November 13, 2018 9 min read 4 Comments
November 19, 2018
Lots of other great rides in and around New York City. A couple of my favorites:
Rt 208 in Monroe, NY to Rt 44/55 and through Minnewaska State Park. Some great switch backs over the mountain with incredible views of the valley. Head over to Rt 209 to Lucas Turnpike and Clove Road to get to Mohonk Rd. This takes you over another mountain, past the famous Mohonk Mountain Retreat. You end up in the quaint college town of New Paltz; a great spot for lunch. Get home quick by jumping onto 87 or the more scenic Rt 208
A little shorter and closer is following Rt 9 along the Hudson River in Westchester County through Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow and up to Peekskill. From Peekskill get on Rt 202, up the “Goat Path” to the Bear Mountain Bridge or continue onto Rt 9D to Cold Spring. Once you get onto the “Goat Path” you’ll understand how that road got it’s name. If you take the Bear Mountain Bridge over the Hudson River, you’ll be at Bear Mountain State Park or take 9W to West Point. If you opt for Cold Spring, Rt 301 east to Carmel is a gorgeous ride. From Carmel, Rt 202 to Rt 100 will take you around the Amawalk and Muscoot Reservoirs..
November 19, 2018
The Belt Parkway?!?!?!?! OMG Hell no!!! It should be called the Belt Parking Lot. Horrible road conditions and the closest thing to a “scenic” view is litter strewn section along the Hudson before it turns into elevated highway and 4 lane madness through project housing and strip malls. The best part of the Belt Parkway is when you get off of it.
The rest of the roads in this article are pretty good as I have ridden some of them. Upstate New York is beautiful for riding.
Belt Parkway…… I think I threw up in my mouth. Ugh.
November 19, 2018
Great job. Can’t wait for my McCoy jacket & duffel bag.
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November 19, 2018
Okay, but does Adventurer’s Park have coney island dogs? Because if not, that’s a no from me.