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	<title>NYC Bike Maps &#187; Bike Rides</title>
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		<title>NYC Century Bike Tour:  September 13th 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City&#8217;s best greenways and parks.  This year the NYC Century Bike Tour will take place rain or shine on Sunday, September 13th, 2009.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City&#8217;s best greenways and parks.  This year the NYC Century Bike Tour will take place rain or shine on Sunday, September 13th, 2009.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://www.nyccentury.org">NYCCentury.org</a></strong></li>
<li>view <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/transportation-alternatives-2007-nyc-century-map-100-mile-route/">NYC Century 100 Mile Route Map from 2007</a></li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p><img src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/map_2009.jpg" alt="map_2009" title="map_2009" width="445" height="435" class="alignright size-full wp-image-853" /><br />
<strong>Choose your distance, Ride your Pace</strong></p>
<p>15 mile: Lead by T.A. Marshals, this ride is meant for first time riders and families. Riders travel down Broadway, passing NYC icons, Columbus Circle, Time Square, Herald Square, Flatiron Building, Union Square, cross over the Brooklyn Bridge and finish in beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park. Leave 8 am Finish 10 am-2 pm</p>
<p>35 mile: This ride is for those looking for more than a Sunday stroll. Riders are taken through downtown Brooklyn, around Prospect Park and continue through hip and trendy Williamsburg and up to Astoria Park, Queen finishing in Central Park. Leave 7:30 am Finish 11 am.- 3 pm</p>
<p>55 mile: This route is more miles but since NYC is relatively flat terrain it makes for a manageable ride for someone who is looking to challenge him or herself. This route takes riders along the Brooklyn greenway with views of the Verrazano Bridge and Coney Island and connecting to with 35-mile finish. Leave 7 am Finish 11 am.-4pm</p>
<p>75 mile: This is not for armatures. From Canarsie Piers riders split and continue on the greenway and head north to Queens. The journey takes riders to Kissena Park where riders can take a loop around the Velodrome. Leave 6:30 am Finish 12-4 pm</p>
<p>100 mile: Experienced Riders Only. Picking up from the 75 mile route, riders continue north to the Bronx. This part of the ride is the most challenging because we saved the hills for the end. Riders enter northern Manhattan and take to the east side to get a view of Yankee Stadium and travel through historic Harlem. 6 am Finish 12-6 pm</p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://www.nyccentury.org">NYCCentury.org</a>.</strong><br />
Sign up before August 21st and you&#8217;ll be eligible to use the express start on Ride Day.  Register by July 3rd and you will be entered to win a Dahon folding bicycle!</p></blockquote>
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		<title>Escape New York:  Saturday, September 26, 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 09:23:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The New York Cycle Club&#8217;s annual Escape New York bike ride will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 .
Routes:  Choose from three clearly marked Escape New York options:

7:00 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling full century through beautiful Bergen and Rockland counties.
8:00 am: Rockland Roll, 65 miles. Ramble on lightly trafficked roads [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The New York Cycle Club&#8217;s annual Escape New York bike ride will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2009 .</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Routes:  Choose from three clearly marked Escape New York options:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>7:00 am: Century Challenge, 100 miles. A rolling full century through beautiful Bergen and Rockland counties.</li>
<li>8:00 am: Rockland Roll, 65 miles. Ramble on lightly trafficked roads to scenic Rockland Lake State Park.</li>
<li>9:00 am: Piermont Pleasures A half century to the charming and historic village of Piermont on the Hudson.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>Fees</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>$35 till 9/12</li>
<li>$42 till 9/22</li>
<li>$50 on 9/26 at Sakura Park/cash only</li>
</ul>
</blockquote>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.nycc.org/eny/">Official Escape NY site</a></li>
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		<title>2009 Car-Free Summer Streets</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2009 08:30:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Summer Streets are coming back in August&#8230;
For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park.    The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Summer Streets are coming back in August&#8230;</p>
<p>For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/nyc-bike-map/?lat=40.713208&amp;lng=-74.004142&amp;zoom=17&amp;type=m">Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan</a> to the<a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/nyc-bike-map/?lat=40.770524&amp;lng=-73.965347&amp;zoom=17&amp;type=m"> East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park</a>.    The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 8th, 15th and 22nd.   The streets to be closed are Centre Street, Lafayette Street, 4th Avenue and Park Avenue.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/downloads/pdf/ss09_routemap_web.pdf">Download the map from the DOT</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/home/home.shtml">More info on Summer Streets</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/photos/summer-streets-photo-map">Summer Streets Photo Map</a></li>
</ul>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-310" title="car-free-streets" src="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/images/misc/ss09_map_web.jpg" alt="" /></p>
<p><a href="http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c701c789a0/index.jsp?pageID=mayor_press_release&amp;catID=1194&amp;doc_name=http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2009a/pr295-09.html&amp;cc=unused1978&amp;rc=1194&amp;ndi=1">Press Release:</a></p>
<blockquote><p>The largest Summer Streets location will be a reprise of last year’s Manhattan event where 50,000 people enjoyed the traffic-free environment.  On Saturday, August 8<sup>th</sup>, 15<sup>th</sup> and 22<sup>nd</sup> from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Manhattan route will run for 6.9 miles from the Brooklyn Bridge via Lafayette/Centre Streets, 4<sup>th</sup> Avenue and Park Avenue up to 72<sup>nd</sup> street, while key cross-town streets will remain open to vehicles crossing the route.</p></blockquote>
<p><strong>Additional Summer Streets:</strong></p>
<p style="color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;" align="left"><em>Summer Streets Events in all Five Boroughs</em></p>
<p style="color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Bronx</span></strong></p>
<ul type="square">
<li>Bronx Summer Walks – 167<sup>th</sup> Street between Gerard and Cromwell Avenues, Saturday June 20<sup>th</sup>, 27<sup>th</sup> and July 11<sup>th</sup>, 12 p.m.- 4 p.m., Sponsored by Local Development Corporation of the Bronx.</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Brooklyn</span></strong></p>
<ul type="square">
<li>Williamsburg Walks – Bedford Avenue between North 4<sup>th</sup>and North 9<sup>th</sup> Streets, Saturday June 6<sup>th</sup>, 13<sup>th</sup>, 20<sup>th</sup>, and 27<sup>th</sup> and July 4<sup>th</sup> and 11<sup>th</sup>, 12 p.m.- 9 p.m., Sponsored by Neighbors Allied for Good Growth, L Magazine.</li>
<li>Summer Streets on Vanderbilt – Vanderbilt Avenue between Dean Street and Park Place, Sundays in June, 12 p.m.- 5 p.m., Sponsored by Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Coalition.</li>
<li>Summer Plazas, 5<sup>th</sup> Avenue – 5<sup>th</sup> Avenue between 48<sup>th</sup> and 52<sup>nd</sup> Streets, Sunday July 19<sup>th</sup>, 26<sup>th</sup> and August 2<sup>nd</sup>, 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sponsored by Sunset Park BID.</li>
<li>The Sunday Scene on Knickerbocker – Knickerbocker Avenue between Suydam and Starr Streets, Sunday July 19<sup>th</sup>, 26<sup>th</sup> and August 2<sup>nd</sup>, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sponsored by Ridgewood Bushwick Senior Citizens Council.</li>
<li>Pitkin Saturday Plazas – Pitkin Avenue between Strauss and Thomas Boyland Streets, Saturday September 12<sup>th</sup>, 19<sup>th</sup>, and 26<sup>th</sup>, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sponsored by Pitkin Avenue BID.</li>
<li>Move About Myrtle – Myrtle Avenue between Clinton Street and Emerson Place, Sunday September 6<sup>th</sup>, 13<sup>th</sup>, 20<sup>th</sup>, and 27<sup>th</sup>, 11 a.m.- 7 p.m., Sponsored by Myrtle Ave Partnership.</li>
<li>Montague Summer Space – Montague Street between Hicks and Clinton Streets, Sunday September 13<sup>th</sup>, 20<sup>th</sup>, and 27<sup>th</sup>, 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sponsored by Montague BID.</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Manhattan</span></strong></p>
<ul type="square">
<li>Meet the Street – East 4<sup>th</sup> Street between Bowery and 2<sup>nd</sup>Avenue, Saturdays in June, 3 p.m.-8 p.m., Sponsored by Fourth Arts Block.</li>
<li>Stanton Street Summer Sundays – Stanton Street between Allen and Orchard Streets, Sunday August 23<sup>rd</sup> and 30<sup>th</sup> and September 6<sup>th</sup> and 13<sup>th</sup>, 1 p.m.- 6:30 p.m., Sponsored by Lower East Side BID.</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Queens</span></strong></p>
<ul type="square">
<li>46<sup>th</sup> Street Weekend Walks – 46<sup>th</sup> Street between Queens Boulevard and Greenpoint Avenue, Saturdays in August, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m., Sponsored by Sunnyside Shines BID.</li>
<li>Astoria Water Walk – Shore Boulevard between Astoria Park South and Ditmars Boulevard, Sunday August 9<sup>th</sup>, 16<sup>th</sup>, and 23<sup>rd</sup>, 11 a.m.- 4 p.m., Sponsored by Astoria Park Alliance.</li>
</ul>
<p style="color: #4c4c4c; font-size: 11px; line-height: 15px; font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica;"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Staten Island</span></strong></p>
<ul type="square">
<li>Van Duzer Days – Van Duzer Street between Wright and Beach Streets, Saturday August 1<sup>st</sup>, 8<sup>th</sup>, 15<sup>th</sup>, and 22<sup>nd</sup>, 12 p.m.- 8 p.m., Sponsored by Downtown SI Council.</li>
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		<title>2009 Tour de Bronx: Sunday October 18</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:52:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tour de Bronx is the largest free cycling event in the country and gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride).    Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Tour de Bronx is the largest free cycling event in the country and gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride).    Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great ride it is no surprise that it is New York City&#8217;s largest free cycling event.</p>
<p>The  Tour de Bronx starts <abbr title = "October 18th, 2009, 8:00 am" style=""><span id = 'x22c48e0d01451cbc43f80d7ac0c6671e'>1 month,  2 days,  9 hours ago</span></abbr> on October 18th, so mark your calendars and <a href="http://tourdebronx.org/">register</a> early.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Multiple Routes and Starting Locations to Choose From</strong></p>
<p><strong>The 25-Mile Ride:</strong><br />
<em>A leisurely ride tailored to every age and skill level. You will ride at approximately 11 mph on flat, open stretches. This ride goes through the Bronx Greenway bike paths, historic districts, the Bronx shoreline, parklands and various neighborhoods. Ride marshals and police escort this route to help ensure comfort, and of course, safety. It&#8217;s a one-of-a-kind experience and a great way to see the Bronx.<br />
* Please note that this ride is 35 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.</em></p>
<p><strong>The 40-Mile Ride:</strong><br />
<em>A significantly faster ride covering greater distance in the same amount of time. You will ride at approximately 15 mph on flat, open stretches. This ride ventures farther to City Island, SUNY Maritime College, and Orchard Beach. This ride is recommended for experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in traffic. (There is no safety cell on this ride; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult).<br />
* Please note that this ride is 50 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.</em></p>
<p><strong>Choose a Starting Point:</strong><br />
- Henry Hudson Park in Riverdale (8:15 am check-in)<br />
- Muskrat Cove, Woodlawn Metro-North Station: (8:30 am check-in)<br />
- New York Botanical Garden Metro North Station: (9 am check-in)<br />
- Bronx County Building at 161 Street &amp; Grand Concourse: (10 am check-in)<br />
- Coop City to Brooklyn Botanical Garden (8 am Check-in)</p>
<p>Both the 25-mile and 40-mile routes leave from all four locations, but if you start in Riverdale, you will add 10 miles to the distance you ride.<br />
<a href="http://www.tourdebronx.org/about_the_ride">More info and directions at the official Tour De Bronx site</a></p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p><strong>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://tourdebronx.org/">TourDeBronx.org</a>.</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>2009 Tour de Queens:  July 12th 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:01:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars the Tour de Queens is happening July 12th 2009. Registration opens May 26, 2009
The Tour de Queens is a leisurely paced 20-mile ride open to riders of all ages and skill levels. The course is mostly flat, and will go along waterfronts, greenways, through parks and industrial and historic neighborhoods.
Please note: Limited [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark your calendars the Tour de Queens is happening July 12th 2009. Registration opens May 26, 2009</p>
<p>The Tour de Queens is a leisurely paced 20-mile ride open to riders of all ages and skill levels. The course is mostly flat, and will go along waterfronts, greenways, through parks and industrial and historic neighborhoods.</p>
<p>Please note: Limited registration will be available on ride day starting at 8AM check in on a first come first serve basis at Flushing Meadows Park near Unishere and Queens Museum of Art but placement is not guaranteed.</p>
<p>For more info and to register visit <a href="http://www.tourdequeens.org/">TourdeQueens.org</a><br />
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		<title>2009 Tour de Brooklyn:  Sunday June 7</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 02:13:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mark your calendars the Tour de Brooklyn is happening June 7th, 2009. Registration is open now
The Tour de Brooklyn is a leisurely paced, 18-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route that starts June 7, 2009 at 9:00am.  
Registration is free and required.  [there's a 2,000 person limit on the ride]
Day-of Event Registration will be available [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mark your calendars the Tour de Brooklyn is happening June 7th, 2009. <a href="http://tourdebrooklyn.org/">Registration</a> is open now</p>
<div style="float: left; width: 480px;">The Tour de Brooklyn is a leisurely paced, 18-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route that starts June 7, 2009 at 9:00am.  </p>
<p>Registration is <strong>free</strong> and required.  [there's a 2,000 person limit on the ride]</p>
<p>Day-of Event Registration will be available at New Dock St. and Water St. in Dumbo from 8-9 am on Sunday, June 7th. See you there!</p>
<p>Sunday June 7th, 2008:   Check-in: 8 am      Line-up: 9 am          Ride: 9:30 am</p></div>
<div style="float: right; width: 240px;"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-434" title="Tour de Brooklyn" src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/tdb-logo-08.gif" alt="Tour de Brooklyn" width="177" height="151" /></div>
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<blockquote><p><strong>For more information visit <a href="http://tourdebrooklyn.org/">TourDeBrooklyn.org</a>.</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Bike Month in New York City &#8211; May 2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 23:23:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[May is Bike Month in NYC and there are plenty of bicycling events going on in and around New York City. BikeMonthNYC.org has the most comprehensive coverage, including an Event Calendar.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>May is Bike Month in NYC and there are plenty of bicycling events going on in and around New York City. <a href="http://bikemonthnyc.org/">BikeMonthNYC.org</a> has the most comprehensive coverage, including an <a href="http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/events/output_pages/bike_month_nyc.php">Event Calendar</a>.<br />
<a href="http://bikemonthnyc.org"><img alt="" src="http://bikemonthnyc.org/files/images/logo_2009.jpg" title="Bike Month NYC 2009 Logo" class="alignnone" width="170" height="180" /></a></p>
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		<title>2009 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 3rd</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:07:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest recreational cycling event in the United States, is scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd 2009.    Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New York&#8217;s <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/" title="5 Boro Bike Tour Route Map"> Five Boro Bike Tour</a> 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.</p>
<p><del datetime="2009-04-29T12:54:08+00:00"><a href="http://www.bikenewyork.org/rides/fbbt/register.html">Register  early</a> ($48 before March 13), as they sold out last year almost a month in advance.</del><strong>Sold Out</strong>  Please check the comments for those trying to sell or find tickets.</p>
<p>View the <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/google-earth-bike-map/">route map</a></p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Sunday, May 3rd, 2009 </strong>  Rain or shine<br />
<strong>6:30-7:45 a.m.:</strong> Tour lineup. Head toward <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/?lat=40.702244&#038;lng=-74.016566&#038;zoom=15&#038;type=p">Battery Park</a>, in Lower Manhattan, and follow the marshals&#8217; directions.</p>
<p><strong>7:45-8:00 a.m.: </strong>Opening ceremonies with city officials and others at the start stage.</p>
<p><strong>8:00 a.m.: The ride starts!</strong></p>
<p><strong>11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.:</strong> Festival at <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/?lat=40.702244&#038;lng=-74.016566&#038;zoom=15&#038;type=p">Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island</a>, with finish at the Staten Island Ferry
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<ul>
<li><strong> <a href="http://www.bikenewyork.org/rides/fbbt/index.html"> official Bike New York 5 Boro Bike Tour site </a></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/">5 Boro Bike Tour Map </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/google-earth-bike-map/">5 Boro Bike Tour Map for Google Earth</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/2008-five-boro-bike-tour-photos/">2008 5 Boro Bike Tour Photos</a></li>
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		<title>Car-Free Summer Streets in August 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Aug 2008 03:13:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please view the 2009 Summer Streets Page for the latest info and maps
For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan to the East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park.  The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/2009-car-free-summer-streets/">Please view the 2009 Summer Streets Page for the latest info and maps</a></strong></p>
<p>For three Saturdays in August, New York City will have a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/nyc-bike-map/?lat=40.713208&amp;lng=-74.004142&amp;zoom=17&amp;type=m">Brooklyn Bridge in Lower Manhattan</a> to the<a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/nyc-bike-map/?lat=40.770524&amp;lng=-73.965347&amp;zoom=17&amp;type=m"> East 72nd Street entrance of Central Park</a>.  The street closures will occur from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 9th, 16th and 23rd.   The streets to be closed are Centre Street, Lafayette Street, 4th Avenue and Park Avenue.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/downloads/summer_streets_map.pdf">Download the map from the DOT</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/summerstreets/html/route/route.shtml">Interactive web map from DOT</a></li>
</ul>
<blockquote><p>from the <a href="http://www.nyc.gov/portal/site/nycgov/menuitem.c0935b9a57bb4ef3daf2f1c701c789a0/index.jsp?pageID=mayor_press_release&amp;catID=1194&amp;doc_name=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nyc.gov%2Fhtml%2Fom%2Fhtml%2F2008a%2Fpr229-08.html&amp;cc=unused1978&amp;rc=1194&amp;ndi=1">DOT press release</a>:<br />
Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan today announced Summer Streets, a new City program that will temporarily open a 6.9 mile car-free route from the Brooklyn Bridge to 72nd Street. Featuring connections to Central Park and other open spaces, Summer Streets will give New Yorkers unprecedented access to the streets for exercise and exploration from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on three consecutive Saturdays in August, the 9th, 16th and 23rd. Major cross-town streets will remain open for vehicles that need to cross the route. The Mayor and Commissioner Sadik-Khan were joined at the announcement by Parks &amp; Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe, Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer, Lance Armstrong and David Byrne.</p></blockquote>
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		<title>NYC Century Bike Tour &#8211; September 7th, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2008 08:10:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City&#8217;s best greenways and parks.
NYC Century starts 1 year,  2 months,  13 days,  8 hours ago
view NYC Century 100 Mile Route Map




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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:left; width: 520px">The NYC Century offers five route options (ranging from 15 to 100 miles) to provide all cyclists a great way to see New York City and explore some of the City&#8217;s best greenways and parks.</p>
<p>NYC Century starts <abbr title = "September 7th, 2008, 9:00 am" style=""><span id = 'xab69b328ab3fa642f2436a529a63ff51'>1 year,  2 months,  13 days,  8 hours ago</span></abbr></p>
<p>view <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/transportation-alternatives-2007-nyc-century-map-100-mile-route/">NYC Century 100 Mile Route Map</a></p>
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<strong>Choose your distance, Ride your Pace</strong></p>
<p>15 mile: Lead by T.A. Marshals, this ride is meant for first time riders and families. Riders travel down Broadway, passing NYC icons, Columbus Circle, Time Square, Herald Square, Flatiron Building, Union Square, cross over the Brooklyn Bridge and finish in beautiful Brooklyn Bridge Park. Leave 8 am Finish 10 am-2 pm</p>
<p>35 mile: This ride is for those looking for more than a Sunday stroll. Riders are taken through downtown Brooklyn, around Prospect Park and continue through hip and trendy Williamsburg and up to Astoria Park, Queen finishing in Central Park. Leave 7:30 am Finish 11 am.- 3 pm</p>
<p>55 mile: This route is more miles but since NYC is relatively flat terrain it makes for a manageable ride for someone who is looking to challenge him or herself. This route takes riders along the Brooklyn greenway with views of the Verrazano Bridge and Coney Island and connecting to with 35-mile finish. Leave 7 am Finish 11 am.-4pm</p>
<p>75 mile: This is not for armatures. From Canarsie Piers riders split and continue on the greenway and head north to Queens. The journey takes riders to Kissena Park where riders can take a loop around the Velodrome. Leave 6:30 am Finish 12-4 pm</p>
<p>100 mile: Experienced Riders Only. Picking up from the 75 mile route, riders continue north to the Bronx. This part of the ride is the most challenging because we saved the hills for the end. Riders enter northern Manhattan and take to the east side to get a view of Yankee Stadium and travel through historic Harlem. 6 am Finish 12-6 pm</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p><strong>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://www.nyccentury.org">NYCCentury.org</a>.</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>14th Annual Tour de Bronx &#8211; October 19, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 Jul 2008 20:10:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tour de Bronx gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride).    Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great ride it is no surprise that it is New York [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:left; width: 520px">The Tour de Bronx gives riders the choice between a 25 mile and 40 mile route (and the choice of several starting locations and options to extend the ride).    Since the Tour de Bronx offers cyclists of all skill levels a great ride it is no surprise that it is New York City&#8217;s largest free cycling event.</p>
<p>The  Tour de Bronx starts <abbr title = "October 18th, 2008, 9:00 am" style=""><span id = 'x4d862a5ce9ae209de729304c52e8360e'>1 year,  1 month,  2 days,  8 hours ago</span></abbr> on October 19th, so mark your calendars.</p>
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<blockquote><p><strong>Multiple Routes and Starting Locations to Choose From</strong></p>
<p><strong>The 25-Mile Ride:</strong><br />
A leisurely ride good for every age and skill level. We will ride at approximately 11 mph on flat, open stretches. Ride through the Bronx Greenway bike paths, historic districts, the Bronx Shoreline, parklands and neighborhoods. Ride marshals and police escorts form a safety cell around riders to ensure their comfort. It&#8217;s a one-of-a-kind experience and a great way to see the Bronx. Note: this ride is 35 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.</p>
<p><strong>The 40-Mile Ride:</strong><br />
The pace is significantly faster on this ride which covers a greater distance in the same amount of time. We will ride at approximately 15 mph on flat, open stretches. This ride ventures farther to City Island, SUNY Maritime College, and Co-op City. Recommended for experienced cyclists who are comfortable riding in traffic. (There is no safety cell on this ride; Children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent). Note: this ride is 50 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.</p>
<p><strong>Choose a Starting Point for All Riders:</strong><br />
* from the Metro North Station at the New York Botanical Garden: (9 am check-in)<br />
* or the Bronx County Building at 161 Street &amp; The Grand Concourse (10 am check-in)<br />
* or Henry Hudson Park in Riverdale (8:15 am check-in) [Directions to Riverdale Start]<br />
* or our new check-in location at Muskrat Cove, Woodlawn Metro-North Station (8:30 am check-in) .</p>
<p>Both the 25-mile and 40-mile routes leave from all four locations, but if you start in Riverdale, you will add 10 miles to the distance you ride.<br />
<a href="http://www.tourdebronx.org/about_the_ride">More info at the official Tour De Bronx site</a></p></blockquote>
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<blockquote><p><strong>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://tourdebronx.org/">TourDeBronx.org</a>.</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Bike the New York City Waterfalls</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 07:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York City will be home to four man-made waterfalls in the East River and New York Harbor thanks to artist Olaf Eliasson&#8217;s &#8220;New York City Waterfalls&#8221; project.   The temporary art installation will be place from June 26th to October 13th, 2008.  The DOT has put out a great map for cyclists [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>New York City will be home to four man-made waterfalls in the East River and New York Harbor thanks to artist Olaf Eliasson&#8217;s &#8220;New York City Waterfalls&#8221; project.   The temporary art installation will be place from June 26th to October 13th, 2008.  The DOT has put out a great map for cyclists to take a &#8220;waterfall tour&#8221; (hat tip to <a href="http://www.streetsblog.org/2008/06/18/watching-the-water-fall-by-bike/">Streetsblog</a>).</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-306" title="brooklyn-waterfalls" src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/brooklyn-waterfalls.jpg" alt="" width="443" height="295" /></p>
<p><strong>The falls will be located in the East River and New York Harbor</strong>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Under the  Brooklyn Bridge</li>
<li>Brooklyn&#8217;s Piers 4 and 5</li>
<li>Pier 35 in Manhattan</li>
<li>Governors Island via ferry</li>
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<h4><a href="http://www.streetsblog.org/wp-content/pdf/bikethefalls.pdf">Full Size Map from StreetsBlog (PDF)</a></h4>
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		<title>4th Annual Tour de Brooklyn &#8211; May 25th, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 19:52:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tour de Brooklyn is a leisurely paced, 18-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route that starts May 25, 2008 at 9:00am.
Registration is free and required.  [there's a 2000 person limit on the ride]
Day-of Event Registration will be available at New Dock St. and Water St. in Dumbo from 8-9 am on Sunday, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div style="float:left; width: 480px">The Tour de Brooklyn is a leisurely paced, 18-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route that starts May 25, 2008 at 9:00am.</p>
<p>Registration is <strong>free</strong> and required.  [there's a 2000 person limit on the ride]</p>
<p>Day-of Event Registration will be available at New Dock St. and Water St. in Dumbo from 8-9 am on Sunday, May 25th. See you there!</p>
<p>Sunday May 25th, 2008:   Check-in: 8 am      Line-up: 9 am          Ride: 9:30 am</p>
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<blockquote><p><strong>For more information and to register, visit <a href="http://tourdebrooklyn.org/">TourDeBrooklyn.org</a>.</strong></p></blockquote>
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		<title>Montauk Century &#8211; Sunday, May 18, 2008</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 18 May 2008 15:38:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 44th annual Montauk Century will roll on May 18, 2008. Choose from 65, 100, and 145 mile routes on Long Island&#8217;s beautiful South Shore. Check-in points are at Penn Station and the LIRR station in Babylon. All routes end in Montauk.  Transportation is available to get you and your bike home.  official [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The 44th annual Montauk Century will roll on May 18, 2008. Choose from 65, 100, and 145 mile routes on Long Island&#8217;s beautiful South Shore. Check-in points are at Penn Station and the LIRR station in Babylon. All routes end in Montauk.  Transportation is available to get you and your bike home.  <a href="http://5bbc.org/montauk/">official site</a></p>
<p>Sunday, May 18, 2008<br />
Start Time:  4:00 AM<br />
End Time:  6:00 PM</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-256" title="mountauk-centruy-full" src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mountauk-centruy-full.gif" alt="" width="500" height="324" /></p>
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		<title>2008 Five Boro Bike Tour:  Sunday May 4th</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 13:00:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Five Boro Bike Tour, the largest recreational cycling event in the United States, is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th 2008.    Every year on the first Sunday of May, over 30,000 riders participate in the 42 mile ride around New York City. ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p> The<a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/" title="5 Boro Bike Tour Route Map"> Five Boro Bike Tour</a>, the largest recreational cycling event in the United States, is scheduled for Sunday, May 4th 2008.  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.</p>
<blockquote><p><strong>Sunday, May 4, 2008 </strong><br />
 Rain or shine</p>
<p><strong>6:30-7:45 a.m.:</strong> Tour lineup. Head toward <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/?lat=40.702244&#038;lng=-74.016566&#038;zoom=15&#038;type=p">Battery Park</a>, in Lower Manhattan, and follow the marshals&#8217; directions.</p>
<p><strong>7:45-8:00 a.m.: </strong>Opening ceremonies with city officials and others at the start stage.</p>
<p><strong>8:00 a.m.: The ride starts!</strong></p>
<p><strong>11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.:</strong> Festival at <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/?lat=40.702244&#038;lng=-74.016566&#038;zoom=15&#038;type=p">Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island</a>, with finish at the Staten Island Ferry
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<ul>
<li><strong> <a href="http://www.bikenewyork.org/rides/fbbt/index.html"> official Bike New York 5 Boro Bike Tour site </a></strong></li>
<li>
<h4><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/2008-five-boro-bike-tour-photos/"> 2008 Five Boro Bike Tour Photos</a></h4>
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<li>
<h4> <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/five-boro-bike-tour-map/">5 Boro Bike Tour Map </a></h4>
</li>
</ul>
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		<title>Tour de Queens &#8211; Sunday June 8, 2008</title>
		<link>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/tour-de-queens-sunday-june-8-2008/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 May 2008 12:34:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Seth @ nyc bike maps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Join Transportation Alternatives for the first ever Tour de Queens. Enjoy a leisurely 20 mile ride around the perimeter of Western Queens and see all the sights. There is a limit of 500 riders and pre-registration is required]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Join Transportation Alternatives for the first ever Tour de Queens. Enjoy a leisurely 20 mile ride around the perimeter of Western Queens and see all the sights. There is a limit of 500 riders and pre-registration is required, get a form at your local Queens bike shop or through T.A.Tour de Queens</p>
<p>Sunday, June 8, 2008<br />
Location:  Flushing Meadows, Queens<br />
Start Time:  8:00 AM<br />
End Time:  2:00 PM</p>
<p>Website:  <a href="http://tourdequeens.org">http://tourdequeens.org</a></p>
<p>Getting there:  7 train to Willets Point-Shea Stadium</p>
<p><img src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/tour-de-queens-full.jpg" alt="" title="tour-de-queens-full" width="182" height="179" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-257" /></p>
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		<title>Transportation Alternatives&#8217; NYC Century Bike Tour</title>
		<link>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/transportation-alternatives-nyc-century-bike-tour/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/transportation-alternatives-nyc-century-bike-tour/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2007 00:01:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>seth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Sunday September 9, 2007 5,000 cyclists will take to the streets of New York City and ride in Transportation Alternatives’ NYC Century Bike Tour.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On Sunday <strong>September 9, 2007</strong> 5,000 cyclists will take to the streets of New York City and ride in Transportation Alternatives&#8217; NYC Century Bike Tour.   Riders can choose from 5 possible routes to best suit their abilities: 100, 75, 55, 35 and 15 mile.</p>
<p align="left"><strong>Update:  </strong><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/Transportation-Alternatives-2007-NYC-Century-Map-100-Mile-Route.php">A map of the 100 mile route has been posted</a></p>
<p>This ride is a great way to see NYC and support <a href="http://www.transalt.org/about/index.html" title="Transportation Alternatives - The Advocates for Bicycling, Walking and Sensible Transportation">Transportation Alternatives</a>.   Register before July 28th for the best deal ($30-40).</p>
<blockquote><p><img src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/06/transportation_alternative_nyc_century_bike_tour.jpg" title="Transportation Alternatives' NYC Century Bike Tour" alt="Transportation Alternatives' NYC Century Bike Tour" /></p></blockquote>
<p><a href="http://www.transalt.org/calendar/century/index.html" title="Transportation Alternatives' NYC Century Bike Tour"><strong>Get More Info &amp; Register for the NYC Century Bike Tour.</strong></a></p>
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		<title>Tour de Bronx 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/tour-de-bronx-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/tour-de-bronx-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>seth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Tour de Bronx, New York&#8217;s Largest Free Cycling Event, is Sunday, October 21, 2007.
Visit TourdeBronx.org for more information and to register.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Tour de Bronx, New York&#8217;s Largest Free Cycling Event, is Sunday, October 21, 2007.</p>
<p>Visit <a title="Tour de Bronx - New York" href="http://www.transalt.org/calendar/tourdebronx/index.html">TourdeBronx.org</a> for more information and to register.</p>
<p><img id="image36" src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/tourdebronx-2007-map.gif" alt="2007 Tour de Bronx Ride Map" /></p>
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		<title>Escape New York 2007</title>
		<link>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/escape-new-york-2007/</link>
		<comments>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/escape-new-york-2007/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Aug 2007 03:04:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>seth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[New York Cycling Club&#8217;s Thirteenth Annual Escape New York Bike Ride is Saturday October   13, 2007.
Visit  NYCC.org/eny07  for more details and to register ($30 before September 30th).

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">New York Cycling Club&#8217;s Thirteenth Annual Escape New York Bike Ride is Saturday October   13, 2007.</p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Visit  <a href="http://www.nycc.org/eny07/" title="Escape New York Bike Ride">NYCC.org/eny07</a>  for more details and to register ($30 before September 30th).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><img src="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/Escape-New-York-Route1.jpg" alt="Escape-New-York-Route1.jpg" id="image34" /></p>
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		<title>New Map: North and South County Trailways Bike Map</title>
		<link>http://www.nycbikemaps.com/spokes/new-map-north-and-south-county-trailways-bike-map/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jun 2007 03:46:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>seth</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[




Westchester County, New York City&#8217;s neighbor to the North, is home to the North County &#38; South County trailways.  These Westchester trails are part of an ambitious rails-to-trails project that will eventually connect Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to the Putnam County Trailway via a scenic car-free bike path.  While nearly 40 [...]]]></description>
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<td style="width: 419px;">Westchester County, New York City&#8217;s neighbor to the North, is home to the North County &amp; South County trailways.  These Westchester trails are part of an ambitious rails-to-trails project that will eventually connect Van Cortlandt Park in the Bronx to the Putnam County Trailway via a scenic car-free bike path.  While nearly 40 miles have already been completed &amp; are ready for riding, there is still on-going construction on the South County Trailway and to ride from the city to the trail requires several miles of on-street riding with traffic.  To skip the city miles &amp; minimize on-street riding, you can take <a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/bikes-on-transit/"> Metro North</a> to the trail.  The Pleasantville station is only a mile from the North County Trailway.</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.nycbikemaps.com/maps/north-and-south-county-trailways-bike-map/"> North County and South County Trailway Bike Map</a></li>
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