SRS3 - Orchard Beach, City Island, and Bronx Bikeways - Recap
Saturday, April 27, 2024 - Recap
NYC's Own Mid-Atlantic Seaside Town
52 miles (many π options along the way)
Saturday, April 27, 2024
We'll meet in downtown Manhattan and take the Hudson Greenway up to Inwood. We'll head into the Bronx via the University Heights Bridge. After some urban riding, we'll find some quiter streets and greenways as we make our way to Pelham Bay, City Island, and Orchard Beach. It can be hard to believe that City Island is part of NYC and not some Maryland shore town. The seafood by the water will leave you guessing.Β Note: most places are cash only. On the way out, we'll ride by the Orchard Beach and see its historic bathhouse. This was once called "the Riviera of NY."
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We will explore some of the Bronx's new cycleways as we head down the Hutchinson Park Greenway, through some more Bronx parks, and over to Randalls Island. We'll take the RFK bridge into Astoria, down through Queens into Brooklyn and over the Williamsburg Bridge and finally end up in Thomkins Square Park in the East Village
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Lots of subway/ferry options π
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Mileage: 52 miles
Feet Climbing: 1,469
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Ride Details
Series | Included with Spring Riding Series 2024 |
Distance | 52 miles (many π options along the way) |
Start Location | Sent to registered members |
Date | Saturday, April 27, 2024 |
Meet Time | Sent to registered members |
Start Time | Sent to registered members |
Level | A - Speed Freak, B - Steady Eddy |
Speed | 12-16 mph (typically) |
Ride Organizer | Peter E. |
Riders
Peter E.
Rob S.
Anthony G.
J L
Jon L.
P N
Perry N.
Bill B.
R S
Robert S.
Ronald P.
Sam M.
Nawaaz A.
M L
Michael L.
George D.
L A
Lucas A.
A S
Andrew S.
Johnny C.
Delta C.
Abed B.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
WED
28
FEB
THU
07
MAR
MON
18
MAR
THU
04
APR
SAT
06
APR
SAT
06
APR
THU
11
APR
SAT
13
APR
SUN
14
APR
SUN
14
APR
SAT
20
APR
SUN
21
APR
SUN
21
APR
SAT
27
APR
SAT
04
MAY
SAT
04
MAY
SUN
05
MAY
TUE
07
MAY
WED
08
MAY
SAT
11
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SAT
18
MAY
SUN
19
MAY
SUN
26
MAY
THU
30
MAY
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SAT
01
JUN
SUN
02
JUN
THU
06
JUN
SUN
09
JUN
SAT
15
JUN
SUN
23
JUN
THU
27
JUN
FRI
28
JUN
SUN
30
JUN
SUN
07
JUL
TUE
09
JUL
TUE
16
JUL
TUE
23
JUL
TUE
30
JUL
THU
01
AUG
FRI
02
AUG
SAT
03
AUG
TUE
06
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
13
AUG
TUE
20
AUG
THU
22
AUG
TUE
27
AUG
SUN
01
SEP
THU
05
SEP
SUN
08
SEP
SUN
15
SEP
SAT
21
SEP
TUE
01
OCT
FRI
04
OCT
SUN
06
OCT
SAT
12
OCT
SUN
13
OCT
SAT
19
OCT
SUN
20
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SAT
26
OCT
SUN
27
OCT
SAT
02
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
09
NOV
SAT
16
NOV
SUN
24
NOV
SAT
07
DEC
SUN
08
DEC
THU
03
APR
SAT
05
APR
SAT
12
APR
SAT
19
APR
THU
18
SEP
RIDE LEVEL KEY
A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride
B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride
C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride
The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.
Comments:
Eric B.
April 26, 2024
I really hate to have to do this, especially since the weather looks nice, but I gotta cancel. Riding 50 miles tomorrow when I'm out of work with a cold today is probably not a good idea...
Peter E.
April 26, 2024
I'm sorry you're going to miss it, but definitely take care of yourself and your health. If you suddenly feel better in the morning, you're welcome to still come.
Bill B.
April 26, 2024
Hi All - I'm on the UWS and will plan to meet you tomorrow by the rest station just below the GW Bridge on the Hudson Greenway.Β
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Andrew S.
April 26, 2024
hi, I saw it's a seafood placec, should a vegetarian plan on bringing some food or is this like a big area where there are multiple places to eat? Thx
Peter E.
April 26, 2024
I'm sorry about the narrow menu at Johnny's Reef. There are a number of bodegas and restaurants/sandwich shops up along City Island Avenue (the main road). We can talk about it in the morning.
Allen E.
April 26, 2024
Β Bike is getting some work done, so I won't make this ride. :/
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Andrew S.
April 26, 2024
Thanks Peter - looking forward to the ride and thank you for organizing!
Peter E.
April 26, 2024
I checked menus at a few places and the island is fairly meat-heavy. I think the bodegas should have something, but I am afraid to commit to that. There is a C-Town supermarket on the island.
Peter E.
April 26, 2024
https://atasteofitalycityisland.com/ might work
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Andrew S.
April 26, 2024
Indeed that looks great. Thank you for researching this!
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