Originally Posted by
kimconyc
On the other hand, if you just want to ride from uptown to downtown, you can ride from the GWB down Riverside Dr. to the bike path (You can enter many places like 96th, 72nd, etc.) and then all the way down town along the Hudson. Then you can ride across the Brooklyn Bridge if you want to enter the real NYC.
Nothing beats NYC for city riding; the streets are wide and most are one-way. Traffic moves slowly and it's always a pleasant experience, nothing to be scared about!
Crossing the Brooklyn bridge is a must, and while you're there make sure to stop by RACycles to see all the nice toys
Riding up the East river is also a blast, but make sure to take a spin around Central Park. If you're in the village head over to John's Pizza on Bleeker for the best pizza in town, then to Caffe Roma (corner of Broome and Mulberry) for espresso and amaretto cookies (and lousy service
).
You can also take the bike path and head through Times Square...
Have fun!
- Paul