Walkway Over the Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson bicycle ride

The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park opened in 2009, providing a bridge for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities. The former Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,768 feet (1.28 miles) long, making it the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. There are two… Continue reading Walkway Over the Hudson

Cycling Southeast Columbia County

Cycling Southwest Columbia County

This ride from Ken Roberts' Bike Hudson site starts at the intersection of County Rt. 10 and Old County Rt. 82 in Taghkanic, NY Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Wandering Northwest Columbia County

Miles of quiet farm country in the west, beautiful hilltop views and long downhill cruising in the east, and several historic sites. A favorite from Ken and Sharon Roberts' "Bike Hudson" site. Start:  Town Hall, Ghent NY Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course

Cycling between the Hudson and the Catskills

Hudson River bicycle ride

This 51 mile bicycle ride starts at Dutchman's Landing Park in Catskill, NY.  The route as shown heads north along the west side of the Hudson River, then loops back through the Catskill foothills for a total of 51 miles. Thanks to Ken and Sharon Roberts for their web site Bike Hudson Valley where I… Continue reading Cycling between the Hudson and the Catskills

Walkway over the Hudson

Walkway Over the Hudson bicycle ride

The Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park opened in 2009, providing a bridge for pedestrians, hikers, joggers, bicyclists, and people with disabilities. The former Poughkeepsie-Highland Railroad Bridge stands 212 feet above the river's surface and is 6,768 feet (1.28 miles) long, making it the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. This new park… Continue reading Walkway over the Hudson

Sudbury-Boxborough Ride

Sudbury - Boxborough ride

A Charles River Wheelmen ride Description: Early season ride through quiet, scenic, well-loved roads. The short ride goes through Sudbury, Hudson, Stow, and Acton. The long ride adds Bolton, and the hills of Harvard and Littleton. Start: Fairbank Senior Center parking lot, 40 Fairbank Rd, Sudbury (map) Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet… Continue reading Sudbury-Boxborough Ride