Rented a virtually new Cannondale bike with a lock and rode down along the beautiful Hudson River bike path to Battery Park. Cost was $8/hr, including a helmet, bike lock was $5 extra. It is really easy to do this ride, as both 54th and 55th streets are one way with a separate bike lane. Once you get to the Westside Highway, you cross at the light and enter the bike lane the goes along the river. On weekends, it can be busy, but as long as you pay attention, it’s quite safe. Lovely and very scenic ride!
The guys at the shop are very nice and the rental process was really easy.