To get a delivery from one end of the City to another, Fed Ex simply won’t do. Bike Messengers are a critical part of the economy in NYC. They are the best option to get through the busy streets of the city in a hurry. Bike Messengers get paid on the weight and speed of the delivery so every second counts for them. They have to be able to weave in and out of cars, and pedestrians, and have lightning fast reflexes to avoid the dreaded opening car door! Check out a NYC Bike Messenger race and get a peek into the daily life of a Bike Messenger: