We often head out on our bicycles with the idea of getting away to somewhere different, however in New York City we need not go far to find challenging rides and a different atmosphere. The City offers a diversity of terrain from the familiar Central and Prospect Park loops, to the cobbles of Red Hook, on to the sharp hills of Staten Island. Be adventuresome and explore the exotic neighborhoods of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Be aware of the network of bike paths in NYC. The City of New York offers free maps showing routes all over the city.