New-York tribune., 1900-06-30
Sixth RACE-sellingi for three-year-olds
CYCLING.
A PLEASANT SUNDAY RIDE SUGGESTED
THROUGH TWO STATES AND FIVE
COUNTIES FOR
TY-ONE MILES.

Clarence A Shedd IS the chairman OF the petit
ton committee of wheelmen who have been striv-
ing for than year TO get wheelway over
the Brooklyn Bridge. Mr. shedd is an enthus,-
astic rider of the bicycle, and he suggests a little
trip for local wheelmen, which might make a good
ri66 for tomorrow for those who wish. AS might
na expected Mr.. Shedd does not suggest trip
over the Bridge as part of the tour.
"Of the many beautiful bicycle routes that
have found in and about Greater New York" said
Mr.. Shedd yesterday, there is one that is espe-
cially attractive easy and interesting and which
feel safe in asserting cannot be matched for the
distance anywhere in this country This trip will
take the rider through two States. five counties
and over five ferries also through what was
twenty or more townships, all within travelling
distance of hfty-seven miles. The roads are fine
nearly all of the way, and good enough all OF the
way"
The route and approximate distances are as fol-
lows: West Twenty-thrd-st ferry, across the Hud-
River to Jersey City. A short distance from
the ferry turn left to Hudson-st. right to York. to
Mercer. to Glenwood-ave., to the scenic and popu-
lar Hudson County Boulevard Ctwo and half
miles), continue TO its end at Bayonne and Port
Richmond ferry (seven and quarter miles,; take
the little ferry across the Kill to Port Rich
mond. Staten Island; here the rider may take
the winding and picturesque Shore Road to St
George Qour and a quarter miles). Take ferryboat
OF the World" on by the majestic Goddess of LIB
tery. anu historic governor Island to the Bat
A few steps TO the right, passing the Hamilton
n
ring to rAta1ntic-aye.. Broolyn ride up to Hicks
ST. TO JoraIemoI-st., to Clnton-st.. to Schermer-
horn-St-, to NeVtns-st., to Dean-st. to Flatbush-
ave. to ST. Mark Save, to Grand-ave., to Wash
ingtop-ave, to Eastern Parkway Uhree and a half
miles). - '--
From this point, if the day be fair the rider will
have only to follow the crowd to find his way to
Jamaica (ten miles,, an easy road with few turns
Here take the Flushing Road which starts nearly
opposite Petuts Hotel; this road runs through a
somewhat rolling. but refreshing, country to
Flushing Give miles) and Upland Village Hotel
noted Tor It's pretty country villas and fine shade
trees. N S4i"ue
Pass the fountain there and turn left then third
right which road leads to College Point Ferry
Uhree miles,. You will find this exquisite spot
especially so If you happen along about sundown
The ferry running from the point to Nnety-ninth.
ST. leaves College Point on the even hour and is
the longest six miles, and most pleasant ferry in
New York. 1t crosses Flushing Bay, touching al
North Beach passes Riker's, Brothers Randali's
ana WardS Islands on the right, pretty Astoria
on the left, enters East River at Hell Gate and
Will land you at Ninety -ninth-st.
From there ride down FirSt-aVe TO Eigh+v-sirtb
st. to Fffth-ave.. 70 Twenty -fourth-st. TO Eighth
ave C1ve and one-haB miles), total of forty-one
niles for % the entire wheeling distance. The ive
about sixteen miles, and likely to take m fIIIy
two hours This trip viii afford days pleasant
outing f--