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2009 Tour de Bronx: Sunday October 18

Jul 15th, 2009

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’s largest free cycling event.

The Tour de Bronx starts 4 months, 25 days, 3 hours ago on October 18th, so mark your calendars and register early.

Multiple Routes and Starting Locations to Choose From

The 25-Mile Ride:
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’s a one-of-a-kind experience and a great way to see the Bronx.
* Please note that this ride is 35 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.

The 40-Mile Ride:
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).
* Please note that this ride is 50 miles if you choose the Riverdale start.

Choose a Starting Point:
- Henry Hudson Park in Riverdale (8:15 am check-in)
- Muskrat Cove, Woodlawn Metro-North Station: (8:30 am check-in)
- New York Botanical Garden Metro North Station: (9 am check-in)
- Bronx County Building at 161 Street & Grand Concourse: (10 am check-in)
- Coop City to Brooklyn Botanical Garden (8 am Check-in)

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.
More info and directions at the official Tour De Bronx site

For more information and to register, visit TourDeBronx.org.


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  1. LS on July 11th, 2009 at 6:28 am:

    I hope it is not as bad as the tour de queens. it took 5 hours for 24 miles since the police kept stopping the ride to keep the pack together. We all finished at the same time – kids and advanced riders! Brutal.

  2. Sweety Brito on July 13th, 2009 at 5:51 pm:

    I hope is as fun as the other two (queens and brooklyn), and about the stopping, it wasn’t that bad because a very large group of people got left behind in the tour de brooklyn and ended up traveling alone and almost getting into accidents (there were no marshals around to stop traffic), I know because I was in that group (the middle group). overall it was fun, and for people who don’t know this is a family thing not a race. Bronx tour HERE I COME….
    I want to thank the NYPD for their great support during both tours.

  3. MTM on September 14th, 2009 at 8:59 pm:

    I actually really enjoyed the non-competitive nature of Tour de Queens. Beautiful sunshine, great route, and friendly neighborhood residents to cheer us along! I am excited to take part in the Tour de Bronx soon!

  4. Mr.Bike on October 29th, 2009 at 3:27 pm:

    Cycling is a great way to explore at a reasonable pace. You make discoveries about your neighborhood every time you ride. You see the birds, the flowers and the trees. Plan your outdoor activity and let the fun begin!

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