With my week days full of classes and art shows, I need a different thing to do on my weekends. Since I love sports too, I usually go to the Central Park for cycling. It has been five months now from the first time I started to use a Mountain Bike in Central Park. It wasn’t quite the right decision. I switched to using a BMX Bike and later to a Road Bike for my Central Park ride and have now settled on a simple Comfort Bike, which I use every weekend whenever I can. For you who want to start cycling in the Central Park for yourself, I will share some things I know about it.
If you cannot provide your own bicycle, you can find a bike rental at the Loeb Boathouse parking lot at East 74th street. The rental is open daily from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Please be noted that the rental only opens from March to October.
If you are a beginner, you may consider getting better saddles for your bike. It is better if you do your cycling during the hours when the park is closed to traffic. You can also cycle in the biker’s lane when the park is opened to traffic. However of course it will be much safer and comfortable if you do it when the traffic is closed. You are also required to ride your bicycle in a anti-clockwise direction. If you like, you can also use a special cycling shorts which will allow you to move around more freely when cycling.
If you want to walk around Central Park while on your cycling trip, you may want to consider getting some locks for your bicycle as it is not too safe to leave your bicycle unattended without locks. I always cycle with my family and it is always fun to have an activity that can bring your family together. After taking some rounds, we will sit down together by the lake and enjoying the meals we bring from home.
Cycling in Central Park is a cheap and nice way to spend your weekend together with your family in a healthy way. It will strengthen your family bonding and keep your body health at the same time. Happy cycling!