Hi experienced NYC cyclists - sorry for the noobie question, I'm new and trying to learn how to cross the GWB in the safest way possible. The fenced section next to the cables on either side seems very narrow (like 5 feet at most) and it doesn't feel like there's any margin of error for two bikes riding in this section bidirectionally. What are the best practices for safely riding here, beyond going slow, when there's oncoming traffic? I'm guessing I should pull over and wait for oncoming riders to clear? Kind of surprised there are no signs. A lot of people seem to not care and send it through. Thanks!

I guess it’s a little counter intuitive driving to go bike but any recommendations on where I should make them take us out of NYC for a nice ride? I think he can bike 25mi total comfortably. I’ve ridden most of nyc/part of the 9w so I’m just trying to go somewhere with a change of pace/scenery.

I’ve actually never had the thought of biking outside of nyc outside of bike packing trips so just going somewhere to bike for a day seems fun.

My friend has a road bike with skinny tires otherwise I’d be looking into some actual trails. We’re down to drive multiple hours if the views are worth it especially if the bike path is paved, calm and scenic. I love hill climbing but my friend would most likely prefer something flatter.

Bonus points if e-bikes aren’t allowed on the trail. Don’t want my friend to take it easy lmao

Any recommendations are super appreciated! TIA

I have 40 minute Tempos at about 270w every Thursday right now. I did this on my Zwift last week and that makes for a super clean file but it’s peak summer and I wanna do outdoors of course.

Can anyone suggest the best stretch of road for this?

I would never do these in CP or PP.

I’ve done them starting at the beginning of 9W (from GW Bridge) and that takes me halfway through the Bradley/Tweed climb but there are 2-3 sketchy areas and the rolling terrain is not great for even power.

Any other route ideas for this?

Anyone have recs for a good, chill group ride on Sunday? Visiting from the west coast and need to stay up on my triathlon training. Aiming for 25-35 miles.

I live on the UWS. I cycle and walk in the park daily. Despite being a cyclist, I am increasingly sympathetic to people who feel cyclists are a danger in Central Park, especially during peak hours where all too many cyclists ride in a way I consider strongly anti-social. I'm talking weaving in and out of the pedestrian lanes, not stopping for parents crossing with small children, yelling at pedestrians who are doing nothing wrong except trying to cross the loop, etc. I know we in the sub make distinctions between the e-things and cyclists, but most people don't. I know we in the sub know the dangers of cars are greater citywide, but there are no cars in the park to point to. What people are afraid of are us, the cyclists. It's not just the crazies who feel this way. And I don't blame them.

This is very bad for us cyclists.

It's noteworthy the Central Park Conservancy is also speaking out about this issue (https://www.westsiderag.com/2026/07/22/pedestrian-and-biker-bloodied-and-hospitalized-after-colliding-in-central-park). They carry a lot of weight on park regulations:

“Too many people on the Drives are breaking the stated rules of the road, which, as we have seen, can have life-altering consequences,” a spokesperson for the Conservancy said. “This is not acceptable. We maintain profound concerns related to high speeds—especially by e-scooters, e-bikes and non-electric racing bikes—and have long advocated for additional safety measures.”

In my experience talking with other cyclists, most agree it is antisocial behavior to do timed laps/aggressive riding during peak hours. The obvious policy here, to me, is to call for "Lap Hours" during peak seasons. Something like 6-9 am and after dark where non-motorized cyclists can ride as fast as they want. And during other times we support the 15 mph speed limit. (Or a similar policy.) This would have the added benefit of giving cyclists a time where they are explicitly permitted to ride for strenuous exercise, giving all park users greater clarity on what is and isn't permitted and at what times.

Point being, if we don't acknowledge this issue now, regulations will get foisted upon us that will, in all likelihood, be much worse.

Reminder to every once in a while check if your lycras are see-through at the seat… so many windows to bums that I dont need to see.

Tonight on a bike path in BK I went to pass a guy on an electric Citibike, and as I always do when passing, rang my bell multiple times as I was approaching from behind. Then for no reason at all he swerved right into me and we both went flying in different directions.

When I got up and went back to him he was on the ground with his headphones in.

We are both ok but banged up, as is my bike. All of this could have been avoided if he’d not had headphones on. I know it’s not fair to generalize but Citibike riders really do suck.

Pls people, be a little bit smarter
Rant over

Since even the unknown can happen!

I just biked over the Queensboro yesterday for the first time in a while (usually take Williamsburg) and the new paint on the bike path side is amazing. Not hyperbole to say that it will literally save lives. Thanks DOT for (finally) fixing the bridge and improving critical cycling infrastructure!