Originally Posted by SAB
I have done this loop - at least most of it - as part of the Tour of NYC century ride. It's not great, but it's do-able on a bike with slightly more substantial tires, such as 700x25-28, or certainly a mountain bike. Lots of small rocks, uneven pavement, etc... We did not use the trail exclusively however, and spent some time on the parallel roads as well. It is pretty, though, and it's nice to see that part of the city on a bicycle.
Yes it is very nice. But it was rough yes. I'm still using the 23c tires that came with my bike but I want to change over to those new 23c/25c specialized roubaix specific tires thats new for 2006. Maybe it would be better for the tougher roads. LOL I even fell when I did the ride by the way. But I fell in such a way that it was funny but no permanent damage. I will reply on what happened when I finish up some work here in the office.