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New Bridge Landing Historic Tour - Bergen History Ride #3

Submitted by BAshmore on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 10:26
Way Points: 

The Boathouse, Central Park (start)> RSD> Hudson Terrace> Summit>501>Closter Dock> 505> Haworth> Sunset> Boulevard> historic site> Oradell> Madison> 505> Hardenburgh> 501> Churchill> RSD> The Boathouse, Central Park (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Carol Waaser
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New Jersey/Rockland County
Level(s): 
B
Vertical Gain: 
1900
Difficulty: 
72
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

The site contains the Campbell-Christie House, built 1774, plus other historic buildings. This ride should only be done with a small group. There’s a high-traffic intersection where you make a left turn from New Bridge onto Main (mile 26.6) plus another stretch of high-traffic road getting from the historic site to Bogert Rd. Call Bergen County Division of Historic Affairs in advance (201-336-7267).

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Wortendyke Barn - Bergen Historic Tour #5

Submitted by BAshmore on Fri, 12/31/2010 - 14:33
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The Boathouse, Central Park (start)> RSD> Hudson Terrace> Summit>501>Closter Dock> 505> Hardenburgh> Schraalenburgh> Blanche> Cripplebush> Old Tappan> Rt 20> Blue Hill Rd> Pascack> Wortendyke barn, tour> Pascack> Park, lunch> Poplar> Old Tappan> 501> Dean> Walnut> Summit> RSD> The Boathouse, Central Park (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Carol Waaser
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New Jersey/Rockland County
Level(s): 
B
Vertical Gain: 
2230
Difficulty: 
80
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

Mid-18th Century New World Dutch barn – contains exhibit on the history of agriculture in Bergen County.  Lunch is at an excellent diner. This route is a little more challenging than the other History Rides and is better for a B ride.  pdf cue sheet from RWGPS has more accurate mileage.

cw 5/6/15

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Gethsemane Cemetery Historic Ride

Submitted by BCantrell on Sat, 01/01/2011 - 11:36
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Claremont Playground (start) > GW Bridge > Husdon Terrace > Booth > Tenafly > Queen Anne Rd > State St > Moonachie > Little Ferry (Cemetery & Lunch) > Union St > Fairleigh Dickenson bike path > Tryon Ave > Hudson Ave > Walnut > RSD > Grant's Tomb (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Carol Waaser
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New Jersey/Rockland County
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1520
Difficulty: 
51
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

Historic mid-19th Century African-American burial ground with markers and plaques that tell the history. Call ahead to arrange for the cemetery to be open and an historian to meet you there (201-336-7267). Lunch at Palermo's Cafe & Bakery immediately after your history lesson. There's a coffee/pit stop in West Englewood at mile 11, but the town closes down on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. In that case, detour down to Palisade Ave. and stop at the Field House in Milton Votee Park. Then you can stay on Palisade all the way to the right turn onto E. Main St.

cw 5/1/15

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Baylor’s Massacre Site - Bergen History Ride #2

Submitted by BCantrell on Tue, 12/28/2010 - 09:25
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The Boathouse, Central Park (start)> RSD> Hudson Terrace> Summit>501> Old Hook > Bogart's Mill> Rivervale> Red Oak Dr, historic site> Old Tappan, 501> Churchill> RSD> The Boathouse, Central Park (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Carol Waaser
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New Jersey/Rockland County
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
2000
Difficulty: 
69
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

Starting at Grant's Tomb, this ride goes to the site where American troops were massacred by the British. A series of plaques tells the story. There are picnic tables at the site.** Lunch can be purchased at one of two delis or two bagel shops around the intersection of Rivervale Rd. and Westwood Ave. There are no bathrooms at the historic site, so stop at Pascack Brook Park before buying lunch. On route home, there’s another pit stop at a park on Westwood Ave. Easy B or C ride. Can be shortened for C ride by starting or ending at NY side of GW Bridge.

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New Brunswick/ Sergeantsville covered bridge/ New Brunswick

Submitted by HSchiffman on Mon, 03/23/2015 - 20:16
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New Brunswick (start)> Rt 514> Wertsville Rd> Lambertville> Sergeantsville> covered bridge> Rt 518> Canal Rd> Rt 514> New Brunswick(end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Kay Gunn
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Mid New Jersey South
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
3600
Difficulty: 
119
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

NJ Transit to New Brunswick and back. Leave NYC from NY Penn Station. 

http://www.njtransit.com/sf/sf_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=TrainTo

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Trenton/6 Covered Bridges, 1 Pony Box Bridge/Trenton

Submitted by HSchiffman on Tue, 06/03/2014 - 22:13
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Trenton Transit Center (NJ Transit/Amtrak, take train from NYC Penn Station) (start)> Calhoun St Bridge> Delaware Canal towpath> Aquetong Rd> Van Sant Covered Bridge> Lurgan Rd> Carversville> Wismer Rd> Loux Covered Bridge> Cabin Run Covered Bridge> Ralph Stover Pony Box Bridge> Frankenfield Covered Bridge> Erwinna Covered Bridge> Uhlerstown Covered Bridge>  Delaware Canal towpath> Lumberville-Bull's Island Bridge> Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath> Trenton Transit Center (end)wn Covered Bridge>  Delaware Canal towpath> Lumberville-Bull's Island Bridge> Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath> Trenton Transit Center (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Mid New Jersey South
Level(s): 
B
Vertical Gain: 
2900
Difficulty: 
104
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

Yes, 6 Covered Bridges plus a Pony Box Bridge (only the trusses are covered). All of which are in Pennsylvania. Also great views of the Delaware River from the Bull's Island Bridge. This is a unique cycling experience for NYC riders in region, riding surface, landscape and local architecture.

Vertical gain on Ridewithgps might be inflated, although there is definite climbing.

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