Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

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.

2009 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 3rd

2009 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 3rd

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.

Summer Streets Photo Gallery

Summer Streets Photo Gallery

Photos taken during the Summer Streets events. Three Saturdays in August, New York City had a 6.9 mile car-free path leading from the Brooklyn Bridge […]

2008 Five Boro Bike Tour: Sunday May 4th

2008 Five Boro Bike Tour:  Sunday May 4th

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.

2008: New Bike Lanes in New York City

2008:  New Bike Lanes in New York City

Bikers in New York City now have some new bike lanes to enjoy while riding around town. Manhattan appears to have been the recipient of the most new bike lanes, with Brooklyn and the Bronx also getting a few.

Transportation Alternatives’ Crash Stat Map

Transportation Alternatives’ Crash Stat Map

Transportation Alternatives has launched a new and improved version of their Crash Stat Map that now uses Google maps and includes data from 2004 and 2005. The location of accidents and fatalities involving bicycles are mapped city wide and this tool can be used to let you know what streets and intersections to avoid or be extra cautious when using.