An Ode to Biking in New York

BuzzFeed clearly knows its way around a New York City bike lane. A recent listicle of 44 insights into the pleasures and pains of biking in New York is sure to resonate with the city's growing cycling community.

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May 16, 2013, 1:00 PM PDT

By Jonathan Nettler @nettsj


Recent debates about bike share stations notwithstanding, New York City's expansion of bicycle amenities and infrastructure have proven popular with businesses, cyclists, and the majority of residents. However, New York's increased bike-friendliness doesn't mean it's easy riding for the city's cyclists. Jack Shepherd and Matt Stopera look at some of the pleasures and (mostly) pains of riding in New York.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013 in BuzzFeed

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