Some 32,000 cyclists saw for themselves on May 2 that bicycling car-free through the Big Apple is the best way to see the town. Summer-like weather and entertainment all along the route made the 2010 TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour even better. Check out the ride video (larger view here >) and photos, and enter your favorite shots in our photo contest.
To be sure you're in on the fun of next year's ride on May 1, mark February 1, 2011, as the date to sign up.
Taking place the first Sunday in May each year, the adventure starts in Lower Manhattan. The ride heads north through the heart of Manhattan to Central Park and continues on to historic Harlem and the Bronx, returning south along the East River on the FDR Drive. From there it crosses into Queens and then Brooklyn, where cyclists take over the highway before making the thrilling climb up--and down--the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Staten Island. The route is 42 miles, mostly flat except for the bridges. Snap a few pictures (when not riding) so you can enter the photo contest.
Route Details and Interactive Tour >
The ride lands on Staten Island at a fun outdoor Festival, including bike demos, giveaways, games, a wonderful food concession, product samples, stretching, massage, a photo booth, and official merchandise on sale. Leave plenty of time to check out the exhibitors and activities and then visit the Fort Wadsworth Overlook for a scenic photo before continuing the final three miles to the ferry.
Rider Photos Rider pictures are here! Find yourself on the ride.
Need a Bike? Enjoy a hassle-free day with a rental package from Bike and Roll NYC, the preferred rental partner for the TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour. You'll get:
Your choice of Trek bicycles--hybrid, road, and kids bikes available.
Bike delivered to the start or picked up beforehand, tuned up and ready to go.
Bike drop-off on Staten Island, so you bypass the bike line on the ferry boarding ramp.
Click here for details and reservations. Early reservation is recommended as some sizes and styles are limited.
