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Connecting ACA Routes / Atlantic Coast to Empire State Trail in NYC

« on: December 07, 2023, 07:24:39 pm »

It's not an ACA route, but I'm looking for suggestions on getting from the Atlantic Coast route to the southern point of the Empire State Trail in lower Manhattan (Battery Point). I know I could take the New York Spur, then likely an NJT train in, but wondering if there is another alternative route.
Any suggestions (even - are you crazy!) would be appreciated.
Thanks

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Gear Talk / Using a gravel bike for C2C ride - what am I missing?

« on: December 11, 2021, 08:22:36 am »

I've spent some time going through old posts on the subject but haven't found anything that puts the nail in the coffin, so I wanted to ask for some specific guidance/feedback.

I'm finally in a position to begin touring with the goal of doing a C2C ride in 2025. Leading up to that I'll be doing several shorter (7ish day) loaded rides. Several years ago I purchased a Moots gravel bike - I'm sure there are a lot of opinions on that, but for me it is the best bike (yeah, most expensive too) that I've owned. I'd like to use it for my touring plans, and have thought about the following -
- have  a 20" low gear
- consider a more durable wheel set
- purchase a trailer (another topic with many opinions)

So, what am I missing? I'm not against buying a touring bike, but if this setup can work I'd like to use it.