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New Bridge Landing



New Bridge Landing is the site of a bridge over the Hackensack River where General George Washington led his troops in retreat from British forces in November 1776. The town of New Bridge dates from the 1600's. The current bridge at this site was installed in 1889.

 

Wikipedia: New Bridge Landing

 

Our ride to New Bridge Landing meets 10:00 AM at Dinosaur Playground, 97th St & Riverside Drive. Distance is 32 miles and pace is moderate. Lunch will be at Cafe Rx in Cresskill. The ride ends at the NY end of the GWB.

 

GPS map Cue sheet

 

You should be comfortable riding in a group. Usual 5BBC guidelines apply: stay between the leader and the sweep, keep single file, and call out stopping and hazards. Helmets are required on all 5BBC rides and you should carry a spare tube and water.

 

Check your email before setting out. You will be notified of any change in plans by 8:00 AM Sunday morning.

 

When:
Sunday, August 13, 2023, 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) (UTC-05:00)
Where:
Dinosaur Playground
97th Street & Riverside Drive
New York, NY  10025
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s)(s):
Jim Zisfein
 
Ken Williams
Category:
Moderate Rides 12-15mph
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
14
Available Slots:
6
No Fee