Originally Posted by
LongIslandTom
I also tried the East River bike path just once, and frankly it's an unnecessary detour that adds a couple miles to the commute (because it makes a huge superfluous loop to the east) so I never bothered with that.
Yea, it seems detouring to East River Bikepath isn't the best idea, I just followed it because I have no idea at all how to get there besides subway. How is the road condition?
Originally Posted by
Bezalel
What about using Bedford Avenue to get to the Williamsburg Bridge? Once in Manhattan try using the avenues rather than doubling back to the east side.
Disclaimer: My knowledge of NYC is from a driver's perspective and not as a cyclist.
Yea, there were members suggested the Williamsburg Bride, it seems it's a popular choice bridge over the other two. Thank you!
Originally Posted by
Stacy
You'll be amazed at how quickly it gets easier. Just keep exploring and by the time school starts it will seem like second nature. Next time you might want to try the Manhattan Bridge. It's smoother than the Brooklyn Bridge and because there aren't so many pedestrians it feels much easier.
Really? I hope so too! Right now my plan is to commute to school via bicycle, and go back home via subway system. (because 15 miles seems a bit far to commute, and there were quite a bit of steep angled road all over my route, if it was just flat road, I don't mind) But I only did it 2 times now, I will try again this weekend (friday, saturday, and sunday) when I am free from school works! Right now I can't spend the time yet, so here I am online asking for advices
Originally Posted by
WhyFi
It may just be familiarity, but yeah - I'd run through Prospect Park and then take Dean over to downtown Brooklyn. The Manhattan bridge is far better than the Brooklyn and it's easy to double back to the river once you're in Manhattan.
Yea, I think I might try not to go on the Prospect Ave Expressway.... that part has a big hill to climb. The things I am bringing along with me is too heavy to climb that hill maybe. I will try again this weekend.