Expect Road Closures Today For 5 Boro Bike Tour

The 35th annual 5 Boro Bike Tour is this Sunday, May 5. Riders will pedal 40 miles through NYC, starting in Manhattan and ending on the Staten Island Ferry, as described:

Starting just north of Battery Park, the tour runs up Manhattan, through Central Park, around a brief loop in the Bronx and down to the Queensboro Bridge passing countless New York City icons on the way.  After a ride over the Pulaski bridge passing through Brooklyn, riders enjoy an incredible view from the lower deck of the Verrazano Bridge. The tour lands on Staten Island for a lively outdoor Festival, including bike demos, giveaways, games, food, product samples, stretching, massage, photo booths, and official Bike New York merchandise on sale… Before tackling the final three miles to the ferry, riders can visit the Fort Wadsworth Overlook for a scenic photo.

The ride sounds beautiful, but drivers and pedestrians should be prepared–streets throughout the boroughs will be blocked off from 7:45am-6:30pm. Click here for the full list of closures.

Photo by Todd Maisel