One of our favorite destinations. We will head out from Columbus Circle and over the GWB and then make our way to Northvale via backroads - no 9W.  It's still an early training ride and we will pace it that way and get some Hill practice as we climb Walnut on the way back. Ride of course includes a really good lunch stop (love those pancakes) in Northvale, NJ. Don't miss this ride. Bring lightweight bike lock, money for lunch and a great inquisitive attitude.  Ride will end when we get back over the GWB, but lots of folks will still be heading downtown.