Now that we've locked in 17+ cruising speed on the flats, we'll stretch our legs on this classic route through Bergen and Rockland Counties to Harriman State Park, up to Bear Mountain via Seven Lakes and Perkins, and a return via Metro North Cold Spring Station. About 4,700 feet of climbing.  Lunch at the 37 mile mark in Wesley Hills, and water/snack breaks at the 26-, 53- and 58- mile marks.  Plus drinks in Cold Spring if we make it there at a reasonable hour!

There is one bail point on this route, near the first break at the 26 mile mark (HoHoKus NJ Transit Station).  Barring significant headwinds, we expect to keep a 17 MPH pace during the relatively flat first leg of the journey.  Folks who find themselves struggling with this may need to bail.

Ride with GPS route here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/12757733

Please bring two water bottles, money for trainfare and for food (or pocket food), your MetroNorth or LIRR bicycle pass, two spare tubes, and the means to inflate.

PLEASE CHECK THIS PAGE BEFORE LEAVING HOME FOR THE RIDE START FOR WEATHER-RELATED CANCELLATION.