Originally Posted by R.A.D.
New York City. It's a challenge sometimes, but the sites are amazing especially over the bridges (Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Williamsburgh). I know New York City has a reputation for being unfriendly but we're actually pretty nice people, and drivers for the most part are cool with bicyclists.
You can ride the same route everyday and always see something new. I love it.
it's relatively easy to commute here. the shorter distances, the increasing number of bike lanes, bridge access on most bridges, and low speeds of traffic make it pretty good.
the biggest drawbacks are that there is no safe places to park, vandalism, and theft. it's always an effort to combat those things. police don't necessarily take you seriously either, which is a problem.
but all-in-all i always want to get back here after riding in other places. i hate having cars buzz me at 70mph, which doesn't really happen here. they buzz you at a more manageable 30mph.
