Hudson River Bridge Tour

The way out of the city without grinding through highways: from the GW Bridge you head up the Palisades Parkway, where trucks aren't allowed but motorcycles are, with a stop at the Alpine lookout above the cliffs. At the Bear Mountain circle you cross the Hudson on the Bear Mountain Bridge (it's a toll bridge) and come down the east bank through Peekskill, Croton, Ossining and Sleepy Hollow to Tarrytown. It's more about scenery than curves, a perfect season-opener or a good ride for a pack with newer riders. Parkway police are strict and US-9 has plenty of traffic lights, so bring some patience.