Bike LanesAs of fall 2021, NYC has over 650 miles of dedicated cycling space, the distance from New York City to South Carolina.
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Manhattan's Bike Paths, Bike Lanes & Greenways cover more than 240 miles and include the iconic Central Park, as well as the incredibly popular Manhattan Waterfront Greenway.
Portland, ORAt 85, it also has the highest Bike Score of all the top 10 cities. From neighborhood greenways to protected bike lanes, Portland has 385 miles of biking routes connecting neighborhoods around the city. It's also possible to bike across most of the bridges that span the Willamette River.
As of 2019, New York City had 1,350 miles (2,170 km) of bike lanes, compared to 513 miles (826 km) of bike lanes in 2006. The New York City Department of Transportation distributes a free and annually updated bike map online and through bike shops.
The Central Park Full Loop is the quintessential NYC bike ride, running along the 6.1-mile interior perimeter of the park. Riding the Full Loop allows you to see many of Central Park's iconic destinations, bodies of water, fields, statues, and the unique characteristics that vary throughout the 800 acres.
Take a Look. Last December, the Empire State Trail — a sprawling, 750-mile cyclist and pedestrian route that connects Buffalo to Albany and New York City to the Canadian border, forming what looks like a sideways T — opened to the public.
New York City is a great place to hop on a bicycle. You can explore the city through its hundreds of miles of bike lanes, greenways and parks, and avoid public transportation by biking to work or school.