I Biked Over 600 miles, All the Way Into NYC… Here’s What I Found | Rolling Thru PBS

After hundreds of miles, what does it feel like to finally arrive? In Episode 10 of Rolling Thru, Pat Kelly rides into New York City—the final stretch of a journey across New York State—where culture, climate, and community collide at full scale. The rise of e-mobility At Propel Bikes, we see how e-bikes are transforming how people move through the city—from daily commutes to deliveries. What was once niche is now becoming essential urban infrastructure. Riding the city With cyclist and advocate Makesi Duncan, Pat rides through New York’s streets, reflecting on the contrast between quiet trails and the energy of the city—and what it means to move through both. A city told through food With Scott’s Pizza Tours, we explore how something as simple as a slice can tell the story of a city—its people, its history, and the systems that sustain it. In New York, even food becomes infrastructure. Rethinking waste through design In Brooklyn, Zero Waste Daniel challenges the idea of waste in fashion, turning discarded materials into something new. It’s a reminder that sustainability often starts with rethinking the systems we take for granted. Ending in motion The journey concludes with a group ride through the city. Not a finish line, but a continuation—where community, movement, and joy carry the story forward. This episode concludes a bicycle journey across New York State exploring how climate solutions, culture, and community come together to shape the future. Subscribe for more cycling travel stories, hidden history, and climate-focused adventure across New York State. Content and video supported by funding from New York State’s Environmental Protection Fund in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. Support provided by Brewery Ommegang. Additional support provided by Best Western and Ocean & San. Locations in this episode New York City, NY