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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When and where is packet pickup can i pick up someone else's rider id kit.

Packet Pickup for your 2024 Tour rider identification kit (RIK) will take place again at:

Center415 — 415 5th Avenue (between East 37th and 38th Streets) New York, NY 10016 ( map link )

• Thursday, May 2:  3:00PM-8:00PM
• Friday, May 3:  10:00AM-8:00PM
• Saturday, May 4:  9:00AM-5:00PM

We are offering Proxy Packet Pickup , and you don’t need to fill out a Proxy form. See details below:

If you’re having someone pick up your rider ID kit (RIK) , please email the following to your Proxy:

• Your confirmation email (containing your unique QR code)
• A copy of your government-issued photo ID

If you’re the Proxy , please bring the two items listed above plus your own government-issued photo ID to our Packet Pickup event. You don’t have to print these items out – you can have them on your phone or other device.

If you’re picking up a RIK for your Youth rider  (under age 18), you don’t need to have their photo ID, just their confirmation email.

Note : Proxies may pick up rider ID kits for up to ten riders at one time.

How do I get to the Start area?

Please visit our Getting There page for more information on how to get to the Start on Tour day.

For specific Start location and directions on how to access your Start wave, visit our Start Schedule .

I ordered apparel from Primal Wear during registration - will it be shipped to me?

For Standard riders with a US shipping address : If you ordered apparel from Primal Wear, it has been shipped to you directly from Primal Wear.

For VIPs with a US shipping address that ordered rider ID kit shipping : Your VIP jersey has been shipped directly from Primal Wear.

For ALL international riders : You’ll pick up your apparel during Packet Pickup .

Note : Primal Wear experienced some shipping issues in mid-April. If you have a question about your order, please reach out to Primal Wear at:

What is a rider identification kit? Do I need it to ride in the Tour?

All participants must wear the full rider identification kit (RIK) to ride in the Tour. Here’s what’s in your RIK:

For Standard riders :

• Your 2024 Tour helmet cover
• Your numbered bib (to attach to the front of your jersey or shirt)
• Your numbered bike plate (to attach to the handlebars of your bike)
• Fasteners (safety pins and twist ties)

For VIP and Charity riders :

• All of the above items
• Your VIP or Charity credential so you can access breakfast at the Start, and your luncheon area at the Finish Festival

NOTE :  If you ordered shipping for your RIK, you’ll receive it in mid to late April. If you did not, you’ll pick up your RIK at our Packet Pickup event (please see the FAQ above).

YOUR SHIPPED RIDER ID KIT WILL NOT CONTAIN ANY APPAREL PURCHASED FROM PRIMAL WEAR. THOSE ITEMS WILL SHIP SEPARATELY FROM PRIMAL WEAR IN MID-APRIL.

Can I bring a bag on the Tour? Can I check a bag?

Yes. However, the following are prohibited:

• Bags with shoulder straps (including backpacks, hydration packs, drawstring bags, and messenger bags)
• Panniers or bags that hang on the side of your bike
• Covered baskets
• Any bag over 420 cubic inches (6.9 liters)

Here’s more info on baggage restrictions .

If you think that one or more of the above criteria applies to your bag, do not bring that bag.

If you do, your bag and personal belongings may be confiscated, and will not be returned to you under any circumstances.

Bike New York is not responsible for confiscated property.

NOTE: These restrictions may be updated as Tour day gets closer; we’ll post any changes here.

There is no baggage check on the Tour; bring only what you can carry.

What if I don’t have a bike? Can I rent one?

Yes! Our official Tour rental partner Unlimited Biking provides a wide variety of bikes for the Tour.

With the convenience of bike pick-up in lower Manhattan on Tour morning, and drop-off at the Staten Island Ferry (St. George Ferry Terminal), you can ensure your Tour goes smoothly.

And the best part? Proceeds from your rental help fund our free education, outreach, and advocacy programs!

I purchased shipping for my RIK - when will it arrive?

The deadline to purchase rider identification kit shipping (RIK) has passed.

If you purchased shipping for your RIK, please note the following:

YOUR RIDER ID KIT WILL NOT CONTAIN ANY APPAREL PURCHASED FROM PRIMAL WEAR. THOSE ITEMS WILL SHIP SEPARATELY FROM PRIMAL WEAR IN MID-APRIL.

SHIPPING DATES : RIKs will be shipped out starting the second week of April, via Fed Ex (adult signature required).

VIP RIDERS :  Your RIK will include your Manhattan Portage bag; your jersey will ship separately from Primal Wear.

MEMBERSHIP WELCOME GIFTS :  For new Bike New York Members, welcome gifts will ship separately from EnMotive within 6-10 weeks.

STANDARD RIDERS :  If you purchase shipping and want to ride with a team but did not form or join one before the deadline (March 15), you may ride with your friends and family in the latest assigned wave for your group.

INTERNATIONAL RIDERS :  If your mailing address is outside the US, shipping is not available. Please select a category that does not include shipping.

Shipping purchases are non-refundable. 

No transfers are allowed for Tour entries that include shipping.

How do I purchase my Tour photos?

Here’s how to pre-order the MarathonFoto Digital Photo Offer after you’ve already registered:

• Log into your EnMotive account
• On your account page, click on Registrations on the left side and find your 2024 Tour registration
• Click on the three dots, then View Registration
• Scroll down to the bottom of the screen
• Select the MarathonFoto Digital Photo Offer
• Click Add to Cart
• Submit your payment and you’ll be set to go!

Note : The $10 discount is available until registration for the Tour closes; you may purchase the MarathonFoto Digital Photo Offer after the Tour at full price ($79.95).

What kind of bike is allowed on the Tour? Can I use my e-bike?

Any human-powered pedaled bike (recumbent, unicycle, tandem, tricycle, etc.) is permitted , with the exception of s urrey or party bikes (equipped with steering wheels).

Class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes may be used on the Tour.

Note :  Class 2 or throttle e-bikes are not permitted on any Bike New York events, even if the throttle function is disabled.

Can I still purchase a jersey or other Tour apparel?

February 14 was the deadline to purchase Primal Wear Tour apparel and have it shipped to you before the Tour.

However, you can still order apparel on  Primal Wear’s online shop  up until May 14 and get it in late June.

Are there age restrictions for the Tour?

Children under the age of 3 are not allowed on the Tour. 

All children ages 3 and older must be registered to participate in the Tour , and must adhere to the following guidelines:

• Youths ages 3 to 9 must ride with an adult on a tandem bike, in a child’s seat, on a tag-along bike, or in a bike trailer.
• Youths ages 10 to 17 may ride their own bikes, but must remain in close proximity to the adult with whom they were registered.

I plan on riding a tandem with my spouse/friend/child. Do we both need to register?

All participants must register in order to ride in the Tour. Youths (under age 18) must be registered by a parent or guardian, and must be on the same team as their registered parent or guardian.

Children under the age of 3 are not allowed on the Tour (please see FAQ above).

I'm a Bike New York Member; can my friends and family ride with me in the first wave?

If your friends and family are Bike New York Members , they will automatically be placed in Standard Wave 1 with you.

If you want to ride with friends or family who are not Bike New York Members, you may start with them in the latest of their assigned waves.

How can I make sure I'm in the first wave for the Tour?

The only way to guarantee a start in Wave 1 of the Tour is to register as a VIP, a Bike New York Member, or a Charity rider. All other Standard riders will be placed in Waves 2 through 6, with consideration given to your start time preference.

I can't make it to the Tour - can I get a refund or transfer my entry?

Tour registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable.

However, you may transfer your entry to another person so they can ride in your place. Here’s how:

• Log into  your EnMotive account .
• On your account page, click on  Registrations  on the left side and find your  2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour registration.
• Click on the three dots.
• Select  Transfer Registration .
• Please enter the Enmotive account email address of the person to whom you would like to transfer your registration.
• Click on  Transfer Registration ; this will send an email to that person notifying them of the transfer, with instructions on how to accept the transfer.
• There is a $10 transfer fee to be paid by the transferee.
• The transfer will only be valid for 48 hours , so be sure they accept quickly!

The transfer deadline is 5:00PM on Wednesday, May 1.

If you purchased shipping for your rider ID kit, the deadline for transfers has passed, and you may no longer transfer your entry .

Where does the money from my Tour registration fee go? What portion of my registration fee is tax deductible?

Proceeds from the Tour fund our free bicycle education programs as well as our advocacy work to create safer and more inclusive bike infrastructure in New York City. In 2022, we taught bike riding and bike safety skills in person and in our virtual classroom to more than 20,000 kids and adults. 

Standard registration is $139.00 (plus processing fees), $29.00 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation. VIP registration is $400.00 (plus processing fees), $94 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation.

All Tour registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable.

I deferred my past Tour entry but did not redeem it. What are my options now?

2023 was the final year for deferring riders to redeem their Tour entries. All unredeemed entries have been converted to charitable donations.

If you need a donation receipt for your past entry, please reach out to us at [email protected] .

Do I have to wear a helmet?

Yes, helmets are required.

Is the ride available on Ride With GPS and Strava?

Ride With GPS

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Start Schedule

Wave 1 (7:30am).

VIP & CHARITY RIDERS, PREFERRED START, MEMBERS

Recommended arrival time:  6:00AM-7:00AM

Southbound :  Preferred Start and Members should enter at Thomas

Northbound :  Preferred Start and Members should enter from Chambers to Bogardus Plaza then Duane

VIP & CHARITY BREAKFAST

VIP Riders:  Access VIP breakfast at Canal and Church

Charity Riders :  Access Charity breakfast at Broadway and Worth

WAVE 2 (8:05AM)

Recommended arrival time:  7:05AM-7:35AM

Southbound :  Enter at Murray

Northbound :  Enter at Warren

WAVE 3 (8:40AM)

Recommended arrival time:  7:40AM-8:10AM

Southbound :  Enter at Fulton

Northbound :  Enter at Vesey

WAVE 4 (9:15AM)

Recommended arrival time:  8:15AM-8:45AM

Southbound :  Enter at Cedar

Northbound :  Take Albany to Greenwich to Thames

WAVE 5 (9:50AM)

Recommended arrival time:  8:50AM-9:20AM

Southbound : enter at Morris

Northbound : take Albany to Greenwich to Rector

WAVE 6 (10:25AM)

Recommended arrival time:  9:25AM-9:55AM

Southbound/Northbound :  enter from Battery Place

If members of your group are assigned to different Start waves, please ride together in the latest Start wave for your group.

• Riders assigned to later Start waves cannot move to an earlier wave.
• Riders heading southbound to the Start Line must enter their wave via Broadway.
• Riders heading northbound to the Start Line must enter their wave via the Hudson River Greenway.
• After a Start wave is released, the next Start wave moves up. Please refer to access points for earlier waves.
• Sixth Avenue will reopen to cars at 12:00PM.

Packet Pickup 2024

On May 5, you’ll be joining over 32,000 other cyclists for a true New York City experience!  But first, you’ll pick up your rider ID kit at our Packet Pickup event on Thursday, May 2, Friday, May 3, or Saturday, May 4.

Please bring your registration confirmation email with your QR code and a valid photo ID.

Address: Center415, 415 5th Avenue Between E 37th and E 38th St, New York, NY 10016

• Thursday, May 2:  3:00 PM–8:00 PM
• Friday, May 3:  10:00 AM–8:00 PM
• Saturday, May 4:  9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Note :  These hours are subject to change. We will update them if necessary, and inform registered participants.

Picking Up Your Packet

Adult riders: 

Please bring the following with you:

• Your QR code from your confirmation or start wave email
• Residents of the United States and Puerto Rico must show a state or federal government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, DMV photo ID, or passport
• Non-US residents must show a valid passport

Youth riders :

To pick up a youth’s packet without them being present, you (the parent or registered guardian) must bring:

• Your own valid photo ID and your QR code, printed out or on a smartphone
• Your youth’s QR code, printed out or on a smartphone
• You do not need to provide photo ID for your youth rider

INTERNATIONAL RIDERS :

If you ordered appparel from Primal Wear, you’ll pick it up at Packet Pickup. We’ll provide further details in the coming days.

Proxy Packet Pickup

Proxy Packet Pickup is available again this year! Here’s what to do:

INSTRUCTIONS FOR RIDER:

Provide your proxy with the following items:

• Copy of your photo ID
• Copy of your QR code (you can find this in your confirmation email)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROXY:

Please bring the following items to Packet Pickup:

• Your rider’s photo ID (printout or image on your smartphone)
• Your rider’s QR code (printout or image on your smartphone)
• Your own photo ID

If you’re picking up a packet for your Youth rider  (under age 18), you don’t need to have their photo ID, just their confirmation email.

Getting There

We encourage you to take mass transit, ride a Citi Bike, or walk to Center 415. Due to space constraints, there will be no onsite bike parking.

We’re excited to announce that we will have a number of exhibitors showcasing their products and services during Packet Pickup.

• Manhattan Portage *
• Primal Wear *
• Kryptonite *
• Flanzig & Flanzig
• Cleverhood *
• Global Ride
• Cycling Shimanami 2024
• Industry Nine
• Route Werks *
• DC Bike Ride
• Velocity Ride
• Five Boro Bike Club
• New York Cycle Club

Make sure to stop by these booths and see what they have to offer!

* These exhibitors are also selling products from their booths, so you can stock up on everything you need for a successful Tour.

WHEN YOU RENT A BIKE WITH UNLIMITED BIKING, THE OFFICIAL RENTAL PARTNER OF BIKE NEW YORK, PROCEEDS HELP FUND OUR BIKE EDUCATION PROGRAM!

We’re quite partial to this option. From anywhere in Manhattan or downtown Brooklyn, the best way to get to the Start Area is by bike. The Hudson River Greenway and Broadway both lead directly to Bowling Green. For detailed directions, use Google Maps to plan your route. Be sure to click the bicycle icon.

Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry is one of the best boat rides you can take, and it’s FREE!

If you are parking or staying on Staten Island, you can take the ferry to lower Manhattan, and then bike to your Start location. There are no bike limits for the Staten Island ferry.

Ferry service for the Tour begins at 6:00AM, running every half  hour until 11:00AM.

Starting at 11:00AM, ferries will run every 15 minutes until 6;00PM, and then every half hour after that.

Note :  Lines for the Manhattan-bound ferry may be long starting  in the early afternoon.

Driving & Parking

We recommend that participants driving to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour park on Staten Island in the morning.

You can bike to the Ferry and ride over to lower Manhattan to the Start. After you finish riding, you’ll ride back to your car and avoid any lines at the Ferry.

NOTE : Cars parked along the Tour route will be towed and impounded.

Note that some subway stations do not accommodate bikes. The MTA requests that participants do not bring bikes on the L/M/G trains. Visit www.mta.info for customized travel directions using TripPlanner, or call the MTA for more information by dialing 511. Check the schedule for changes as Tour day approaches.

PATH Train (from New Jersey)

• From Hoboken, take the PATH train toward 33rd St. and get off at the Christopher St. stop. From Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, Grove St., and Exchange Pl., take the WTC train and get off at the World Trade Center stop.  
• The fare is $2.75, payable by MetroCard.
• Bikes are not permitted on the first car of the train.
• Note that you will need to use stairs to get to street level, so be prepared to carry your bike.
• For up-to-date information, system map, station locations, and parking information, visit www.panynj.gov or dial 1-800-234-PATH.

Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

On Tour day, off-peak fares apply, and bike permit rules are suspended.

• Cyclists can take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Penn Station or Grand Central-Madison and then transfer to downtown subway service, or cycle downtown.
• We ask that you space you and your bikes evenly throughout the train to facilitate the flow of people boarding and disembarking at stations.
• Please bring a bungee cord to secure your bike.
• For more information on departure times and station locations, including weekend timetables, visit www.mta.info/lirr .

Metro-North Railroad

• Take the Metro-North to Grand Central Station at East 42 nd St. and Park Ave.
• To get to Bowling Green via subway from Grand Central Terminal, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to the Brooklyn Bridge or City Hall stations.
• Bikes are allowed on all trains on the Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven Lines.
• Bike permit rules are suspended.
• There will be no restrictions on the number of bikes per train.
• Off-peak fares apply.
• For more information on departure times and station locations, visit  www.mta.info/mnr .

Note: This is not information for the Staten Island Ferry.

We have been asked by NYC Ferry’s organizers to discourage Five Boro Bike Tour participants from using NYC Ferry on Tour day.

NYC Ferry is significantly constrained in their ability to take bikes onboard.

NY Waterway (From New Jersey)

We do not have specific Tour day information for NY Waterway.

Please visit NY Waterway’s website for more information.

While you're in NYC . . .

If you’re coming to New York City for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, then make sure to check out the nycgo.com for official visitor information to help you plan your trip! The guide is a great resource for everything you need to know regarding where to stay, eat, drink and play while you’re in town.

When is the 2025 TD Five Boro Bike Tour? When can I register?

The 47th edition of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour will take place on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Please see below for answers to frequently asked questions from 2024, as well as general Tour-related FAQ.

Note : We will update this page as details for 2025 become available, so please check back often.

2024 Tour: Can I still purchase a jersey or other Tour apparel?

Yes! You can still order apparel on Primal Wear’s online shop and get it in late June/early July.

2024 Tour: Where can I find my Tour photos?

Please click here to view your 2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour photos.

Note: MarathonFoto is still sorting and uploading photos; this may take a few days.

If you don’t see your photos, please check back every day or so.

2024 Tour: I need to pick up my bike/bag/gear - Where should I go?

Address : 858 Fulton Street, Brooklyn NY 11238

Phone : 718-858-2972 Hours : Monday – Sunday, 10:30AM – 6:00PM

If you lost something on the Tour, please email [email protected] before going to Recycle-A-Bicycle. If your item was not turned in, we want to save you a trip.

If you need to retrieve your bike, please email [email protected] to set up an appointment to visit our warehouse.

2024 Tour: Where can I find my Timed Climb results?

VIPs, you can find your Timed Climb results here !

2024 Tour: How do I get to the Start area?

• On your account page, click on  Registrations on the left side and find your Tour registration.

What is a team? Do I have to be on a team?

The deadline to form or join a team was Friday, April 19, at 5:00PM.

Not to worry, though! You can still ride with friends and family.

• Bike New York Members do not join teams; you’ll automatically be grouped together in Wave 1.
• If you are a Charity rider, you’ll automatically be registered under the name of the charity for which you are fundraising.
• All VIPs are assigned to Wave 1.

Are there age restrictions for the Tour? Do I have to register my child?

2024 tour: is the ride available on ride with gps and strava.

Yes, helmets are required on all Bike New York events. No ifs, ands, or buts.

Standard registration is $139.00 (plus processing fees), $29.00 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation. VIP registration is $400.00 (plus processing fees), $84 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation.

Looking for hotel rooms for the 2024 Tour? Here’s the current list of our hotel partners:

Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Manhattan/Downtown East 95 Henry Street New York, New York ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

Gild Hall 15 Gold Street, New York, New York ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

Hilton Garden Inn Tribeca 39 6th Ave, New York, NY ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

Holiday Inn Express NYC – Wall Street

126 Water St, New York, NY ( map link )

Click here to reserve your room

Holiday Inn NYC – Wall Street

51 Nassau Street, New York, NY ( map link )

Millennium Downtown New York

55 Church St, New York, NY ( map link )

Moxy NYC Downtown

26 Ann Street, New York, NY ( map link )

New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 333 Adams Street, Brooklyn, NY ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

New York Marriott Downtown 85 West Street @Albany, New York, NY ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

W New York – Times Square 1567 Broadway, New York, NY ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

The Westin New York at Times Square

270 West 43rd Street, New York, NY ( map link ) Click here to reserve your room

If you have questions about a hotel’s bike parking policy, please reach out to that hotel directly.

This page will be updated frequently, so please check back often.

2024 TOUR PROGRAM

The 2024 TD Five Boro Bike Tour maps are here!

*All maps are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date maps, and visit our Start Schedule page for more infomation on your Start time and location.

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Traffic & Transit

Nyc five boro bike tour 2022: here’s what to know, transit changes, street closures and everything else you'll need to know to navigate the city this sunday..

Matt Troutman , Patch Staff

NEW YORK CITY — Get ready for pedal power to take over New York City’s streets.

More than 30,000 cyclists expected to join the TD Five Boro Bike Tour Sunday morning for a with a 40-mile ride from Battery City, through Manhattan, The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and finally, Staten Island.

The ride kicks off at 7 a.m. and some traffic closures won't reopen until 7 p.m. that evening, according to the MTA.

Find out what's happening in New York City with free, real-time updates from Patch.

Such a critical mass of bicycles requires an vast number of street closures and transit changes. After all, the tour promises riders an unparalleled view of New York City unencumbered by motor vehicles.

“For one day, the roads are yours, the bridges are yours, the City is yours—there’s no better way to experience NYC,” the event’s official website states.

More information about the race can be found on its official website .

Here’s what New Yorkers, whether pedaling or not, need to know.

Public Transit

A clear message to Bike Tour cyclists has come from MTA’s leadership: mass transit is the easiest and most sustainable way to the tour.

“Customers who want to take their bike onto the subway need to tap their OMNY-enabled device or swipe their MetroCard while the station agent watches, rotate the turnstile, then enter through the station service gates once they are activated by the agent,” an MTA release states. “For safety’s sake, customers should carry, not roll, bikes down stairs."

Riders who want to take their bikes to the tour’s start near Battery Park are encouraged to use these stations:

• Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, 4/5/6
• Bowling Green (Bowling Green Park entrance only), 4/5
• Chambers Street, 2/3
• Chambers Street, J
• Chambers Street, A/C
• World Trade Center, E
• Cortlandt Street, R

MTA officials ask cyclists not use the following stations, which are not well-equipped to handle large volumes of bicycles:

• Fulton Street, 2/3/4/5/A/C
• Wall Street, 2/3
• Wall Street, 4/5
• Park Place, 2/3
• Rector Street, R
• Whitehall Street, R

Passengers can click here and check “Current Service Status” for bus routes affected by street closures.

Metro-North and LIRR trains will suspend limits on bicycles and recommend that cyclists use a bungee cord to secure their bike while on the train.

Bridge Closures

The Verrazzano-Narrow Bridge’s lower level headed into Staten Island will be closed until 7 p.m., as will the BQE’s westbound approach to the bridge, MTA officials said.

Other Verrazzano lane closures are, as detailed by the MTA:

• One lower level Brooklyn-bound lane from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Bay Street exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The 92nd Street entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Belt Parkway entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound Lower Level from approximately 12 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Lily Pond Avenue exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge’s southbound FDR Drive ramp will be closed from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., with all traffic headed south required to exit the bridge at East 125th Street, officials said.

The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel’s exit headed west onto the BQE will be closed 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., officials said.

Street Closures

The city’s Department of Transportation has a long spate of street closures.

• 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 West 59th Street
• West 59th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• Grand Army Plaza between West 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 West 110th Street and West 135th Street
• East / West 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Madison Avenue
• Madison Avenue between East 135th Street and East 138th Street
• Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx-bound)
• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 3rd Avenue Bridge and East 116th Street
• East 116th Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue
• Pleasant Avenue between East 116th Street and East 114th Street
• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 116th Street and 63rd Street Exit
• East 63rd Street between FDR Drive (Southbound) and Queensboro Bridge Exit
• Queensboro Bridge Exit between East 63rd Street and East 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
• 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)
• 21st Street between Queens Plaza South and Hoyt Avenue North
• Queens Plaza South between 21st Street and Vernon Boulevard / Alternate Route
• 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)
• 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 North 14th Street
• Kent Avenue between North 14th 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
• 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
• Verrazano Bridge Lower Level (Staten Island-bound)

Staten Island:

• 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

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Street closures Sunday as Five Boro Bike Tour returns

The Five Boro Bike Tour is returning Sunday, with tens of thousands of cyclists expected to attend the 40-mile charity ride to raise funds for free bike education programming.

The city will shut down major thoroughfares to facilitate the ride Sunday, including portions of the FDR Drive, the BQE, the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

The programs supported by the tour reach 30,000 New Yorkers a year, according to Bike New York, the nonprofit that organizes the tour.

“The future of New York City is on two wheels,” Mayor Eric Adams said in a letter published by the organization. “Bike New York has been an important ally in our united mission to promote cycling, protect and empower bike riders in our city, and encourage forms of movement that reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions."

The city estimates 32,000 cyclists will take part in the ride, taking them from the Battery to the Bronx, back down the FDR Drive to the Queensboro Bridge and into Astoria before heading south through Brooklyn and ultimately over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.

A “Finish Festival” will be held at the 40-mile mark at the Empire Outlets shopping center in Brighton Heights, right around the corner from the Staten Island Ferry.

The MTA is encouraging cyclists to use the Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road to get into the city, temporarily suspending bike permit requirements Saturday and Sunday. Subway stations the agency prefers riders to use include Brooklyn Bridge-City Hall, Bowling Green, the three Chambers Street stops, World Trade Center, and Cortlandt Street.

The transit authority is also asking riders not use Fulton Street, either of the Wall Street stations, Park Place, Rector Street, or Whitehall Street "as they are not well-equipped to handle large volumes of bicycles."

Streets will be closed beginning at 7 a.m., and some will stay closed as late as 7 p.m.

Here’s a complete list of street closures for the tour:

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 West 59th Street
• West 59th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue
• Grand Army Plaza between West 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 West 110th Street and West 135th Street
• East / West 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Madison Avenue
• Madison Avenue between East 135th Street and East 138th Street
• Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx-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

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)

Manhattan Portion (Continued):

• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 3rd Avenue Bridge and East 116th Street
• East 116th Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue
• Pleasant Avenue between East 116th Street and East 114th Street
• Harlem River Drive / FDR Drive (Southbound) between 116th Street and 63rd Street Exit
• East 63rd Street between FDR Drive (Southbound) and Queensboro Bridge Exit
• Queensboro Bridge Exit between East 63rd Street and East 60th Street
• Queensboro Bridge Upper Level (Manhattan-bound)

Queens Portion:

• 21st Street between Queens Plaza South and Hoyt Avenue North
• Queens Plaza South between 21st Street and Vernon Boulevard / Alternate Route
• 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)

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 North 14th Street
• Kent Avenue between North 14th 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
• 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
• Verrazano Bridge Lower Level (Staten Island-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 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

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Five Boro Bike Tour Map

About the five boro bike tour.

On the first Sunday in May, 32,000 cyclists of all skill levels come from around the world to roll through every borough of New York City on streets totally free of cars. For one day, the roads are yours, the bridges are yours, the City is yours—there’s no better way to experience the Big Apple. Produced in conjunction with the City of New York, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour is the world’s biggest charitable bike ride, with proceeds funding our free bike education programs. In 2014 alone, we taught bike skills to more than 16,000 kids and adults. When you ride with Bike New York, you’re helping us in our mission to empower more New Yorkers to grab life by the handlebars. via bike.nyc

Five Boro Bike Tour History

The event began on June 10, 1977 as the Five Boro Challenge with about 250 participants. The original tour was 50 miles long and started and ended in Queens. What started as a one-time event became a tradition the next year when the New York City Mayor Ed Koch embraced the idea of a city-wide bike tour. The distance was shortened and the word “challenge” was changed to “tour” to make the event more appealing to the general public. That year, the number of participants increased tenfold to around 3000. via wikipedia

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TD Five Boro Bike Tour 2022: Annual event returns in full force this Sunday

• Updated: Apr. 27, 2022, 3:57 p.m. |
• Published: Apr. 27, 2022, 3:50 p.m.

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour will return in full capacity on Sunday, May 1. (Staten Island Advance/Derek Alvez)

• Erik Bascome | [email protected]

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- After being forced to limit capacity during last year’s event, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the nation’s largest charitable bike ride, is returning in full force this year.

The annual bike tour was cancelled in 2020 due to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, before returning in a limited capacity last year to allow for appropriate social distancing.

Now, with high vaccination rates and lower levels of viral spread, the popular event will once again be operating at full capacity, with 32,000 cyclists from all around the world expected to participate.

“We’re back and better than ever,” said Ken Podziba, CEO and president of Bike New York. “The opportunity to ride car-free through the five boroughs of the most exciting and diverse city in the world is why the TD Five Boro Bike Tour has become our country’s most popular bike ride.”

The event will take place on Sunday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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.

Unlike last year, all cyclists must be fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, and will be required to show proof of vaccination upon request from event officials.

However, cyclists will not be required to wear a mask while participating in the event.

As is the case each year, 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.

“Cycling is a great way to get around, stay healthy, and take care of our environment, and I’m so excited the TD Five Boro Bike Tour is getting back to full strength so tens of thousands of New Yorkers and visitors can be part of this great event,” said Mayor Eric Adams.

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Sunday: NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour to Shut Lower Level Verrazano Bridge, Other Major Roads

The event will take place on Sunday, May 1, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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 Verrazano-Narrows Bridge and concluding in St. George near the Staten Island Ferry.

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

Other closings at the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge include:

• The Gowanus/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) westbound approach (I-278 West) to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge from 9 a.m. to 7 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 92nd Street entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Belt Parkway entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound Lower Level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• The Lily Pond Avenue exit from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Five Boro Bike Tour to Cause Traffic Closures Sunday

By Hamodia Staff

NEW YORK — The Five Boro Bike Tour on Sunday will affect a host of bridges and streets. Below is a list of affected roadways, according to the NYPD and MTA.

Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge (VNB) The Staten Island-bound lower level of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge will be closed from 12:01 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 1. The Gowanus/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) westbound approach (I-278 West) to the VNB will be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The upper level of the bridge will remain open in both directions throughout the event.

Other closings at the VNB include: • One Brooklyn-bound lane on the Lower Level from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • The Bay Street exit from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • The 92nd Street entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound lower level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • Belt Parkway entrance ramp to the Staten Island-bound Lower Level from approximately 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. • The Lily Pond Avenue exit from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (RFK) The Robert F. Kennedy Bridge’s southbound FDR Drive ramp will be closed from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. All southbound traffic must exit the RFK at East 125th Street.

Hugh L. Carey Tunnel (HLC) The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel westbound Gowanus/Brooklyn-Queens Expressway (BQE) exit will be closed 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic exiting the HLC Tunnel in Brooklyn will be diverted to Hamilton Avenue between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and the Trinity Place exit in Manhattan will also be closed between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Motorists should expect delays and plan additional travel time or seek alternate routes. Closing times are subject to change by the NYPD and event organizers.

Several bus routes throughout the city will be affected by street closures throughout the day. Customers should log on to http://www.mta.info and check the “Current Service Status” for updates.

Below is a full list of street closures, at discretion of the NYPD:

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 6 th  Avenue

6 th  Avenue between Franklin Street and West 59 th  Street 

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

Grand Army Plaza between West 59 th  Street and East Drive 

East Drive between Grand Army Plaza and Center Drive 

Center Drive between 5 th  Avenue and East Drive

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

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

East/West 135 th  Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Madison Avenue

Madison Avenue between East 135 th  Street and East 138 th  Street

Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx – Bound)

Bronx Portion

138 th  Street between Madison Avenue Bridge and 3 rd  Avenue

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

Rider Avenue between 138 th  Street and 137 th  Street 

137 th  Street between Rider Avenue and 3 rd  Avenue

3 rd  Avenue Bridge (Manhattan bound) 

Manhattan Portion Continued:

Harlem River Drive/FDR Drive (Southbound) between 3 rd Avenue Bridge

And East 116 th  Street 

East 116 th  Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue

Pleasant Avenue between East 116 th  Street and East 114 th  Street

Harlem River Drive /FDR Drive (southbound) between 116 th Street and 63 rd  Street exit

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

QueensBoro Bridge Exit between East 63 rd  Street and East 60 th Street

QueensBoro Bridge Upper Level (Manhattan – bound)

Queens Portion:

21 st  Street between Queens Plaza South and Hoyt Avenue North

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

Hoyt Avenue North between 21 st  Street and 19 th  Street

19 th  Street between Hoyt Avenue North and Ditmars Boulevard

Ditmars Boulevard between 19 th  Street and Shore Boulevard

Shore Boulevard between Ditmars Boulevard and Astoria Park South

Astoria Park South between Shore Boulevard and 14 th  Street

14 th  Street between Astoria Park South and 31 st  Avenue

31 st  Avenue between 14 th  Street and Vernon Boulevard

Vernon Boulevard between 31 st  Avenue and 44 th  Drive

44 th  Drive between Vernon Boulevard and 11 th  Street

11 th  Street between 44 th  Drive and Pulaski Bridge

Pulaski Bridge (Brooklyn – bound)

Brooklyn Portion:

McGuiness Boulevard between Pulaski Bridge and GreenpointAvenue

Java Street between McGuiness Boulevard and Franklin Street 

Greenpoint Avenue between McGuiness Boulevard and Franklin Street

Franklin Street between Java Street and North 14 th  Street

Kent Avenue between North 14 th  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 Street 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

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 

Verrazano Bridge Lower Level (Staten Island – 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 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

Manhattan Portion:

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 Broadway 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 6 th  Avenue

Lispenard Street between Broadway and 6 th  Avenue

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NYC 5 Boro Bike Tour 2024: Will the Verrazzano Bridge be closed on Sunday?

M ay 1—STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The TD Five Boro Bike Tour, the nation's largest charitable bike ride, returns this Sunday, May 5. Cyclists will begin their journey in Manhattan, and cross five major bridges, including the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which will signal to riders that the Ford Wadsworth finish, and the Finish Festival on Staten Island, is near.

The first wave of riders will get started at 7:30 a.m.

Due to the event, hosted by Bike New York, part of the Verrazzano Bridge will be closed for the majority of the day on Sunday.

The Staten Island-bound lower level of the bridge will be closed from 2 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. The Bay Street exit near the bridge will also be closed from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The Staten Island-bound upper level of the Verrazzano will remain open during the event, and is accessible from 92nd Street and the Belt Parkway entrance ramps.

Drivers are advised that closure times are subject to change and delays are expected.

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TD Five Boro Bike Tour Returns to NYC Sunday: Street Closures, Map and More

Cyclists will be taking over the streets of the five boroughs during the annual event — here's what streets and areas to avoid as the bikes take over the city's roads, by nbc new york staff • published may 5, 2023 • updated on may 7, 2023 at 9:39 am.

The NYC streets won’t be filled with typical transit this Sunday, and the city’s Department of Transportation is encouraging commuters to plan ahead.

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour hosted by Bike NY makes a return this Sunday, May 7, where cyclists will take over 40-miles of commonly-used roadways for motor vehicles.

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The tour will comprise cyclists of all skill levels with proceeds going towards "free bike education programs," their website says.

The city's DOT warns that places such as the FDR Drive, BQE/Gowanus, the Ed Koch-Queensboro Bridge, and the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge will be shut down for the event. They say that either mass transit or routes avoiding the Bike Tour will be your best bet to navigate the city.

MTA’s revised bus routes will be available at MTA.info , and a map of where the cyclists will be traveling can be found here .

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The city posted the following list of streets being impacted Sunday by the race:

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Manhattan Portion : At the Discretion of NYPD 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 West 59th Street  West 59th Street between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue Grand Army Plaza between West 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 West 110th Street and West 135th Street East/West 135th Street between Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard and Madison Avenue Madison Avenue between East 135th Street and East 138th Street Madison Avenue Bridge (Bronx – 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)

Manhattan Portion Continued: Harlem River Drive/FDR Drive (Southbound) between 3rd Avenue Bridge And East 116th Street East 116th Street between FDR Drive and Pleasant Avenue Pleasant Avenue between East 116th Street and East 114th Street Harlem River Drive /FDR Drive (southbound) between 116thStreet and 63rd Street exit East 63rd Street between FDR Drive (Southbound) and Queensboro Bridge Exit QueensBoro Bridge Exit between East 63rd Street and East 60thStreet QueensBoro Bridge Upper Level (Manhattan - bound)

Queens Portion: 21st Street between Queens Plaza South and Hoyt Avenue North Queens Plaza South between 21st Street and Vernon Boulevard /Alternate Route 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 and 14th 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)

Brooklyn Portion: McGuiness Boulevard between Pulaski Bridge and Greenpoint Avenue Java Street between McGuiness Boulevard and Franklin Street Greenpoint Avenue between McGuiness Boulevard and Franklin Street Franklin Street between Java Street and North 14th Street Kent Avenue between North 14th 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 Street 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 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 Verrazano Bridge Lower Level (Staten Island - 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 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

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Weather and road closures: What to Know About The TD Five Boro Bike Tour

Rain is in the forecast, but the tour will go on, rain or shine..

Katelynn Ulrich

May 3, 2024, 9:26 PM

Updated 37 days ago

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Traffic advisory: dot encourages alternate travel modes during street closures for return of td five boro bike tour this sunday.

Closures on major roadways & bridges will include FDR Drive, BQE, as well as the Queensboro and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridges

NEW YORK – On Sunday, May 7th , Bike NY will host its annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour. The 40-mile, city-wide tour will lead to temporary closures of many New York City streets, roadways and bridges throughout the five boroughs.  Major closures are scheduled to include the FDR Drive, BQE/Gowanus, as well as the Ed Koch -Queensboro and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridges. Motorists are strongly advised to take mass transit or to seek alternative routes farther from the tour route.

Check out the map below or visit Maps (bike.nyc) . Street closures are subject to change at the direction of the NYPD. For updates on MTA bus routes, visit MTA.info

We are open for the 2024 season - Reserve your eBike tour today

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• SIGNATURE TOUR

Iconic Five Bridges Tour

Quick Details

• Hour Glass Duration: 3 hours
• Users Capacity: 8 riders
• Calendar Availability: April 1 - Dec. 31
• Clock Times: Check Calendar , Varies, Check Calendar
• Info Ages: Ages 16+

Explore the Five Bridges of NYC

This signature tour takes you over five of NYC’s most iconic bridges: the Brooklyn Bridge, Manhattan Bridge, Williamsburg Bridge, Queensborough Bridge, and the Pulaski Bridge or Koscuiuszko Bridge

The first one we cross is the Queensborough Bridge, a.k.a. 59th Street Bridge. Then we travel through NYC’s newest neighborhood, Long Island City. The next bridge we travel over is the Koscuiuszko Bridge, which crosses over the Newtown Canal that separates Queens from Brooklyn.

Once in Brooklyn, we travel through the trendy neighborhoods of Greenpoint and Williamsburg. The next stop is the Williamsburg Bridge, which takes us back into Manhattan, where we travel to the East River Greenway until we reach the Manhattan Bridge. We cross the East River once again back into Dumbo, Brooklyn.

The next bridge is one of the most famous in the world, the Brooklyn Bridge.  We cross that and once in Manhattan, we travel though the Civic Center, (NYC, State, Federal Government)  then the 9/11 memorial, then ride up the Hudson River Greenway to Hudson Yards.

Route Overview

• 22 mile ride
• 90% protected bike lanes/greenways
• 5% traditional bike lanes
• 5% shared streets with cars/trucks
• Tour starts and finishes at our storage facility on 29th Street and 11th Avenue – Manhattan Mini Storage building Subway #7  Train (Purple Line ) to Hudson Yards 34th street –  Exit train and walk to 29th Street and 11th avenue – across the street from 311 11th Avenue
• 2 min walk off the High Line – 11th Avenue/Hudson Yards exit 
• Private guided tour
• Walkie-talkie Smart Helmets
• Important Info
• Weekend Surcharge of $15.00 (per person)
• Young adults ages 16 – 20 are welcome to ride their own bike if  accompanied by an adult
• All tours have a minimum of 2 eBikes
• Tour route is subject to change because of possible road closures due to summer street fairs, parades, construction, or NYPD activity.
• Note that all members of my party are knowledgeable in operating a bike and feel comfortable riding around a busy New York City environment. THESE TOURS ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR BEGINNER RIDERS! 

Roof Top Experience

Roof Top experience in Hudson Yards after your tour.  

• Similar to the Edge observation deck, but without the crowds and long wait.
• 30 minute access after your tour. $20 per person.

Roof Top experience in Hudson Yards after your tour – Similar to the Edge observation deck,  but without the crowds and 2 hour wait.

• Roof Top Access: $20pp.

(Roof Top experience is across the street from our starting and finishing point)

Your Trip Routes

• Chevron down Pass Through These Manhattan Neighborhoods
• Midtown East
• Long Island City
• Williamsburg
• Lower East Side
• Federal District
• East Village
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#1   Queensborough Bridge (a.k.a. 59th Street Bridge) #2   Pulaski Bridge #3   Williamsburg Bridge #4   Manhattan Bridge #5   Brooklyn Bridge

Related EBike Tours

• Food add-on option at checkout!
• Info Ages 16+
• Hour Glass 4 hours

Iconic Parks Tour

This tour takes you to all the must-see parks for picturesque views of the city’s recreational spaces.

Take in all of NYC’s most iconic parks in just one day! It’s a bike ride you don’t want to miss.

• Hour Glass 3 - 4 hours

Manhattan Sightseeing Tour

This is your NYC Sightseeing Bus Tour but done on eBikes. Same concept. You have a guide navigating you to all the top landmarks, plus giving the commentary along the route via our handsfree walkie talkie helmets. A huge benefit touring on eBikes is traffic doesn’t exist, you go right around it in dedicated protected bike lanes meaning you get to see a lot more of the city in a fraction of time.  We also ride where the bus can’t in Central Park,  NY Stock Exchange, on the Hudson River Greenway, etc… This  tour is simply the greatest possible way to explore the city.

• Hour Glass 3 hours

Central Park Sightseeing Tour

If you want to explore all of Central Park, this is a must do tour.  Stopping at iconic spots in the park such as Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Terrace, Harlem Meer, The Revine, Central Park Conservancy, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden, the Mall and more! eBiking Central Park is truly the best way to explore it.