Comments on: 2009 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 3rd

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:29:05 +0000

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.

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 11 May 2009 16:28:47 +0000

Ruth,

By: Seth

Seth — Tue, 05 May 2009 21:31:52 +0000

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.

By: Ruth

Ruth — Tue, 05 May 2009 17:13:28 +0000

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.

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 03 May 2009 14:17:15 +0000

Let them get wet. ha ha..

By: Walker

Walker — Sun, 03 May 2009 13:21:57 +0000

What a freaking joke

By: rose

rose — Sun, 03 May 2009 11:33:52 +0000

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?

By: Sol

Sol — Sun, 03 May 2009 03:19:31 +0000

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.

By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Sat, 02 May 2009 15:12:59 +0000

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!

By: Pablo

Pablo — Sat, 02 May 2009 03:27:01 +0000

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

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:51:39 +0000

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

By: Barry

Barry — Sat, 02 May 2009 00:50:21 +0000

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

By: Sally

Sally — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:25:49 +0000

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

By: gazelle

gazelle — Fri, 01 May 2009 21:58:11 +0000

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

By: posie Constable

posie Constable — Fri, 01 May 2009 15:39:48 +0000

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!!

By: winald gerritsen

winald gerritsen — Fri, 01 May 2009 10:17:47 +0000

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

By: winald gerritsen

winald gerritsen — Fri, 01 May 2009 09:45:13 +0000

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.

By: lisa

lisa — Fri, 01 May 2009 02:49:34 +0000

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

By: Rosheen

Rosheen — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:15:41 +0000

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

By: Geraldine

Geraldine — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 19:54:55 +0000

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