Is NYC a bike friendly city?


Is NYC a bike friendly city? 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.


What city bikes the most?

While the Netherlands is the country with the most cyclists per capita, the city with the most cyclists is actually Copenhagen, Denmark. Up to 62% of Copenhagen's population use a bicycle for their daily commute to work or school, and they cycle an average of 894,000 miles every day.


Can you ride a bike anywhere in NYC?

Bicycling is permitted on all main and local streets throughout the City, even when no designated route exists. Use a white headlight and a red taillight, as well as a bell or horn and reflectors.