wow - you're driving up with bikes? Excellent! I was gonna say, I def. have an extra bike if you needed it (I wasn't sure what you'd want to rent if you went that route). My 2cents - bring the Cyclocross - that'd be perfect for everything. I have lots of heavy duty locks, fwtw.

I am off Friday and will def. go for a ride if you're in NY and want to do that day. The streets will be crowded, yes (esp. in midtown areas mentioned-not where you really want to ride anyway - they;re always crazy), but I think central park should be fine, and the outer boroughs as well.

Sorry - I am sure you've posted this, but where in NY is NYguy? Manhattan?