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2009 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 3rd

Apr 28th, 2009

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.

Register early ($48 before March 13), as they sold out last year almost a month in advance.Sold Out Please check the comments for those trying to sell or find tickets.

View the route map

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 Rain or shine
6:30-7:45 a.m.: Tour lineup. Head toward Battery Park, in Lower Manhattan, and follow the marshals’ directions.

7:45-8:00 a.m.: Opening ceremonies with city officials and others at the start stage.

8:00 a.m.: The ride starts!

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.: Festival at Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, with finish at the Staten Island Ferry

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  1. Zac on February 14th, 2009 at 4:20 pm:

    When does this event open up to registration? Sounds awesome!!

  2. Kevin on March 18th, 2009 at 8:20 pm:

    I didn’t register in time ! Anybody have any tickets they want to sell !

    Thanks,
    Kevin

  3. Tighe on March 22nd, 2009 at 3:08 pm:

    My friend and I also did not get tickets in time so if anybody wants to sell, please let me know.

    Thanks,
    Tighe

  4. JP on March 24th, 2009 at 8:34 pm:

    MY WIFE AND I MISSED THE REGISTRATION-NEED 2 TICKETS!! IT’S HER 50TH BIRTHDAY!! CAN YOU HELP ME OUT?

    THANKS,

    JP

  5. vivian kurtin on March 25th, 2009 at 6:59 am:

    need 2 tickets for tour

  6. margaret on March 26th, 2009 at 4:34 pm:

    I missed the deadline because I was out of the country. I’m so upset!
    Is there any other possible way to be able to do this tour?

  7. JJ and AL on March 30th, 2009 at 11:37 pm:

    Wanted ….3 or 4 tickets . Will pay a premium price ….Hope you have extras!
    jj

  8. rose on April 13th, 2009 at 11:50 pm:

    JP or Vivian – were you able to get the tickets you needed? if not i have 2 but still awaiting the response from someone else. let me know.

  9. rose on April 14th, 2009 at 12:02 am:

    JP or Vivian – did you get the tickets that you needed? if not. i am actually awaiting someone’s response but if that doesn’t work, i do have 2 tickets.

  10. Paul on April 15th, 2009 at 11:56 am:

    My wife and brother got in but I didn’t (?!?!). Need one ticket to join them if anyone has an extra to sell.

    Thanks,
    Paul

  11. rose on April 15th, 2009 at 2:53 pm:

    hey paul. i do have one ticket left.

  12. Rob on April 16th, 2009 at 9:29 am:

    need 1 ticket badly

  13. Zoe on April 16th, 2009 at 4:09 pm:

    Just found out about this awesome event. We are avid cyclists from Colorado and will be in NYC on May 3. If anyone has extra tickets please let us know.

  14. Kerry on April 16th, 2009 at 5:38 pm:

    I am in need of one ticket—just moved to the area and would really like to join my friends in this event. Please let me know if you have an extra ticket. njkerry@yahoo.com

  15. Howard on April 17th, 2009 at 10:32 am:

    Anyone have a ticket? My friend missed the registration.

    Thanks!

  16. rose on April 17th, 2009 at 6:58 pm:

    i have 1 ticket. troslin@gmail.com

  17. john on April 19th, 2009 at 6:16 am:

    Anyone have 1 ticket? Visiting NYC but missed the registration

  18. john on April 19th, 2009 at 6:18 am:

    Anyone have 1 ticket? Visiting NYC but missed the registration.
    john.hayden1@gmail.com

  19. Brad on April 20th, 2009 at 12:20 am:

    Does anyone have one or two tickets they’d like to sell for the 2009 Five Boro Bike Tour?

  20. Brad on April 20th, 2009 at 12:23 am:

    Does anyone have one or two tickes they’d like to sell for the 2009 Five Boro Bike Tour? [batencio@charter.net]

  21. Faye on April 20th, 2009 at 2:12 pm:

    I have one ticket available for the 5 Boro Tour that we won’t be using. I can be reached @ tplanner@optonline.net

  22. Dom on April 20th, 2009 at 11:40 pm:

    Hi, I’m visiting New York then, would love to buy a ticket if anybody still has one for sale. Thx. [ dkipps@gmail.com ]

  23. Kathy on April 22nd, 2009 at 8:44 am:

    Does anyone have 2 tickets, will pay. Email me at kathycondor@yahoo.com

  24. rich on April 22nd, 2009 at 9:29 am:

    hey guys, i have 2 tickets that i need to get rid of. please let me know thank you. richardkee604@yahoo.com

  25. Alan Goodwin on April 22nd, 2009 at 6:52 pm:

    Three of us without tickets are coming up from South Florida to hopefully ride-any suggestions how to get tickets?

  26. Alan Goodwin on April 22nd, 2009 at 6:53 pm:

    forgot my email address–jas33480@aol.com Thanks

  27. Nicole on April 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 am:

    Hi, I know I am late on this but I am looking for a ticket. If one is available it would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!
    Nicole
    nmillson@gmail.com

  28. Esther on April 23rd, 2009 at 10:58 am:

    We would love to buy two tickets for the Five Boro Tour.
    Any out there? Much thanks. esther231@yahoo.com

  29. Camille on April 27th, 2009 at 10:40 am:

    Hi!
    I have 2 tickets to sell for next week end Five Boro Tour.
    Email me if you’re interested ackercamille@yahoo.fr

    Thanks
    Camille

  30. Camille on April 27th, 2009 at 10:45 am:

    Hi,
    I have 2 tickets to sell for the 5 boro Tour.
    Email me at ackercamille@yahoo.fr if you’re intersted
    $48 / pers

    Thanks
    Camille

  31. Carlos Moreno on April 27th, 2009 at 12:02 pm:

    Hi,

    I would like to buy one ticket for the 5 boro tour. Please email me at tendencytorock@gmail.com.

    Thanks,

    Carlos

  32. erin on April 27th, 2009 at 1:49 pm:

    does anyone have 2 tickets please?! thanks

  33. Steve on April 28th, 2009 at 6:44 am:

    Does anyone have one ticket please?

  34. Steve on April 28th, 2009 at 6:47 am:

    If you have one ticket available for the 5 boro bike tour this weekend please e-mail me at slee@kenyon.com or my assistant at tberry@kenyon.com. Thank you.

  35. Tammie on April 28th, 2009 at 6:52 am:

    If you have one ticket available for the 5 boro bike tour this weekend please e-mail me at tberry@kenyon.com. Thank you!

  36. Lori Halter on April 28th, 2009 at 10:21 am:

    I have 2 tickets to sell for the 5 boro Tour.
    If your interested e mail me at halters7@mac.com.
    $48/ per ticket.
    Thanks,
    Lori

  37. Tammie on April 28th, 2009 at 11:24 am:

    Please call me @ 212 425 7200. I will purchase both tickets from you.

  38. Jose on April 28th, 2009 at 5:40 pm:

    I need two tickets

  39. kw on April 29th, 2009 at 3:47 am:

    i have a ticket email me back or call 7173936109 karen

  40. kw on April 29th, 2009 at 3:59 am:

    forgot my email karenw425@yahoo.com i have one ticket

  41. kw on April 29th, 2009 at 4:01 am:

    forgot my email –karenw425@yahoo.com i have one ticket

  42. Tammie on April 29th, 2009 at 6:20 am:

    I got tickets! Thanks so much!

  43. Marissa on April 29th, 2009 at 8:32 am:

    Hello,
    I apologize for the last minute. If anyone has 2 extra tickets I would love to buy them. Please email me at sueellencrandle@yahoo.com
    Thanks!

  44. Cynthia on April 29th, 2009 at 5:37 pm:

    Hi,

    Sorry for the last minute message. If anyone has an extra ticket they want to sell please email me at skittles06@aol.com with the message 5 borough bike tour ticket.

    Thanks!!
    Cynthia

  45. Cynthia on April 29th, 2009 at 5:43 pm:

    Also you can page me at (917) 641-1665 for a quicker response if you are looking to sell your ticket.

    thanks,
    Cynthia

  46. Sal on April 30th, 2009 at 5:19 am:

    I have one ticket and have decided not to go. Only thing is I live in D.C.–so if anyone in this area wants a ticket and can meet to pick it up, email me. I won’t be available to check my email until after 5pm.

  47. lisa on April 30th, 2009 at 8:20 am:

    Hi.
    My boyfriend neglected to register and is heartbroken. Can I send you the money and also a FedEx pick up to have you fedex them. That would be SO GREAT.
    Lisa Schindler 917 494.1828 cell; home 646 438.9014; work 212 879.9307 – boyfriend Larry 914 419.8002

  48. lisa on April 30th, 2009 at 8:22 am:

    DO IT FOR LOVE

    Anyone have ONE EXTRA TICKET? My boyfriend forgot to register and he is totally heartbroken as he does this ride every year with all his friends. I would love to SURPRISE him with one ticket. Please call me 917 494.1828 cell; work 212 879.9307; home 646 438.9014. I work on 69th/Park and home is 72/CPW. I can meet you anywhere to pick up ticket.

    THANKS TO ANYONE WHO HAS A TICKET!!!!!!! LISA

  49. Blanche on April 30th, 2009 at 9:43 am:

    Does anyone have a exta ticket thay would like to sell?? My dad needs someone to ride with him because he is in a recent breakup… Please call me at 4097825604… Thank you sooooo much!!!

  50. Jess on April 30th, 2009 at 10:34 am:

    Can’t someone just hop on the trail and ride? Do you really need to register?

  51. Frank on April 30th, 2009 at 10:42 am:

    Does anyone have 1 ticket for sale. please email me at frandunn6@hotmail.com or call 267-971-6234

  52. Erica on April 30th, 2009 at 10:59 am:

    I will but one or two tickets from anyone who is looking to sell theirs……..Ericaslp20@yahoo.com

  53. Evan on April 30th, 2009 at 11:01 am:

    Hey if anyone has a ticket. 2152873585. Much Apprishiated.

  54. Geraldine on April 30th, 2009 at 12:54 pm:

    Please let me know if you have an extra ticket. paz.geraldine@gmail.com
    thanks!

  55. Rosheen on April 30th, 2009 at 1:15 pm:

    I have 2 maybe 4 tickets for the 5 boros on Sunday May 3rd. nytaylors@hotmail.com

  56. lisa on April 30th, 2009 at 7:49 pm:

    I have one ticket for Sunday. email elisas@me.com or call 917 494.1828

  57. winald gerritsen on May 1st, 2009 at 2:45 am:

    I am today arriving from Amsterdam and would love to ride the 5 boros on sunday. Who is willing to sell a ticket and vest to me?

    I can be reached by mail, or in the millenium hilton or +31655772376

    Thanks in advance.

  58. winald gerritsen on May 1st, 2009 at 3:17 am:

    As a Dutchman I would love to ride the 5 boros of New York. Who got a ticket for me? I am arriving at 3:30 pm in New York. winald.gerritsen@planet.nl

  59. posie Constable on May 1st, 2009 at 8:39 am:

    Looks like rain!! I love to ride in the rain and will buy your ticket if melting is of concern to you…
    posieconstable@gmail.com
    Let me know when and where to pick up jersey/ticket on Saturday and Thanks in advance!!

  60. gazelle on May 1st, 2009 at 2:58 pm:

    i have one ticket available – gazelle@me.com
    you would need to pick it up from manhattan tomorrow morning

  61. Sally on May 1st, 2009 at 4:25 pm:

    I NEED 2 TICKETS TO THE 5 BORO BIKE TOUR! THESE TICKETS SEEM AS HOT AS OBAMA’S INAUGURATION SPEECH! SOMEONE PLEASE SELL 2 TICKETS TO MEEEEEEEEEEEEE I NEED TO GET IN SHAAAAAAAAAAAAAPE!

    OH AND IF WORSE COMES TO WORSE – WHAT IF I JUST SHOW UP? IT’S PUBLIC PROPERTY RIGHT? OR WILL MR. BLOOMBERG PERSONALLY ESCORT ME OUT? HAHA

  62. Barry on May 1st, 2009 at 5:50 pm:

    Is there anyone out there that is not going to ride the 5 BORO due to what looks like ugly weather. If your not riding, let me know. Looking for 1 or 2 tickets. Thank

  63. Barry on May 1st, 2009 at 5:51 pm:

    Hmm, I can be reached at Barrymc63@gmail.com, or 516-639-6863

  64. Pablo on May 1st, 2009 at 8:27 pm:

    I have 2 tickets available for Sunday’s 5 Boro Bike Tour. Pick-up in Manhattan. E-mail: pablonyc@aol.com

  65. Cynthia on May 2nd, 2009 at 8:12 am:

    Hi,

    I’m looking to buy a ticket. Please call me at 718 887 6530 and I can pick up the ticket from you today.

    Thanks!

  66. Sol on May 2nd, 2009 at 8:19 pm:

    Hello,
    Looking for a last minute ticket for tomorrow’s ride. Would be happy to pick up at start or any where along route. Please call me at 610-960-5999.

  67. rose on May 3rd, 2009 at 4:33 am:

    Need to get to Penn Station by 9 am. Where can i cross over to west side from upper east side 84th st to avoid bike race?

  68. Walker on May 3rd, 2009 at 6:21 am:

    What a freaking joke

  69. Mike on May 3rd, 2009 at 7:17 am:

    Let them get wet. ha ha..

  70. Ruth on May 5th, 2009 at 10:13 am:

    Hope you all enjoyed yourself.
    At the least, you seriously inconvenienced thousands of people who were unable to get from one side of city to the other for miles, with no posted information or access.
    For those like myself, with disability, you caused expense, time, financial loss,
    and aggravation.
    Information on impact of this ride on NY’ers should be posted all over (that one must be strong enough to walk miles to find a street where one can cross town, and psychic enough to know which streets will be open).
    If those who read this think it is funny: perhaps one day you too will be older or in poor health or have a disability or lack of adequate funds. People couldn’t get to jobs; people couldn’t get to events they had paid for.
    An event of this nature should not be allowed if it is not going to be conducted in a manner that will anticipate and respect all the people upon whom it will have such a deletrious impact.

  71. Seth on May 5th, 2009 at 2:31 pm:

    Ruth – Sorry to hear you were inconvenienced. For future reference the 5 Boro Bike Tour is the first Sunday of May every year. Signs were posted days in advance warning of the road closures.

  72. Rich on May 11th, 2009 at 9:28 am:

    Ruth,

    While I would be right there with you arguing why society HAS to provide handicapped access to all NYC buildings and on all NYC buses, taxis, subways and other forms of public transportation, I also request you and others to have the same tolerance in return.

    The annual bike tours are a way for society to have a just one day tolerant for bicyclists and everyone should sacrifice and accomidate cyclists us as we tolerate the cars, trucks and others who in my opinion treat bicyclists as 2nd class citizens with no equal rights to the roads, see http://www.ghostbikes.org/new-york-city

    Every year, cyclists are killed on our streets needlessly because a delivery truck decided to park in a bike lane and create a dangerous situation or a cab had to run a light to get to his destination 5 minutes faster. I am sure that I speak for many cyclists that just want equal access to our beautiful city and equal consideration as citizens.

    While I mean no disrepect to the elderly whatsoever, give us our 1 day to enjoy what we do. When I am on a bus and a person is on a wheelchair, I gladly am in no hurry whatsoever to accomidate all persons in society and proudly stand behind everyone and believe that the handicapped should have equal access. I ask that you be tolerant in return and make the same sacrifice that others provide tou you.

  73. Rich on May 11th, 2009 at 9:29 am:

    Ruth,

    While I would be right there with you arguing why society HAS to provide handicapped access to all NYC buildings and on all NYC buses, taxis, subways and other forms of public transportation, I also request you and others to have the same tolerance in return.

    The annual bike tours are a way for society to have a just one day tolerant for bicyclists and everyone should sacrifice and accomidate cyclists us as we tolerate the cars, trucks and others who in my opinion treat bicyclists as 2nd class citizens with no equal rights to the roads, see http://www.ghostbikes.org/new-york-city

    Every year, cyclists are killed on our streets needlessly because a delivery truck decided to park in a bike lane and create a dangerous situation or a cab had to run a light to get to his destination 5 minutes faster. I am sure that I speak for many cyclists that just want equal access to our beautiful city and equal consideration as citizens.

    While I mean no disrepect to the elderly whatsoever, give us our 1 day to enjoy what we do. When I am on a bus and a person is on a wheelchair, I gladly am in no hurry whatsoever to accomidate all persons in society and proudly stand behind everyone and believe that the handicapped should have equal access. I ask that you be tolerant in return and make the same sacrifice that others provide to you.

  74. Nicole on March 5th, 2010 at 5:55 am:

    i will pay 100 for eachticket email@nped71@yahoo.com

  75. Mark on March 6th, 2010 at 4:51 pm:

    My gf bday. I will pay over face value. email: xxobiwonxx@aol.com

  76. Karen Mullin on March 11th, 2010 at 5:03 pm:

    I would like to buy 2 tickets for the 2010 bike tour.

  77. Cadet NIcholas Cotrone on March 12th, 2010 at 10:27 am:

    I have been training for this event for a while, i am doing it for my dad. Need one ticket. please email me NICHOLASCOT.08@sunymaritime.edu

  78. nannette on March 20th, 2010 at 8:09 am:

    Missed registration
    Looking for tickets – 1 to 4 max
    thanks so much
    nannetteleigh@gmail.com

  79. nannette on March 20th, 2010 at 8:15 am:

    WANT TICKETS FOR 2010 RIDE
    1 – 4 MAX
    THANKS SO MUCH

    SO SORRY THAT SOME OF YOU PEOPLE ARE INCONVENIENCED FOR A 1 DAY EVENT.

    NANNETTELEIGH@GMAIL.COM

  80. chris on March 21st, 2010 at 3:30 pm:

    missed registration and looking for anyone who has an extra ticket.

    please email:
    chrisb@jssi.com

  81. chris on April 1st, 2010 at 1:12 pm:

    I’m looking for 4 tix to the 5 boro bike ride.

    Thanks!

    Chris
    yayoubetcha@hotmail.com

  82. Mark on April 10th, 2010 at 10:18 am:

    Missed registration and need up to 4 tickets. Will pick up in NYC area (5 boro’s) area and pay $100 each.

    Thanks,
    Mark

  83. Mark on April 10th, 2010 at 10:18 am:

    Missed registration and need up to 4 tickets. Will pick up in NYC area (5 boro’s) area and pay $100 each.

    Thanks,
    Mark
    xxobiwonxx@aol.com

  84. skot on April 16th, 2010 at 8:50 am:

    hey anyone got an extra ticket just need one email me nevermissashotphotography@gmail.com thanks

  85. wen on April 19th, 2010 at 7:02 pm:

    also need a ticket. please email wxl200@gmail.com

  86. Joseph Lichtenstein on April 25th, 2010 at 8:46 am:

    Hi. I missed registration. Anyone have 2 tickets for sale. We’ll pay a premium.

    Joe

  87. Marc on April 25th, 2010 at 8:46 am:

    I have 2 tickets to sell @face value + shipping (Fed Express?). Call Marc 518-7796272.

  88. Joe on April 25th, 2010 at 8:49 am:

    Forgot to leave contact with last message. Please call at 516 547 5978. Looking for 2 tickets. We’ll pay a premium. Would be very appreciative.

  89. Joe on April 25th, 2010 at 8:52 am:

    Hi Marc. I left you a telephone message. I definitely would like to buy your tickets. I look forward to hearing from you. Joe 516 547-5978.

  90. Rachel on April 26th, 2010 at 8:28 am:

    Hi All, I have one ticket available to sell for the bike tour this coming weekend May 2nd (my husband can no longer go). If you are interested, please email me at rbhjt@yahoo.com.

  91. Thomas on April 29th, 2010 at 8:22 am:

    I would like to buy 2 tickets to the Boro 2010 bike tour.

    Please email me at thomas@540shop.dk

  92. Dean on April 30th, 2010 at 4:54 pm:

    YOU REALLY DON’T NEED A TICKET. I DID IT LAST YEAR AND AM DOING THIS YEAR TOO. JUST BRING YOUR BIKE AND BE THERE AND IT’S ALL COOL. SEE YA’LL THERE…

    THEY CAN’T STOP YOU FROM RIDING ON THE STREET BECAUSE IT’S PUBLIC PROPERTY AND IT’S OFF LIMIT TO AUTOMOBILES NOT BIKERS… ;)

    LAST TIME I HAD A LITTLE GROUP OF MINE OWN AND WE JUST RODE AROUND THE WHOLE TOUR… ;)

  93. james on May 1st, 2010 at 7:41 am:

    I have 1 ticket, i got called into work last second and can’t use it…718 8466711 -Stefanie

  94. Timothy on March 30th, 2011 at 2:12 pm:

    They should do more of these bike tours. Maybe it will get more people to ride on bikes and get a bit fitter. It is strange to see how come some people never went on a bike their whole lives. Having said this, it has been a few years since I last rode a bike.

  95. gregory thompson on April 2nd, 2011 at 8:35 am:

    “I have 1 ticket, i got called into work last second and can’t use it…718 8466711″

    called you

    Greg – Election News Photographer

  96. Ian Wright on April 3rd, 2011 at 9:14 am:

    It seems a little silly to me that you need a ticket to a bike riding event. As Dean points out above [although why the shouting? ;) ], they can’t stop you riding on the streets. Still it’s great that the city closes the roads to cars.

    Ian – New York insurance.

  97. Randee Walkins on November 10th, 2011 at 5:44 am:

    Randee Walkins…

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