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Pedal from Providence RI to Ithaca, NY Oct27-Oct29 2004
Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in
hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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I've ridden 44 from about Winsted,CT to Millerton,NY. It's good quality with an
adequate shoulder, but is hiller than you'd expect. (It is part of the Adventure Cycling East Coast Route). I'm pretty sure that bicycles are prohibited on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. For that part you'll either have to hitch a ride over or take the Mid-Hudson bridge at Poughkeepsie (which has a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge). Route 28 is a four lane divided highway with fairly heavy traffic for the first bunch of miles outside of Kingston, but I believe it has a wide shoulder--I can't vouch for the quality though, it's been a while. You can take 28A around the south side of the Ashokan Resevoir for a pleasant diversion if you want. And if you get tired of it you can cross the bridge in the middle and jump back on 28. -bob gary rumsey wrote: Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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I've ridden 44 from about Winsted,CT to Millerton,NY. It's good quality with an
adequate shoulder, but is hiller than you'd expect. (It is part of the Adventure Cycling East Coast Route). I'm pretty sure that bicycles are prohibited on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. For that part you'll either have to hitch a ride over or take the Mid-Hudson bridge at Poughkeepsie (which has a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge). Route 28 is a four lane divided highway with fairly heavy traffic for the first bunch of miles outside of Kingston, but I believe it has a wide shoulder--I can't vouch for the quality though, it's been a while. You can take 28A around the south side of the Ashokan Resevoir for a pleasant diversion if you want. And if you get tired of it you can cross the bridge in the middle and jump back on 28. -bob gary rumsey wrote: Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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I've ridden 44 from about Winsted,CT to Millerton,NY. It's good quality with an
adequate shoulder, but is hiller than you'd expect. (It is part of the Adventure Cycling East Coast Route). I'm pretty sure that bicycles are prohibited on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. For that part you'll either have to hitch a ride over or take the Mid-Hudson bridge at Poughkeepsie (which has a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge). Route 28 is a four lane divided highway with fairly heavy traffic for the first bunch of miles outside of Kingston, but I believe it has a wide shoulder--I can't vouch for the quality though, it's been a while. You can take 28A around the south side of the Ashokan Resevoir for a pleasant diversion if you want. And if you get tired of it you can cross the bridge in the middle and jump back on 28. -bob gary rumsey wrote: Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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The Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge over the Hudson River in New York has been
open for bicycling again for more a year now -- see http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/v/r/conditions I've ridden over it a couple of times this year. Ken ____________________________________ "Bob Clemons" wrote in message ... I've ridden 44 from about Winsted,CT to Millerton,NY. It's good quality with an adequate shoulder, but is hiller than you'd expect. (It is part of the Adventure Cycling East Coast Route). I'm pretty sure that bicycles are prohibited on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. For that part you'll either have to hitch a ride over or take the Mid-Hudson bridge at Poughkeepsie (which has a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge). Route 28 is a four lane divided highway with fairly heavy traffic for the first bunch of miles outside of Kingston, but I believe it has a wide shoulder--I can't vouch for the quality though, it's been a while. You can take 28A around the south side of the Ashokan Resevoir for a pleasant diversion if you want. And if you get tired of it you can cross the bridge in the middle and jump back on 28. -bob gary rumsey wrote: Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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The Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge over the Hudson River in New York has been
open for bicycling again for more a year now -- see http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/v/r/conditions I've ridden over it a couple of times this year. Ken ____________________________________ "Bob Clemons" wrote in message ... I've ridden 44 from about Winsted,CT to Millerton,NY. It's good quality with an adequate shoulder, but is hiller than you'd expect. (It is part of the Adventure Cycling East Coast Route). I'm pretty sure that bicycles are prohibited on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. For that part you'll either have to hitch a ride over or take the Mid-Hudson bridge at Poughkeepsie (which has a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge). Route 28 is a four lane divided highway with fairly heavy traffic for the first bunch of miles outside of Kingston, but I believe it has a wide shoulder--I can't vouch for the quality though, it's been a while. You can take 28A around the south side of the Ashokan Resevoir for a pleasant diversion if you want. And if you get tired of it you can cross the bridge in the middle and jump back on 28. -bob gary rumsey wrote: Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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The Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge over the Hudson River in New York has been
open for bicycling again for more a year now -- see http://roberts-1.com/bikehudson/v/r/conditions I've ridden over it a couple of times this year. Ken ____________________________________ "Bob Clemons" wrote in message ... I've ridden 44 from about Winsted,CT to Millerton,NY. It's good quality with an adequate shoulder, but is hiller than you'd expect. (It is part of the Adventure Cycling East Coast Route). I'm pretty sure that bicycles are prohibited on the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge. For that part you'll either have to hitch a ride over or take the Mid-Hudson bridge at Poughkeepsie (which has a sidewalk on the north side of the bridge). Route 28 is a four lane divided highway with fairly heavy traffic for the first bunch of miles outside of Kingston, but I believe it has a wide shoulder--I can't vouch for the quality though, it's been a while. You can take 28A around the south side of the Ashokan Resevoir for a pleasant diversion if you want. And if you get tired of it you can cross the bridge in the middle and jump back on 28. -bob gary rumsey wrote: Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! |
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(gary rumsey) wrote in message . com...
Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! A few warnings about Rt 44 in CT. While relatively flat in the CT river valley, the road is very hilly in eastern and western portions of the state. In many places the shoulder is narrow or non-existent. Cars will be passing you just a few feet away at 50+ mph, so riding too early or too late could be quite dangerous. Wear bright clothing. The 30 mile stretch centered on Hartford is fairly urban with lots of traffic. For two miles or so within Hartford, you'll be passing through some of the poorest neighborhoods. I don't think you have to be scared about that, but stay alert. If you actually manage 120 miles on the first day, that'll put you in the wilds of western CT where the motels are few and far between. There are a fair number of inns and B&B's but they won't be easily spotted. Spend a little time researching the accomodations so you don't get caught miles away from the nearest place to stay with dusk coming on. If I can be of any help, contact me. Pat Clancy |
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(gary rumsey) wrote in message . com...
Suggestions based on your experiences? I plan to simply stay in hotels along the way. I plan to leave Oct27 and Arrive Oct29. One rte i am considering is to roughly follow Rte44 across CT, cross the Hudson at Kingston NY, take rte 28 thru the Catskills, then thru Oneonta-Greene- Whitney Point- Ithaca. I usually drive to Ithaca via Mass Pike to NYS Thruway then South, or via I-84 to Rte 17. trying to split the difference. Will probably use my cyclocross bike to account for unpredictable weather and terrain. Hope to avg 12mph x 10hrs x 3days Thanks! A few warnings about Rt 44 in CT. While relatively flat in the CT river valley, the road is very hilly in eastern and western portions of the state. In many places the shoulder is narrow or non-existent. Cars will be passing you just a few feet away at 50+ mph, so riding too early or too late could be quite dangerous. Wear bright clothing. The 30 mile stretch centered on Hartford is fairly urban with lots of traffic. For two miles or so within Hartford, you'll be passing through some of the poorest neighborhoods. I don't think you have to be scared about that, but stay alert. If you actually manage 120 miles on the first day, that'll put you in the wilds of western CT where the motels are few and far between. There are a fair number of inns and B&B's but they won't be easily spotted. Spend a little time researching the accomodations so you don't get caught miles away from the nearest place to stay with dusk coming on. If I can be of any help, contact me. Pat Clancy |
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