Originally Posted by
dmanthree
Are there any alternates to the ferry ride back to Manhattan?
You used to be able to ride over the Bayonne Bridge into New Jersey. Then take the lightrail back to Exchange place then ride Path into Manhattan. Too bad the bridge is closed for years!
Some advice.
1. Don't ride behind other bike riders especially on long down hills like the bridges. Water bottles start flying and people get hurt running over them.
2. Bring a lock so you can use the porta potties.
3. You can take the S53 back over the Staten Island Bridge then take R subway back to Manhattan.
4. Everyone has to wait about an hour or more for the ferry. You can break away from the pack and go around to the opposite side and just walk your bike inside the ferry. Don't get stuck with the pack that has to wait. Quit the tour and take a longer route to the ferry coming out from the opposite side. Take off your 5bbt bib and stickers.
5. Rent a room in Staten Island that way you don't have to back into Manhattan.