This was an interesting ride out from the Rapha Clubhouse in Soho. I quite enjoy the laps in Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The ocean Parkway Bike trail is a bit tedious. There are plenty of roots bulging the trail and the stops are frequent as the lights are not synchronized. Additionally, cars are constantly crossing between the side and streets and quite often stop and block the bike pass. You also have to examine multiple directions to be sure, no one’s turning.
Rockaway Beach and Jamaica Bay wildlife refuge are more pleasant riding. There are some nice views of downtown Manhattan, Midtown, and all the grasses growing in the wildlife refuge. JFK flights takeoff scenically over the city.
One needs to be a bit aggressive riding through Brooklyn. Plenty of cars and trucks identify as bicycles and park in the bike lane.
Williamsburg and Manhattan Bridges are pretty noisy with trains and traffic.