09 2009. ::PFFBBT:: |
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Posted by Grand Concourse on Sun Jan 25 20:06:35 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by checkthedoorlight on Sat Jan 24 01:41:37 2009. Well contact the local news outlets... |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Jan 25 20:15:15 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by checkthedoorlight on Sat Jan 24 01:41:37 2009. No need to be a sore loser. But good luck! I hope that you get the record back. |
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Posted by checkthedoorlight on Sun Jan 25 23:14:17 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by Easy on Sun Jan 25 20:15:15 2009. How am I being a sore loser? |
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Posted by Easy on Sun Jan 25 23:24:03 2009, in response to Re: Math Geniuses Attempt Guiness NYC Subway Riding Record, posted by checkthedoorlight on Sun Jan 25 23:14:17 2009. Calling them wusses just because they didn't detail their route. And this was after you questioned their use of a computer and predicted that they would fail. |
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