5 Boro Bike Tour thru Diesel Fumes - Diesel tow trucks spend many hours the night before the bike…read moretour removing parked cars, so the bike route is coated with diesel fumes that contain PM2.5, Benzene and other toxins. Last night 3 big diesel tow trucks were on a street on the route for 7 hours removing all the cars. Diesel fumes linger in the air the day of the tour and even weeks afterwards, so if you feel sick after riding in the tour, this might be partly why. The air safety of the residents near the route, as well as the cyclists riding in the event, is really disregarded.

This is my second year and probably the last time I will be joining this event. Reason being, the…read moreorganizers are no proactive in communicating to riders. Take for instance my situation. Today is April 30, 2025 and until now I have not received the packet in the mail. It was promised that we should be receiving them by second week of April 2025. I tried calling the number that we see in this page but the line seems to be hanged and you get a busy signal. Try reaching out to their chat link on their site, AI whose name is Volt will be responding to you with all generic answers to your question. I have nothing bad to say about the ride itself, it is a fun 40 miler. Its the Organizers and those responsible for sending the packets that sucks!

I took the 2 hour Central Park walking tour…read more Our guide, Aaron, was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting details throughout the tour. However, I was a bit distracted by how often he consulted his phone for accuracy, and he did take a short call during the tour. I appreciated his creative use of music to help us imagine the park's history -- it was a unique touch -- though I personally didn't want to stand still quite so long for that portion. He had also planned to show us historic photos, but unfortunately, the tablet provided by the company had a dead battery, which reflected more on the company's preparation than on Aaron himself. On the positive side, we were lucky to get a VIP-style experience since we were the only two participants on the tour. Aaron was thoughtful and kind -- he even brought and offered us a poncho since it was raining. He also went out of his way to guide us on how to use the subway afterward so we could reach our next appointment on time, and he eagerly pointed out great photo spots and offered to take pictures for everyone. Overall, I'm glad I took this tour. Aaron clearly cared about our experience and made it memorable despite a few minor hiccups. FYI: this tour does not include Strawberry Fields or the Alice in Wonderland statue.

On 6/28/25 my partner and I took a Central Park Pedicab Tour through Bike Rent NYC. For one hour…read moreour wonderful guide, Rusian, pedaled us through Central Park, pointing out or stopping at all of the major highlights. His narrative was intelligent and humorous and he was able to answer all of our questions. The weather was perfect and we were able to sit back and relax knowing we were in good hands. I'd definitely recommend this company. Ask for Rusian if you want a great guided pedicab tour.

The store is a fire hazard waiting to happen. Noticed they were completely understaffed (there was…read moreone worker helping over 20 people). With that said there's only so much service one person can provide. The bikes were decent, although quite a few of them were missing kickstands. Seemed a bit janky to me?

What a wonderful experience. Seeing Harlem by bike is perfect. The are is large enough that a…read morewalking tour could not possibly cover enough of the significant sights. The pace of the ride is leisurely and not challenging from a riding perspective. The tour covers the major landmarks of Harlem and includes a stop for a decent meal. Lorna is a charming and knowledgeable (Harlem resident) tour guide and even plays an awesome selection of music. The company runs out of a small Harlem bike shop and is locally owned and operated which makes the experience even more personable. If you want a great tour of Harlem, this is the one! And as an added bonus, I now have the Sugar Hill Gang music stuck in my head

They do not have any restrooms. We had a tour guide who had zero experience as a tour guide and he…read morehad us riding our bikes against the traffic of runners and bicyclist. For the first 15 minutes we were yelled at by bicyclist and joggers and when we complained to the tour guide, he got very defensive. He gave very little information about historic landmarks and would google the information and play it back to us. Our so-called tour was 1 hr & 40 minutes when we paid for 2 hrs. I blame this company for not vetting him and he was not qualified to be a tour guide.

I bought 3 tickets more than a month in advance for a Central Park Electric Bike Tour for April 7th…read moreat 10:00 am. We arrived early, and it was quite cold. The forecast was for rain from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm so when I arrived, I asked the guy at the front desk if we could change our ride for one of the tours later in the day. They run tours at 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. He responded and said that it was going to rain all day. I told him that was not the forecast and that it was supposed to be clear in the afternoon. He said that weathermen could not be trusted and he did not change our schedule. Shortly after the ride started, it rained heavily and the temperature was 39 degrees Fahrenheit. We were dressed for rain but didn't have gloves and between the cold and the wet, it was very rough. Within 20 minutes, one of my 14 year old sons was freezing and crying like I had never seen him cry. We had to leave the tour. When I got back to the bike shop, I asked if I was going to be given a refund. The same guy said immediately "No, you didn't ask to change the schedule." I was astonished. The first thing he said was that I didn't ask to change the schedule when he knew that was the first thing I asked. He had no problem looking me straight in the eye and lying. We don't get to New York often as we live in California. This guy really ruined our day and who knows when we will get back there. I recommend going with one of the tour operators below. https://bikerentalcentralpark.com https://centralparkbikerental.nyc https://biketourscentralpark.com https://www.nycparktours.com/bike-tour https://fancyapple.com/biketours I would avoid these tour operators as they are all the same bad people. https://bikerent.nyc https://www.centralpark.com/tours/bike https://centralparkrentbike.com

Rick's Iconic Bridges E-bike Tour was amazing! Let's start with the helmets with built in walkie…read moretalkies -- yes, you can hear EVERY WORD of your guide! And your guide, Rick, is worth listening to. A native NYC guy, his energy and enthusiasm for the city is evident. He's funny, engaging and has a knack for pointing out the interesting info you might not know about NYC. The views on bridge are phenomenal. Our route was about 19 miles long and took just under 3 hours. I'm 52 and my son is 26. We had no trouble with the distance or warm July day, although we do e-bike at home in Arkansas. Can't say enough about how great this e-bike tour was and how much we enjoyed spending some time with Rick. Pick this tour and have a great, safe time! E-bikes were easy to learn, good breaks, comfy seat, simple 1 to 5 power pedal assist and a not-scary but very useful throttle. 95% of tour is bike path and the majority is protected bike path. We had no trouble following Rick and his well timed instructions and directions. Thank you to Rick for showing us such a great time and introducing us to his view of NYC!

Just do it! If you have limited days in NYC, this is the best way to maximize your coverage area!!…read moreIf you have bike anxiety - push it aside. I did! AND - I am so glad that I did. We covered so many boroughs and bridges that if we didn't do it on an eBike there is no way we would have conquered so much area in such a small amount of time. Don't hesitate, you won't regret it. Rick, the owner - being a NY native, he knows the layout of NYC and will keep you safe and guide you throughout the madness calmly. Any uneasiness will diminish as he leads the way pointing out any areas of concern all while keeping on subject so you don't miss a beat. He provides many fun facts that you can't find online, any inside "local" scoop and most importantly - how to be a New Yorker - beep, beep, beep! HONK that horn, haha ;) We highly recommend Rick and his company, NYC Adventure eBike Tours! From the moment we met Rick, we knew we were in good hands. You'd never guess that we'd just met. He treats you like family and will give you the shirt off his back....or rather a jacket (because your son forgot his). Thanks Rick!! We'll be back Sept '25, see you then!! -Jen & Titus =) San Diego, CA

An annual ride in late summer. Probably one of the few century ride held in urban areas. You can't…read moremiss this close to flat ride covering most NYC landmarks! Pros: 1. Scenic views/routes; 2. Although it's labeled as century ride, you can choose from as short as 15 miles, 60 miles, and 100 miles; 3. Plenty of rest stops with water/energy drink refills and foods; 4. Really flat. Cons: 1. Expect traffic lights and bad road condition (not close road race; you have to walk on the bridges); 2. Easy to get lost as the marks are hard to notice if you are not paying close attention. (Light yellow marks at the intersections); 3. The trip takes too LONG and too much time. A lot of traffic lights (so expect a lot of clip-on and unclip). Overall, it was fun!! Rode to many great places that I never been to before. A great way to tour the city but be careful as the road condition is not consistent.

This review wont make a difference....reasons below!!!! 2014…read morewas my first tour after coming back to cycling (long hiatus) and absolutely loved it, signed up for 75 miles but as the turn approached, and 2 chicks passed by me, my misogynous genes kicked in and released some adrenaline!!!!!! Rather plenty! I just chased them, though I never caught up with the daredevils, but they made me compete my first 100 miles! This was on on a Cannondale Hybrid Quick CX4 bought with cash over Craigslist! ...after 2 years of riding I was ready for a full carbon bike, spent shit loads of money and got one in 2016. The Cannondale Synapse is name Green machine, yep cause its green in color!!!!! So, in Sept 2016, i rode the 2nd time! The 27th NYC Century on the Green Machine, it was an epic feeling with a carbon frame vs an Aluminum one. But- I was still searching for those 2 chicks (sigh) ....so times passed by and as those 2 chicks became a distant memory- Transport Alternative (the cycling advocacy group in NYC) announced that 2019 ride (the 30th) would be the last. So 9/8/19, i did my last The 30th and Final NYC Century in the last attempt to FINALLY find those girls, but I just rode the ride with the memory of the ride downthe memory lane.... Good work Transport Alternatives for arranging 30 consequetive rides since 1990. Too bad its no more for you to experience!

Native New Yorker who has taken a bunch of walking tours to entertain out of town guests. I…read morewouldn't hesitate to recommend Manhattan and Beyond Tours. Lyall was great: we didn't feel rushed, he had some really cool history to share with us, was super helpful when we were faced with stairs (we had a double stroller with us -- he always helped us up and down stairs). Lyall was a super tour guide and the Central Park walking tour is enjoyable even for us natives. Very good price on top of that. A+ all around.

We had a bike tour of Central Park by Lyall and we cannot express how much we loved it. We have…read morevisited the park twice before- on foot and then once with rented bikes from the Kiosk. This, hands down, was worth the time and cost and we are so glad we did it. A tour was a much better idea than just roaming around. We saw many things we did not come across before! The bikes used on the tour were much easier to operate and the gears came in handy- the general city rentals are heavy and have no gears! There was no significant skill or athletic requirement so this tour would be perfect for all ages assuming you can ride a bike. I was thankful we were not required to wear helmets. The info was insightful and enjoyable; we learned a lot and there was a great balance of biking and then talking/walking. Lyall was full of great info including insight for cost of living around the park, local residents and he was also able to answer all our random questions! The only thing we missed (but had seen before) was the iconic fountain featured in the TV series Friends. We look forward to checking out other tours he/they may have or repeating the tour when we return with our children.

Purchased a new bike online. Waited over a month, call numerous time and they would not send the…read moreproduct or process a refund. This is a dishonest business. Do not waste your time.

A booming business. They just need to do a better job of maintaining their bikes. The bike used…read moreunfortunately the gears didn't work.