Biking

Tel Aviv is relatively flat and, in that respect, more bicycle-friendly than the mountainous cities of Jerusalem and Haifa. Drivers, however, are not bicycle friendly. Serious cyclers should check ahead with the Israeli Cycling Federation, 6 Shitrit St., Tel Aviv (tel. 03/649-0459; www.ofanaim.org.il). For bike rentals, try Shuli and Mike's Bikes, 197 Ben Yehuda Street, (corner of Nordau St), (tel. 03/544-2292, www.rentabikeisrael.com); rates run NIS25/hr (US$7.20); NIS60 (US$17.30), up to 24 hours; rates include helmet and lock. ; and O-Fun, 245 Dizengoff St. (tel. 03/544-2292); rates run approximately NIS 45 ($10) per day from the time you rent until the day's closing time for the shop.