The Franklin D. Roosevelt Boardwalk travels along one of New York City's largest beachfront areas on Staten Island, providing bikers and walkers some excellent coastal scenery in the city. The boardwalk offers easy access to the beach and is open for bicycles and foot traffic.

This short loop ride follows paved trail that circles through and around Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The 585-acre park offers a natural and peaceful setting for riding in the otherwise busy urban area. The pathway is entirely car-free during most hours of the day. The pathway is easy to follow, short, and fairly flat making this ride a great option for riders of all levels.

The Shore Parkway Greenway Trail travels along the New York Harbor south of Brooklyn and consists of two disconnected segments for riders to enjoy. This section of trail runs between Owls Head Park and Bensonhurst Park and offers an excellent urban ride along the harbor providing great views of the water and cityscape. The trail is all asphate or concrete and is very flat making it a great choice for a pleasant ride in the city. The other segment is located to the east after Coney Island.

Governors Island is a car-free island located in upper New York Bay, just south of Manhattan, that offers a unique and enjoyable riding experience in the busy urban area. The short loop ride travels along paved roads of the historic national park that are flat and easy to navigate. There are some great points of interest on the island that make for interesting stops along the way. The island can be accessed from multiple ferry services.

Valley Forge, where George Washington and 12,000 troops had a 6 month encampment during the Revolutionary War, is a remarkable part of heritage of our country. This ride takes a loop around the location where 2,000 troops died from disease and severe winter conditions, but also where the army became trained and efficient. This route leads to all of the important sites in Valley Forge and allows for a short and easy continuous ride or one that you can stop and enjoy the tourist sites. Bikes can be rented at the park if needed.

This short ride explores the historic and culturally significant neighborhood of Harlem. The ride passes some historic churches, a jazz museum, Apollo Theater, and Sugar Hill. The 11-mile loop follows paved roadways that are mostly flat with just a few short hills. The traffic is moderate for the most of the ride but there are only bike lines during a few small segments so definitely watch out for traffic.

The Shore Parkway Greenway Trail travels along the New York Harbor south of Brooklyn and consists of two disconnected segments. This section of trail runs between Brigham Street and 84th Street and offers an excellent ride providing great views of the water and surrounding urban area. The trail is all asphate or concrete and is very flat making it a great choice for an easy ride. The other segment is located to the west of Coney Island between Owls Head Park and Bensonhurst Park

This scenic ride explores miles of East River waterfront including shorelines pathways and roadways on Randall's and Wards Islands. The ride travels through parks, wetlands, and past multiple points of interest in the area. It is mostly flat with light to moderate traffic making it a great option for riders of all skill levels. Riders must dismount their bike and walk across the RFK Bridge pedestrian platform.

This short loop ride follows residential roads through the Upper West Side passing historic buildings and points of interest along the way including Central Park. The ride also travels along a bluff offering some views of the Hudson River. The ride follows all paved roads that are flat with moderate traffic. There are some sections with no bike lanes so cautious riding is required.

This ride follows the coastline of Staten Island between the ferry terminal and Miller Field, offering riders excellent views of the bay. The also travels through the historic Fort Wadsworth. A good portion of the ride takes place on a paved pathway where traffic is very light and the remainder follows bike lanes on roadways with moderate traffic. The ride is mostly flat with the exception of one hill near Fort Wadsworth.