that was Hoboken. You have to dismount and push through the station. There is another way through Hoboken, toward the front where the ferry docks are that is sometimes open and you can ride through, but due to security its often closed now.

The whole route along the Hudson on the Jersey side is a bit disorganized. almost all had no distinct bike lane and there are lots of apartment-condos on it with very little space for kids so people often bring there little toddlers to the path to play. they dart around so I've learned to go slow if i see much going on.

And as far as the woman dropping me, I've learned to not compare myself to people around here, there are too many olympic level athletes, pro athletes, acrobat , entertainers of both sexes in great shape around here. One time i was riding up the Manhattan bridge and a chick which huge long legs on a citibike passed me. My excuse is i was on a long ride so I had to pace myself.