New York Bike Route 5

[Bry]

NY Bike route 5 goes 365 miles from the Mass line (Lebanon) to Niagara Falls.
Has any one used this route? I was thinking it would be a good way for me to connect with the Northern Tier as I cycle north west from RI via CT and MA. Any thoughts or suggestions are appreciated!

Bryan
Barrington, RI

[windrath]

Route 5 is a very busy road and splits into different segments at different times between Schenectady and Utica.  There is usually a good shoulder and, often, there are side roads that run next to it.

Possibly a better way is to ride the Erie Canal path - fewer hills, no cars, camp grounds that are pretty easy to find.  It is not paved which is a downside, but, overall, a better option than Rte 5.

Just a thought...

[Bry]

Thanks for the tip. I'll look into that.
Bryan

[mbattisti]

FANY (Five hundred [miles] Across NY) is an organized ride each year that goes from Niagara Falls to Saratoga.  Each year they take a different route.  You may wish to contact them (they have a website) and pick their brains about routes.  They've done it many ways!

[Bry]

Cool! Thanks.
Bryan