Advice for renting and biking in NYC

Hello. I find myself in NYC for the better part of a week later this month,
as I have been cycling regularly of late (on a 57 cm Lemond) I would like to
ride some there. I will be staying near Times Square, and am completely
ignorant of things.

Can bikes (road bikes of reasonable quality that fit me) be rented in the
area? If so, how much, and can they deliver them to my hotel?

I have often heard of cycling in Central Park. Is it readily accessible
from where I will be? Is my idea of riding in the city (in the mornings and
evenings) for fitness a fool's errand?

Any advice would be most welcome. Thanks in advance.

John

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Hello. I find myself in NYC for the better part of a week later this month,
as I have been cycling regularly of late (on a 57 cm Lemond) I would like to
ride some there. I will be staying near Times Square, and am completely
ignorant of things.

Can bikes (road bikes of reasonable quality that fit me) be rented in the
area? If so, how much, and can they deliver them to my hotel?

Not sure if you can rent a 'nice bike' from them, but Chelsea Bikes on
26th between 6th & 7th Ave does rent bikes. You can call them at
646-230-7715. I don't know if they will deliver, but you can ask them.
If they don't, you could trake the train down or walk.

I have often heard of cycling in Central Park. Is it readily accessible
from where I will be? Is my idea of riding in the city (in the mornings and
evenings) for fitness a fool's errand?

From Times square you can go east to 6th Ave and go north. 6th ave goes
right into the park. The park loop is 6.1 miles and will give you a
good workout. From 6am-10am and from 3pm to 7pm the park roadways are open
to cars, so you have to stick to the bicycle lane. Other times the whole
roadway is available to bike on. Nice evenings when there are no cars, the
roadways are a huge free for all, so you have to be extra carefull.
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Alex