Definitely a great way to see Central Park. Never got given a bike lock. Apparently you don't need helmets while riding in New York. So we never got that as well despite them saying it would be provided
the bike ride was great. the shop we got the bike from was excellent very nice to deal with. price was great.
we would definately do it again!
I received an email with a 50% reduction the day before our departure which was very welcome. The bike hire was very easy to find and the staff were very helpful Note that you will have to leave ID with them. We were told we would be charged an extra hour if we were more than 10 minutes late bringing the bikes back but we were over half an hour late (we got lost!) and weren't charged.
We bought a map for $2 at the park and you have to stay on the roads - we were warned that we would be fined on the spot if we went onto the walking paths.
The attractions in Central Park aren't signposted so we did get lost a few times and had to ask for directions but everyone was most helpful.
Definitely the way to see Central Park - just wish we had had longer than the 2 hours we booked.