Our #1 Rated Activity is Biking in Old San Juan. There is no better way to see Viejo San Juan than on a bicycle. The majority of the small island features a relatively new waterfront car-free bike path and access to all of the best views and attractions.
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On Monday June 2nd I woke up and went to work at my bike rental store in Condado (bikerentpuertorico.com).
As I rode the 6-minute bike ride I saw approximately 20 cheap plastic Bird/Skootel” scooters scattered on sidewalks indiscriminately and with no supervision.
I was dismayed because I already have seen the damage businesses e-scooter and e-bike companies like Bird (Skootel) and Lime cause.
I became even more concerned and outraged as I witnessed teens and children riding these devices, and without helmets or protective gear.
As an Executive Management consultant for BIKE RENT NYC, I created the professional relationship with the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative to have our business become the Official Bike Rental Provider in 2015.
Representing BIKE RENT NYC as the organizer and manager for the event, our team provided more than 100 bicycles annually. The relationship and service continued throughout the 2016 and 2017 Epic Rides.
Riders were able to pick-up bicycles at the Greenpoint Brooklyn start line, and, return the bikes after use at the finish line at RIIS Park.
Bike rental for the event is purchased on the Brooklyn Greenway Initiative’s Epic Ride website.
Bikes are staged at the starting location in the early morning, and before the start of the ride.
Before bicycle and helmet distribution bikes begins, the bike ar checked for safety, and seats and helmets were adjusted for each individual.
Additionally, extra bikes in varying sizes are made available in case of need or repaIR.
Brooklyn Greenway changed vendors in 2018, I was no longer representing BIKE RENT NYC.
Ride 25-40 miles long Brooklyn’s waterfront from Greenpoint to Riis Park Beach! Discover hidden and far flung neighborhoods, pedal through city, state and national parks and take in spectacular bridge and city views along the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway.
Continue the fun at The Epic After Party at the Riis Park Beach Bazaar with bands, food, drinks and take a dip in the sea! Riders will be fully supported by experienced marshals and mechanics along the route and refreshments will be offered at scenic rest stops. Complimentary bike valet will be offered at the finish line.
By participating in The Epic Ride, you are supporting Brooklyn Greenway Initiative, the non-profit organization committed to the establishment, development and long-term stewardship of the Brooklyn Waterfront Greenway. When complete, this 14-mile landscaped route for pedestrians and cyclists will connect neighborhood parks and open spaces from Greenpoint to Bay Ridge.
Paseo La Princesa hugs the old perimeter wall of the city, and beyond the fountain continues around Old San Juan to the San Juan Gate, the only remaining of five entry points into the old town.
Paseo La Princesa is a broad promenade that stretches from near the docks at the foot of the city and leads to the lovely Raíces Fountain. On weekends, you’re likely to find all kinds of stalls lining the road, and maybe even a free cultural performance to enjoy. The best time to enjoy the walk or bike ride is during sunset when you’ll have gorgeous views of the bay from the fountain, and you’ll escape the heat of the day.
The fountain was designed by architect Miguel Carlo Raíces in 1992 to commemorate and celebrate the New World’s 500th anniversary. This collection of bronze statues honors Puerto Rico’s mixed African, Spanish and Taino/Amerindian heritage. This concept is visually represented as a ship being steered out into the open sea with leaping dolphins leading the way to a bright 21st-century future. The picturesque San Juan Bay serves as a backdrop to the statue, adding an interesting dimension to the ship at sea concept.
BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO has been in business nine months and already has the most Gogle Reviews, and they are all 5-Stars! “I’m very thankful to our new friends that have appreciated our service and supported our business”.
– Mark Derho
The San Juan National Historic Site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966. On December 6, 1983, the park and La Fortaleza were together designated a World Heritage Site.
Continue readingThe Cuartel de Ballajá was formerly a military barracks and military hospital for Spanish soldiers, and now houses the Museum of the Americas, as well as a music school and a number of eating establishments. The barracks was also used by American soldiers from the end of Spanish rule until about 1939. One of San Juan’s key architectural landmarks, it boasts a large courtyard and three floors among its important features. Here you can also find the Sate Historic Preservation Office, who acts as the owner of the landmark.
The Museum of the Americas has three permanent collections: African Heritage, the Indian in America, and Popular Arts in America. The museum boasts a collection of history from the American continent, emphasizing its roots and connections to Puerto Rico’s history, through expositions and cultural activities.
The Museum of the Americas invites you to explore the arts from Puerto Rico’s heritage.
BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO has been in business nine months and already has the most Gogle Reviews, and they are all 5-Stars! “I’m very thankful to our new friends that have appreciated our service and supported our business”.
– Mark Derho
This park is more like the combination of a park, arboretum, botanical garden, art gallery, architectural display, and historical museum. It is known for its many mini-attractions like a well-maintained, modern playground great for kids, a gorgeous pergola, a statue of the statesman Luis Muñoz Rivera, who the park honors, bust sculptures of influential Latin American public figures, sidewalk murals, a romantic gazebo, water fountains, and hundreds of species of beautiful unique trees, plants, shrubs, bushes, and flowers.
Also, there is a large outdoor pavilion event center and stage Pabellón de La Paz (Pavilion of Peace), and a historic Spanish military structure that houses a U.S. Liberty Bell replica. There are plenty of rustic benches and picnic areas in the park where you can rest and enjoy the tranquility and scenery.
The wide concrete pathways running around the park on three sides and throughout it makes it perfect for walking, jogging, or bicycling. It is a a must-visit for nature and garden lovers, artists, romantic couples, families with children, history buffs, photographers, and even wedding planners. Parque Luis Muñoz Rivera is so beautiful, and full of so many photo ops, that local schools use the park to teach photography.
Tropic Terrors Derby League hosts the Roller Derby at the Park and is inviting everyone to attend this year!
BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO has been in business nine months and already has the most Gogle Reviews, and they are all 5-Stars! “I’m very thankful to our new friends that have appreciated our service and supported our business”.
– Mark Derho
The Condado Lagoon empties into the Atlantic Ocean through El Boquerón, an inlet spanned by the Dos Hermanos Bridge through the San Antonio Creek. It is one of two natural lagoons in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Condado Lagoon (Laguna del Condado) is located in San Juan, Puerto Rico and is a body of water that flows freely between the Condado and Miramar neighborhoods of Santurce.
Located next to the Condado Lagoon (in Condado) is Jaime Benítez Park with an estimated capacity of 1000 persons, created for the public and for private events. Jaime Benítez Park / Laguna del Condado National Park is also a popular hangout spot for locals and familes.
More than half of our Bike Rental customers and all Bike Tour customers experience this unique and beautiful space, as it is also the beginning of the Car Free Bike Path and our Condado to Viejo San Juan Guided Bike Tour.
There are now over 300 species, including birds, reptiles, amphibians and 124 species of tropical fish that are associated with the Condado Lagoon and its mangrove habitat. The Lagoon includes coral reefs that are home to sponges, starfish and sea urchins and other fish and marine invertebrates. Turtles and Manatees are occasional visitors swimming inside the Condado Lagoon.
BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO has been in business nine months and already has the most Gogle Reviews, and they are all 5-Stars! “I’m very thankful to our new friends that have appreciated our service and supported our business”.
– Mark Derho
ATLANTIC BEACH aka Condado Beach (Playa) is a favorite of locals, sunbathing tourists, body surfers and boogie boarders, and the LGBTQ+ community. The beaches are white sands and the waters are 100 shades of blue. Stores and bars and smoke shops are a block-away on Ashford, and restaurants will devliver to the beach.
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Balneario El Escambron or Escambron Beach is located in Old San Juan and within biking or possibly walking distance from Condado, Escambron Beach features sunbathing, swimming and reasonable snorkeling and scuba diving. The family-friendly beach is named after a small fortification called Bateria del Escambron and offers plenty to do.
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You can bring your own bike or we will provide a bicycle for you to ride for a limited number of participants.
I’m Mark Derho and I am a cycling advocate and the owner and operator of BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO. I’m happy to personally teach you how to ride a bicycle for free, because biking is awesome.
We’ll train to ride safely on the beautiful Condado Lagoon’s car-free bike path.
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Riding a bicycle is good for you because of the well-documented health benefits and the positive changes in your mood. Bikes are also an excellent mode of short-distance transportation and increased bicycle riding benefits individuals and the community.
We will perform this on the last Sunday of each month in the morning at 8am.
Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
No flip-flops. Helmets are provided, and everyone participating must wear a helmet when riding.
This is an English-language class and the instructor does not speak Spanish.
BIKE RENT PUERTO RICO has been in business nine months and already has the most Gogle Reviews, and they are all 5-Stars! “I’m very thankful to our new friends that have appreciated our service and supported our business”.
– Mark Derho