Bike in Albany County Itinerary with CDPHP! Cycle
Pedal the day away in Albany County with CDPHP Cycle! Just in time for spring, CDTA & CDPHP have rolled out season 9 of their popular bikeshare program.
For $5 per hour, rent a pedal bike or e-bike and cycle the county. Explore extensive trails, beautiful parks, or use your bike to easily travel around must-visit Albany sites. Bike rental stations can be found throughout the county from downtown Albany to Cohoes. Download the CDPHP Cycle! App to easily locate a bike. Scroll down for ideas to inspire your bike trip itinerary!
Visit cdphpcycle.org for more information.
Parking: Drop off your car at ParkAlbany’s Quackenbush Garage, Riverfront Garage, or Green-Hudson Garage all within walking distance to a bike rack!
Corning Preserve Hub
Corning Preserve is a waterfront park boasting scenic views of the Hudson River plus spectacular sights of Albany’s skyline. It’s a favorite place to start for cyclists, providing easy access to the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail which connects to the Erie Canalway Trail and stretches all the way to Buffalo.
If you don’t want to bike too far, pedal across the Albany Skyway to easily reach downtown Albany from Corning Preserve. Explore places to shop like B. Lodge & Co. or The Vandy, grab a bite to eat at Common Roots Brewing Company or The Hollow Bar + Kitchen, or pop into attractions like the Irish American Heritage Museum or Albany Center Gallery.
Bike racks can be found throughout downtown so there are plenty of places to drop off your bike when you’re ready to end your trip!
Mohawk Hudson Rail Trail Hub
The Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail stretches all the way to Voorheesville and can be accessed in Albany’s South End at 722 S. Pearl Street. Rent a bike from the rack located at the start of the trail and start exploring!
Or stick in the South End and easily bike to attractions like Historic Cherry Hill or Schuyler Mansion State Historic Site. End your trip with something to eat at favorite spots like Excelsior Pub, Café Capriccio, Allie B’s Cozy Kitchen, or Bull and Bee Meadery.
Delaware Ave and Hulbut/Library Hub
Delaware Ave is the perfect neighborhood to enjoy a leisurely biking adventure. This mainly residential area connects to Lincoln Park, a favorite park in the heart of the city. The park offers plenty of paved biking paths and a fantastic view of Albany’s skyline. Cool off after your biking trip with ice cream at Emack & Bolio’s. Or drop off your bike and catch a movie at Scene One Spectrum 8 Theatres.
Washington Park/New Scotland Ave Hub
Stretching 98 acres in size, Washington Park offers plenty of winding paths perfect for pedaling the day away. Visit one of the park’s monuments, cross over the park’s picturesque footbridge, and bike around the 5.2 acre lake. Within biking reach to the park there are plenty of restaurants like Dove + Deer, Umana Yana, Iron Gate Café and attractions like the Albany Institute of History and Art.
