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The Hamptons by bike

Originally published: June 17, 2010 3:15 PM
Updated: June 18, 2010 1:21 PM
By JOHN NEWTON  Special to Newsday

Quick ReadHamptons beach towns are ideal for lazy summer rides, where it's not about the miles you cover but rather about the breaks you take.

Photo credit: Photo by Gordon M. Grant | John Newtown rides his bike near the Gardiner Windmill on James Lane in East Hampton.

With its closely clustered beaches and hamlets - and just the gentlest of hills - the Hamptons are ideal for exploring by bicycle. Pedal-powered sightseeing also has the advantage of bypassing the traffic that clogs the East End every summer. No more worries about gridlock, or time wasted looking for a parking space. A summer day is easier to enjoy when you're not slowed down by several tons of...