Particle.news

Download on the App Store

47th TD Five Boro Bike Tour Unites 30,000 Cyclists Across NYC

The event successfully concluded despite variable weather, raising funds for bike education and infrastructure while showcasing inclusivity and sustainability.

Image
Image
Image

Overview

  • Over 30,000 cyclists participated in the 47th annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour, a 40-mile ride through all five boroughs of New York City.
  • The tour, organized by Bike New York, supports free bike education programs and advocates for safer cycling infrastructure across the city.
  • Participants braved overcast skies and scattered rain to complete the course, which included major bridges like the Queensboro and Verrazzano-Narrows.
  • The event emphasized inclusivity, with riders of all abilities, nationalities, and backgrounds, including over 100 blind cyclists, taking part.
  • Bike New York highlighted its sustainability efforts, refurbishing donated bikes and recycling unusable parts to promote environmental stewardship.