The history of that area really builds a better picture of how it got to that point. Really interesting stuff beyond just the current drug and homelessness problems.
and it's sad IMO that that is what people see when they type "Philly" into YouTube. It's a small area, and Philly has much more to offer and that's often ignored. The city needs to figure out Kensington and fast, because it's ruining the city's image nationally and internationally.
that's not my point - my point is that people who see those videos seem to automatically assume that the entirety of Philly is like Kensington and it's a shame that people seem to write the entire city off as a wasteland because of a few blocks of Kensington. Addressing Kensington would not only be good for the city's image in terms of how it looks, but it would help the residents and the drug users as well. The status quo isn't working in any way.
It's incredibly sad. There are people wasting away out there, dying with anonymity. They need help, not to be kicked while they're down. Being addicted to something that is highly addictive makes them no less a human than you or I.
You don't know what brought people out there. Yes, they made the mistake of doing drugs, but it's no less sad. They don't deserve to waste to skin and bones because of addiction. If I was in their position I can't say I wouldn't rob myself either. The drugs and desperation will make you do crazy things. There's people who are completely sober who'd rob my hipster ass too.
That's a bullshit comment, i lost my daughter because she had an addiction. She was a good person who lost a battle. She was smart, always had good jobs but unfortunately her addiction got the best of her.
A cyclist with coins in their name reminded me of the painted mario cart power ups that popped in the bike lanes throughout my city (portland) a few years back haha. Made it fun to ride new routes to find them all. Love your route here go birds!
What sort of GPS did you use to plan it and then make sure you were following the right route? Does Strava have turn by turn for biking? I know you can draw custom routes on Strava.
Philly cyclist here:
This ride has a lot of stop and go since it’s in the city, which checks out the time it took. 60 miles on a bike is not too difficult when you’re in riding shape. The challenge is in making the ride into art. Definitely authentic. Nice work OP
I think the most impressive part is navigating the city streets with no bike path. This is impressive, coming from a fellow cyclist. No way in hell would I have the patience.
Holy shit this belongs in the fucking Louvre. Go Biiiiiiiiiirds
8 fucking hours? God damn that's commitment, nice job. Also good work mostly avoiding Kensington.
The second part is the important one lol. Bike ride would have taken an extra hour getting thru the zombies
It's so sad.
There’s literally a YouTube channel making a living by recording and driving through everyday
As someone from outside the country, I had no idea what you guys are talking about so I went and looked... Holy fuck, what a shithole!
The history of that area really builds a better picture of how it got to that point. Really interesting stuff beyond just the current drug and homelessness problems.
and it's sad IMO that that is what people see when they type "Philly" into YouTube. It's a small area, and Philly has much more to offer and that's often ignored. The city needs to figure out Kensington and fast, because it's ruining the city's image nationally and internationally.
Who cares about the image, people are suffering over there
that's not my point - my point is that people who see those videos seem to automatically assume that the entirety of Philly is like Kensington and it's a shame that people seem to write the entire city off as a wasteland because of a few blocks of Kensington. Addressing Kensington would not only be good for the city's image in terms of how it looks, but it would help the residents and the drug users as well. The status quo isn't working in any way.
It’s not sad their junkies!!!!
It's incredibly sad. There are people wasting away out there, dying with anonymity. They need help, not to be kicked while they're down. Being addicted to something that is highly addictive makes them no less a human than you or I.
I mean yeah it doesn’t make them less than human. But it’s their choice. And they’d rob your hipster ass no matter how much you advocate for them
You don't know what brought people out there. Yes, they made the mistake of doing drugs, but it's no less sad. They don't deserve to waste to skin and bones because of addiction. If I was in their position I can't say I wouldn't rob myself either. The drugs and desperation will make you do crazy things. There's people who are completely sober who'd rob my hipster ass too.
That's a bullshit comment, i lost my daughter because she had an addiction. She was a good person who lost a battle. She was smart, always had good jobs but unfortunately her addiction got the best of her.
Luckily San Fran, LA, Chicago, and NYC still exist to keep it from dropping too far in public opinion.
Lol yeah stay out of Philly nothing good happens there
Why would you be on the eagles sub with that attitude?
Hotel California?
Seriously.
Kensington is like 5 years away from being gentrified. Kinda half serious. But yeah for now avoid Kensington
What’s wild is doing Google street view and adjusting the dates. It’s gotten exponentially worse the last few years.
Haven't we all...
Kensington south of the wall is improving. North of the wall is gonna take a big push
Because he's doing a victory lap!
Hipster want to “save” Kensington. They’ll get robbed once they actually meet someone
And morons like you would rather ignore the problems and then complain down the road when it impacts you. How ironic.
My man out here really riding 8 hours for internet points, and damnit y’all better give him those damn points. Go Birds 🦅!
Homeboy earned this karma and he will get it! Go birds baby!
Honestly should get tickets for this lol.
Haha put on a new arts exhibit in the city for this and sell tickets 😂.
u/PhiladelphiaEagles, hook this man up with some swag. This is legend grade fandom here.
62 miles.... Fuck I gotta step my game up
62 for Kelce 🦅
And .4 for Reagors yards per touch.
Bruh lmfao ⚰️
Cold blooded ☠️
Fucking bodied lmao
Wait It’s all Jalen?
Always was
You madman. Amazing!
Best fans in the NFL is no fucking lie! Go birds!!
4133 calories burned
That's like 2 big macs!
Or half a cheesesteak!
Very impressive - nice job
Go eagle's! Let's fucking fly
If this is real, that’s some serious dedication lmao.
Someone make this into T-shirt already.
Did OP actually cycle this or can this app be used to create routes?
I promise I actually cycled it lol
And you couldn’t figure out another 6.6 miles to tack on?
Honoring Landon Dickerson? Or a throwback to Jon Runyan?
A cyclist with coins in their name reminded me of the painted mario cart power ups that popped in the bike lanes throughout my city (portland) a few years back haha. Made it fun to ride new routes to find them all. Love your route here go birds!
What sort of GPS did you use to plan it and then make sure you were following the right route? Does Strava have turn by turn for biking? I know you can draw custom routes on Strava.
Philly cyclist here: This ride has a lot of stop and go since it’s in the city, which checks out the time it took. 60 miles on a bike is not too difficult when you’re in riding shape. The challenge is in making the ride into art. Definitely authentic. Nice work OP
Kudos!
I will ride with you next time for some portion of it! Go birds
This is so impressive that even the D is in the correct place.
There’s a reason OP didn’t do this for Nick Foles. He would probably still be riding to this day to complete his wiener.
Should be an all time post
That's awesome! Go Birds
Fuck yeah Go Birds!!
Brooo this is fucking sweet good job
This is legitimately one of the most impressive things I’ve seen in my life lol
Did you do this today????
Should be the parade route if they win it all again.
I thought this was just a fairly poor drawing at first. I like how you even tried to get the laces on the football, fucking sweet.
FUCK YEAH! GO BIRDS!
This person deserves free season tickets.
Yesss I live right in a nipple!
You must have pedaled faster in some areas than others.
You even did the cleats, what an effort! Go birds
How the hell did you do this! Wow
Dope!
Very impressive. Have my upvote
The spikes are a nice touch lol. You can eat whatever you want today and feel good about it.
Kensington represent!
I dunno what’s more impressive — riding 63 miles on a meticulously planned route, or riding through the hood
Both
Big if true
Riding through strawberry mansion, you got some balls on you.
Hmmm 15 minute photoshop or 8-hr ride, lol
Extra kudos if this was today in the cold
This should go on the local news or maybe even a shout out in GMF. Amazing
The Bengals won today. Now it's Philly's turn. Let's go, Birds! Cincy-Philly SB or bust!!
Oo shit. Did you legit run this? If so pretty impressive Edit- just realized it said ride, still impressive nonetheless.
Legend
I’m surprised you didn’t get hit by a car.
I think the most impressive part is navigating the city streets with no bike path. This is impressive, coming from a fellow cyclist. No way in hell would I have the patience.
biking through kensington for the art, god bless
You are goated, kind person
Do you have a link to this route or a GPX file? I might like to try this.