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Tour NYC Like a Local: Bike This Route With 2 Brooklynites

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Want to bike tour Brooklyn like a local? Check out this route.

Hop along for the ride with Tom Wilson, a high school science teacher, and Hester Griffin, a gardener at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, for an off-the-beaten-path cycle tour through Brooklyn.

The ride is filled with unique sights, historical landmarks, and plenty of fun facts. If you’ve got strong legs, or an e-bike, download the route (GPX or Google Maps) to try it for yourself!

“We rode 20.7 miles but still feel pretty good. Not too tired,” said Hester.

Runtime: 8 minutes


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