This tour starts in DUMBO, under the MANHATTAN and BROOKLYN BRIDGES on beautiful waterfront with sweeping views of downtown MANHATTAN from across the East River.From DUMBO, we visit the historic and newly redeveloped BROOKLYN NAVY YARD, heading into the South Part of WILLIAMSBURG – a neighborhood of artists, graffiti, and some of the coolest Bars, Coffee Shops, and BREWERIES in NYC.We will explore North Brooklyn in NORTH WILLIAMSBURG and GREENPOINT, riding by THE WAVERY HOTEL, MCLAREN PARK THE BROOKLYN BREWERY. We head to FORT GREEN PARK, with the MARTYRED PRISONERS MONUMENT, North of Bustling DOWNTOWN BROOKLYN- the landscape changes dramatically and one gets a view of the amazing diversity of Brooklyn! We pass by BARCLAYS CENTER and Historically Preserved Government Buildings.We will stop for Lunch back in DUMBO where we may meet up with another group of cyclists and guests on our tours for a 3 hour tour of SOUTH BROOKLYN!The next stop is THE GRAND ARMY PLAZA with views of THE SOLDIERS AND SAILORS ARCH and the BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY.We ride through PROSPECT PARK! No other bike tour offers such a ride. NONE! This is a Brooklyn Cycling Paradise as no automobles are allowed in the park and we own the road. Perhaps a live band will be playing at THE SHELL.We head through PARK SLOPE, GOWANUS CARROL GARDENS. We might stop at OTHER HALF BREWING COMPANY, depending on the day.We ride into RED HOOK, a peninsula cut off from the rest of Brooklyn, for a quick snack and drink. This destinations takes a little work to reach unless your are riding with us!We will stop for a snack along the waterfront. We will visit STEVES KEY LIME PIES and take pictures of the STATUE OF LIBERTY on VALENTINO PIER. This is the BEST VIEW OF LADY LIBERTY in all of Brooklyn.We will stop at WIDOW JANE DISTILLERY!We might do a quick chocolate tasting at RAAKA VIRGIN CHOCOLATE!Next stop? COBBLE HILL with Brownstone Lined Streets, Small Family Owned Restaurants, and charming amenities!Next stop? Into CADMAN PLAZA and then into BROOKLYN HEIGHTS for
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