New York City bike riding is experiencing a real renaissance. There are now more bike paths, venues for biking, bikers’ resources and programs aimed to make cycling easier, cheaper and more fun. If you want to give New York bike riding a shot, the NYC Department of Transportation can provide you a NYC cycling map and other useful information.
Renewed Interest in New York City Bike Riding
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Stacy_Dearco]Stacy Dearco
New York City bike riding is experiencing a real renaissance. There are now more bike paths, venues for biking, bikers’ resources and programs aimed to make cycling easier, cheaper and more fun.
If you want to give New York bike riding a shot, the NYC Department of Transportation can provide you a NYC cycling map and other useful information.
The Best NYC Bike Riding Spots
New York City’s “greenways” are paths or trails connecting parks and neighborhoods. They are designed for biking, walking, and skating. Greenways are the safest routes for New York City cyclists because they are especially marked for bike use. They also afford you a much better scenic view that makes for a unique New York City bike riding experience.
The New York City Mountain Bike Association has information on some other popular New York riding spots: Highbridge Park’s free ride trail, ideal for expert cyclists; Cunningham Park’s wide trails, recommended for beginners; Wolfe’s Pond Park’s ponds and woods for those who enjoy biking in a pleasing natural atmosphere.
New York City Bike Riding Events
The Second Annual Tour de Queens which is held every 12th of July begins in Flushing Meadows Park and runs for 24 miles. It is open to all cyclists regardless of age or skill. Joining the tour is a good way to get acquainted with Queens and the borough’s unique culture.
There’s also the Annual Tour de Brooklyn which is held every 7th of June. It runs about 23 miles, beginning and ending in Coney Island, with a stop in Prospect Park. This tour includes a ride through Flatlands, Bensonhurst, and other Brooklyn neighborhoods off the typical tourist map. You’ll also get to see the famed Green-wood Cemetery, final resting place of such notables as artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and actress Lola Montez.
Governor’s Island, a small piece of land located about half a mile away from Manhattan is accessible to the general population in the summer. As part of Free Bike Fridays, you can borrow a free bike there, for an hour on Fridays.
You can also get free bike rentals the whole summer through the Downtown Alliance Bike Around Downtown program. Only 30 bikes are available for use though and only during specially scheduled times. Even though, you may still want to try your luck.
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