Beneath its glitter and glamour, New York hides surprising chances to pursue
active outdoor sports. And a small but growing band of urban pioneers have
figured out how to live the active lifestyle and live in the city, too.
Featuring detailed descriptions of rides, routes, resources, and hangouts for
two dozen sports, this guide celebrates New York's little-known pockets of open
space where the city-worn can reinvigorate themselves. Rediscover the mighty
Hudson River from a sea kayak. Get a wicked workout mountain biking in Queens or
on Staten Island. Meet urban pioneers who climb buildings and bridges and go
caving in Manhattan's labyrinth of tunnels. Try scuba