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.