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Registration for Five Boro Bike Tour opens Wednesday

Cyclists, to the ready: Early bird registration for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour officially opened at noon Wednesday.

The 46th annual 40-mile charity ride will take place on Sunday, May 5, according to Bike New York, the nonprofit that organizes the tour.

Instructions to register for the event, which costs $134 to enter until Jan. 13, can be found  here . After that, the price will jump to $139.

The car-free ride consistently garners tens of thousands of cyclists.

The ride starts in downtown Manhattan and ends on Staten Island.

Street closures are expected to be similar, if not the exact same, to past rides .

Funds raised by the event go toward free bike education programming throughout New York City, according to Bike New York.

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All You Need to Know About This Weekend's 5 Boro Bike Tour, Including Start Time, Route and Street Closures

Published may 3, 2019 • updated on may 3, 2019 at 12:17 pm, what to know.

• The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is in its 42nd year
• This years bike tour kicks off Sunday, May 5 at 7:30 a.m. in Lower Manhattan
• This year's event will include a memorial for bicyclist Dave Schlichting, who was involved in producing the bike tour

Thousands of cyclists will flood the streets of New York City as they participate in the annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour Sunday.

About 32,000 cyclists are expected to ride though the five boroughs with proceeds going to free bicycle education programs and advocacy for a bike-friendly city, according to Bike New York, a nonprofit organization that promotes and encourages bicycling and bicycle safety through education, advocacy, outreach and events.

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour, now in its 42nd year, is considered the biggest bike ride in the United States and one of the world’s largest charitable rides, Bike New York says.

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This year’s bike tour will also hold a memorial for bicyclist Dave Schlichting, of Great Neck. Schlichting was involved in producing the Five Boro Bike Tour. He died when he was struck and killed by a minivan as he was riding his bike in March .

This year’s event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. Sunday from Church and Franklin streets in Lower Manhattan.

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The route will then travel north through Midtown and Central Park, crosses part of the South Bronx, and skirts the East River on the FDR Drive. After crossing the Queensboro Bridge, the Tour will loop through Astoria, enter Brooklyn on the Pulaski Bridge and continue south. Near Downtown Brooklyn, riders will enter the Gowanus Expressway, which will lead them to the Verrazzano Bridge and Tour Finish Festival in Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island. Cyclists then ride to the Staten Island Ferry.

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The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is the only day of the year so far when cyclists can ride over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

According to the city’s Department of Transportation, the following streets will be closed Sunday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the bike tour:

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Manhattan Portion:

• Greenwich Street between Battery Place and Morris Street

• Trinity Place between Morris Street and Liberty Street

• Church Street between Liberty Street and Canal Street

• Chambers Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Worth Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Canal Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue

• 6th Avenue between Franklin Street and 59th Street

• 59th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue

• Grand Army Plaza between 59th Street and East Drive

• East Drive between Grand Army Plaza and Center Drive

• Center Drive between 5th Avenue and East Drive

• East Drive between Center Drive and Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard

• Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 110th Street and 135th Street

• 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Madison Avenue

• Madison Avenue between 135th Street and 138th Street

• Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx-bound)

• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 3rd Avenue Bridge and 116th

• 116th Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue

• Pleasant Avenue between 116th Street and 114th Street

• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 116th Street and 63rd Street

• 63rd Street between FDR Drive (Southbound) and Queensboro Bridge Exit

• Queensboro Bridge Exit between 63rd Street and 60th Street

• Queensboro Bridge Upper Level (Manhattan-bound)

• Peter Minuit Plaza between State Street and South Street

• Whitehall Street between South Street and Water Street

• State Street between Whitehall Street and Battery Place

• Battery Place between State Street and West Street

• Morris Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street

• Albany Street between West Street and Greenwich Street

• Greenwich Street between Rector Street and Cedar Street

• West Broadway between Vesey Street and Barclay Street

• West Broadway between Murray Street and Warren Street

• Rector Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street

• Cedar Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street

• Liberty Street between Broadway and Greenwich Street

• Dey Street between Broadway and Church Street

• Vesey Street between West Street and West Broadway

• Barclay Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Warren Street between West Street and West Broadway

• Murray Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Duane Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Thomas Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Leonard Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Franklin Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• White Street between Broadway and West Broadway

• Walker Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue

• Lispenard Street between Broadway and 6th Avenue

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Brooklyn Portion:

• McGuiness Boulevard between Pulaski Bridge and Greenpoint Avenue

• Java Street between McGuinness Boulevard and Franklin Street

• Greenpoint Avenue between McGuinness Boulevard and Franklin Street

• Franklin Street between Java Street and Kent Avenue

• Kent Avenue between Java Street and Williamsburg Street West

• Williamsburg Street West between Kent Avenue and Flushing Avenue

• Flushing Avenue between Williamsburg Street West and Navy Street

• North Elliot Place between Flushing Avenue and Park Avenue

• Navy Street between Flushing Avenue and York Street

• York Street between Navy Street and Gold Street

• Gold Street between York Street and Front Street

• Front Street between Gold Street and Old Fulton Street

• Old Fulton between Furman Street and Prospect Street

• Cadman Plaza West between Prospect Street and Tillary Street

• Tillary Street between Cadman Plaza West and Adams Street

• Brooklyn Bridge Promenade between Tillary Street and Centre Street

• Furman Street between Old Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue

• Joralemon Street between Furman Street and Atlantic Avenue

• Atlantic Avenue between Furman Street and Columbia Street

• Columbia Street between Atlantic Avenue and BQE West Entrance

Columbia Street

• BQE / Gowanus Expressway between BQE West Entrance Columbia Street

and Verrazano Bridge Lower Level (Staten Island-bound)

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Queens Portion:

• 21st Street between Queens Plaza South and Hoyt Avenue North

• Queens Plaza South between 21st Street and Vernon Boulevard/Alternate

• Hoyt Avenue North between 21st Street and 19th Street

• 19th Street between Hoyt Avenue North and Ditmars Boulevard

• Ditmars Boulevard between 19th Street and Shore Boulevard

• Shore Boulevard between Ditmars Boulevard and Astoria Park South

• Astoria Park South between Shore Boulevard and14th Street

• 14th Street between Astoria Park South and 31st Avenue

• 31st Avenue between 14th Street and Vernon Boulevard

• Vernon Boulevard between 31st Avenue and 44th Drive

• 44th Drive between Vernon Boulevard and 11th Street

• 11th Street between 44th Drive and Pulaski Bridge

• Pulaski Bridge (Brooklyn-bound)

Bronx Portion:

• 138th Street between Madison Avenue Bridge and 3rd Avenue

• 3rd Avenue between 138th Street and 3rd Avenue Bridge

• Rider Avenue between 138th Street and 137th Street

• 137th Street between Rider Avenue and 3rd Avenue

• 3rd Avenue Bridge (Manhattan-bound)

Staten Island Portion:

• Bay Street between New York Avenue and Hylan Boulevard

• Hylan Boulevard between Bay Street and Edgewater Street

• Edgewater Street / Front Street between Hylan Boulevard and Hannah

• Hannah Street between Front Street and Bay Street

• Bay Street between Hannah Street and Richmond Terrace

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A beginner's guide to planning your first cycling trip

5 Boro Bike Tour in NYC: The Ultimate Guide

There’s no better way to discover New York City than by bicycle, and NYC’s 5 Boro Bike Tour is one of the most popular one-day cycling events in the United States.

This 40-mile, car-free ride takes place in New York City each May. It follows a route through each of the city’s five distinct boroughs: Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.

The 5 Boro Bike Tour is not a race. Instead, it encourages riders to cycle at their own pace and take in the city’s beautiful, diverse neighborhoods throughout the tour. There’s no other event like it in the city. The car-free streets make the tour a fun, family-friendly event for NYC locals and visitors of all ages.

If you’re planning to participate in the 5 Boro Bike Tour, here’s everything you need to know, from how to register, what to wear, which type of bike to bring, and how to train.

History of the 5 Boro Bike Tour

The 5 Boro Bike Tour is one of the oldest cycling events in the United States. It first took place in 1977, when a group of 50 high school students and 200 local cyclists rode a 50-mile loop of all five boroughs starting and ending in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.

Just one year later, as the city started to promote cycling, the route became officially known as the Five Boro Bike Tour and was shortened to 40 miles.

That year, in 1978, over 3,000 cyclists participated in the tour, and the ride has been growing ever since, with a cap of 32,000 riders. Today, 32,000 riders still take the streets of New York City each May to participate in the tour.

How can I sign up for the 5 Boro Bike Tour?

If you’re interested in riding the 5 Boro Bike Tour, you can register directly on Bike New York’s website here .

There are two main registration options for the 5 Boro Bike Tour:

• Standard registration: $129
• VIP registration: $400

Each registration fee includes a tax-deductible charitable donation, at $27 and $84 respectively.

Both registration models include the following:

• Rider Identification Kit
• Snacks and entertainment along the route at rest areas
• Water stops along the route
• Access to complimentary bicycle repair along the route
• Access to Support and Gear vehicles
• Entry to the Finish Festival at the end of the route on Staten Island
• Finisher medal & digital finisher certificate

The VIP registration option includes additional add-ons, including guaranteed placement in the first wave, a limited-edition Five Boro Bike Tour jersey, a tour-branded Manhattan Portage Bag, pair of Primal Wear Socks, and breakfast and gourmet lunch before and after the route.

You can also sign up through Charity Registration, although the price of registration depends on your selected charity.

What are the age restrictions on the 5 Boro Bike Tour?

Children under age 3 are not permitted on the tour, and those aged 3-9 must ride with an adult on a tandem bike, or in a child’s seat, tag-along bike, or bike trailer.

10-17 year olds can ride their own bikes. They must remain close to the adult with whom they registered for the tour.

5 Boro Bike Tour route

The 40-mile route of the 5 Boro Bike Tour begins at Battery Park in Lower Manhattan. From there, it heads north on 6th avenue into Harlem before crossing Madison Avenue Bridge into the Bronx.

After a quick section in the Bronx, the route crosses back into Manhattan via the Third Avenue Bridge, continuing south on FDR drive. After crossing the Queensboro Bridge, cyclists head north to Astoria Park. They immediately turn back around to continue riding through Queens and later cross the Pulaski Bridge into Brooklyn.

The Brooklyn section of the 5 Boro Bike Tour takes riders through Dumbo, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Sunset Park, and Bay Ridge before crossing the famous Verrazzano Narrows Bridge. This leads into Staten Island, the last of the five boroughs.

Once in Staten Island, cyclists ride toward the Staten Island Ferry. They then finish the route with a scenic ride on the ferry back to Lower Manhattan.

How to prepare for the 5 Boro Bike Tour

Train for the ride

Cycling 40 miles is not for the faint of heart. However, most people can successfully complete the 5 Boro Bike Tour with proper training. In the months leading up to the tour, commit to cycling at least 3-5 days per week.

If you’re brand new to cycling, start with 5-10 mile rides and gradually add 5 miles every week or two.

Practicing cycling outside is preferred, but this may not be possible for those living in cold climates. As an alternative, consider purchasing a bike trainer to use indoors with your bicycle, giving you practice on the bike you’ll ride during the tour from the comfort of your home.

Prepare your bicycle

It’s crucial to ensure your bike fits and is tuned properly for the tour.

There are too many stories of cyclists starting a bike tour only to realize that their bike is the wrong size, their gears are malfunctioning, or that their seat is uncomfortable.

The last thing you want to happen on the 5 Boro Bike Tour is be miserable on a bike that doesn’t work. Take the time to ensure your bike is working before the tour begins, whether you complete maintenance at home or bring the bike to a local cycling shop.

Practice riding with a group

Cycling alone is vastly different from cycling with 32,000 other riders. Before the 5 Boro Bike Tour, make sure you understand how to ride in a group. 

Even if you are riding solo for the 5 Boro Bike Tour, there are times in which you’ll be wheel to wheel with other cyclists. Knowing proper cycling etiquette and lingo will go a long way in completing a successful ride. After all, no one wants to be that guy who crashes into another cyclist or cuts them off!

Before the tour, be sure to practice riding with a group. Start riding with friends or join a local cycling team. Not only can this be a lot more fun than riding on your own, but it will help you prepare to ride with thousands of other people during the 5 Boro Bike Tour.

What should I bring on the 5 Boro Bike Tour?

If you’re wondering what to wear for the 5 Boro Bike Tour, the short answer is to wear layers . Spring in New York City is anything but predictable, so it’s important to prepare for a wide variety of weather conditions.

First wear a base layer, such as a cycling jersey or breathable workout shirt. If the forecast looks chilly, pack an insulating layer and/or an outer waterproof and windproof layer. 

For bottoms, wear a comfortable pair of padded cycling shorts. You can purchase padded cycling underwear to wear under a pair of regular shorts or padded shorts designed solely for cycling.

If the forecast looks exceptionally cold, wear leg warmers under your cycling shorts or opt for longer pants.

You’ll likely take off and put on layers several times during the ride, so prepare for multiple weather conditions.

Regardless of whether you wear regular athletic shoes or cycling shoes for the 5 Boro Bike Tour, it’s important that the shoes are comfortable, durable, and supportive.

Cycling shoes are designed specifically for cycling, and have a stiff sole that effectively transfers power when pedaling. If your bike is equipped with SPD pedals, use a cycling shoe you can clip into the pedals for efficient riding.

Our favorite cycling shoes are the Giro Rumble VR Mens Mountain Cycling Shoes. These sturdy shoes have a street design with adequate traction on the sole; they don’t look like a cycling shoe, making them more versatile for riding and commuting purposes.

If you’re bike does not have SPD pedals, a reliable pair of athletic shoes will do. Make sure the shoes fit properly to ensure they don’t cause any pain or discomfort while riding.

Accessories

Aside from clothing and shoes, you’ll want to bring several accessories with you for the 5 Boro Bike Tour. Here are some of our recommendations:

• Gloves , either cold-weather gloves or cycling gloves
• Helmet , make sure it fits properly before riding
• Speaker , for playing your favorite tunes during the ride
• Snacks , in case you get hungry between rest areas
• Water bottle : Bring two bottles of water; you can refill them at water stations along the route

We recommend bringing a day bag to store items like your phone, jacket, and snacks for use during the ride. However, bags with shoulder straps (such as backpacks and drawstring bags) and pannier bags are prohibited on the tour.

No one wants to deal with a flat tire on a bike ride, but unfortunately they’re very common. Luckily, the 5 Boro Bike Tour can help riders with any bike repair needs during the event.

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Volunteers known as Rider Assist Marshals are available during the tour to help with flat tires and bike repair. In addition, the tour has several repair tents located throughout the route. Repairs are free, but bike parts come at an extra charge.

If you know how to fix a flat on your own, however, we recommend packing a spare tube or two in order to get back to riding as quickly as possible. Here are our recommendations for bike tools during the route:

• 1-2 spare tubes that match your bike’s tire size
• Small bike pump or CO2 cartridges
• Tire levers

One of the easiest ways to help prevent flat tires and ensure a smooth ride is to make sure your bike’s tires are properly inflated before starting the tour. Recycle-A-Bicycle has Pump Teams available near the route’s start area and at select rest areas. Be sure to take advantage of this service!

Which bike should I use on the 5 boro bike tour?

Any human-powered bike, including recumbent bikes, unicycles, tricycles, and tandems, are allowed on the the 5 Boro Bike Tour. The tour is on paved roads, so there’s no need to ride a hefty mountain or gravel bike.

Road bikes will see the best performance on the tour; their thin tires and little wind resistance make riding efficient. However, hybrid bikes and city bikes can also be great options for the 5 Boro Bike Tour.

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Class 1 pedal-assist ebikes are permitted on the tour. These bikes have a motor that kicks in only when pedaling and have a maximum speed of 20 mph.

Should I use clip-in pedals on my bike?

We advise against using clip-in or SPD pedals unless you have prior experience with them. It’s common to fall several times as you learn to use clip-in pedals, and this is something you definitely do not want happening on the day of the bike tour.

Therefore, if you’re not used to clip-in pedals, use a pair of flat pedals with a sturdy pair of cycling shoes or tennis shoes.

5 Boro Bike Tour bicycle rentals

If you don’t have your own bike or are visiting New York City from out of town, you can choose to rent a bike for the 5 Boro Bike Tour.

Unlimited Biking is the tour’s official bike rental partner, and they offer rentals from $75 for kids bikes to $250 for tandem bikes. Most adults will opt for the $109 daily rental for a Cannondale Men’s Quick 6 bike or Cannondale Women’s Lady Adventure. In addition to the bike itself, bike rentals include some form of a bag or basket, a water bottle cage, and a helmet.

Other bicycle shops around the city offer rentals for the tour, too, including Blazing Saddles, NYC Bicycle Shop, and The Bicycle Planet.

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Registration is now open for NYC’s Five Boro Bike Tour

Riding a bike in New York City can be a pretty terrifying experience, and many would-be cyclists avoid a life of active transportation out of fear of being pancaked by a semitruck. But for one glorious day each year, cars are banned from 40 miles of Gotham’s streets, giving way to the largest organized group bike ride in the city: the Five Boro Bike Tour .

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Now in its 41st year, the event draws more than 30,000 cyclists from across the country. Registration for the ride, which is slated for Sunday, May 6, opened today at noon. Standard tickets go for $105, and a VIP option is $340, which includes an early start time, a branded jersey and access to a lounge after the race. Proceeds from the tour support  Bike New York's free bike education program, which taught cycling skills to more than 25,000 kids and adults in the city last year. 

As its name suggest, the tour’s route snakes through all five boroughs and allows the unique opportunity to bike in areas across New York that are typically off-limits to bikes, including the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, FDR Drive and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. The ride kicks off in Lower Manhattan at the corner of Franklin and Church Streets, heads north through Harlem and the Bronx , back down through the East Side and into Queens and Brooklyn before finishing on Staten Island . 

Be sure to snag your spot sooner than later—the ride typically sells out quickly after registration opens. 

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TD Five Boro Bike Tour Registration Is Open…And Have I Got The Bike For You!

Today is an auspicious day. Not only is it National Drinking Straw Day:

But it’s also the day registration for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour opens !

When Bike New York first asked Terry Barentsen and me to make a promotional video for the 2022 edition of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, it was an obscure event that attracted maybe five or ten riders. Since then we’ve made a video every year and it now attracts over 30,000 riders, and it’s safe to say that Terry and I are entirely responsible for that:

Of course what is true is that the first video we made for the 2022 couldn’t carry official Tour branding because I wasn’t wearing a helmet–well, except for this memorable scene:

That’s what you call speed personified. Just ask this guy, he’ll tell you:

Anyway, while I may only be 50-75% responsible for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour’s remarkable success, I’m grateful to Bike New York for continuing to include me in it–so much so that I’ll even don a helmet in order to do so:

[Amazing, that kid is bigger than me now.]

And that includes for riding the subway:

So if you’re thinking about doing the ride you’d better register now , because it fills up quick.

Oh, and if you’re wondering how Terry gets those incredibly smooth riding shots, this is how:

It’s a privilege to watch him work.

Oh, and if you’re looking for a bike upon which to dominate the ride, hopefully the new Trek road bike is out by then:

I’m not exaggerating when I say that this groundbreaking new bike may change the face of cycling forever;

See, it’s got this notch thingy:

What does it do? Sorry, the correct question is what doesn’t it do?

Indeed, preliminary research indicates it’s so effective that if enough people start riding these things it will alter the direction of the jet stream and either fix or accelerate climate change, depending on who you ask.

And like more and more road bikes, it won’t accept cables and the brake hoses run through the headset:

There’s increasingly little difference between building a road bike and performing an endoscopy.

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NYC Five Boro Bike Tour 2023: Everything you need to know for Sunday’s event

• Published: May. 07, 2023, 5:00 a.m.

Tens of thousands of cyclists will take to the streets of New York City on Sunday for the 40-mile TD Five Boro Bike Tour.

• Erik Bascome | [email protected]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Tens of thousands of bicyclists will line the streets of New York City on Sunday, May 7 for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the nation’s largest charitable bike ride.

Cyclists participating in the event can expect picture perfect weather, according to the forecast, which calls for sunny skies with a high of 72 degrees.

Here’s everything you need to know about the 2023 TD Five Boro Bike Tour.

WHEN WILL IT TAKE PLACE?

The event will take place on Sunday, May 7, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

WHAT IS THE ROUTE?

The 40-mile tour spans the city’s five boroughs, beginning in Lower Manhattan and traveling north into the Bronx, before heading to Queens, Brooklyn and ultimately, crossing the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge and concluding in St. George near the Staten Island Ferry.

Click here to view a map of the route.

HOW MANY RIDERS WILL PARTICIPATE?

The event will feature 32,000 riders from all over the world.

STREET CLOSURES

To accommodate the final leg of the tour, the Department of Transportation has announced that the following Staten Island streets will be closed on Sunday, at the discretion of the NYPD.

• Bay Street, between New York Avenue and Hylan Boulevard
• Hylan Boulevard, between Bay Street and Edgewater Street
• Edgewater Street/Front Street, between Hylan Boulevard and Hannah Street
• Hannah Street, between Front Street and Bay Street
• Bay Street, between Hannah Street and Richmond Terrace
• Richmond Terrace, between Bay Street and Nicholas Street
• Wall Street, between Richmond Terrace and Dead End

Additionally, the Staten Island-bound lower level of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be closed on Sunday from 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The upper level of the bridge will remain open in both directions throughout the entirety of the event, though it will only be accessible in the Staten Island-bound direction from the Belt Parkway and 92 Street entrance ramps.

Other closings at and around the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge include:

• The Gowanus/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) westbound approach (I-278 West) to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• One Brooklyn bound lane on the lower level from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Bay Street exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The 92 Street entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Belt Parkway entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Lily Pond Ave exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

STATEN ISLAND FERRY INFORMATION

On the day of the event, the Staten Island Ferry will provide 20-minute service from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m., 15-minute service from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and regularly-scheduled 30-minute service at all other times.

All cyclists are required to board the boat on the lower level at both the Whitehall Terminal in Manhattan and the St. George Terminal, located at 1 Bay St. on Staten Island.

Riders must dismount and walk their bicycles while in the waiting area and when boarding and departing the boat. Riding on and off the boat is prohibited.

All bicycles must be stored in the designated storage area on the lower level of each vessel.

Riders may be subject to security screenings at the terminal.

The Staten Island Ferry is free of charge for all passengers and bicycles.

The Department of Transportation, the agency that operates the Staten Island Ferry, is not responsible for any stolen or damage bicycles.

WHERE DO THE PROCEEDS GO?

All proceeds from the TD Five Boro Bike Tour go toward Bike New York’s free bike education programs, which provide services to over 25,000 adults and children each year.

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TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Each year, on the first Sunday in May, Bike New York welcomes 32,000 riders from every state in the nation and 65 countries around the world for an experience of the Big Apple unlike any other. The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is a chance for the global cycling community to come together to ride for a cause. 40 miles of NYC streets across each boro are completely closed to vehicular traffic, allowing cyclists to see the city from a new perspective. Beginning in lower Manhattan, the tour rides up to the Bronx, over to Queens, down to Brooklyn, and makes a spectacular crossing over the Verrazano Bridge to the finish festival in Staten Island. Proceeds from the tour help fund the work of Bike New York, a 501c3 organization providing bike education, advocacy, and programming to NYC communities. The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest charitable bike ride in the world.

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Start Location

New York City - Manhattan, Church St at Franklin St, 10007, New York City, New York, USA

How to Get a Spot in New York City's Five Boro Bike Tour

Gaining Entry to the Nation's Largest Cycling Event

New York City's annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour, hosted by Bike New York, is the nation's largest charitable cycling event. With an estimated 32,000 participating cyclists, it's nearly as big as the New York City Marathon. The event is typically held on the first Sunday in May. 2020's race date has not yet been announced.

The Five Boro Bike Tour winds through all five boroughs, as the name suggests. Cyclists get the thrill of riding in the normally congested streets of New York City while simultaneously raising money for free bike education programs. It's one of the most popular events in the Big Apple, which is why prospective participants must secure their places months in advance.

Obtaining a Packet

Like with any marathon, there are no physical tickets that confirm entry to the bike tour. Instead, registered participants will receive a rider identification kit, a packet containing a helmet cover, bib, and bike plate. If you spend a little extra for a Bike New York membership, you'll also receive a welcome kit, which includes more goodies. In addition to freebies, registrants also have the opportunity to purchase a race jersey.

Member registration permits access to a members-only beer garden at the Finish Festival, partner discounts, and early registration for the following year's Five Boro Bike Tour. A full rundown of Bike New York Member benefits can be found online .

Fully stocked rest areas, live music, and entertainment line the route. At the end, cyclists receive a commemorative medal and a personal photo gallery. If you're interested in participating, you'll want to sign up months in advance because spots fill up fast.

Registration Options

• Standard : $112 will get you basic entry into the event, access to the Finish Festival, and a commemorative medal.
• Standard + Bike New York membership : $152 will put you in the priority line to pick up your packet at the Bike Expo as well as access to a beer garden at the Finish Festival, early registration for the following year's ride, members-only rides throughout the year, partner discounts, a T-shirt, pin, and reflective sticker.
• VIP : For $350, you get guaranteed placement in the first wave of the ride, breakfast and entertainment at the starting line, access to the VIP line to pick up your packet at the Bike Expo, access to an exclusive VIP lounge, and gourmet lunch at the Finish Festival. As far as free gear goes, you also get an official jersey, a handlebar bag, and a timed climb over the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
• Join with a participating charity : Alternatively, you can join up with one of the 60-plus non-profit organizations that partner with the TD Five Boro Bike Tour to help them raise money. You simply commit to a given sum of money and in exchange, you get a free registration packet. Check the websites of certain charities (Habitat for Humanity, Planned Parenthood, United Way, and more) to find out how each particular fundraising program works.

Additional Ways to Participate

• Volunteering: More than 2,000 volunteers are needed for five- to eight-hour shifts during the event. Tasks include setting up, handing out snacks and water, fixing flat tires, and much more. The benefits of volunteering include a complimentary breakfast on the day of the event, early registration for the following year, a t-shirt, and a discount on registration for other Bike New York events. Volunteer registration opens in February.
• Bike Expo: A Bike Expo is held for two days prior to the event at Basketball City on Pier 36 on Manhattan's Lower East Side. The expo is free and open to the public. It features vendors, exhibitors, live performances, and educational programs about cycling for youth and adults. (Event participants will pick up their packets at the Bike Expo, guaranteeing a crowd of some 30,000.)
• Other Bike New York events: Choose between five routes (from 15 miles to 100 miles) in the Discover Hudson Valley Ride in June, participate in the Twin Lights Ride through the back roads of Monmouth County, New Jersey, or join in on other local rides around New York City throughout the year.

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What to Wear for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour

This is the big show. This is the bucket-list ride. This is the most incredible, one-day bicycle tour of the best and brightest city in the universe.  The TD Five Boro Bike Tour.  Every year, 30,000+ riders take to the car-free streets of New York. Starting at Battery Park, riders venture unencumbered through all 5 Boroughs of New York. Hitting highlights that include, the Avenue of Americas, Central Park, The Queensboro Bridge, The Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, and having the unparalleled perspective of taking all of this in on two wheels. There is no ride like this in the world. And the side benefit of riding in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour is you’re helping people. It’s the largest charity ride in the world and provides funding for Bike New York, a non-profit that helps transform the lives of New Yorkers through bicycling. It does this by teaching kids and adults how to ride a bike safely and confidently in this big city.

Now that you’ve decided you’re in for the Five Boro, we need to get to the point of this article:  What to wear. Why you wear it. And when you’re gonna need it. 

Riding a bike is as easy as… well… riding a bike. But to enjoy the ride, it’s best to be prepared and wear stuff that will make you forget you’re exercising. Wearing the proper clothing can make the difference between an unforgettable ride that echoes thoughts of pain and poor decision-making and an unforgettable experience that shines brightly as an accomplishment you can’t wait to tell everyone about.

In full disclosure, this article was written by the folks at Primal. Not at ChatGPT. Just good ol’ fashioned hands on a keyboard, with spellcheck, Grammarly, and we still probably, most likely, messed things up. Primal is the Official Apparel Partner of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour and a long-time partner of Bike New York. We are the largest event cycling apparel brand in the US, and we are speaking about the tour with the first-hand knowledge and authority that comes with participating in the ride since 2011. We’ve seen all types of weather conditions, and hopefully, our experiences will benefit you.

Let’s get to it. Let’s start with the basic questions we’ve answered over 30,000 times.

What is a cycling jersey ? And why should I wear one?

Well, a jersey is what cyclists wear when riding a bike—fashioned for the famous and infamous riders of the grand tours like Le Tour de France and La Vuelta de España. The more practical answer for why you should wear one is that the Five Boro Bike Tour has restrictions on bags, and the jersey has three cargo pockets. You got stuff? Here is a place for it. Besides that, the jersey is a really cool way to commemorate your ride. It uses impressive fabrics that wick sweat away from your body, which is essential in hot and cold weather. And, most importantly, you will look amazing in the jersey when you take photos at the finish.

What about shorts or bibs ? What is a bib?

Cycling shorts, or bibs (Bibs are just shorts with straps that go over your shoulders instead of elastic around your waist.), have a very important feature: a pad, aka   “The Chamois.”  It’s pronounced sha-mee, it’s European, and no, you don’t clean your car with it. This pad protects your sit bones from getting a rude awakening from the pressure, vibration, and friction endured on a bike ride. Especially one that is longer than 10 miles. Our pads are made in Italy, have advanced microfibers and space-age foams, and use high-frequency welding to create a shape perfect for your backside. In addition to the padding, the shorts are made of advanced fabrics that help wick sweat and promote blood flow to your muscles. Not everyone is comfortable with just wearing cycling shorts, and wearing loose-fit shorts over a pair of cycling shorts is perfectly acceptable. Anyone who says otherwise is wrong.

Should I bring a jacket ?

Most years, a jacket in the morning has been a must-have. But we recommend something lightweight and packable. Packable in those three cargo pockets on your newly purchased TD Five Boro Bike Tour jersey. We sell both Wind Jackets that have a wind and water-resistant finish and a waterproof, windproof Rain Jacket . The rain jacket has the smallest profile when packed down and makes a great top layer on cooler early mornings that could shift to warmer afternoons. We only recommend a thermal jacket if the temperature will be under 50º for most of the day. If you can wear a lighter set of layers at the beginning of the event, you will be thankful at the end of the day you’re not carrying around the extra weight.

Helmets are required:  We recommend this guide for picking the right helmet. You want to make sure the helmet fits correctly and that you don’t have any hotspots or pain points.

Sunglasses:  Any sunglasses will do, but polarized and photo-chromatic lenses that change the level of tint are the best for the tour. You will pass through tunnels and under bridges where the light can change quickly, and the ability for the lenses to lighten up will give you more visibility.

Gloves   are a good idea if you’re not used to riding over 10 miles at a time. They can protect your hands and keep them from going numb on a longer ride.

Cycling caps , arm warmers , and knee warmers are all lightweight accessories that can help if you need extra coverage.

Riding a bicycle is cool, but I’d like something less, cycling specific. What should I wear?

We recommend a lightweight, active shirt as a base. It will keep you cool and dry while you ride. You can pair it with our Ilex shorts for the perfect complement for riding in the city. Pants are usually a bad idea; getting your pant leg caught in the chain, or at the very minimum, getting grease on them, is highly probable.

We also have active tank tops , shorts , and leggings . While we recommend cycling-specific products, all of these will do. In reality, all clothes that you wear while riding a bike are cycling apparel; we just want you to feel your best while riding the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.

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