Salsa...same here on Long Island, no different. At best I can get a 30 mile ride in, on less traffic roads, but that includes a bike path all of which I can begin from my house. Unfortunately as with most "bike" paths, on the weekends there are dog walker, rollar bladers, walkers, strollers and jogger, although I wouldn't mind if it was just jogger I had to contend with. I need a longer route than 30 miles.

My girlfriend is able to do a 50 mile ride along the service road of the LI Expressway. I will be giving that a try with her but I can tell you know that there will be sections that I will not be happy with.

Anyway, I hope this post is a consolation that you are not alone.

~ JoAnn