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South / Re: New Orleans to Venice in one day?
« on: April 22, 2011, 06:50:55 am »
I rode from the New Orleans airport to Port Sulphur in January, 30 miles short of Venice. Incredibly easy exit from the airport to a riverside trail into NO - http://www.bikeaccess.net/bikeaccess/Articles_db.cfm?Search=%2BAirport%2C%2BUSA-Mid&Article=New%20Orleans%2C%20Louisiana
If you're starting at the airport, it's not reasonable to get to Venice in one day. You'll slow down to navigate through NO, then wait for a ferry to cross the river to Gretna. From there, the ride is a no-brainer on the shoulder of route 23. Take 2 days and meet some people to understand the area. You'll see levees on both sides keeping the Mississippi and Gulf out, learn about Katrina and BP. Dull ride, interesting story.
If you're starting at the airport, it's not reasonable to get to Venice in one day. You'll slow down to navigate through NO, then wait for a ferry to cross the river to Gretna. From there, the ride is a no-brainer on the shoulder of route 23. Take 2 days and meet some people to understand the area. You'll see levees on both sides keeping the Mississippi and Gulf out, learn about Katrina and BP. Dull ride, interesting story.