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If you feel worried about the possibility of being hit by a car while riding in the streets of Manhattan, there are bike tours that go through Central Park or the Brooklyn Bridge, or you can rent a bike and ride on your own on the Hudson Greenway. Here's more information.
As long as you're pedaling around, remember that the oldest dedicated bike path in the United States happens to be located in Brooklyn, along Ocean Parkway (it opened in 1895). Five and a half miles, direct to the Boardwalk--where you won't be hassled if you bike there after Labor Day. Hmm, according to the calendar...
I have a bike and use it frequently, as do many friends of mine. Please wear a helmet. Please don't go into traffic, and please respect traffic laws. There are bike lanes but that doesn't mean they are clear of hazards. I like to use the Westside Highway path as a good north to south and vice versa route rather than being in the streets with traffic, depending on where I am going. I have also gone from one borough through others on the bike without an issue. Just be cautious - for cars, pedestrians, other bikes, etc.
Google Maps also helps you map out routes. The directions include an option for bicycle directions.
I went up last month and I took my bike with me. Had a great time. I went up the bike path along the Hudson. Very beautiful. I ended up riding all the way up to where you can see the Dykman exit sign. I would have gone further but had no idea where/when it would end.
I came back down and went over the walk way around 181st. Went all the way down until I hit Central Park then took the east side all the way down to lower Manhattan. I took the ferry back to SI.
That was one of the most enjoyable times I've had on a vacation and I've been on a lot of vacations. I hope to ride my bike again.
The next day I ended up going out at night and riding around. I felt pretty safe and there are a lot of side streets that are one way so you don't have to worry about as much traffic.
The main streets that have bike paths will very depending on safety. Some are not blocked off by cars while some will put you right by the regular traffic which would mean you'd want to be more careful.
If you feel worried about the possibility of being hit by a car while riding in the streets of Manhattan, there are bike tours that go through Central Park or the Brooklyn Bridge, or you can rent a bike and ride on your own on the Hudson Greenway. Here's more information.
I was hoping for some info on bike paths. Are most of themin Manhattan undependable?
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