Originally Posted by
DropBarFan
I looked at Google Street View for US 9 thru Poughkeepsie & yes, fast/busy with narrow shoulder. In fact, I'm looking at Street View on other more rural sections of US 9/BR 9...looks like narrow shoulder much if not all the way plus 55 mph in many parts...not so much of a fun ride really.
The shoulder is also in bad shape in places. Rode into Hyde Park last year during a tour from St. Albans, VT to Philly. Stayed in a bike-friendly hotel in Hyde Park since the nearby campground (Mills Norrie S.P.) is not that great and requires several miles on U.S. 9 north of town.
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27849657?beta=false