Exploring Roosevelt Island

Let's ride our Bromptons to Roosevelt Island! Meet at 11:00am. We roll at 11:30am sharp. Afterwards we will stop by Chateau le Woof in Astoria for an optional champagne brunch.

View the route at this link: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52501416

Route description: We'll take the Williamsburg Bridge into Brooklyn, hop onto the Berry Street Bike Boulevard, head over the Pulaski to Queens, tour the LIC waterfront, and then take the Roosevelt Island Bridge. We'll stop at the lighthouse and then explore Four Freedoms Park and the Smallpox Hospital. We will see the Ai Weiwei installation on view at Four Freedoms Park -- for more info see https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/arts/design/ai-weiwei-four-freedoms-park.html

Ride level:
Chill / Relaxed
Pace: 16 kph / 10 mph
Distance: 14 miles
There will be several stops along the way. Everyone is welcome. No one will be left behind.

Optional brunch is a $35 (plus tax and tip) prix fixe including champagne (not including drinks/coffee). Chateau le Woof is dog-friendly, so your canine companions are also welcome! Menu is at https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0282/8550/1519/files/Chateau_March_Menu.pdf

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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