Biking

Bicycling is a fun, active, dependable, and affordable mode of transportation. People who ride a bicycle report improved health, reduced stress, and decreased transportation costs. Whether you want to commute by bike or enjoy a leisurely ride, 511NY Rideshare is your one-stop shop for bicycle resources across the state.

Bicycle Resources by Region

Select your region below to find local services, maps, and information. Resources may include:

  • Bikeshare: A short-term bicycle rental service that’s great for connecting to transit or making a quick trip around town.
  • Bike parking: Many local transit agencies offer bike parking at transit hubs, making multimodal trips more convenient.
  • Bikes on transit: Many transit agencies allow you to take your bike onboard, making it easier and more convenient to combine bike and transit trips.
  • Bike routes: New York offers many great local and regional trails and routes for commuting or a leisurely ride.

To find Binghamton resources, navigate to the Broome-Tioga region. 

Binghamton University also offers a bike share program. There are 30 Gotcha Bikes in four locations on main campus that are free to ride for two hours a day. Download the free Gotcha app at app.socialbicycles.com to join and reserve.

Adirondacks Glens Falls

Warren, Washington

Greater Albany

Albany, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Greene

New York City

Bronx, Kings, New York, Queens, Richmond

Broome-Tioga

Broome, Tioga

Buffalo-Niagara Region

Niagara, Erie, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus

Southern Central New York

Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Sullivan, Schoharie

Central New York / Syracuse

Oswego, Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland

Hudson Valley

Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Rockland, Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia

Southern Tier / Elmira

Chemung, Steuben, Allegany, Schuyler

Clinton / Essex / Franklin

Clinton, Essex, Franklin

Long Island

Suffolk, Nassau

Tompkins County

Tompkins

Genesee Valley

Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Wayne, Seneca, Yates

Mohawk Valley

Fulton, Hamilton, Herkimer, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida

Watertown

Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence

New to bicycling in New York?

Check out some helpful tips on how to get ready to ride below

  • Plan ahead - know which route you’ll take.
  • Click on your region above to find bike maps for your area.
  • Use the 511NY Rideshare Trip Planner to plan your bike trip by selecting ‘Travel by bike’ in settings.
  • Be prepared - check the weather and bring bike lights.
  • Carry an additional layer or change of clothes in a backpack or on a bike rack.
  • A white headlight and a red taillight are mandatory when biking at night.
  • Make sure your bike is in good working order – do a “quick check” (like the League of American Bicyclists ABC Quick Check guide) of your bike before getting on the road.
  • Protect your bike - A U-lock with a cable lock is a secure way to lock your bike outside.
  • Learn about with the rules of the road (some laws may vary by region).
  • Find more resources, including local bicycling clubs, instructors, and shops here.
 

Log Your Trips

Want to keep track of the bike trips you take and see the progress you’re making? 511NY Rideshare has a trip tracker to show you how much money you are saving and carbon emissions you are not releasing by biking. Register and start tracking today.

 

Bicycle Friendly Business

Is your employer interested in being recognized as a Bicycle Friendly Business? Learn more about the League of American Bicyclists and its Bicycle Friendly Business program.