Originally Posted by indyfabz

Here is the first 22 miles of the 50 mile route:

http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/BROOKLYN-50

Has about 1300' of climbing. The remainder is flat except for a few bridges and short underpasses and one block-long hill in Jersey City. One important variable late in the ride is the wind. The last few years we have had a killer tailwind for the 6 mile stretch through the port area. I have done it in years when it's been just the opposite. Brutal, as there is nothing to shelter you.