Utopia, in this case, is Utopia Bagels in Whitestone, Queens. They make several of the “Best Bagels in NY” lists and have been hand rolling, boiling and baking them since 1947. However, they are not just bagels, they have cold cuts, hot specialty sandwiches, fish, salads, pancakes, waffles, French toast and pastries. They have plant-based options, too.

To get there, we have a 36-mile tour through western and northern Queens that takes you through Greek Astoria, around the Flushing Bay Marina, through Chinese and Korean Flushing before entering the pristine, suburban neighborhood streets of Whitestone.

This ride is rated as MODERATE. That means being able to maintain 12+ mph on flat terrain. If you register but subsequently can’t make the ride, please unregister on the website. Please be considerate so that someone from the wait-list can join the ride.

Please bring a bike in good working condition. Make sure your tires are properly inflated before heading from home. Bring a spare tube, a helmet, sunscreen, at least one water bottle and snacks to keep you fortified before we reach our lunch spot.

Below is a link to the RWGPS:

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48098352