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David Krulewitch
May 3, 20245 min read
Things I Wish I Knew Before Riding the Empire State Trail
Below is an amalgam of my "before you go" notes for anyone interested in riding the Empire State Trail from Buffalo to NYC. To read my...
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David Krulewitch
Mar 5, 20242 min read
Accessing LaGuardia Airport from the East on Bike
Heading west from Flushing there is a wonderful bike path on the Queens Waterfront Greenway towards LaGuardia Airport. It ends before the...
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David Krulewitch
Jan 29, 20241 min read
DXUQNG Bicycle Handlebar Bag Review
So, I bought this ridiculously well priced bicycle handlebar bag from amazon made by a brand called DXUQNG. It's one of those weird...
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David Krulewitch
Dec 6, 20233 min read
Biking on Grand Concourse - Sometimes Less is More
Last weekend I biked the entire length of the Grand Concourse in the Bronx. There are a mix of different bicycle facility treatments,...
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David Krulewitch
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Review - California Burrito - Road Runner Handlebar Bag
I reviewed the plusses and minuses of the California Burrito handlebar bag made by Road Runner Bags. It generally is quite good, (albeit...
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David Krulewitch
Oct 26, 20231 min read
Empire State Trail Slideshow Video
In June of 2023 I biked from Buffalo to NYC on the Empire State Trail. Here is a slideshow presentation showing trail conditions, some...
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David Krulewitch
Sep 18, 20231 min read
Empire State Trail - Buffalo to NYC
In June of 2023 I embarked on a lifelong goal to bike from Buffalo to NYC on the Empire State Trail. I chronicled my journey, including...
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David Krulewitch
Sep 7, 20234 min read
Empire State Trail Day 12 - Mahopac to Lower Manhattan
My last day was 56 miles, from Mahopac to the Battery in Lower Manhattan. In this area, the Empire State Trail follows an old railroad...
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David Krulewitch
Sep 1, 20235 min read
Empire State Trail Day 11 - Kingston to Mahopac
Kingston to Mahopac was going to be one of my longest days so I woke up at the crack of dawn to get started. As I left the hotel I caught...
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David Krulewitch
Aug 25, 20235 min read
Empire State Trail Day 10 - East Greenbush to Kingston
After a relaxing time in the pool the night before at the Comfort Inn, day 10 was East Greenbush to Kingston. My phone was dead so I...
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David Krulewitch
Aug 15, 20237 min read
Empire State Trail Day 9 - Amsterdam to East Greenbush
By Day 9 I was beginning to get into the groove of my journey. On day 2 someone I bumped into on the road said it takes "7 days" for...
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David Krulewitch
Aug 14, 20235 min read
Empire State Trail Day 8 - Utica to Amsterdam
Day 8 was one of my favorite days of the trip. East of Utica the Mohawk Valley has some very cool topography and towns. Also, I started...
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David Krulewitch
Aug 7, 20235 min read
Empire State Trail Day 7 - Syracuse to Utica
By Day 7 I was feeling more confident and gotten a better sense of distances. I now understood what biking 70 miles in a day felt and...
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David Krulewitch
Aug 1, 20236 min read
Empire State Trail Day 6 - Aurora to Syracuse
After a beautiful wedding at the Inns of Aurora, the following day I was on the road. The first leg of my day was Aurora to Weedsport (29...
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David Krulewitch
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Empire State Trail Days 4 and 5 - Newark to Aurora
Day 4 I spent partly on the Empire State Trail, then off the trail on roads to attend a friend's wedding in Aurora NY. My morning ride...
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David Krulewitch
Jul 18, 20238 min read
Empire State Trail Day 3 - Albion to Newark
Throughout the night I was googling saddle pain and decided that the next step was to buy more bicycle shorts and chamois cream. I saw...
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David Krulewitch
Jul 13, 20235 min read
Empire State Trail Day 2 - Buffalo to Albion
As I found out the hard way, day 2 of a bike trip is notorious for having issues. I woke up early at the Best Western in On the Avenue in...
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David Krulewitch
Jul 12, 20234 min read
Empire State Trail Day 1 - Clove Valley to Buffalo
Day 1 of my Empire State Trail Trip, getting to Buffalo.
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David Krulewitch
Jun 19, 20232 min read
Empire State Trail Itinerary - Buffalo to NYC
Here is my itinerary for my Empire State Trail ride from Buffalo to NYC. I'm trying to average 60 miles a day on the road give or take. I...
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David Krulewitch
Jun 16, 20238 min read
Bike Modifications and Gear for Empire State Trail Ride - Buffalo to NYC
Being new to multi day bike riding, I needed to purchase a number of add ons to my Cannondale Quick 1 to be ready for my trip from...
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David Krulewitch
Jun 6, 20234 min read
Buying a Bike for the Empire State Trail - Cannondale Quick 1
For many years my only bike has been a Fuji Declaration, a single speed bike for tooling around urban areas. While living in Brooklyn I...
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David Krulewitch
May 26, 20232 min read
Excursion to Millerton, NY - Harlem Valley Rail Trail
Last weekend I ended up in Millerton, a quaint town in the northeastern corner of Dutchess County. It's on the Harlem Valley Rail Trail...
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David Krulewitch
May 15, 20232 min read
The Myth of the Avid Cyclist
When I started a new job a few years ago, my supervisor introduced me to colleagues as an “avid cyclist”. I politely smiled and nodded as...
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David Krulewitch
May 8, 20233 min read
5 Boro Bike Tour - A NYC Rider's Perspective
A friend of mine did the 2023 5 Boro Bike Tour in New York City over my objections. I said "Don't do it, it's too crowded, it's full of...
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David Krulewitch
May 3, 20231 min read
Bike Lane Broadway 26th St
Here's a bike lane on Broadway and 26th street in Manhattan. Great installation and pedestrian and bike space with no cars! People...
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