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Forum: Northeast
04-16-22, 09:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,398
Posted By LarryS

The SCT is no longer a bloody muddy mess. I was...

The SCT is no longer a bloody muddy mess.
I was there on Good Friday and most of the trail is paved except for a portion north of Barney Street. There are signs indicating that the portion of the...
Forum: Northeast
05-29-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,458
Posted By LarryS

Paved! I didn't do the middle section, but I...

Paved! I didn't do the middle section, but I can't imagine that not being paved.
The connection to the Dutchess Trail is totally seamless, which you won't notice unless you're familiar with Hopewell...
Forum: Northeast
04-18-21, 04:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,130
Posted By LarryS

As a start there's traillink (Rails to Trails): ...

As a start there's traillink (Rails to Trails):
https://www.traillink.com/trail-maps/albany-hudson-electric-trail/

That will give you a map overview of the trail. I believe you need an account to...
Forum: Northeast
03-13-21, 10:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,658
Posted By LarryS

The gate at R119 requires a sharper turn to or...

The gate at R119 requires a sharper turn to or from the gate than most of the other gates. The northern gates only requires a subtle turn like most of the other gates. My problem with the gates is...
Forum: Northeast
03-11-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,658
Posted By LarryS

The trail has been completed all the way to...

The trail has been completed all the way to Baldwin Place and was in good condition the last time I rode it, although I could have done without all the gates at road crossings. You know you're on...
Forum: Northeast
02-20-21, 10:18 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,398
Posted By LarryS

South County Trail - Construction

The following is from : https://parks.westchestergov.com/activities/hiking-and-biking :

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South County Trailway A paved, multi-use trail 14.1 miles...
Forum: Northeast
12-13-20, 08:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,218
Posted By LarryS

You're right about the distinction, which...

You're right about the distinction, which explains why the NCT repair job ended at Eastview and not Warehouse Lane. The current work being done now is part of the SCT budget. Since the trail is in...
Forum: Northeast
12-12-20, 09:10 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,218
Posted By LarryS

My butt, my bike and whats left of my common...

My butt, my bike and whats left of my common sense totally agree with that, but unfortunately that not whats happening YET!
There's a gate just south of the Eastview Parking lot that said closed...
Forum: Northeast
11-26-20, 09:32 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,218
Posted By LarryS

There is a "serious" gate just north of Coca...

There is a "serious" gate just north of Coca Cola. That gate was not there on Tuesday, but was there yesterday (11/25). I didn't bother, but you could get around that gate just as easily as in VCP....
Forum: Northeast
10-24-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,273
Posted By LarryS

The trail seems to be totally complete as far as...

The trail seems to be totally complete as far as the pavement goes. Any closures would be due to extremely bad luck which is never predictable. I've mostly ridden from the R118 parking lot into...
Forum: Northeast
10-24-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,273
Posted By LarryS

The trail seems to be totally complete as far as...

The trail seems to be totally complete as far as the pavement goes. Any closures would be due to extremely bad luck which is never predictable. I've mostly ridden from the R118 parking lot into...
Forum: Northeast
10-18-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,265
Posted By LarryS

I used to do a "quasi loop" from VE Macy Park,...

I used to do a "quasi loop" from VE Macy Park, pick up the OCA at Tibbets to the Major Deegan where I'd re-enter VCP and take the Old Putnam Trail and the SCT to VE Macy Park. Not much of a loop, but...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-20, 07:16 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 14,265
Posted By LarryS

Not quite as nice as before, but its far more...

Not quite as nice as before, but its far more useful than having to be concerned whether its reasonably dry or not. I would definitely be against paving the OCA, but it is nice to finally see this...
Forum: Northeast
10-12-20, 05:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,273
Posted By LarryS

Gee, I thought everybody enjoyed "the Ole...

Gee, I thought everybody enjoyed "the Ole Buttbuster", more fun than the spin cycle of a washing machine!
You're right about the section from Route 119 to Barney Street (La Lanterna Rest.) which is...
Forum: Northeast
09-05-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

When I first responded I was wondering if the...

When I first responded I was wondering if the loop was a personal preference or a "traffic pattern" situation, but I changed that to what I posted. After posting I looked at the route again using a...
Forum: Northeast
09-05-20, 05:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

Thanks for the GPX file! When I go back I will...

Thanks for the GPX file!
When I go back I will most likely be coming from Tibbets Park or the Marble Hill train station. The last time I went, I took Broadway to W187th street and meandered to the...
Forum: Northeast
08-30-20, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

I've been in Highbridge Park twice primarily...

I've been in Highbridge Park twice primarily because of my interest in the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, which includes the Highbridge bridge. The second time I went over the bridge, but instead of...
Forum: Northeast
08-28-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

Thanks dendawg and arbee you provided a lot of...

Thanks dendawg and arbee you provided a lot of useful information, albeit not what I was hoping for. I have a lot of good opportunities where I live when I'm in a masochistic mood.
I'll probably...
Forum: Northeast
08-27-20, 07:40 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

I created an Alltrails account to download sample...

I created an Alltrails account to download sample rides as a gpx file.
The following is just a tiny sample of rides:
2.4 Miles 8.0 % - 8.2%
1.4 Miles 7.4 % - 9.6%

I probably won't attempt it...
Forum: Northeast
08-26-20, 05:33 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

Thanks for the "Good" news: :mad: I've seen the...

Thanks for the "Good" news: :mad:
I've seen the Henry Hudson Bridge from Metro-North so I know how high it is, which is why I always used the Broadway Bridge to go to the West Side Greenway.
I was...
Forum: Northeast
08-25-20, 04:57 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,479
Posted By LarryS

Inwood Hill Park

Does anyone have any experience riding in Inwood Hill Park. In addition to the word Hill in the name I read that its pretty hilly.
The park sounds fantastic, but I was curious about people's...
Forum: Northeast
07-19-20, 08:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,218
Posted By LarryS

FINALLY: The trial is open from the R118 parking...

FINALLY: The trial is open from the R118 parking area to Birdsall Drive so no need for the on-road detour. I was riding south on the NCT and was very pleasantly surprised when there was no gate at...
Forum: Northeast
05-18-20, 06:47 AM
Replies: 3,197
Views: 311,110
Posted By LarryS

Be careful, the building might be a big mirror!

Be careful, the building might be a big mirror!
Forum: Commuting
03-06-20, 08:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,482
Posted By LarryS

I won't comment on time accuracy since that's...

I won't comment on time accuracy since that's like estimating how long a marathon takes.

As far as accuracy goes, I wouldn't take their elevation profiles too seriously since it seems to...
Forum: Northeast
12-07-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By LarryS

. . . I think I'll skip the commute unless I'm...

. . .
I think I'll skip the commute unless I'm reasonably sure the snow has melted or if I want to ride on the streets.

Thanks
Forum: Northeast
12-06-19, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By LarryS

Thanks for your reply! Westchester doesn't,...

Thanks for your reply!

Westchester doesn't, but for some reason I thought they might, especially the Westside Greenway which is a big commuter route.
At least I know for sure,

Thanks Again
Forum: Northeast
12-06-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 965
Posted By LarryS

NYC greenways and snow clearance

Does NYC do snow removal on its greenways, particularly, The Belt Parkway path as well as the East and Westside Greenways in Manhattan.
If they do, I'm sure the timeliness would depend on how much...
Forum: Northeast
09-19-19, 08:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,212
Posted By LarryS

The only stairs directly on the South County...

The only stairs directly on the South County Trail that I'm aware of is at Yonkers Ave. by the Gateway Motel. This is just north of Tibbetts Brooke Park.
Use Ride With GPS or your preferred poison...
Forum: Northeast
08-21-19, 04:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,269
Posted By LarryS

I apologize if I gave the impression that they...

I apologize if I gave the impression that they did repairs, it is strictly a towing service. The comment about the AAA had nothing to do with the mobile repair service other than being another...
Forum: Northeast
08-18-19, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,269
Posted By LarryS

I have seen a mobile bike repair van in the...

I have seen a mobile bike repair van in the Eastview parking which is right off the South County Trail in Westchester NY.
I never had the idea for a mobile bike repair van but I thought it would be...
Forum: Northeast
07-16-19, 07:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,921
Posted By LarryS

Before posting I searched the forum to see if...

Before posting I searched the forum to see if there were any comments on the new section, since I didn't see any I thought some people might find it useful
Thanks for your comment.
Forum: Northeast
07-15-19, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,921
Posted By LarryS

Hudson Valley Rail Trail / Empire Trail

I rode the HVRT from The Walkway to New Paltz and was very pleasantly surprised with the new section from Tony Williams Park to just past The Thruway. There was virtually no interaction with cars...
Forum: Northeast
06-29-19, 07:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By LarryS

My comments were strictly an off the remark about...

My comments were strictly an off the remark about my own personal experience and was not intended as a real comparison. I lived in Brooklyn for 50 years, but have been away for 17 which puts me in...
Forum: Northeast
06-28-19, 08:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By LarryS

Finally made it back to Brooklyn, five months...

Finally made it back to Brooklyn, five months later than I intended.
This time I took Metronorth, rode to 14th Street and took the Canarsie Line to Rockaway Parkway instead of driving to Plumb...
Forum: Northeast
12-19-18, 05:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By LarryS

Thanks for the information. I don't know if...

Thanks for the information.
I don't know if I'll make it back to Brooklyn soon but if I do I'll have additional information to use.
Friday Dec. 21st or even Thursday would have been good days, but...
Forum: Northeast
12-18-18, 05:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By LarryS

I didn't even notice a traffic light at Flatbush...

I didn't even notice a traffic light at Flatbush when I was there, which might have been my 66 year old eyes. Had I noticed the light I probably would have crossed Flatbush to see if I could find it....
Forum: Northeast
12-17-18, 06:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By LarryS

Thanks for your answer. Google maps showed...

Thanks for your answer.

Google maps showed the best bicycle route from Emmons Ave. to Canarsie was on the Streets and not on the bicycle path. Another search showed that the best route from Plumb...
Forum: Northeast
12-16-18, 08:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,955
Posted By LarryS

Shore Parkway - Flatbush Ave. to Canarsie

Does anyone know if the shore parkway bike path currently goes from Flatbush Avenue to Canarsie and Howard Beach. I rode it from Sheepshead Bay a few weeks ago and could not see where it continued...
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