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NYC Shoreways to Long Beach

Submitted by CWaaser on Mon, 12/09/2013 - 19:12
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Brooklyn Bridge>Prospect Park>Ocean Parkway>Neptune Ave.>Bedford Ave.>Ave. U>Flatbush Ave>Marin Parkway Bridge>Rockaway Point Blvd.>Breezy Point>Ft. Tilden>Jacob Riis Beach>Rockaway Beach Blvd.>Shore Front Pkwy>Edgemere>Seagirt Blvd.>Atlantic Beach Bridge>Bay Blvd.>Ocean View Drive>Boardwalk>Lido Blvd.>local streets>Lido Blvd.>Gino's Pizza>LIRR Long Beach.

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Approved
Author: 
Susan Rodetis
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
Long Island
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
580
Difficulty: 
61
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

Scenic ride through diverse 'hoods, including Prospect Park, Ft. Tilden and the Rockaways, over neat bike paths, with beaches and shorelines along the Atlantic Ocean.  There will also be some sobering parts, such as Breezy Point, the Flight 587 Memorial, Long Beach Boardwalk (newly reopened one year after Sandy), and Point Lookout. Mostly paved or wooden boardwalk (though with just a teensy bit of rough roads plus some stretches with a bit of wind-blown sand).  Finish at local fave Gino's of Long Beach (pizza) across from the LIRR station.

 

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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

Status: 
Submitted
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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Queens Waterfront

Submitted by ridelibrary@nycc.org on Thu, 04/30/2020 - 15:32
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59th St Bridge > Queensbridge > Astoria > Jackson Heights > Flushing Bay Greenway > Whitestone > Little Neck Bay > Alley Pond Park > Kew Gardens Hills > Flushing Meadows Corona Park > Woodside > 59th St Bridge

Status: 
Submitted
Author: 
Julie Blackburn
Signature Route : 
Region Name(s): 
New York City
Urban Adventure
Level(s): 
B
C
Vertical Gain: 
1110
Difficulty: 
50
Difficulty Rating: 
1 out of 5

We are exploring all the Queens waterfront we can find on this ride, and many different neighborhoods, all identified on your cue sheet.  We start with Queensbridge, Rainey, & Socrates Sculpture Park, and Hallet’s Cove. After we leave Astoria we cruise through Jackson Heights and catch the Flushing Bay Promenade with a wonderful view of Flushing Bay and LaGuardia Airport.  Our ride to Beechhurst is through picturesque neighborhoods to Little Bay Park greenway with a spectacular view of the waterfront beneath the Throgs Neck Bridge.

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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

Status: 
Submitted
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
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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.

 

cw 5/2020

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