{"id":2577,"date":"2020-06-06T01:01:00","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T22:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-beginners-guide-to-biking-inline-skating-and-skateboarding-in-nyc\/"},"modified":"2020-06-06T01:01:00","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T22:01:00","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-biking-inline-skating-and-skateboarding-in-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-biking-inline-skating-and-skateboarding-in-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"#A beginners\u2019 guide to biking, inline skating and skateboarding in NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a384441ade18\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a384441ade18\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-biking-inline-skating-and-skateboarding-in-nyc\/#Bicycling\" >Bicycling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-biking-inline-skating-and-skateboarding-in-nyc\/#Skateboarding\" >Skateboarding<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-beginners-guide-to-biking-inline-skating-and-skateboarding-in-nyc\/#Inline_skating\" >Inline skating<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>A beginners\u2019 guide to biking, inline skating and skateboarding in NYC<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                        Gyms are still closed, and germaphobic New Yorkers are avoiding public transportation if at all possible. Whether it\u2019s biking, skateboarding or inline skating, hopping on a set of wheels is a way to both get some exercise and get around the city. Three local pros share their advice for beginners.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bicycling\"><\/span>Bicycling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15786752\"><img alt=\"Neile Weissman\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Neile Weissman<\/span><span>Alex Lektchinov<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The expert:<\/strong> Neile Weissman, 68, former president of New York Cycle Club.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s great during the pandemic:<\/strong> Bicycling allows for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">social<\/a> distancing; if you\u2019re in a group, you\u2019ll naturally stay at least 6 feet from others. It\u2019s also a mini-break from lockdown monotony. \u201cEvery time I do a day ride, it\u2019s like I have a vacation,\u201d says Weissman. \u201cIf you do it with a bike club, you\u2019re socializing.\u201d Day <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>s on two wheels allow riders to visit new neighborhoods safely with a low carbon footprint. To fuel up, Weissman recommends ordering to-go food from local businesses and eating outside.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The gear:<\/strong> First, figure out what kind of riding you want to do. If you\u2019re starting out and want to test the waters, get a Citi Bike membership ($169\/year for unlimited 45-minute rides). If you like it, consider your preferences. \u201cDo I want to do more casual, laid-back rides around the city?\u201d says Weissman. If so, grab a hybrid road bike, which is ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>-purpose riding. Serious cyclists keen on long-distance treks at higher speeds should invest in a road bike. The cost? For the former \u2014 including accessories like a helmet and a cyclometer for measuring distance \u2014 $500 to $1,000. Road bikes are more expensive; you should budget about $1,500. (Many stores have reported high demand in recent weeks, so be prepared for a wait for delivery.)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to go:<\/strong> Almost any spot in the city is accessible by bike. Even so, Weissman says, \u201cplan your trips beforehand.\u201d The city\u2019s Department of Transportation has a free map with bike lanes marked that riders can use to plot out routes. For safety, he adds, \u201cyou don\u2019t want to wing it,\u201d as a laissez-faire jaunt might include roads that could be unsafe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>A community group can provide technical and emotional support for newbies. Pick a bike club based on your desired level of commitment. The New York Cycle Club, for instance, is for \u201cserious recreational riders,\u201d says Weissman. For something more casual, the Five Boro Bike Club is a solid option. Hardcore cyclists can consider the Century Road Club Association. Bike clubs are great for connecting with folks and riding together \u2014 and for sharing vetted, planned-out routes incorporating quieter streets. \u201cIt makes sense to join a club before getting a bike,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Skateboarding\"><\/span>Skateboarding<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15786777\"><img alt=\"Jose Portes\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Jose Portes<\/span><span>Courtesy<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The expert:<\/strong> Jose Portes, 46, co-founder and co-owner of Homage Skateboard Academy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s great during the pandemic:<\/strong> Skateboarding is a means of solo, open-air transportation \u2014 but it\u2019s also a sport. \u201cYou don\u2019t think about it, but you are working out,\u201d says Portes. And experienced riders can add tricks along the way. \u201cIt\u2019s an instrument that brings creativity. It\u2019s so much more than just jumping on a piece of wood.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The gear:<\/strong> Get a quality skateboard \u2014 one ideally made of sturdy Canadian maple wood \u2014 and be wary of unstable toys that department stores may sell. Make sure the board\u2019s \u201ctrucks,\u201d which hold the wheels, turn and aren\u2019t fixed. That feature will help beginners find their balance and control their direction. Choose urethane wheels over plastic for durability. The bearings, which control the speed of the wheels\u2019 spin, should be slower for novices. \u201cYou don\u2019t want to be going too fast in the beginning,\u201d says Portes. Don\u2019t forget a helmet. Be sure to budget at least $120 to $140 for the equipment, he adds, \u201cand that will last you for a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to go:<\/strong> \u201cStart on your own block,\u201d Portes says. \u201cGo to familiar places and then explore from there.\u201d Flat ground without much traffic will be easier. If you begin feeling more confident, find a hill where you can practice turning and stops. \u201cYou can spend months perfecting that,\u201d he adds. For now, it\u2019s best to stay away from any place that can draw a crowd, like a skate park.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Before the coronavirus, there were meet-ups and skateboarding groups where skaters could ride together. For now, riders should keep at it on their own. \u201cSkateboarding\u2019s about movement,\u201d says Portes. \u201cYou have to do it, even if you do it on your own.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Inline_skating\"><\/span><strong>Inline skating<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_15786779\"><img alt=\"Joel Rappelfeld\" data- data- height=\"441\" width=\"662\"><\/img><figcaption><span>Joel R<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>elfeld<\/span><span>Joel Rappelfeld<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The expert:<\/strong> Joel Rappelfeld, 66, founder of Roll America Inline Skating School and Kids on Wheels.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why it\u2019s great during the pandemic:<\/strong> Rappelfeld says inline skating is an independent activity that can also foster friendships. \u201cYou can do it with other people at a safe, comfortable distance.\u201d Plus, at a time when gyms remain shut, \u201cIt burns calories, and it gets your legs and heart working.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>The gear:<\/strong> Rappelfeld\u2019s general advice for skates: \u201cDon\u2019t buy cheap.\u201d If you\u2019re an adult, expect to spend at least $150 to $200 for skates from a trusted brand, like Rollerblade or K2. Cheap \u201ctoy\u201d skates, he says, \u201cdon\u2019t give you the movement, the fluidity.\u201d For kids, it\u2019s $100 on average for a pair that can adjust as their feet grow. \u201cPay the extra money .\u2009.\u2009. because it will last longer,\u201d he adds. Also grab a helmet, and wrist, elbow and knee pads to protect your joints just in case you wipe out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Places to go:<\/strong> \u201cFlat\u2019s always the best thing,\u201d Rappelfeld says of terrain for beginners. Try it in an open area in any park \u2014 Rappelfeld likes Prospect Park or Flushing Meadows Corona Park \u2014 that is away from bikers and runners.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Take a lesson if you can do so while practicing social distancing. \u201cThis is one of those sports you should not learn on your own,\u201d he says. 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