NYC is a big, vast place with so many things to see and do on a trip. If you are short on time, then walking through the city on foot is a not a good option as it can consume a lot of time. So, why not cycle along scenic paths and cruise by monuments to experience the real pulse of the Big Apple? NYC looks even more beautiful when you see it on a bike. Its chaotic traffic notwithstanding, you can plan and enjoy charming rides along cycling routes.
Here is a list of NYC’s best cycling routes:
Central Park
No matter whether you are a beginner or A seasoned rider, Central Park has interesting routes to ensure great fun with your bike tour. Both hilly and flat terrains are available in the park and you could cycle along scenic routes non-stop for close to 2 hours. Here, you get to ride on a 6-mile loop and all along, enjoy the real essences of the park. Central Park bike tours are a great way to get the stellar view of the lush green environs, stop by at or around monuments and enjoy a leisure sojourn in the midst of nature.
Hudson River Greenway
Enjoy biking along a fully-protected route lining the Hudson River and ride on all the way from Battery Park City to the George Washington Bridge. Along the ride, you will see joggers and pedestrians clogging the route, particularly in Midtown, and you got to be careful there. The ride offers stunning views of the city and if you manage to start early morning, the pain of traffic and congestion too goes out of the way for sure. The route is perfect for a summer morning ride through Chelsea when you feel like being on a calm road with not more people to be seen around.
Westside Greenway Path
Ride along a 13-mile path and enjoy amazing views of the Hudson River, new walkways and riverside parks. The route is mostly flat and paved and you begin at the Staten Island Ferry and finish at the George Washington Bridge. If you kick off early morning, the route then will be traffic free at most places however you could expect some congesting at busier times of the day. The best part, you could stop by at Pier 66 for lunch and even the Boat Basin Cafe is not far away. It won’t take more than an hour to complete the stretch, provided the traffic is usual.
Governors Island
NYC does not have several car-free places and you need to search to find those few existing here. One is on Governor Island and even that does not stretch to the whole of Island yet. Nonetheless, it’s still good enough to take you on a smooth ride and let you enjoy stunning views of Lower Manhattan and NY Harbor. Further, you get to bike through tree-lined trails and enjoy the scenic beauty around. You go by old army barracks and splendid mansions and feel the old world charm along the route. So, go ahead and rent a bike to enjoy the island in the best way possible.
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