Greater New Orleans has some spectacular places to ride a bike including the lakefront, Lafitte Greenway, Crescent, City Park, the Mississippi River Trail, and the Bonnet Carre Spillway. The City of New Orleans is continuing to expand their connected, protected bikeway network, offering even more biking options for new and existing riders. To find the most up to date map of the New Orleans bicycle network view the City's interactive map.Â
Want something closer to home? Consider what's right out your front door! Often small residential streets offer low traffic speeds and limited motor vehicle traffic, making them great places to get in a short ride or to use as connections to get to a nearby destination. They're not always direct, but that's perfect - you'll have the roads to yourself!
The mix of facility types in the region affords excellent opportunities for all experience levels and trip types, whether you are commuting to work, running to the store, or getting some exercise and fresh air.
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