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NYC.gov Bike Map Achive
Jun 12th, 2013
A collection of the Official NYC Bike Map PDFs dating from 1997. 2013 2013 NYC Cycling Map (PDF) 2013 Manhattan, North Brooklyn, South Bronx Cycling Map (PDF) 2013 Staten Island Cycling Map (PDF) 2013 Bridges Cycling Map (PDF) 2012 2012 NYC Cycling Map (PDF) 2012 Manhattan Cycling Map (PDF)t 2012 Staten Island Cycling Map (PDF)…Continue reading
Escape New York 2013 – Saturday, September 21
Jun 12th, 2013
Escape the crowds and ride out of Manhattan across the George Washington Bridge and into West Hudson Highlands of Bergen, NJ and Rockland, NY with the NYCC’s Escape New York bicycle ride on September 25th. Choose one of four scenic, well marked routes – 25, 50, 65 or 100 miles – all beginning and ending…Continue reading
Survey: Best Places to Eat and Drink for Cyclists
Jun 12th, 2013
NYC Bike Maps.com needs your suggestions for the best restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops and bars in New York City for cyclists. Ideal spots should be near a bike route, have bike parking, cyclist friendly and have good food/drink. Few of my favorites: – Dinosaur BBQ – right off the Hudson River Greenway and has outdoor…Continue reading
Brooklyn Waterfront Epic Ride 2013 – Saturday July 27th
Jun 10th, 2013
40-mile bike ride from Williamsburg to Rockaway Beach, showcasing the potential of a fully completed Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway combined with a completed Jamaica Bay Greenway. The Epic route will be marked, allowing riders to travel in a group that moves at their own pace. Rest stops with refreshments, restrooms and basic bike maintenance will be…Continue reading
NYC Century Bike Tour 2013 – Sunday September 8th
May 31st, 2013
The 2013 NYC Century Bike Tour will be on Sunday September 8th. Registration will open on April 9th Route Descriptions Our two start locations are conveniently located in New York’s two most famous parks. Start your NYC Century Bike Tour at one of these convenient locations: Central Park, Manhattan Prospect Park, Brooklyn There will be…Continue reading
Tour de Queens 2013 – Sunday July 7th
May 31st, 2013
The 6th Annual Tour de Queens is Sunday July 7th, 2013! Register for the 2013 Tour de Queens will open on Tuesday June 4th, 2013. This year, we will cap participation at 1,250 registrants. T.A. members will be offered advanced registration, so the best way to guarantee yourself a spot on the tour this year,…Continue reading
New Look for NYC Bike Maps
May 27th, 2013
The nycbikemaps.com website received the largest update in more than three years. The changes to the look and feel of the site should be obvious for frequent visitors and hopefully viewed as an improvement. Please consider sharing your feedback below Update details: Responsive Design: Site now optimized for tablets and mobile devices, as well as…Continue reading
Tour de Brooklyn 2013 – Sunday June 2nd
May 25th, 2013
Registration for the 2013 Tour de Brooklyn will open to the general public on April 29th, 2013. T.A. members will be offered the chance to register early. If you’re not a member yet, join today! Your registration fee helps to cover the cost of this one-of-a-kind tour: $15 for Transportation Alternatives members $20 for non-members…Continue reading
Citi Bike: NYC Bike Share Finally Ready To Launch
May 24th, 2013
NYC’s long anticipated bike share program, Citi Bike, is finally ready to launch. Over the past month, bike share stations have been popping up across the city and in recent days Citit Bike keys have been arriving in mailboxes on founding members and bikes have started appearing in the stations in advance of the May…Continue reading
Gran Fondo New York 2013
May 10th, 2013
The Gran Fondo New York offers riders a challenging route with 100+ miles and 8,000 feet of climbing, including a climb up Bear Mountain. The ride is in the style of European cyclosportives, which is not a race, but includes a number of timed climbs and prizes for the fastest cyclists. More details at GranFondoNY.com.…Continue reading
Five Boro Bike Tour 2013
May 3rd, 2013
The 2013 Five Boro Bike Tour is this Sunday, May 5th. New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes…Continue reading
Hurricane Sandy Update
Nov 1st, 2012
Please exercise caution when bicycling after Hurricane Sandy, as damage to the City’s bicycling infrastructure is still being assessed. The Coney Island and Rockaway Boardwalks were significantly damaged and will likely remain out of service for several months. I’ve also heard reports of significant damage to the Shore Parkway Bike Path near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.…Continue reading
Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday, May 6th, 2012
May 6th, 2012
New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 40 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry.
2011 Five Boro Bike Tour Photos
May 1st, 2011
a few of the best pictures of today’s 5 Boro Bike Tour posted to flickr.
New Amsterdam Bicycle Show 2011
May 1st, 2011
The New Amsterdam Bicycle Show was held April 30th and featured a variety of New York bike shops and bike makers, amongst other loosely bike related vendors. New Amsterdam Bike Show (official site) About The New Amsterdam Bicycle Show The first bike show in New York City was in Brooklyn in 1897, and 114 years…Continue reading
Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday, May 1st, 2011
Apr 25th, 2011
New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry.
NYC Century Bike Tour: September 12th 2010
Aug 30th, 2010
The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City’s best greenways and parks. This year the NYC Century Bike Tour will take place rain or shine on Sunday, September 12th, 2010 and for…Continue reading
Escape New York: Saturday, September 25th 2010
Aug 5th, 2010
Escape the crowds and ride out of Manhattan across the George Washington Bridge and into West Hudson Highlands of Bergen, NJ and Rockland, NY with the NYCC’s Escape New York bicycle ride on September 25th. Routes: Three clearly marked Escape New York options: 1. 7:00 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling full century through…Continue reading
2010 Summer Streets
Aug 4th, 2010
For the next three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park. The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 7th, 14th…Continue reading
Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
Apr 2nd, 2010
New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry.
Tour de Brooklyn: Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Mar 6th, 2010
Mark your calendars the Tour de Brooklyn is happening June 6th, 2010. This year’s tour is very exciting 23-mile ride. The tour kicks off at 9am from Coney Island and rolls through Sunset Park for an exclusive bicycle tour through Green-wood Cemetery!
2010 New York Bike Racing
Mar 1st, 2010
The 2010 New York City bicycle racing season starts this weekend in Central Park. Over the coming weeks and months, both Central Park and Prospect Park will host numerous bike races this year. More bike races will be held at the Kissena Velodrome, Floyd Bennett Field, Governor’s Island, Grant’s Tomb, Bear Mountain State Park and…Continue reading
2009 David Walker Memorial Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic Photos
Feb 22nd, 2010
Created as a Father’s Day event in 1973 by David A. Walker, the Harlem Skyscraper Cycling Classic is the oldest continually held bike race in New York. The three-quarter-mile circuit around Marcus Garvey Park hosts the nation’s fastest criterium specialists for a 55-lap spin. A variety of children and amateur bicycle races were held before…Continue reading
Walkway Over the Hudson
Oct 5th, 2009
75 miles North of NYC (as the bike rides), cyclists and pedestrians now have their own Hudson River crossing. The Walkway Over the Hudson is a 24 foot wide, 1.2 mile long bridge that connects the city of Poughkeepsie with the Town of Lloyd. The Walkway Over the Hudson is less than a mile from…Continue reading
Video: Kissena Velodrome Bike Ride
Sep 12th, 2009
Had the opportunity to ride a few laps at the Kissena Velodrome in Queens. Video shows five laps around the track at 4 times the normal speed. Video was shot on a weekday when there were no races or events scheduled (Track schedule) Kissena Velodrom website view more videos from NYC Bike Maps View Kissena…Continue reading
NYC Century Bike Tour: September 13th 2009
Sep 8th, 2009
The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City’s best greenways and parks. This year the NYC Century Bike Tour will take place rain or shine on Sunday, September 13th, 2009. For more…Continue reading
Video: Bike Ride Across The Queensboro Bridge
Sep 7th, 2009
Bike ride across the Queensboro Bridge (59th Street) from Manhattan into Queens. Video is played back at 2x the normal speed. view more videos from NYC Bike Maps View Queensboro Bridge on NYC Bike Map view video at YouTube Filmed with a GoPro Helmet Hero Wide 5 MP Digital Camera
Video: Bike Ride Across the Brooklyn Bridge
Sep 3rd, 2009
Bicycle ride across the Brooklyn Bridge going from Brooklyn to Manhattan on Friday August 21st. The ride starts at the entrance to the Brooklyn side of the bridge’s path at Adams Street and ends near City Hall at the end of the bridge’s bike path. Play back at 2x the normal speed view more videos…Continue reading
Video: Bike Ride Across The Manhattan Bridge
Aug 29th, 2009
A bike ride across the Manhattan Bridge from Manhattan into Brooklyn. The eight minute trip is played back at double speed in this four minute video.
Book: “Bicycle: The History” By David V. Herlihy
Aug 28th, 2009
Google Books has a sizable portion of David V. Herlihy’s book “Bicycle: The History”. A very interesting read for anyone interested in history and bicycles.
Video: Ride on the Grand Street Bike Lane
Aug 26th, 2009
Video of a bike ride along the Grand Street bike lane from Thompson St to Chrystie St on my way to the Manhattan Bridge. This bike lane has been rather controversial
Video: Bike Ride Down Broadway
Aug 23rd, 2009
Bicycle ride down Broadway in New York City from Columbus Circle at 59th Street to Herald Square at 33rd Street. Video playback is twice the normal speed, so it will seem much faster than normal. view more videos from NYC Bike Maps View Broadway on NYC Bike Map StreetsBlog: Car-Free Space Is an Instant Hit…Continue reading
Escape New York: Saturday, September 26, 2009
Aug 22nd, 2009
The New York Cycle Club’s annual Escape New York bike ride will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 . Routes: Choose from three clearly marked Escape New York options: 7:00 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling full century through beautiful Bergen and Rockland counties. 8:00 am: Rockland Roll, 65 miles. Ramble on lightly…Continue reading
2009 Car-Free Summer Streets
Aug 22nd, 2009
Summer Streets are coming back in August… For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park. The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays…Continue reading
Video: Ride on the Prince Street Bike Lane
Aug 15th, 2009
Here is a video from a recent bicycle ride on the Prince Street bike lane in Manhattan, which was one of the first painted bike lanes in NYC. view more videos from NYC Bike Maps View Prince Street on Bike Map Prince Street Bike Lane Ride Video on YouTube Filmed with a GoPro Helmet Hero…Continue reading
Bicycle Access Bill and Office Buildings
Jul 29th, 2009
The New York City Council passed the Bicycle Access Bill* providing a framework for negotiating bicycle access and storage in office building. The bill, while far from guaranteeing access, should improve the current process and give more bike commuters the option of storing the bike in their office, as opposed to out on the…Continue reading
Queens Around the World Bike Map
Jul 15th, 2009
The NYC Department of City Planning’s newest bike map provides a meandering bike route through eighteen miles of Queens streets and greenways. Queens is the most ethnically diverse county and this bike route highlights the diverse communities and historic districts that make the borough unique. More info on the The Queens Around the World bicycle…Continue reading
2009 Tour de Bronx: Sunday October 18
Jul 15th, 2009
The Tour de Bronx is the largest free cycling event in the country and gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride). Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great ride it is…Continue reading
2009 Tour de Queens: July 12th 2009
Jul 14th, 2009
Mark your calendars the Tour de Queens is happening July 12th 2009. Registration opens May 26, 2009 The Tour de Queens is a leisurely paced 20-mile ride open to riders of all ages and skill levels. The course is mostly flat, and will go along waterfronts, greenways, through parks and industrial and historic neighborhoods. Please…Continue reading
2009 Tour de Brooklyn: Sunday June 7
May 25th, 2009
Mark your calendars the Tour de Brooklyn is happening June 7th, 2009. Registration is open now The Tour de Brooklyn is a leisurely paced, 18-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route that starts June 7, 2009 at 9:00am. Registration is free and required. [there's a 2,000 person limit on the ride] Day-of Event Registration will…Continue reading
Bike Month in New York City – May 2009
May 1st, 2009
May is Bike Month in NYC and there are plenty of bicycling events going on in and around New York City. BikeMonthNYC.org has the most comprehensive coverage, including an Event Calendar.
2009 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 3rd
Apr 28th, 2009
The Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest recreational cycling event in the United States, is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd 2009. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City.
Grand Street Protected Bicycle Path
Oct 18th, 2008
Streets Blog has confirmed that the existing Grand Street bike lane between Varick and Chrystie is being replaced with a protected bicycle path. The bike path will be located on the far right of the street separated from traffic by a 3 foot curb and is the first cross town bike route separated from traffic. …Continue reading
Your Favorite Bike Blogs
Sep 25th, 2008A few of our favorite blogs on bikes and/or bicycling in New York City…
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please share yours in the comments
Summer Streets Photo Gallery
Aug 31st, 2008
Photos taken during the Summer Streets events. Three Saturdays in August, New York City had a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park. The street closures occured from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 9th,…Continue reading
Car-Free Summer Streets in August 2008
Aug 1st, 2008
Please view the 2009 Summer Streets Page for the latest info and maps For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park. The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1…Continue reading
NYC Century Bike Tour – September 7th, 2008
Aug 1st, 2008
The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City’s best greenways and parks. NYC Century starts view NYC Century 100 Mile Route Map Choose your distance, Ride your Pace 15 mile: Lead by…Continue reading
14th Annual Tour de Bronx – October 19, 2008
Jul 20th, 2008
The Tour de Bronx gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride). Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great ride it is no surprise that it is New York City’s largest free…Continue reading
New York Bike Share Project 2008
Jul 10th, 2008
July 10–14: Free Bikes The NYC DOT continues to impress announcing that it will experiment with a bike share program to “create a network of publicly accessible bicycles at minimal cost, and could provide an important transportation link at transit hubs and commercial and social areas”. More info at NYbikeshare.orgMore info at NY Bike Share…Continue reading
Bike the New York City Waterfalls
Jun 26th, 2008
New York City will be home to four man-made waterfalls in the East River and New York Harbor thanks to artist Olaf Eliasson’s “New York City Waterfalls” project. The temporary art installation will be place from June 26th to October 13th, 2008. The DOT has put out a great map for cyclists to take a…Continue reading
