In 1977, the first TD Five Boro Bike Tour was known as the 5 Boro Challenge, and was a very different beast: 250 participants rode for 50 miles and stopped at only one rest area (at Nathan's Famous in The Bronx), for instance. What hasn't changed are the smiles on riders' faces, though. Check out these photos taken by the late Steve Faust—a beloved member of NYC's cycling community and a tireless advocate in the decades-long and continuing fight to put a bike path on the Verrazano Bridge— during that inaugural event, and be sure to read a full account of that momentous day over on the "Our Story" section of our...

What a beautiful day for a bike ride! Sam Polcer, Bike New York's communications manager, took a few snaps throughout the route. Check 'em out. (And feel free to tag yourself or your friends in the photos on Facebook!)

The 2014 Discover Hudson Valley Ride was our best yet. Perfect weather, beautiful views... what more could you ask for? Photographer Parker Feierbach was on hand to capture the event in all its sun-drenched glory.