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Queens, Brooklyn & Interesting Historical Sites

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Thu, 07/21/2022 - 13:22
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Neighborhoods, Parks, Historic Sites:  QUEENS:  Queensborough Bridge -> Sunnyside Gardens -> Woodside -> Jackson Heights -> Corona -> Forest Hills -> Kew Gardens Hills -> Jamaica Hills -> Jamaica -> Addisleigh Park -> St. Albans -> OHEL CHABAD LUBAVITCH -> Laurelton -> CHILDHOOD HOMES BERNIE & RUTH MADOFF -> Rosedale -> Brookville Blvd Park -> Brookville -> Springfield Park -> Baisley Pond Park -> South Ozone Park -> Ozone Park -> Lindenwood -> BROOKLYN - New Lots -> Brownsville -> Somers Park -> Crown Heights -> Prospect Heights -> Clinton Hill -> Brooklyn Navy Yard.

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Submitted
Author: 
Julie Blackburn
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Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1092
Difficulty: 
15
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

On this ride we ride through many Queens and Brooklyn neighborhoods to explore the nether reaches of Queens to Laurelton which borders Nassau County. 

For those who are interested, the paper cue sheet lists all the different neighborhoods we ride through.  And for those who use turn by turn audio directions on your iphone, the audio will recite the neighborhood in addition to the turn instructions.

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Ft. Totten w/ Lunch @ Dosa Hutt

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Wed, 05/13/2020 - 22:38
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Dumbo (start)>Forest Park>Kew Garden Hills>Kissena Park>Fort Totten>Crocheron Park>Kissena Corridor Park>Queens Botanical Garden>Flushing Meadows Corona Park>Citi Field>Msgr McGolrick Park>McCarren Park>Williamsburg Bridge (end)

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Approved
Author: 
Ron Grossberg
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Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1300 feet
Difficulty: 
52
Difficulty Rating: 
2 out of 5

Wind thru parks and bike paths in Brooklyn & Queens to historic Ft. Totten.

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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)

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Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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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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Trenton/ New Hope - Lambertville / Trenton

Submitted by HSchiffman on Fri, 06/06/2014 - 10:56
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Trenton Transit Center (NJ Transit/Amtrak, take train from NYC Penn Station) (start)> Calhoun St Bridge> Delaware Canal towpath> New Hope, PA> Lambertville, NJ > Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath> Trenton Transit Center (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
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Region Name(s): 
Gravel Grinding
Mid New Jersey South
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
400
Difficulty: 
72
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Delaware Canal towpath in PA to New Hope, back on Delaware Raritan Canal towpath in NJ. Gravel surfaces great for hybrids and mtn bikes, suitable for road bikes, but I think you would want to have at least 20 mm tires.

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New Jersey Waterfront to Staten Island (mostly paths)

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 15:31
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Dinosaur Park > GW Bridge > Ft. Lee > Cliffside Park > JFK Blvd > Waterfront thru Weehawken > Hoboken > Waterfront > Liberty State Park > Black Tom Island > Waterfront > local streets & park > Bayonne Bridge > Staten Island Ferry

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Author: 
Carol Waaser, Linda Wintner, Jim Finder
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Region Name(s): 
New Jersey/Rockland County
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1157
Difficulty: 
50
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

This urban adventure goes down the Jersey side of the Hudson and offers spectacular views of Manhattan. You'll start by going thru a couple of very pleasant neighborhoods, with a pit stop at a cafe/boutique (don't buy anything more than you can carry!). Once you get onto JFK Boulevard, stop a couple of times for photos. Then look for all the history along the route: the site of Burr & Hamilton's duel, with a statue depicting it; several moving 9/11 monuments; WWII monuments; Black Tom Island.

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Explore New Jersey Horse Country

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Mon, 06/27/2022 - 10:04
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Madison NJT ->  Green Ave -> Loantaka Way -> Van Beuren Road ->  Blue Mill Road -> Village Road -> Glen Alpin Road -> Jockey Hollow Visitor Center -> Tempe Wick Road -> Roxiticus Road -> Main Street -> Gladstone  Market -> Main Street -> US202 -> Mount Airy Road -> Washington Ave -> North Maple Ave -> Southard Park Restrooms -> Lee's Hill Road -> Loantaka Way -> Green Ave

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Submitted
Author: 
Julie Blackburn
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Region Name(s): 
Mid New Jersey South
Level(s): 
A
B
Vertical Gain: 
2900
Difficulty: 
98
Difficulty Rating: 
3 out of 5

This ride through New Jersey horse country is spectacularly beautiful with quiet country roads, horses, and the smell of fresh hay.  It is just shy of 50 miles but is challenging with almost 3000 feet of climbing.  Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is good restroom stop and historic site with plenty of Revolutionary War plaques and information.  There are several lunch options in Gladstone but we like the Gladstone Market which is right on Main Street at intersection of Dewey Ave.  There is indoor and outdoor seating, with the outdoor seating right by a creek.  On the re

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Trenton/Washington Crossing/Trenton

Submitted by HSchiffman on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 14:29
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Trenton Transit Center (NJ Transit/Amtrak, take train from NYC Penn Station) (start)> Calhoun St Bridge> Delaware Canal towpath> Washington Crossing Bridge> Delaware & Raritan Canal towpath> Trenton Transit Center (end)

Status: 
Approved
Author: 
Hank Schiffman
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Gravel Grinding
Mid New Jersey South
Level(s): 
C
Vertical Gain: 
200
Difficulty: 
22
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Trains from NYC Penn Station run hourly, riding time 90 minutes each way. 2 bikes can be carried on either end of the double decker train cars, flipping seats up. You can secure your bikes with thin rope, sitting on seats across the aisle.

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