What is the best route from the LIRR Hicksville station to the Jericho Quad by bicycle?

[kwflamingo]

Unfortunately, I think that's pretty much the only route - there aren't too many side streets in that area. Maybe you should drive out one weekend day before you start and do a little exploring on your own. I know that area and it is pretty congested. Be sure to be well-lit, wear your helmet, reflective tape or vest, be certain they can see you. Good luck!
Who knows, maybe after a short time on the job, you can work something out with a co-worker to hitch a ride from the station and back.

 

[Curtis G]

I will start a job soon that will have me working a swing shift at the Jericho Quad (4:30pm-1am). I am coming from Harlem and would like to take public transportation and not my car. Since the bus does not run 24 hours I would like to store a cheap bike at the Hicksville station so I can use it to travel the 3 miles to work by bike. Now I drove the route but some of the roads look like they are little less the safe for bikes. The North Broadway\Jericho Turnpike junctions feels especially dangerous. The lanes is not particularly wide and traffic moved very quickly. Maybe this is all in my head. Have any good advice? Is this a well traveled route? Is there a better route? Thanks!
I will start a job soon that will have me working a swing shift at the Jericho Quad (4:30pm-1am). I am coming from Harlem and would like to take public transportation and not my car. Since the bus does not run 24 hours I would like to store a cheap bike at the Hicksville station so I can use it to travel the 3 miles to work by bike. Now I drove the route but some of the roads look like they are little less the safe for bikes. The North Broadway\Jericho Turnpike junctions feels especially dangerous. The lanes is not particularly wide and traffic moved very quickly. Maybe this is all in my head. Have any good advice? Is this a well traveled route? Is there a better route? Thanks!

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