Vital Juice NY - Pedal Pushers

Monday, June 15, 2009 Pedal Pushers Who says there's no such thing as a free ride? We're normally down with the subway (fare hikes, be damned), except during summer months when going subterranean is like entering a mouth of hot, dank breath. Gross, right? Luckily there's a new stench-free way to get around.  Taking a cue from the bike-sharing Euros, Bike Around Downtown is offering free wheels to riders, seven days a week until September 30. Pick up a bike at the South Street Seaport kiosk and return it to the same spot or kiosks on Governors Island, Pier A in Battery Park or at 12th Ave. and 43rd St.  Wheels are available from 9:30AM – 12:00PM, 12:30PM – 3:00PM and 3:30PM – 6:00PM. Reservations are first come, first-served (there are 30 bikes available), and there's no cap to the number of times you can borrow a cruiser.  To sign up, click here. (Credit card info is required only as collateral.) Added bonus: An hour of pedaling--leisurely not Lance-style--will burn about 350 calories.  See you on the Tour de Downtown!   Share This: Buzz up! digg del.ico.us Stumble Facebook VIEW MORE FITNESS FEATURES Our Editions