Biking to Roosevelt Island - Enjoy the Wonderful Views But Be Careful On Bridge

Map of Bike Ride to Roosevelt Island from Queens is from Blogger Bike Dummy

One of blogger Bike Dummy's favorite New York City bicycle rides is to Roosevelt Island because:

The thing I enjoy most about it are the spectacular views and the fact that you can be completely and totally alone.
Past the ruin of the old smallpox hospital (BikeDummy, Sept. 2007) all the way at the tip of the island, is a spot to view the complete panorama of the East River - from the United Nations to LIC.

As I have written many times before, the wonderful panoramic views described by Bike Dummy are in danger of being ruined forever if what some refer to as the Louis Kahn Death Box (others refer to it incorrectly as the FDR memorial) is ever built.

Bike Dummy advises to be careful on the Roosevelt Island Bridge at 36th Avenue and Vernon B'lvd:

The surface of the bridge is metal grating so I wouldn't ride across it unless you've got a mountain bike. The path is very narrow and is used by pedestrians as well, so you may need to dismount and walk your bike. Once across, just follow the roads. The island is a closed loop so it's not like you can get lost.

Here's more on Roosevelt Island Bike riding including a time lapse video bike trip from Prospect Heights Brooklyn to Roosevelt Island. Have fun.