Bike New York's TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour: Photo Contest

2009 Contest Winners

Congratulations to Liza Campoamor of Pleasantville, New York, for winning the 2009 photo contest! New this year, the contest took place online, with public voting among 10 finalists selected by Bike New York Staff from nearly 300 entries. Thanks to all who participated. Please visit Flickr to view more of the submissions.

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While many entries reflected the day's rainy conditions, the winning image (above) shows bikes warm and dry. Liza Campoamor of Pleasantville, New York, snapped this view on the 5:45 a.m. Metro-North train. It won 34% of the vote.	The voting was tight, with the first runner-up garnering 32% of the vote. Tom Cho's "Puddle reflection" leaves no question as to what kind of day we had for the Tour.

Anais Chapman's atmospheric shot of Grand Central Terminal is the second runner-up, with 12% of the vote. Only trains and bicycles were up and out this early in the day.	The margin between second and third runners up was just 1%. Chris Balioni caught this well-prepared but nonetheless wet young rider hoping for "Sun pwease!"

2008 Winners

Entries in the 2008 contest came from across the United States and overseas and reflected the many views of New York that riders see. Bike New York staff chose one winner and two honorable mentions from more than 80 submissions, and we thank everyone who participated.

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First Prize
Ben Sokol
New York, New York
"This photo was taken at the FDR rest stop and shows a volunteer handing out those delicious oranges. Boy did those hit the spot!"

Runner Up
Barbara Buckley
Middleboro, Massachusetts
"Everyone has a reason, goal, or inspiration for participating. But ultimately it's about your own specific love for something. I did it for my husband, my love for him"

Runner Up
Craig Savage
Woodbridge, New Jersey
"Sitting on the curb downtown thinking about the 40-plus miles that lay ahead, this image caught my eye."

2007 Winners

Like the Tour itself, the 2007 photo contest received a record number of entrants--more than 100. The following four images were chosen by Bike New York's staff as the winners. Fittingly, New Yorkers took the majority of the honors, but top billing went to a Virginian. Many thanks to all who participated.

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First Prize
Tami Topalu
Richmond, Virginia
"I needed air in both of my tires and headed over to the bike repair tent. This young man ran up and greeted me with a huge smile. He was so excited when I said that he could pump air into my tires."
Location: FDR Drive Rest Area


Runner Up Simon Abrams Brooklyn, New York "I see in his expression exactly what I was feeling: a little tired, a lot of satisfaction, and a great sense of accomplishment at what I was undertaking." Location: Astoria Park Rest Area

Runner Up Aileen Hengeveld New York, New York "At the finish: Here we are 42 miles later, waiting for the Staten Island Ferry."

Honorable Mention Rhonda Wittorf New York, New York Front Riders "Masi" marshals at the foot of the Pulaski Bridge, leaving Queens behind.

2006 Winners

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First Prize
Wil Fernandez
Boonton, New Jersey
His shot of the PATH train in the morning captures the color of the Tour as the cyclists travel to the Tour Start.


Runner Up John Logerfo Bethpage, New York He photographed the riders up against the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, which he called "the mighty Goliath."	Honorable Mention Anthony Cillo Middlesex, New Jersey The Statue of Liberty waves at the passing cyclists.

Honorable Mention Barbara Martens The Netherlands (and Jersey City, New Jersey) From a ground-level camera at the start, a couple of legs eager to ride.	Honorable Mention Ronald Simon New York, New York Brightly colored water bottles and banana peels discarded by riders.