Getting There
The day begins with a ferry ride from Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan (boarding time: 5:30 a.m.). The 1 1/2-hour cruise through the beautiful Hudson Valley includes breakfast and historical commentary by Manhattan Borough Historian Michael Miscione. Cyclists will debark at Bear Mountain and begin the 46-mile ride there. Please note that the ferry is full as of September 8, but the option to start in Garrison remains open.
Riders starting at the Garrison Metro-North Railroad Station may arrive by train or car (parking available). From here, the ride is 52 miles.
All cyclists will finish in Manhattan, with free lunch and T-shirt pickup. If you started in Garrison, you'll need to take the train back on your own.
Pier 11 Ferry Dock
Pier 11 is on the East River at the base of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, right along the East River greenway. [map]
Garrison Metro-North Railroad Station
The Garrison station is at 1 Upper Station Road, off Route 9D in Garrison, New York. Please see the Metro-North website for more details including train schedules. Free parking and a light breakfast will be available for riders starting here. Bike permit rules and restrictions on the number of bikes per train are suspended on this line for the 6:20 morning train from Grand Central to Garrison as well as the 2:45, 3:52, 4:52, and 6:52 afternoon trains from Grand Central to Garrison. (Normal permit requirements/limits will apply to the 5:52 p.m. train.)
Carpool
Use the message board below to look for or offer rides to the event (or click here for a full-screen view of the message board).
The day begins with a ferry ride from Pier 11 in Lower Manhattan (boarding time: 5:30 a.m.). The 1 1/2-hour cruise through the beautiful Hudson Valley includes breakfast and historical commentary by Manhattan Borough Historian Michael Miscione. Cyclists will debark at Bear Mountain and begin the 46-mile ride there. Please note that the ferry is full as of September 8, but the option to start in Garrison remains open.
Riders starting at the Garrison Metro-North Railroad Station may arrive by train or car (parking available). From here, the ride is 52 miles.
All cyclists will finish in Manhattan, with free lunch and T-shirt pickup. If you started in Garrison, you'll need to take the train back on your own.
Pier 11 Ferry Dock
Pier 11 is on the East River at the base of Wall Street in Lower Manhattan, right along the East River greenway. [map]
Garrison Metro-North Railroad Station
The Garrison station is at 1 Upper Station Road, off Route 9D in Garrison, New York. Please see the Metro-North website for more details including train schedules. Free parking and a light breakfast will be available for riders starting here. Bike permit rules and restrictions on the number of bikes per train are suspended on this line for the 6:20 morning train from Grand Central to Garrison as well as the 2:45, 3:52, 4:52, and 6:52 afternoon trains from Grand Central to Garrison. (Normal permit requirements/limits will apply to the 5:52 p.m. train.)
Carpool
Use the message board below to look for or offer rides to the event (or click here for a full-screen view of the message board).
