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Originally Posted by flanker7
The size estimates of the Philly ride are somewhere around 2,000. I don't think that's official, since they don't do a complete count video like Chicago, but I think it's a fair estimate seeing some of the overhead shots. So inflation aside, put it somewhere around 1,500 to 2,000. That's the same size as the Chicago ride, but with the added bonus that at least the first half is in dusk/twilight, and fully light out for the painting party.
So as far as North American rides, it's in a rough tie with Chicago for second place, and first in terms of what we could broadly consider "daytime" rides.
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yes, I think for Phily I was way underestimating, thinking actually around 500. 1500-2000 puts it in world class territory for daylight rides, up there with London. That makes it really special, and in spirit, considering all aspects (organization, pre and post ride activities, age of the riders, etc) very much kin to the Chicago and Portland rides. Plus - it is a younger ride that may continue to grow! So, can't wait for pics from the 2012 edition....
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