Taking Manhattan on Two Wheels
I’m pretty much convinced that there is no better place to be in the spring and summer than New York City.
There’s so much to do: like riding bikes for free along the Hudson River.
Yesterday, we took advantage of Bike n Roll’s recently launched free bike rental program, which we learned about thanks to @Newyorkology on Twitter.
We picked up our steeds at the South Street Seaport location and biked for three full hours along the Hudson.
It’s a good thing I’d read up on these cycling tips from daily cyclist and Matador colleague Carlo Alcos; otherwise, I might not be alive today.
It’s astonishing to me how oblivious people are to the world around them– hey, pedestrians! I know you’ve got the right of way, but I’m a 22 weeks pregnant woman on a bike (and I can’t remember the last time I was on a bike), so how’s about walking single file when you see a bike coming?!–but I won’t focus on that.
Instead, I’ll just say this: there’s no better way to cover some serious ground in Manhattan AND enjoy it than on two wheels, and if I had to commute any farther than my current trek from the bedroom to the living room/office, then I’d make sure to talk with Carlo and another cyclist and Matador colleague, Hal Amen, who knows a good bit about how to choose a bike.
May 18th, 2009 at 7:52 am
I used to live in Nyack on the Hudson and you are right about NY in the Spring. I need to go for a visit. Careful with that baby!
May 18th, 2009 at 8:52 am
I’m so glad to hear NYC has this new program! Bikes are a great way to get around a city, for fun or for work/errand running. Enjoy!
May 18th, 2009 at 4:34 pm
What fun!
Coincidence that the Matador Trips duo are both avid cyclists? I think not.
May 19th, 2009 at 1:46 am
no way. Boston is far better. more open space, fewer high rises, less traffic. Boston wins!
May 22nd, 2009 at 9:30 pm
I’ve really wanted to try cycling here in China. After looking at the insanity of the roads I’m still trying to get my nerve up. Maybe one day…