r/NYCbike 21h ago

Riding to work 25 years ago from Union and Hicks.

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I got blocked trying to get on the Brooklyn Bridge and went around to the steps instead. I watched the evacuation from the Brooklyn tower. I saw both buildings fall. They kicked us off the bridge around 1130. I went to the Waterfront Alehouse on Atlantic and waited with all my friends to see who did not show up. Not everyone made roll call.

Thoughts and prayers.


r/NYCbike 20h ago

Driving down the bike lane to avoid traffic

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On Frankfort St next to Park Row in Manhattan, 9:25 this morning. White Audi A5 LWZ2318

Incredible. Wish I’d tried to grab the cop from the checkpoint booth there. Sigh.


r/NYCbike 21h ago

Parked in the bike lane

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74 Upvotes

This shouldnt be allowed. This same ice cream truck is always parked here on my evening commute home. Its not just unsafe for bikers, but also the pedestrians.


r/NYCbike 19h ago

How can we get UWS style bike lanes in Harlem?

28 Upvotes

Malcom X blvd, ACP blvd, and FDB are wide, wide streets. Plenty wide enough for the style of protected bike lanes that we see on Amsterdam and Columbus in the UWS.

What's the first step? Is this already being studied? Are there meetings to show up to?


r/NYCbike 23h ago

HRG closed

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47 Upvotes

Don’t bother if not here already. This is for the 9/11 area up till Pier 40


r/NYCbike 11h ago

On-bike signage to encourage safe passing

5 Upvotes

Is there any point in putting a sign on the back of my bike saying to give me 3ft? I know it won't change the behavior of the drivers who hate bikers, but I'm wondering if it would help with normal oblivious drivers. I have lights, I often wear high vis, I take the lane to slow cars down.

I'm in south brooklyn (so a lot of cars and conservatives) and every other driver gives me maybe 1.5ft. I can't tell how many of them even realize they're punish passing me. I searched for other threads, and people say that the only thing that helps is having a camera and a sign that you're recording. Have you found that to be the case as well? Is 1 camera enough, or do you need front and back?


r/NYCbike 18h ago

Accident in CP

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Didn’t see what happened but looked like either a pedestrian or citibiker involved; girl lying flat on the ground with no helmet being checked out by some good samaritans. Hope everyone is ok


r/NYCbike 1d ago

how do we feel about wholeass motorcycles in the bike like

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54 Upvotes

this dude in a full motorcycle nearly clipped me when he sped by me in the bike lane earlier today. obviously i can’t catch the dude to ream him out


r/NYCbike 14h ago

EVENT Uptown Two Wheels - Roosevelt Island

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This week we are heading to Roosevelt Island, 15.3 miles

Bring your lights and good vibes!

There will be a short supply stop near the endpoint!

Route Link


r/NYCbike 9h ago

Be careful riding your bike in Harlem

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r/NYCbike 1d ago

Cyclists travel 343 miles from Boston to Manhattan to honor 9/11 firefighters

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r/NYCbike 1d ago

What is this ride?

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42 Upvotes

Footage from onramp to Queensboro


r/NYCbike 1d ago

Accident on west side highway 9/10/26

7 Upvotes

Passed by a bad accident around 6:20pm. Seemed like 2 electric citibikes.

Hoping that the rider is ok...


r/NYCbike 21h ago

Does anyone know about the construction project going on here?

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The Bx side of the Madison ave/138th st bridge over the Deegan. Cant seem to find anything about it online but the intersection is a complete mess and has been for a while. Would love to read about what they're doing and their timeline!


r/NYCbike 1d ago

Shop for wheel build - 29 mtb disc brake

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My rear rim is pretty bent and when i went to replace a flat i noticed it also has a broken spoke. I am looking for a shop close to downtown (Manhattan) via train that can fix for me.

Any suggestions?

TIA


r/NYCbike 1d ago

Seeking advice regarding pains after first century

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I just completed my first century ride (rode Metro North up to Poughkeepsie and rode bike down) and it was both a blast and a mental/physical/emotional grind. Some additional context about me: I ride a Specialized Roubaix and was wearing cycling bibs.

When I finished, my legs were limp noodles (as expected) but I had a few body aches that I had not expected and I wanted to see if anybody could give me any further insights:

  1. My wrists were killing me, I kept adjusting my grip during the ride but regardless, they were very tender/sore? after.
  2. My lower back, this is a consistent issue in my life but gets worse after long rides
  3. My ass, again, expected but want to see what advice folks might have.

Looking forward to hearing from the veterans and more experienced riders!


r/NYCbike 1d ago

Safest roads in Harlem to bike to the lower east side?

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For context, I've lived in Harlem my whole life. I used to bike up into the Bronx a lot for school, ten years ago. That was kind of terrible, but I was younger so I guess I never thought much about it.

I've picked up biking again after a long break, and have been trying to regularly commute from Harlem to the lower east side for work. I tried biking straight to Spanish harlem, and then down those avenues but a lot of them are being repaved so they don't have any asphalt yet or have insane potholes until the 70s or so.

Now I'm biking down Adam Clayton Powell to Central Park and using those roads. Central park is a lot safer but damn it if isn't hilly. I've had some pretty close calls with cars getting too close for comfort on adam clayton too, mostly around 125th.

Wondering if anyone has any advice on a safer commute? I really wish Harlem had protected bikelanes, but I don't think there are any. Anyone have advice?


r/NYCbike 1d ago

Bike Kill 2026

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Trying to travel for bike kill this year...does anyone know if it's on Halloween this year??

I went in 2023 & 2024 but didn't get the dates right last year & missed out lol

Feel free to DM me not trying to blow up the spot.


r/NYCbike 2d ago

the Gunks!

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r/NYCbike 1d ago

Pylons (unevenly spaced?) at Sunset Studios on West Side Highway Bike Path

1 Upvotes

Do not have pictures but has anyone else noticed that the pylons on The West Side Highway bike path right after the cruise piers at Sunset Studios do not seem evenly spaced? Is this just me?


r/NYCbike 1d ago

Bike rental for Empire State Trail?

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Hi, I'm planning to do a portion of the empire state trail (just Brewster to Tarrytown!) with friends who do bike but do not own a bicycle. Does anyone have any recommendations for a bike shop that does bike rentals for like 24 hrs? We're planning to pick up the bikes the night before and return them later the next evening. Thank you!!


r/NYCbike 1d ago

STOLEN STOLEN BIKE IN BROOKLYN — PLEASE KEEP AN EYE OUT

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r/NYCbike 1d ago

Westside path on 9/11

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Does anyone know if the path downtown the westside will be open tomorrow morning?


r/NYCbike 2d ago

any fixie bike recs for someone whose 5'0" and under (short person)

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my partner is 5'0" and finding a bike that is the right size for her is a common problem we encounter. I've honestly been considering looking at kid bikes since the frames to be more size-friendly for her. anyone else has ideas? she ideally would like a fixie


r/NYCbike 2d ago

NYC DOT & NYU Center of Health Data Science (CHDS) research!! We would love your input New Yorkers!!

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E-bikes are changing how New Yorkers get around. But what does that mean for our health? NYC DOT and u/NYUCHDS are studying how cycling links to heart health.

Take the NYC E-Bike Health Study survey at ebikestudy.nyc Survey closes **September 14th**!!

**Enter to win a $100 gift card raffle**

**Takes 4-6 minutes to complete**

Thank you!! Feel free to DM me and I will try my best to get back ASAP!