Cycling Around Town
Posted on April 23, 2008
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The weather has been lovely in New York City and the notion of getting on that treadmill or bike at the gym is not so appealing. I do have to speed up on my cardio before the swimsuit comes out so, why not take it outside? Problem is, I don’t have a bike.
Unfortunately, I lost my bike to a creepy landlord who let me store my bike in his basement then essentially locked me out when he decided to sell the building. Typical.
Not wanting to waste another sunny moment, I did a little research and discovered a host of shops that rent bicycles by the hour or by the day. Fabulous!
My partner and I hoofed it over to Chelsea Bicycles and got a couple of “standard” bikes for 6 bucks an hour plus the requisite helmet (don’t leave home without it ). The bikes were well maintained, in great working order and the service was super friendly and speedy. Off we went.
After a two hour trek along the Hudson River bike path maneuvering around strollers, vendors, protesters, and other cyclist, we dropped off our wheels and did not have to worry about someone cutting our lock or having to schlep them up some stairs. It was a pleasure. Next week, Central Park!
Where to Go:
New York City Bike Path Map
Where to Rent:
Chelsea Bicycles
212 727 7278
info@chelseabicycles.net
130 West 26th Street (between Sixth and Seventh Avenues)
Hours: Mon-Sat 10 AM-8 PM, Sun 11 AM-7 PM
Price: $35/24 hrs, $6/hr; helmet $5
Type of Rentals: road, hybrid, mountain
Bike and Roll
866 RENT-A-BIKE or 212 260 0400
nyc@bikeandroll.com
Pier 84, Hudson River Park (12th Avenue at West 43rd Street)
Hours: 9 AM-7 PM
Price: $30-$99/day, $8-$15/hour
Type of Rentals: cruiser, comfort, mountain, hybrid, road, tandem, kids
Bike Heaven
212 230 1919
mybikeheaven@yahoo.com
348 East 62nd Street (between First and Second Avenues)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 AM-7 PM, Sat-Sun 9 AM-5 PM
Price: $35/24 hrs, $25/day, $5/hour; helmet $5
Type of Rentals: hybrid, mountain
Champion Bicycles
212 662 2690
896 Amsterdam Avenue (between West 103rd and West 104th Streets)
Hours: Mon-Fri 10 AM-7 PM, Sat-Sun 10:30 AM-6 PM
Price: $40/24 hrs, $30/day, $7/hr; helmet $5
Type of Rentals: hybrid, mountain
