I'd like to ride from Syracuse to New York City...
12-13-06, 04:38 PM
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The bike path along the canal varies in density (hardness). I rode it last summer with 25 mm tires and didn't have too much problems. However, our daughter had the next size skinnier, and didn't like it. So, if you have narrow tires, then try it. And if it doesn't suit you, then hop over to the bike route on the narby road.
12-13-06, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by squegeeboo
Awesome, thanks for the info, I'm hoping the bike map will have some elevation/grade info on it also, I'm in Rochester, considering a trip to Albany in the spring/summer of 07, and my tires are 38mm so perfect there also.
12-14-06, 07:52 PM
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If some hills don't scare you off I view Rt. 20 as a fine way to cross the State. Most of the longer climbs as velonomad indicated are under 10%. Heading east the climb up to Pompey is one of the longer ones but it is not as steep. Between Alburn and Interstate 81 there are plenty of rolling hills with at least one steeper climb. Once you get east of West Winfield there are few hills, but there still are hills. Most places there is a 5' shoulder. There are portions that have two lanes in both direction. The traffic is never heavy, but it does move along.
Historically, it's interesting observing the differences on how the towns along Rt 20 verses the ones along the Erie Canal close to Rt. 5.
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Historically, it's interesting observing the differences on how the towns along Rt 20 verses the ones along the Erie Canal close to Rt. 5.
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Thanks a lot for the local insight, guys. To be honest, while on tour, I like the idea of just following a single road all day long (ie. rt20), versus having to check my map every few km's for upcoming route changes (ie. rt5). So, route 20 it is. I think I'll have the opportunity to do this come next spring. Hopefully it'll only take 4 or 5 days from Toronto to NYC.
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Originally Posted by tovi
Thanks a lot for the local insight, guys. To be honest, while on tour, I like the idea of just following a single road all day long (ie. rt20), versus having to check my map every few km's for upcoming route changes (ie. rt5). So, route 20 it is. I think I'll have the opportunity to do this come next spring. Hopefully it'll only take 4 or 5 days from Toronto to NYC.
Meanderthal mentioned previously about shortcutting around Albany via State Routes 30A, 145 and 123. That is a great idea and a very pretty ride. Unless you plan on seeing the sights in Albany there is no reason to hassle with the traffic and bad roads that go through Albany.
