The Jewish Outdoors Club

JOC Road Bike Tour
On Sunday July 18th join the JOC for a scenic group bike tour along the Henry Hudson.We will be bicycling from Washington Heights across the George Washington Bridge to the Henry Hudson Drive, which is a lovely wooded and rarely used road that is part of the Palisades Interstate Park system. (More details are available here: www.njpalisades.org/cycling.htm.)  Towards the end of the ride, we will be stopping at the Ross Dock Picnic Area in NJ to relax and savior the views of the NYC skyline.

How far is the bike ride and how fast will we be riding?
We will be riding a total of about 20 miles and averaging a speed of 10 to 15 miles per hour, but be aware that this route has some fairly steep hills that will occasionally slow us down somewhat.This ride is not meant to be a race; we plan on simply enjoying a relaxing group ride along one of the most beautiful bike routes near NYC.  If you have no experience road biking and are unsure whether you can ride this distance, please take a test ride on your own time before you sign-up so that you don’t delay the group on ride day. More info about bike routes in NYC is located here: http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/bicyclists/bikemaps.shtml.

What if I don’t own a bike?
No problem. You can also rent bikes in NYC; information about bike rentals can be found here: http://nyccentury.org/bike_rental.

What should I bring?
You should bring a helmet, water bottles, energy bars, a spare tire and pump, money and other assorted accessories to make your ride more comfortable.  Additionally, please remember this is a road bike trip, not a mountain biking adventure.  Although we will be riding at a fairly relaxed pace, mountain bikes and other bikes with wide tires will be rather difficult to ride quickly and will slow down the rest of the group.  Thus, please avoid bringing a mountain bike, unless you feel you have the riding ability to keep up with the group.

Where and when are we meeting?
We will meet at 10:30 am in front of the GeorgeWashington Bridge Bus Station facing the GWB at the corner of Fort Washington Ave. and 178th St. in Washington Heights.  If necessary, you can travel with your bike to the GWB bus station using the NYC subway A train,which stops at the 175th St. station. (www.mta.info)

How do I sign-up for this event?
Send your full name and cell phone number to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it before Friday, July 16th. After you sign-up a confirmation email with further details will be sent to you before the event. Additionally, if there are weather or road closure problems before the event, additional information will be provided.

How much does it cost, and how can I pay?
There is a $3 JOC administration fee that can be paid in cash on the day of the event.

What if I have any questions?
Feel free to send an email to tevalink@yahoo. com.

Cheers,
Nathan