• 100 miles 7:30 AM – 8:00 AM
• 75 miles 8:00 AM- 8:45 AM
• 55 miles 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
• 33 miles 9:15 AM – 10:15 AM
• 15 miles 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM

Note: Timing is based on the availability of route support and services. Once a window has closed, participants will no longer have access to that route and must switch to a shorter option. For example: if you plan to ride the 100 mile route but arrive at 8:10AM, the Start Window has closed and you will be asked to join the 75 mile route.

Check-in is available on Saturday, June 29, from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM and the morning of the ride starting at 7:00 AM. All check-in is located at Victor C. Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, NY.

If you are checking in on the morning of the ride, it is recommended that participants give themselves at least 30 minutes prior to their intended Route’s Start Window closing time to ensure they have ample opportunity to get through the check-in lines, receive their cue sheet (turn-by-turn instructions), use the restroom, and grab a complimentary breakfast. Please account for travel time, parking, and potential lines when planning your trip. Reference our Lodging and Travel page for travel information.

Please note: All riders must arrive in person with their government issued photo ID in order to retrieve their riding materials. Materials will not be distributed to individuals looking to pick up bibs and bike plates for other riders.

Check-in and breakfast begin at 7:00 AM; start times depend on your route choice. The longer the route, the earlier the start. Cue sheets will be distributed ten minutes before the beginning of each start window. The starts are staggered in this way to keep the ride flowing smoothly, spread out the cyclists, and minimize our impact on the roads and local communities.

You should receive a confirmation email immediately after you register. Final details will be sent closer to date of the event. For the Discover Hudson Valley Ride, bibs will be distributed at check-in on the day of the ride.

Yes! Please visit our Bike Rental page for additional information.

No, not at this time. Outside of New York City, which permits pedal-assist bikes to be used, New York State does not permit bikes with motors (pedal-assist or throttle) to be ridden on any street, highway, parking lot, sidewalk, or other area in New York State that allows public motor traffic. We hope to see this law changed as soon as possible.

You can find more information on New York State law regarding e-bikes here.

No. The route is open to traffic. Riders are expected to obey all traffic laws.

Yes. There will be certain points on each route at which you’ll have to decide whether to continue on your chosen route or switch to a different route. These splits are indicated on your cue sheet and will be marked with signs. Follow the signs for your chosen route.

• Helmet. (And you gotta wear it. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.)
• New York State law requires that all cyclists have and use a bike bell.
• Photo ID so you can check in and get your cue sheet.
• Water bottle(s)—you’ll be able to refill them at the start and at every rest area.
• Cash so you can stock up on cool Bike New York gear!
• We strongly recommend that you bring an extra bike tube and a patch kit, and check your bike before the Tour. Here’s some info to help with that. Bike repair along the route is free, but there’s a charge for parts.

All Bike New York rides are rain or shine unless otherwise noted. In the event of severe or potentially dangerous weather, we’ll be in touch regarding contingency plans.

Your registration fee covers entry to the ride, a cue sheet, access to services and amenities along the route (such as rest areas and SAG support), a commemorative T-shirt, complimentary breakfast, a full BBQ lunch, homemade ice cream at the Finish Festival, and a finisher medal! 

Bike New York is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and all proceeds from our events fund our free bike education programs. In 2018 alone, we taught bike riding and bike safety skills to more than 28,000 kids and adults throughout New York City.

Visit the Lodging & Travel page for up-to-date information.

No. Entries are non-refundable and non-transferable. This is partly due to insurance/liability reasons. If you cannot attend for any reason, email info@bike.nyc to request that your registration fee be converted into a tax-deductible charitable donation.

15 mile – 950 ft

33 mile – 2000 ft

55 mile – 2900 ft

75 mile – 4200 ft

100 mile – 5900 ft

*All elevation gains are approximate.

Youth ages 3-17 are welcome to participate provided they register, ride with a parent or guardian, and adhere to these guidelines:

• Ages 3-9 must ride with an adult on a tandem bike, in a child’s seat on a tag-along bike, or in a bike trailer.
• Ages 10-17 may ride their own bikes, but must remain in close proximity to the adult with whom they were registered.
• Children under 3 are not allowed to participate in the event.

Yes. Each person participating in the event must be registered. Youth entries are available at a lower price. Children under the age of three are not allowed on Bike New York rides.

That’s up to you! You can ride at your own pace and stop at rest areas for as long as you like, provided you remain in front of the SAG vehicles trailing the back of the pack. The finish festival closes at 6 PM, so be mindful of your pace and ride accordingly.

No. Cue sheets will be given out on the morning of the ride, ten minutes before the beginning of the start time for each route. This allows us to make any necessary last-minute adjustments to the route and ensures that people start the ride at the right time—when rest areas are open and SAG vehicles are in position.

According to New York State law, all bikes are required to have bells.

No. You must take your bag with you on the ride.

No.

Yes, there will be a BBQ and free ice cream at our Finish festival.

Check at the T-shirt/information tent at the Finish Festival to see if your lost item has been found. If not, email info@bike.nyc two days after the event to see if we found it. Lost-and-found items that remain unclaimed after two weeks will be repurposed, donated, or discarded.

That’s awesome! Please e-mail membership@bike.nyc or call the Membership Department at 212-870-2072 for instructions on applying your member discount.  Interested in becoming a member? Visit the Membership Page to find out more!

Online registration is now closed for the 2019 Discover Hudson Valley Ride, but you can still register on-site at Victor C. Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie from 12-5 PM on Saturday 6/29 or at 7 AM on Sunday 6/30!