during sundays and public holidays oceanfront avenues including ipanema, leblon, atterro do flamengo, and copacabana are closed off the traffic so cyclists, runners, skateboarders, skaters and other outdoor enthusiasts are free to roam the streets without any fear of speeding cars or buses. starting off at leblon before riding to the santos-dumont airport (downtown) is a popular option, all the way cycling leisurely almost always on the safety of a bike path. flamengo park offers wide bike paths and tranquil scenery, a perfect place to cycle to with a picnic in toe - the path is also connected to botafogo, leme, copacabana, ipanema, leblon, săo conrado and even barra da tijuca, making it possible to ride straight to the waterfront from the park.
