{"id":5878,"date":"2009-08-07T12:57:43","date_gmt":"2009-08-07T16:57:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=5878"},"modified":"2020-12-19T01:26:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-19T05:26:01","slug":"car-free-biking-park-ave-summer-streets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/5878\/car-free-biking-park-ave-summer-streets\/","title":{"rendered":"Happy Feet: Biking New York’s Car-Free Streets in August"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When:<\/strong> Saturdays, August 8, 15, 22, 7:00a.m.-1:00p.m.<\/p>\n

Where:<\/strong> The bike route runs the length of Park Avenue, and connecting streets from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park.<\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong> For most of us city slickers, a summer without sweltering heat and humidity is a beautiful thing. Let\u2019s celebrate the freakish mid-70-degree weather in August with a breezy bike ride through the car-free streets of New York. (Yes, you read that right: no cars, not even taxis.) The Summer Streets\u2019 green initiative is partnering with the bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group Transportation Alternatives (TA) to coordinate escorted bike rides from outer-borough destination points to Manhattan.<\/p>\n

However, for off-island seekers, you can take your bike over the Brooklyn Bridge to Grand Army Plaza\u2014one of the designated TA meet-up spots is under The Soldiers\u2019 and Sailor\u2019s Arch. Pick up some fresh goodies at the Farmers Market<\/a>, pop into the Brooklyn Library, or have a picnic at Prospect Park<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Alternative routes: Pedal to the World War I Memorial in Queens, where the scenic ride will take you along Shore Boulevard and into Astoria Park. If you\u2019re seeking a Bronx adventure, your uphill legwork will lead you to Woodlawn and through the neighborhood\u2019s authentic Irish culture<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Your to-do list:<\/strong> Pump tires, strap on helmet, fill up water bottle, pack on the SPF, and bike for joy.<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong> Free<\/p>\n

How To Get There:<\/strong> Visit the Summer Streets website<\/span><\/a> for a map, ride meeting points, activities, and more info.<\/em> Note:<\/strong> For those without wheels, free loaner bikes will be made available at various rest stops<\/a>, such as the Family Rest Stop, Musical & Cultural Rest Stop, and SoHo Stations.<\/em><\/p>\n

Photo: Courtesy of lindsaypunk<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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