Cycling in New York City: where to go, how to rent bikes and other tips

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As one of the world's largest and busiest cities it may appears that New York City isn't the most cycling-friendly place - but dig a little deeper and you'll find a city perfectly suited to life on two wheels.

Largely flat and devoid of punishing hills seen in other American cities, it is possible to cruise past the heavy traffic in the dedicated cycle lanes around the city, of which more and more are appearing.

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