Now that I officially live here, I have taken up biking the city with my boyfriend, and it sure is fun!
We have biked Governor’s Island (you must get there on the ferry, bikes are allowed!), we have biked Manhattan and Central Park, we have biked the Hudson Valley River area (which is absolutely gorgeous), and we have biked the East Side and Midtown.
It has been a wonderful experience and a great way to see the city. You should try it where ever you live! We pack up a lunch and plenty of water in the morning, attach our helmets and back packs securely and leave for the day! I highly recommend it! It is a great form of exercise too. 