More info and registration details:
Gran Fondo New York starts with a bang on the world’s most travelled bridge, George Washington Bridge, exclusively closed for you. Enjoy magnificent views of Manhattan during this once in a lifetime car free stint. Following Hudson upstream on rural roads and through scenic towns, riders will compete against each other and themselves on a timed climbs which will count towards the King and Queen of Mountain competition. The featured climb of the event and Cima Coppi (highest point of the ride) is the nearly four mile climb up to Bear Mountain in Harriman State Park. After descending, the course will wind its way back, hitting two more timed climbs before finishing in Weehawken with stunning NYC views.

The total ride distance is approximately 110 miles/177k and the elevation gain is 8,500ft/2,800m.

Click on the map for the 2012 route in detail. The 2013 route will be similar but also contain a few improvements. Please stay tuned for more information. Thanks for your patience while we work with towns and agencies to build the perfect route for everyone involved.

What is the entry fee for 2013?
$190 until May 27
$220 until September 30
$235 until November 30
$250 until January 31
$265 until March 31
$280 until May 12
$300 at the expo

New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry. It is a lot of fun for cyclists of all skill sets and highly recommended.

• official Bike New York 5 Boro Bike Tour site
• 5 Boro Bike Tour Map
• PACKETS WILL NOT BE MAILED. All participants must pick up their packet and vest at Bike Expo New York on May 3 and 4 (the days preceding the tour). You must show valid photo identification (see valid photo identification) and your registration e-mail to receive your tour packet. Alternatively, you can send a member of your group to the Expo with the proxy packet pickup form, available by emailing a request to info@bikenewyork.org. The Expo will take place at Basketball City on Pier 36 located along South St. at Montgomery St., Manhattan, NYC. Click here to view a map of the intersection of South St. & Montgomery St. Visitors are encouraged to bike, walk or take public transportation. It sits directly next to the East Side Greenway (at Montgomery Street) making it perfectly accessible via bicycle. Bike valet parking will be available. Click HERE for more information on the Bike Expo.
• Important Updates on Security: Backpacks, Hydration Packs and Panniers/Saddlebags NOT permitted. Small bike bags, fanny packs and water bottles are allowed. more info
• FAQs from Bike New York
• Street Closures: How to avoid the 5 Boro Bike Tour

Schedule Details Staggered Starts

In order to minimize congestion at the start, rest areas and the finish festival, there will be three different start times. This will reduce waiting times at the start and provide a better overall experience for Tour participants.

Route:

In Central Park there will be three full lanes of the East Drive available to riders.
Due to construction changes, the Tour will continue to along the BQE and Gowanus Parkway this year to the Verrazano Bridge bypassing Shore Parkway.
Start Times and Schedule

Start times are organized according to your rider number and color. Please see below for a detailed list of the start times and corresponding rider numbers and colors. You should have received an e-mail containing your rider number in early April.

Start one – 7:45am (Blue Start)
Recommended arrival time: 6:00 am -7:30 am
Enter at Park Place
Get Local Directions

Note that the bike route will begin to close to vehicular traffic at 7:30am, be sure to take this into account when planning your arrival. It is not recommended to drive to the start area for Starts 2 or 3.

Start two – 8:30 am (Red Start)
Recommended arrival time: 7:30 am- 8:15 am
Enter at Rector Street
Get Local Directions

Start three – 9:15 am (Silver Start)
Recommended arrival time: 8:15am – 9:00am
Enter at Battery Place and Greenwich Street
Prior to 8:15am, Start 3 riders wait at Battery Park
Get Local Directions

Tour Marshals will be on site to direct riders to appropriate entry streets.
In the event that members of a group are assigned different start times, please leave together in Start 3.

Once the ride starts, the front of the Tour travels at 18 mph and the tail at 6 mph. Cyclists who fall behind are given the option of either boarding SAG vehicles traveling at the tail of the Tour or leaving the Tour as the route permits.

10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Finish Line and Festival at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island

Interesting Google search data shows more interest in this 5 Boro Bike Tour than other held recently. There is also a ton of interest in Citibike (more on that soon).

The 2013 NYC Century Bike Tour will be on Sunday September 8th. Registration will open on April 9th

Route Descriptions
Our two start locations are conveniently located in New York’s two most famous parks. Start your NYC Century Bike Tour at one of these convenient locations:

Central Park, Manhattan
Prospect Park, Brooklyn
There will be finish lines in both parks, but the official Finish Festival of the NYC Century Bike Tour is in Central Park.

15 Mile — Park to Park
Escorted by T.A. marshals, this route is meant for first-time riders and families. Riders travel around historic Washington Square Park, roll through the hip scene in SoHo and then proceed over the Brooklyn Bridge. The tour officially finishes in Prospect Park, where riders can collect their t-shirts and water bottles. Additionally, the Prospect Park Zoo, and the Prospect Park Carousel will both offer free admission to anyone with a NYC Century Bike Tour ride bib! Just be sure to bring a bike lock to secure your bike. Route begins at 8 am in Central Park. Finish by 12 pm. You cannot start the tour in Prospect Park.

35 mile — East River Loop
This route is ideal for riders looking for more than a Sunday stroll. The route travels through historic Downtown Brooklyn, around idyllic Prospect Park, through the artistic enclave of Williamsburg and follows the East River all the way to Astoria Park in Queens. Route begins in Central Park at 7:30 am or in Prospect Park at 8 am. Finish between 11 am and 3 pm.

55 mile — The Waterfront
This route increases the mileage, but with New York’s relatively flat terrain, it is a manageable route for a rider looking to challenge themselves. This route takes riders through waterfront views along the Brooklyn Greenway, including the majestic Verrazano Bridge and the famous amusements at Coney Island. The route eventually re-connects with the 35-mile route to the finish. Route begins in Central Park at 7 am or in Prospect Park at 7:30 am. Finish between 11 am and 4 pm.

75 mile — The Rockaways
This route is not for amateurs. Riders travel out to Far Rockaway, Queens and beautiful Fort Tilden Beach. The route takes riders along miles of Queens greenway, through the serene, car-free Forest Park and up to Kissena Park, before cutting west through northern Queens to Astoria Park. Route begins in Central Park at 6:30 am or in Prospect Park at 7 am. Finish between 12 pm and 4 pm.

100 mile — The NYC Century
The full 100 mile tour is for experienced bicyclists only. After Kissena Park, 100 mile riders split from the 75 mile route and swing through eastern Queens, along the waterfront on Little Neck Bay and under the Throgs Neck Bridge, before looping back west to Astoria Park. The route continues into the Bronx. This part of the ride is hilly and the most challenging. The route winds down through northern Manhattan and historic Harlem. Route begins in Central Park at 6 am or in Prospect Park at 6:30 am. Finish between 12 pm and 6 pm.

• official NYC Century website
• Registration - starts April 9th

The 6th Annual Tour de Queens is Sunday July 7th, 2013!

Register for the 2013 Tour de Queens will open on Tuesday June 4th, 2013. This year, we will cap participation at 1,250 registrants. T.A. members will be offered advanced registration, so the best way to guarantee yourself a spot on the tour this year, is to join T.A. today!

New in 2013 — Route Announcement!

The 2013 Tour de Queens will begin in a totally new location, Queensbridge Park! The tour, as usual, will be approximately 20 miles, and will visit the neighborhoods of Astoria, Long Island City, Ridgewood, Maspeth, Rego park, Middle Village, Forest Hills, Corona, and East Elmhurst. Our rest stop will be held in one of Queens best kept secrets, Juniper Park!

• Official Tour de Queens website
• Register - starting June 4th

Registration for the 2013 Tour de Brooklyn will open to the general public on April 29th, 2013. T.A. members will be offered the chance to register early. If you’re not a member yet, join today!

Your registration fee helps to cover the cost of this one-of-a-kind tour:
$15 for Transportation Alternatives members
$20 for non-members

The entire tour will now be in the classic Tour de Brooklyn style. The tour will move en masse as a rolling parade escorted by the New York City Police Department. While there are no actual street closures, the NYPD and Transportation Alternatives’ volunteer safety marshals will block or “cork” traffic intersections to allow the Tour to roll through. There will be occasional stops while the NYPD and marshals secure intersections and gather riders. This wave moves at a family-friendly pace of about 10 mph. Registration is limited to 1,250 participants.

New in 2013 — Route Announcement!

The 2013 Tour de Brooklyn will return to Commodore Barry Park to start and finish the ride once again. The tour, as usual, will be approximately 20 miles, and will visit the neighborhoods of Ft. Greene, DUMBO, Red Hook, Carrol Gardens, Park Slope, Crown Heights, Stuyvesant Heights, Bushwick, East Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Williamsburg. Our rest stop will be held in one of Brooklyn’s best kept secrets, Lincoln Terrace Park.

• Official Tour De Brooklyn website
• Register - starting April 29th

Bicycling Magazine has some helpful advice on riding in the aftermath of the storm:

• Lower your tire pressure.
• Drop your saddle by a centimeter or two.
• Avoid all fallen tree branches.
• Try to bypass puddles, even familiar ones.
• Be smart about crossing moving water.
• Expect street users to behave erratically.
• Drain your bike when you’re done.
• Above all, stay safe and don’t break the rules

New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry. It is a lot of fun for cyclists of all skill sets and highly recommended.

• official Bike New York 5 Boro Bike Tour site
• 5 Boro Bike Tour Map

New Amsterdam Bike Show (official site)

About The New Amsterdam Bicycle Show
The first bike show in New York City was in Brooklyn in 1897, and 114 years later, we’re bringing the bicycle show back! New York Press, Manhattan Media’s lifestyle publication for the city’s young trendsetters, and Transportation Alternatives announce The New Amsterdam Bicycle Show: Benefiting Transportation Alternatives. This show promises to dazzle attendees as much as The New York International Auto Show, which will end the same weekend that the bicycle show begins. This pivotal event will take place April 30, 2011, at Chelsea’s new cultural venue Center 548, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and will kick off Bike Month NYC 2011.

more pics and reviews
• BicycleDesign.net round up
• BikeHugger.com
• JessicaCassity.com

New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry. It is a lot of fun for cyclists of all skill sets and highly recommended.

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• For more information and to register, visit NYCCentury.org
• view NYC Century 100 Mile Route Map from 2007

Event Information

The New York City Century Bike Tour is a ride to be proud of. You’ll be part of a select group of cyclists who are ready for the adventure of riding in New York City. Proceeds from the tour benefit the bicycling advocacy of Transportation Alternatives. By riding in the New York City Century Bike Tour you’re helping make the streets safer for cycling all year-round.

During the first years of the tour New York had few greenways and bike lanes. Over the course of the last twenty years, the NYC greenway system has expanded, and each year the ride showcases this growing bike network, encouraging riders to use the NYC Century as a starting point for year-round cycling.

The first NYC Century in 1990 attracted about 200 dedicated NYC cyclists, most of whom were daily bicycle commuters, fighting hard for better conditions for cycling in NYC. Today the ride draws over 6,000 cyclists. Of course, most still come from NYC but many come from Texas, California, Maryland and as far away as Germany, the UK and Mexico. Many return year after year.

NYC Century Bike Tour is unlike other rides. The NYC Century works as a means to show riders how they can connect to different neighborhoods and boroughs of the city safely. To illustrate cyclists’ rights to the streets, there are no street closings; cyclists ride with traffic along New York City Streets and must obey all traffic laws.

Rain or Shine Note: all rides end in Central Park or Prospect Park. The 15 mile riders must start in Central Park. Rest stops will provide food, water, first aid and mechanics. There is one flight of stairs along the route on the RFK (aka Triborough) Bridge.

What’s New for the 2010 NYC Century Bike Tour

Due to the overwhelming demand from the borough of Brooklyn, we are testing an additional start location in Prospect Park. Not to worry – we will still have a start location in Central Park; but now you have a choice. Click here to find out more about start times.

There is a special return ride to Central Park for the 15-mile riders, because you asked for it! We are giving you the option to return over the Queensboro Bridge to return to Manhattan and join us for the Finish Festival.

The last opportunity for pre-event registration will be on Saturday, September 11 at the T.A. office from 10 am – 2 pm during packet pick-up. Please remember that these times are firm; we have so much to do before ride day and cannot accommodate anyone after we lock the door.

Choose your distance, Ride your Pace

15 mile: Park to Park: Escorted by T.A. Marshals, this ride is meant for first-time riders and families. Riders travel around historic Washington Park, roll through SoHo, then proceed over to the Brooklyn Bridge. The tour officially finishes in Prospect Park where riders can collect their t-shirts and water bottles or choose to use the Return Ride to Central Park. Leave 8 am. Finish 11 am-2 pm. Central Park Start option only.

35 mile: East River Loop: This ride is for those looking for more than a Sunday stroll. Riders are taken through downtown Brooklyn, around Prospect Park and continue through hip and trendy Williamsburg and up to Astoria Park in Queens. Riders leave Central Park at 7:30 am or Prospect Park at 8 am. The approximate finish time is between 11 am-3 pm.

55 mile: The Waterfront: This route is more miles but since NYC is relatively flat terrain it makes for a manageable ride for someone who is looking to challenge him or herself. This route takes riders along the Brooklyn greenway with views of the Verrazano Bridge and Coney Island and connecting with 35-mile finish. Riders leave Central Park at 7 am or Prospect Park at 7:30 am. Riders finish approximately between 11 am-4 pm.

75 mile: The Velodrome: This is not for amateurs. Riders travel out to Far Rockaway and beautiful Fort Tilden after Marine Park. The journey takes riders out to serene Forest Park and up to Kissena Park for a spin at the Velodrome. Riders leave Central Park at 6:30 am or Prospect Park at 7 am. Riders finish approximately between 12-4 pm.

100 mile: Experienced Riders Only. Cyclists head north to Astoria Park along the 75-mile route and then progress into the Bronx. This part of the ride is the most challenging because we saved the hills for the end. Riders enter northern Manhattan and travel through historic Harlem. Riders leave Central Park at 6 am or Prospect Park at 6:30 am. Riders finish approximately between 12-6 pm.

Routes: Three clearly marked Escape New York options:

• 1. 7:00 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling full century through beautiful Bergen and Rockland counties.
• 2. 8:00 am: Rockland Roll, 65 miles. Ramble on lightly trafficked roads to scenic Rockland Lake State Park.
• 3. 9:00 am: Piermont Pleasures, 50 miles. A half-century to the charming and historic village of Piermont on the Hudson.

Registration and Entry fee

• Register
• Until midnight September 11 $ 35
• Until midnight September 21 $ 45
• After September 21 $ 55 cash only at Sakura

• Download a printable map from the DOT
• More info on Summer Streets
• Summer Streets Map: tag your photos on flickr with “summerstreets” and location

Photos from 2008 and 2009 Summer Streets

SOLD OUT use facebook if you are looking for or to sell tickets
Registration will open on Monday, February 1, 2010. Save the date! The 2009 Tour sold out nearly two months in advance, so you have to register quickly in order to get a spot.

New York’s Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest recreational cycling event in the United States. Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. The route, closed to automobile traffic, takes riders through all five boroughs of New York City, across five major bridges, and finally across New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry. It is a lot of fun for cyclists of all skill sets and highly recommended.

• official website: tourdebrooklyn.org
• Registration will open in the Spring

More Flickr photos tagged with tourdebrooklyn

• NYC Spring Bicycle Racing Series in Central Park and Prospect Park  (10+ races):  newyorkbikeracing.com
• CRCA Central Park Series ( 16 races) – crca.net
• Kissena Road Race Series at Floyd Bennett Field and Governor’s Island (35 races) – kissena.info – 2010 Road
• Kissena Velodrome Track Races – kissena.info/track
• Bear Mountain Spring Classic – crca.net
• Skyscraper Harlem Cycling Classic
• more races at nyvelocity.com/events
• messenger and alley cat bike races at NYCMBA and Bike Blog NYC
• Don’t see your favorite race? Please let me know

The 2009 Harlem Skyscraper Cycling pictured in the photo gallery below was won by Jermaine Burrowes, racing for WS United/Sheepshead Cycles out of Brooklyn.

more at skyscraper-harlembikerace.com

Coverage: New York Times
The lack of Jumbotrons or serious prize money seemed not to deter the approximately 240 racers, who rode hard on a course that has been nicknamed the Skinscraper because of its high incidence of accidents. But Mr. Eustice, a professional champion cyclist in his day, dismissed the idea that the race is more treacherous than any other. “Skinscraper? Some of the local guys call it that, but you know what they need to do? They need to ride their bikes better.”….from the New York Times

Men Pro/1/2 – 40 Miles – 65 Starters
1. Jermaine Burrowes, WS United/Sheepshead Cycles, Brooklyn, NY, #13 1:21:17
2. Lisban Quintero, CRCA/ Foundation, Fort Lee, NJ, #40 st
3. Doug Rapacholi, Team WAIS, Kutztown, PA, #43 st
4. Stephan Kincaid, CRCA/Empire Cycling Team p/b Northwave, Gilbertsville, PA, #28 st
5. Gavi Epstein, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, Englewood, NJ, #19 at :05
6. Neil Bezdek, Kissena, Brooklyn, NY, #8 :09
7. Amauri Perez, GS Mengoni, Jackson Heights, NY, #38 st
8. Euris Rafael Vidal Paulino, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, New York, NY, #58 st
9. Joshua Alexander, CRCA/ Foundation, New York, NY, #4 st
10. Sam Steele, Cycle Surgery-New Zealand, Christchurch, NZL, #53 st
11. Epes Harris, Macuntie, PA, #64 st
12. Jake Hollenbach, CRCA/Empire Cycling Team p/b Northwave, Shelburne, VT, #26 st
13. Peter Fitzpatrick, Heart House, Kutztown, PA, #22 st
14. Wilson Vasquez, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, Peirmont, NY, #57 st
15. Rosevelt Marte, GS Mengoni, Fort Lee, NJ, #32 st
16. Jermone Townsend, IF/Lionette’s, Princeton, MA, #72 st
17. Alejandro Guzman, CRCA/ Foundation, Fort Lee, NJ, #24 st
18. Ernest Tautkus, Exodus Road Racing, Uncasville, CT, #54 st
19. Nick Bennette, MetLife Cycling Team, Metuchen, NJ, #7 st
20. Paul Chooweenem, New York, NY, #63 st
21. Ryan Michael Zacarias Grullon, Onapi-La Vega, Pryoecto, DOM, #66 st
22. Vladimir Esteves, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, New York, NY, #20 st
23. Isaac Howe, Team Mountain Khakis, Burlington, VT, #68 st
24. Raj Seepersaud, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, Hollis, NY, #50 st
25. Augusto Sanchez, Michelob Ultra Cycling, Santo Domingo, DOM, #46 st
26. Stalin Quiterio, Hot Dog Cycling, Santo Domingo, DOM, #41 st
27. Ryan Fleming, Metlife Cycling Team, Portsmouth, NH, #71 st
28. Eric Brownell, CRCA/Empire Cycling Team p/b NorthwaStamford, CT, #10 st
29. Peter Chiu, NEBC/Cycle Loft/Devonshire Dental, New York, NY, #15 st
30. Daniel Estevez, CRCA/ Foundation, Worcester, MA, #21 st
31. Andy Munas, Dynaflo, Breinigsville, PA, #35 st
32. Landen Wark-Acebo, Northeast Bicycle Club, Waltham, MA, #61 st
33. Lanell Rockmore, Team Alliance Enviornment, Bethlehem, PA, #65 st
34. Luis Aquino, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, New York, NY, #6 st
35. Salvatore Scotto DiVetta, GS Mengoni USA, Brooklyn, NY, #48 st
36. Horace Burrowes, WS United/Sheepshead Cycles, Brooklyn, NY, #12 st
37. Giancarlo Bianchi, W.S. United, Brooklyn, NY, #9 st
38. Austin Roach, MetLife Cycling Team, Princeton, NJ, #44 st
39. Franklin Burgos, Western Union, Bronx, NY, #11 st
40. Brian Cooblall, WS United/Sheepshead Cycles, N. Massapequa, NY, #16 st
41. David Sommerville, Sommerville Sports World Team, Brooklyn, NY, #52 st
42. Matthew Johnson, CRCA/Empire Cycling Team p/b NorthwaNew Haven, CT, #27 st
43. Karl Rahn, CRCA/Empire Cycling Team p/b NorthwaNew York, NY, #42 st
44. Kevin Molloy, CRCA/Empire Cycling Team p/b NorthwaNew York, NY, #34 st
45. Paul Burrowes, WS United/Sheepshead Cycles, Brooklyn, NY, #14 st
DNF Eric Barlavev, Mountain Khakis Pro Cycling Team, Northridge, CA, #1
DNF Reed Albergotti, CRCA/Jonathan Adler Racing, New York, NY, #2
DNF Adam Alexander, CRCA/ Foundation, New York, NY, #3
DNF Lewis Almonte, CRCA/ Foundation, New York, NY, #5
DNF Michael Freiberg, Team WAIS, Kutztown, PA, #23
DNF Anthony Lowe, WS United/Sheepshead Cycles, Brooklyn, NY, #31
DNF Tim Mitchell, Metlife Cycling Team, Ashland, MA, #33
DNF Raymond Newton, CRCA/ Foundation, Fort Lee, NJ, #36
DNF Kyle Peppo, CRCA/Jonathan Adler Racing, New York, NY, #37
DNF Zach Putt, Kelly Benefit Strategies / LSV, Harrisburg, PA, #39
DNF Gavin Robertson, CRCA/ Foundation, Fort Lee, NJ, #45
DNF Rodney Santiago, Champion System Racing/Cycles Gladiator, Allentown, PA, , #47
DNF Matthew Seagrave, Richmond Pro Cycling, Corpus Christi, TX, #49
DNF Antony Slokar, CRCA/Jonathan Adler Racing, New York, NY, #51
DNF David Wells, Van Dessel Factory Team, Princeton, NJ, #59
DNF Benjamin Zawacki, Richmond Pro Cycling, Weare, NH, #60
DNF James Canny, Motatapu, Invercargaill, NZL, #62
DNF Andrew Baker, Team Mountain Khakis, Easley, SC, #67
DNF Jackie Simes, Team Mountain Khakis, Breinigsville, PA, #69
DNF Glenroy Griffith, CRCA/Major Taylor, Brooklyn, NY, #7

• Map of Walkway Over the Hudson (Google Map coming soon)
• walkway.org

FAQs

Where will access to the bridge be provided?
Access will be provided on the west end of the bridge from Haviland Road and the adjoining rail trail. On the east of the bridge, access will be provided at Washington Street. In addition, work is being done to secure funds for an elevator to be located on the Poughkeepsie waterfront and near to the Poughkeepsie railroad station.

Where is the bridge located?
The bridge spans the Hudson River and connects the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County with the Town of Lloyd in Ulster County, New York.

Will the bridge connect to trails on both sides of the river?
The bridge will connect to 27 miles of rail trails and riverfront parks already built or planned in Ulster and Dutchess Counties.