Bike Journeys in Queens
The Never-Ending Italian Feast, Made by Grandma
This week I cycled into the other 718- Staten Island. My dining companion and I hopped on our bikes and pedaled down to Battery Park to catch the free ferry. Our destination- Enoteca Maria, a small Italian restaurant a few blocks from the ferry terminal. It’s difficult to pin-down the menu at this place because [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )New! Bike Rental in Astoria Ride and Roll
Want to cycle in the hood but don’t have the wheels? I just got wind of a new bike rental place opening up, Ride and Roll Astoria, on Ditmars Boulevard and 35th St. Being an avid cycler, I was rolling with excitement when I received the message. Although I haven’t tried them yet because I [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )Century Bike Tour in Astoria Park
This Sunday September 13th marks the annual NYC Century Bike Tour- that’s 100 miles of cycling through the five boroughs. Can’t push the pedal quite that far? Don’t worry you can still participate, there are truncated versions of the tour with earlier finish points of 15, 35, 55, & 75 miles. Register September 11th or [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 1 so far )NYC Bike Month in Queens Tour de Queens
May is Bike Month is NYC. Get off your couch and hop on that beautiful piece of metal to show this city that YOU own the road. Feel the wind against your face and sweat like you mean it in the 22 mile Second Annual Tour de Queens. Registration begins May 26 for the July [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 2 so far )From LIC to Little India Jackson Heights Bike Tour
There are only a few more weeks to enjoy the summer warmth… and that means getting off your bum and onto your bike. Here’s a bike friendly journey that took me from the heart of LIC to the meat and potatoes of Jackson Heights. Map Start 50th Ave & Vernon Blvd LIC-Head North/East on Vernon [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Summer in the City- bike, walk, eat: 2 neighborhood tours
Summer weather is finally here and there are so many things to do when the sun is shining. Take advantage of the longer days in and around Queens with these summer outings. Bike or walk from LIC to Greenpoint and explore what two fantastic neighborhoods have to offer- just minutes away from eachother: 1.) LIC QUEENS [...]
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