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Dumplings at Galaxy - Queens

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Wed, 05/06/2020 - 12:06
Way Points: 

Queensboro Bridge > Astoria > Flushing Bay Promenade > Flushing Meadows Corona Park > 73rd Ave > Vanderbilt Pkwy > Kissena Park & Velodrome > Jackson Heights > Woodside > Queensboro Bridge

Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Claire Mordas, Linda Wintner
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Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
727
Difficulty: 
40
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Part of Claire and Linda's famous Dumpling Rides series, this route takes you though Queens neighborhoods, various parks, on bike paths & protected bike lanes, with a stop at the Kissena Velodrome. Lunch on dumplings at Galaxy Dumpling in Flushing. Great winter ride, as there are numerous subway bails if your tootsies start to freeze.

cw 5/2020

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Dumplings at Uma's - Queens

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Fri, 05/08/2020 - 15:39
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Manhattan Bridge > Prospect Park > Rugby St > Bedford Ave > Belt Pkwy bike path > Mill Basin > Canarsie Park > Shore Pkwy bike path > Cross Bay Bridge > Rockaways > Jacob Riis Park > Marine Pkwy Bridge > Belt Pkwy bike path > Bedford Ave > Prospect Park.

Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Claire Mordas, Linda Wintner
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
750
Difficulty: 
57
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Ride thru Brooklyn neighborhoods on quiet streets, then tour thru southern Queens shoreline neighborhoods (how many marinas can you count?). Cross the bridge thru the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge to the Rockaways for a yummy dumpling lunch at Uma's.  Return across the Marine Pkwy Bridge to Prospect Park for the #2 or 3 train home. There are other bailouts (including the ferry from the Rockaways) if you've eaten too many dumplings at lunch.

cw 5/2020

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Staten Island Ship Graveyard

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Mon, 04/27/2020 - 19:06
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SI Ferry start > Richmond Ave Greenway > Arthur Kill Rd > Ship Graveyard > Richmond Ave Greenway > Historic Richmond Town > Father Capodanno Blvd > Lyons Pool > Ferry home

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Author: 
Hannah Borgeson
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Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
755
Difficulty: 
36
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

A short ride around Staten Island to see where ships go to die. You'll also see a bit of history as you pass thru historic Richmond Town.  Then you'll glide past the beach on Father Capodanno Blvd and the Franklin Roosevelt Boardwalk.  Bring snack food or stop at a deli to have a picnic on the boardwalk.

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East River Bridges Plus Ice Cream

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Fri, 05/01/2020 - 16:54
Way Points: 

Queensboro Bridge > Pulaski Bridge > Wythe Ave > Williamsburg Bridge > Manhattan Bridge > Brooklyn Bridge Park > Brooklyn Bridge to Manhattan

Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Hannah Borgeson
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
278
Difficulty: 
16
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

This is a short ride to cross all four East River bridges in lower to mid-Manhattan, and the Pulaski Bridge from Queens to Brooklyn as a bonus. Take in the views, count the boats. Leave late morning so you can stop at Brooklyn Bridge Park for lobster rolls and ice cream.  Create your own route to the start at 60th St. & First Ave. and home from the finish at City Hall Park.

 

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