The Brian Lehrer Show The Best Places to Bike Outside the City
Oct 8, 2025
Listeners share their favorite biking spots outside the city, highlighting a variety of trails and routes. Discover the scenic Empire State Trail in Poughkeepsie and the popular George Washington Bridge route to Nyack. Families can enjoy easy rides on Long Island, including trips from Robert Moses State Park to Fire Island. Northern New Jersey offers mixed terrain adventures in South Mountain Reservation and Wachung Reservation. This lively conversation showcases the best places to bike and enjoy the great outdoors!
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Start At Poughkeepsie For Empire State Trail
- Take the train to Poughkeepsie and start riding the Empire State Trail for long, mostly car-free distances.
- Explore New Paltz, Hopewell Junction, or Minnewaska State Park for varied scenery and continuous bike routes.
Hudson River Ride Via GWB And 9W
- Many cyclists leave Manhattan on weekends via the George Washington Bridge and head up River Road and Route 9W for scenic Hudson rides.
- The route hits towns like Sparkill, Piermont, and Nyack with places to stop for food and pastries.
Family-Friendly Long Island Paths
- Try Long Island paths like the Robert Moses State Park to Fire Island trail for easy, family-friendly rides.
- Cedar Creek Park to Jones Beach along the Wantagh Parkway also offers gentle, paved stretches suitable for kids.