Back in 1835, fifty acres of Manhattan were burned to a crisp in what is now called the Great Fire.  Shocked by the loss of valuable real estate, New York politicians were finally inspired to build the Croton Aqueduct, NYC's first robust water supply system. The Aqueduct's route is now an off-road trail through the scenic parks, woods, and backyards of Westchester County that ends at a spectacular waterfall at the Croton Dam.  Enjoy the views and see the remains of the infrastructure that enabled New York City to become the metropolis it is today.

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Perfect for weirdos, geeks, trench coat in summer types and gawkers, this ride was made just for you. We’ll visit some of New York City’s strangest, scratch your head monuments, statues, sculptures and memorials that will have you asking yourself “Did I just see what I think I saw?” Join us for this Happy Face (??) Ride through parts of Brooklyn (near Prospect Park) to various parts of Manhattan. Please bring lock, lunch and something strange in your pocket to talk about (as long as it’s not alive). Rain at start cancels.    

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I’m outta here! If George hadn’t pulled off one of the greatest tricks in history, we’d all be speaking with a British accent. “The Battle of Brooklyn!.”  Why is the biggest battle of the Revolutionary War one of the best kept secrets? ‘Cause we lost!  On this exact same date August 29, 1776, George found himself up against a creek (well actually the East River). But to find out what happened next, we’ll have to do a few maneuvers on our own. First, the Old Stone House, The Maryland Memorial, Battle Pass in Prospect Park, The Prison Ships Martyr’s Monument, Fulton Landing, Bowling Green,... more

A last-chance Jersey Shore ride as we hunker down for the fall-winter.

A slow spin is a steady pace that doesn't bust it for you. We'll be riding some lovely flat coastal routes, across five bridges (or causeways) with a breakfast stop at My Kitchen Witch Cafe in Monmouth Beach (the french toast and pancakes are fantastic!), another (quick) stop at Booskerdoo Roastery for their signature Black and Tan coffee, then onto the Highlands, for a spectacular view of the coastline (if we decide to climb). This is a short 25-mile ride and slightly off-season, so expect cool ocean breezes and... more

Our second season for this. And moved to a, hopefully, cooler date so we can enjoy the terrain, rather than suffer through it.

The ride begins in Trenton, NJ, and travels, via the Delaware tow path to historic Bordentown (home of Tom Paine). From there, we move into the interior -- back roads and old-style country diners and flea markets -- with lunch at Tootie's, a New Egypt institution (along with their spectacular one-of-a-kind ice cream sundaes), before heading out into the uncharted northern fringes of the Pine Barrens, the remote Manasquan Reservoir, Allaire State Park, and,... more