Brompton Ride to Tarrytown Lakes with Kayaking!

Let's ride the Empire State Trail from Van Cortlandt Park to Tarrytown Lakes for kayaking! Check out photos from past Tarrytown rides below!

As with previous Tarrytown rides, we'll meet in Van Cortlandt Park and ride the Empire State Trail to the Tarrytown turnoff. However, unlike previous years we are skipping the Tarrytown hill. That's right, this year we'll stop at the Tarrytown Lakes reservoir for kayaking and fun-in-the sun, and then ride back.

Please note that this event has a $29 fee for kayak rental. After you sign up, we will send you information on how to pay via Zelle, paypal or Venmo. (If you cancel, the rental fee is refundable as long as someone from the waiting list takes your spot.)

Meeting Point
Meet at the bottom of the park side of the stairs of the "Van Cortlandt Park-242 St Station" (last stop on the "1" line).

The Bike Route
You can see the portion of the trail we'll ride on the Empire State Trail Map. On the map, it's basically from the (3) to the (4).
We're meeting at Van Cortlandt Park and biking up the trail to the Tarrytown turnoff. We'll stop at Tarrytown Lakes and kayak for 1.5 hours, then ride back to Van Cortlandt Park. Shortly before the end of the ride, there's a friendly Italian restaurant with a huge outdoor terrace - we plan to stop there for a victory beer (plus pizza, sangria and more).

Kayaking
We will be renting "Sit-on-Top" Kayaks from Tarrytown Lakes that are beginner-friendly for first-time kayakers.

Lunch and Snacks
Please bring a picnic lunch to eat at Tarrytown Lakes
Near the end of the ride we'll stop for victory drinks

Ride Stats

• Level: This is an intermediate ride due to the distance. Riders should be comfortable with riding 10-12 mph for 1-2 hours with short breaks.
• Start/End: Van Cortlandt Park at the 242nd Street Station (last stop on the 1 line)
• Distance: 37 Miles
• Speed: Average 10-12 mph
• Trails: 99% paved rail trail through the woods.
• Restrooms at mile 0, mile 22, mile 35 (outhouse at mile 17)

This ride is for Brompton bicycles only. All Brompton riders who are comfortable with the pace and distance are welcome!

Our Community Rules:

1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned.
2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional.
3. All bikes are welcome. Occasional Brompton-only events will be clearly labeled. Contact your local Brompton dealer if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for an event (participation may vary).
4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP.

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1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation.
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