Originally Posted by
cybermike
Papa Tom,
I just realized that I actually got some answers here. Thank you.
So we ended up renting in Northport ... which is even further out than Syosset
( My wife will be working in port Jeff)
currently I am still playing with ideas(in my head) to make biking part of my routine. We are moving in July so there is still some time left.
Here are current options:
1) Drive to Syosset, Bike from there to NYC using your suggested path -- on the way back take LIRR to Syosset and drive home -- I really would love to get some company on that ride for safety reasons.
2) Bike to Syosset, Take the train out to NYC. Problem is getting back -- a little worried biking at night through long island
-- this involves getting a foldable bike -- I heard "Bike Friday" can copy the geometry of a road bike....
3) Drive to some area in Queens Bike from there ...
Not sure -- really worried that I will stop biking ... need support .
I think
#3 might be your best bet, if you can find safe parking.
My county recently decided to tear up the roads on 1/4 of my commute and force me into traffic on a high-speed county highway. I tried several alternatives, including riding through the gravel/dirt construction zone for a few miles, but nothing was working for me. Finally one day I threw my bike in the back of my pickup truck and drove past the construction zone, parked at a free public park and enjoyed the rest of the commute from there. Worked real well and I've mainly stuck to that for a few weeks. I still get a nice daily round trip of 20 miles with a small drive of about 5 miles each way.