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