Tag: bike

Are Lime Bikes Available in New York City?

Lime Bikes, the dockless bike-sharing company has not yet made its way into New York City.  Lime is among a number of start-ups all vying to get into the city.  Current options in the city remain docked Citi bikes and bike rentals around NYC.  However, I am excited for the future prospect of the on-demand model as well as a mixture of pedal and electric scooters and bikes.

Harlem Classic at Marcus Garvey Park

The Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is an annual bike race in the historic Mount Morris district in Harlem.  The race occurs every Father’s day in June and has been going on for 46 years!

Harlem Classic Bike Race

Attention racers!  On your mark.  Get Set.  Cycle!

Father’s Day marked the 44th annual Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic.  A community event where cyclists of all ages and skill levels race the loop around Marcus Garvey Park in Harlem.   Races are between 10-30 laps around the park and have some decent prize money for the winners.

Relaxing Afternoon Ride With Central Park Tours

By Seth Fera-Schanes Pick any activity in Central Park and you will typically have a good time.  Whether you are taking in a little sun while reading a book in the Sheep Meadow, bird watching in the Ramble, or simply sitting on a park bench drinking a coffee […]

Keep Riding – 2 of Brooklyn’s Most Preferred Bike Paths

By Leyla Shamayeva The hustle and bustle of busy Brooklyn streets leaves few options for dedicated cyclists to enjoy long, uninterrupted rides. Riding down Ocean Parkway’s bike path is nice…if you don’t mind stopping at a red light every few minutes. The designated paths on most streets are convenient…if […]

Just Another Saturday In The City

By Seth Fera-Schanes One of the best weekend activities in New York is grabbing your camera (or smartphone if you are an instagrammer) and just wandering around the city snapping photos.  Whether you are checking out some new street art in Brooklyn or historic brownstones in Harlem this […]

A 14 Mile Bike Ride In Upper Manhattan

By Seth Fera-Schanes A bike is a great way to explore new areas of New York, especially after you have lived in the city for an extended amount of time.  I have covered a lot of ground in this city by walking or with public transit but am […]

The Little Red Lighthouse And The Great Gray Bridge Bike Ride

By Seth Fera-Schanes Long day? Go for a bike ride.  Up early on a Saturday? Hop on your bicycle and get going.  Bored?  Bike. It was a summer evening on the Upper West Side and I wanted to go out for a ride.  I started out west towards […]

Take The Training Wheels Off

By Seth Fera-Schanes I decided I am a city bike rider now. Actually, let me back up a few steps.  I saw people riding bikes all around the city and wanted to be a part of that group.  So much so, I identified bike riding as my intended […]