Originally Posted by Jerseysbest

Yeah, I know. I actually sent this route to a coworker and he immediately commented on how bad some of the areas are, and showed me the Google StreetView as proof. But, I've ridden through a lot of bad areas around NJ, Camden, Newark and NYC as well as Baltimore itself, and never have been bothered. I'm big at 6', and pretty well built as is my friend. I just avoid eye contact, and pedal like the bike is stolen! We thought about going around Philly like you suggested but we're trying to limit the number of miles and days of riding to 2 so we can have fun along the way.

Lot of the route through Philly goes along bike lanes that I found here: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UT...1&source=embed