Rach Bikes NYC
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I've been biking around NYC for 7 years, and now I'm sharing my bike routes in hopes of inspiring other riders who want to ride but might not know where to go. Each route includes information about the types of bicycle infrastructure you can expect, where to stop on the ride, and some historical facts about the places you will visit.
Rach Bikes NYC
1y ago
6 mile intermediate route
Starts at McCarren Park, ends on Roosevelt Island
Destinations:
A- McCarren Park
B- Queensbridge Park
C- Roosevelt Island- Southpoint Park
D- Roosevelt Island- Four Freedoms Park
E - Roosevelt Island - The Cafe at Cornell Tech
While DC might be known for its cherry blossoms, don't think you need to travel out of state to see some peak blooms this year. New York City has blossoms to rival the best of them, and in multiple locations all around the city. If you weren't able to grab tickets to get your peep on at the Brooklyn Botanical ..read more
Rach Bikes NYC
1y ago
11 mile beginner route
Starts at McCarren Park, ends at Greenpoint Beer and Ale
Destinations:
A- McCarren Park
B- Queensbridge Park
C- Rainey Park
D- Socrates Sculpture Park
E- Shore Blvd Open Street
F- Astoria Park
G- Greenpoint Beer and Ale
The best season is upon us, it's biking season! After a long slog through what some (read: me and everyone I know) would probably describe as the worst winter in modern society, the sun has started staying out longer and the temperatures are rising. All signs point to an ideal time to start thinking about ..read more
Rach Bikes NYC
1y ago
7 mile beginner route
Starts at Columbus Circle, ends at the New York Stock Exchange
Destinations:
A- Columbus Circle
B- The Plaza Hotel
C- Rockefeller Center
D- Saks Fifth Avenue
E- New York Stock Exchange
The weather outside may be frightful, but the bright light displays in Manhattan are still delightful! While those looking for a dazzling holiday lights display might attempt to trek down to Dyker Heights, this ride is a slightly more attainable short route that can be completed in under an hour - great for these colder days and beginner riders.&n ..read more
Rach Bikes NYC
1y ago
8 mile beginner route
Starts at Van Siclen Ave Station, ends in Flatlands, Brooklyn.
Destinations:
A- Van Siclen Ave Station
B- BKLYN Blend Livonia
C- Shirley Chisholm State Park
D- Canarsie Park
E- Palermo Pastry Shop
F- Dolly's Ices
Downloadable turn-by-turn directions from Bike Map
Who doesn't love a landfill that has been turned into a delightful oasis for park starved New Yorkers? Something that I truly appreciate about this city is the ingenuity in transforming some of our unused landmasses into a place for all to enjoy, and Shirley Chi ..read more