NYC is great for cycling. Next trip to the Big Apple, get a copy of the complimentary bike map available at any LBS. Tons of safe biking options. From a parking your bike on the street perspective, I would assume it will eventually get stolen (according to Bikesnob NYC). Our bike share, Citibike, is great for commuting if you're concerned about your ride getting lifted. Pedaling a 45 lbs bike with a laptop bag on your back is a decent workout. Especially if you have an East River bridge in your commute, like us Brooklynites.
For long rides, local favorites are
1. the 45-50 mile loop under the Verrazano, to Coney Island, the Rockaways and Belt Pkwy bike path.
2. make your way to the George Washington Bridge and follow the river up to Nyack and beyond (75+)
3. South/North County Trail is a "rails 2 trails" conversion suitable for road biking. Runs from VanCortland Park to Brewster.
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