Biking the NJ shore questions
06-29-20, 04:41 AM
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Biking the NJ shore questions
A couple of weeks ago, I decided to take a drive to AC and bike to OC NJ and back but I didn't notice any other bikers going to or coming from Ocean Dr. bridge. I thought about biking across the other bridge from Somers Point (Rt 52 ?) but wasn't sure if either were open to bike traffic. (I opted to shorten by ride and just bike into Somers Point then back to AC.)
At some point, I'd like to bike from AC to Cape May or into DE but I'm not sure if bikes are permitted on some of these bridges. Thanks in advance for the info.
At some point, I'd like to bike from AC to Cape May or into DE but I'm not sure if bikes are permitted on some of these bridges. Thanks in advance for the info.
06-29-20, 05:08 AM
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A couple of weeks ago, I decided to take a drive to AC and bike to OC NJ and back but I didn't notice any other bikers going to or coming from Ocean Dr. bridge. I thought about biking across the other bridge from Somers Point (Rt 52 ?) but wasn't sure if either were open to bike traffic. (I opted to shorten by ride and just bike into Somers Point then back to AC.)
At some point, I'd like to bike from AC to Cape May or into DE but I'm not sure if bikes are permitted on some of these bridges. Thanks in advance for the info.
At some point, I'd like to bike from AC to Cape May or into DE but I'm not sure if bikes are permitted on some of these bridges. Thanks in advance for the info.
Actually not as far as I remembred:
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/33184427
Depending on the hour, I would probably ride the boardwalks whenever possible. Cycling through Sea Isle and Strathmere sucks. Stone Harbor and Avalon are much better. Ocean City is not bad.
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I appreciate the info. I was aware of the ferry and it's part of the reason for wanting to bike this. Thanks !!!
All bridges along Ocean Drive (Not U.S. 9) are open to bikes. (Back in the day they used to charge bikes the same toll as cars.) But there is no bridge from Cape May to DE. You have to take the Cape May-Lewes Ferry, which is a nice ride. Not sure if they are allowing foot/bike traffic yet due to COVID. Check the ferry website. Lewes is a nice town, Cape Henlopen State Park is a great place to ride through.
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See above.
Also, definitely check the website. There is a serious screening process for foot passengers that includes showing up 45 min. before sailing:
https://www.cmlf.com/foot-passenger-travel-information
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The Cape May Ferry ends in Lewes, DE. There are some great bike paths in Cape Henlopen State Park. I have friends who live in Rehoboth Beach and have biked there several times. I highly recommend it. Google Cape Henlopen State Park.
