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- Central Park (Manhattan) to Nyack Ride -- 62 miles, moderate
hilliness (also a 44 mile non-NYC version). The most popular ride from
Manhattan -- with a visit to Central Park added.
Great views cruising along the Hudson and across the bridge, the rolling
grades of Central Park, Riverside Drive, and Route 9W -- the "state
line hill" descent -- lots of fellow
cyclists and the scene at the Runcible Spoon. 3000 vertical feet, hill
index 4.2. Start points Manhattan and Fort
Lee NJ, also Piermont and Nyack NY.
- Southern Berkshires Tour -- Connecticut and
Massachusetts -- 68 miles, moderate
hilliness. Canaan CT (or Salisbury) to Stockbridge MA and Tanglewood
(near Lenox). Variety of scenery in the southern Berkshires, farm fields and
animals. Lots of
pleasant riding on quiet roads, and several fun downhills. Variations
up to 85 miles, also a 28-mile short
tour. In Litchfield County, CT and
Berkshire County, MA. 4000 vertical feet, hill
index 3.4. [ Description
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- Harlem Valley Rail to Trail to Falls -- 59 miles,
moderate hilliness (shorter and longer variations). Endless rolling quiet roads with
beautiful farms in Dutchess and Columbia counties. Climb to the
biggest views from a Dutchess county road. Lunch at the two
bakeries of Ancramdale. Ride sections on
the nicest paved "rail trail" around. Start points: Wassaic train station, Amenia, Millerton, Copake Falls, Sharon CT. 3900 vertical feet, hill index
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- Rip Van Winkle Bridge to Albany, loop on both
sides of the Hudson river -- 74 miles, moderate hills, from Catskill and
Hudson to the Dunn Memorial Bridge between Albany + Rennselaer. Lots of sweeping views across beautiful farm country, a variety of
angles on the Catskill mountains and the Hudson River, and the new and old
buildings of Albany.
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- In the Shadow of the Catskills -- 74 or 79 miles, hilly.
Quiet farms and houses in Greene County, the four pavilions on the Hudson, changing views of the great wall of the Catskills.
4400 vertical feet, hill
index 3.8. Start points Catskill,
Saugerties, Leeds, Alcove Reservoir, Coeymans Landing. [
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- Roeliff Janssen Kill -- 71 miles or 80 miles, hilly.
Lots of beautiful farm country and woods, sweeping views, and a great descent.
5200 vertical feet, hill
index 4.3. Start points Livingston, Elizaville, Philmont,
Hillsdale, Copake. [ Diagram
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- Grand Tour of Columbia County -- 79 miles, hilly.
Sweeping views, old houses, farms and lots of quiet roads, a waterfall or
two -- and a long, beautiful downhill run. (Also a 58-mile
variation). Start points
Lake Taghkanic State Park, Livingston, Hudson, Kinderhook, Hillsdale, Copake Falls.
5000 vertical feet, hill
index 4.3. [ Description
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- NYC to Bear Mountain Adventure -- 101 miles, hilly. The great
(non-train-supported) bicycling adventure from Manhattan --
lakes with islands, river views, classic descents. But some vehicle
traffic situations requiring advanced traffic-handling skills. One section on dirt.
Start points Manhattan and Fort
Lee NJ; also Allendale NJ, Bear Mountain and Harriman State Parks, Stony
Point, Nyack. 6400 vertical feet, hill index 4.2. [
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- GWB to Bear Mountain Bridge Loop, on both sides of
the Hudson river -- 92 miles (or 83 miles), hilly. A great
accomplishment, several pretty views of the River, and a great variety of
riding. Lots of motor
vehicle traffic, requiring advanced traffic-handling skills. At least
two sections on dirt. 7200 vertical feet, hill
index over 5.0. [ Description
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