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Old 02-17-10 | 11:37 AM
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From: Astoria, Queens

Bikes: Panasonic DX-2000, Peugeot City Express

Hey Baobao,

It is totally possible to make this commute. Lots of people commute over the GWB every day. Most of them are going to Manhattan, but what's another couple of miles through Queens, eh?

First, bookmark this page:

http://www.panynj.gov/bridges-tunnel...ycle-info.html

It will let you know if there is any funny business going on with the crossing. Usually, the south side is open, which is smooth sailing from Fort Lee to Washington Heights. However, the north side crossing has a bunch of stairs, so you're in for a workout in the case that the south side is closed.

From Washington Heights, I would recommend heading down St. Nicholas Avenue, followed by Adam C Powell Blvd, and then down the west side of Central Park. Exit out of the park at 7th Ave, turn left on 59th Street, and ride across to the 59th Street bridge. The entrance is at 1st Ave. and 60th Street.

From the 59th Street Bridge, you'll see Queens Boulevard straight ahead. There's a short bridge over Sunnyside rail yard with a bike lane on the sidewalk. Take the north side, and make the first left on to Skillman, and then bear right on to 43 Ave. This might seem a little circuitous, but Queens Blvd has no service road through Sunnyside and is relatively hazardous. Turn right on 50 St and then left on to the Queens Boulevard eastbound service road.

Here's where you will want to experiment a little, but I know for sure that you can go right at 69th Street, cross the LIE, then down through Juniper Valley. Left on Juniper Valley Road will take you to 80th Street just a few blocks north of your destination in Atlas Park.

Happy trails and let us know how it goes!
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