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SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2023

 

Registration is now open!

On Sunday, May 7, cyclists of all skill levels will come from around the world to roll through every borough of New York City on streets totally free of cars. For one day, the roads are yours, the bridges are yours, the City is yours—there’s no better way to experience NYC.

 

Produced in conjunction with the City of New York, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour is a charitable ride that funds free bike education programs reaching thousands of New Yorkers each year. When you ride with Bike New York, you’re helping us in our mission to empower more New Yorkers with the skills to ride safely and confidently on city streets.

Registration for the 2023 TD Five Boro Bike Tour is now open! Sign up to our newsletter to get the latest updates about Tour happenings, Packet Pick-Up, the Finish Festival, and more!

Standard (Adult & Youth)

Standard registration for adults and youths costs $129, plus processing fees, $27 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York to fund our free bike education programs. Standard registration includes:

  • Rider Identification Kit (bib & bike plate) – this is your key to enter and participate in the Tour
  • Snacks and entertainment at rest areas along the route
  • Fully supported route with additional water stops
  • Access to free bike repair along the route provided by Trek
  • Access to SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles
  • Entry to the Finish Festival on Staten Island
  • Special edition finisher medal
  • Digital finisher certificate

VIP (Adult & Youth)

VIP registration for adults and youths costs $400, plus processing fees, $84 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York to fund our free bike education programs. VIP registration includes:

  • All standard registration perks
  • Guaranteed placement in the first start wave
  • Choice of two limited-edition TD Five Boro Bike Tour jerseys produced by Primal Wear
  • Custom, limited-edition Tour-branded Manhattan Portage bag*
  • Pair of Primal Wear socks
  • Front bike light from Kryptonite
  • Breakfast and entertainment at the Start
  • Timed climb over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
  • Access to exclusive VIP lounge and gourmet lunch at the Finish Festival

 

*Note that the Manhattan Portage bag is included in VIP registration. A limited number of bags will be available for purchase at Packet Pickup, the Finish Festival and online after the Tour.

Charity

The cost of charity registration depends on your selected charity. Charity registration includes:

  • All standard registration perks
  • Guaranteed placement in the first start wave
  • Breakfast at the Start
  • Lunch at the Finish Festival
  • The satisfaction of knowing you’ve helped further the cause of Bike New York and your chosen charity
  • Whatever other perks are offered by your selected charity

 

WHEN YOU RENT A BIKE WITH UNLIMITED BIKING, THE OFFICIAL RENTAL PARTNER OF BIKE NEW YORK, PROCEEDS HELP FUND OUR BIKE EDUCATION PROGRAM!

Driving & Parking

We recommend that participants driving to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour carpool and park in Staten Island in the morning. Parking will be easier, and you’ll avoid waiting for the ferry at the end of the day. If you park on the street, please observe all posted parking restrictions. Cars parked along the Tour Route will be towed.

 

Stay tuned for more information on specific parking options as the Tour approaches.

Bike

We’re quite partial to this option. From anywhere in Manhattan or downtown Brooklyn, the best way to get to the Start Area is by bike. The Hudson River Greenway and Broadway both lead directly to Bowling Green. For detailed directions, use Google Maps to plan your route. Be sure to click the bicycle icon.

Subway

Note that some subway stations do not accommodate bikes. The MTA requests that participants do not bring bikes on the L/M/G trains. Visit www.mta.info for customized travel directions using TripPlanner, or call the MTA for more information by dialing 511. Check the schedule for changes as Tour day approaches.

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PATH Train (from New Jersey)

  • From Hoboken, take the PATH train toward 33rd St. and get off at the Christopher St. stop. From Newark, Journal Square, Grove St. and Exchange Pl., take the 33rd St/HOB train and get off at the Christopher St. stop. From Christopher St. connect with the West Side Highway bike path and ride south to your correct start wave entrance.
  • The fare is $2.75, payable by MetroCard.
  • Bikes are not permitted on the first car of the train.
  • Note that you will need to use stairs to get to street level, so be prepared to carry your bike.
  • For up-to-date information, system map, station locations, and parking information, visit www.panynj.gov or dial 1-800-234-PATH.
  • Note that weekend service changes on the NWK-WTC line will be in effect. See Port Authority’s Stay on Track page for details.

Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

  • The Manhattan stop for the LIRR is Penn Station, at 34th St. and 7th Ave.
  • At Penn Station, cyclists can transfer to downtown subway service or bike downtown to Bowling Green.
  • On Tour Day, off-peak fares apply and bike permit rules are suspended.
  • Cyclists should attempt to distribute themselves evenly throughout the train to facilitate the flow of customers boarding and disembarking at stations.
  • Bring an elastic bungee cord to secure bikes to the train.
  • For more information, updates, and departure times and station locations, visit www.mta.info/lirr.
  • Note that there are weekend service changes affecting the Jamaica-Hicksville line.

Metro-North Railroad

  • Take Metro North to Grand Central Station at East 42nd St. and Park Ave.
  • To get to Bowling Green via subway from Grand Central Terminal, take the 4, 5, or 6 train to the Brooklyn Bridge or City Hall stations.
  • On Tour Day:
    • Bikes are allowed on all trains on the Harlem, Hudson, and New Haven Lines.
    • Bike permit rules are suspended.
    • Restrictions on the number of bikes per train will remain with a maximum of eight bikes per train.
    • Off-peak fares apply.
  • For more information on departure times and station locations, visit www.mta.info/mnr.

NYC Ferry

For participants planning to travel from the Finish Festival via NYC Ferry’s St. George route – which connects St. George to Battery Park City and West 39th Street on Manhattan’s Westside – please remember that while bicycles are welcome onboard, there is limited bicycle capacity. Bicycle capacity on NYC Ferry vessels is limited to 8-10  bikes per ferry. Participants traveling via NYC Ferry are encouraged to check the NYC Ferry app or ferry.nyc for updated schedules and service alerts, and be prepared to wait if boarding with a bicycle.

 

One-way NYC Ferry tickets are $2.75 for individuals and $3.75 for individuals traveling with a bicycle. Remember to select the bike option when purchasing your ticket and an additional $1.00 surcharge will be applied. Suitcase-sized folding bikes that can be kept with the rider while traveling will not be charged.

NY Waterway (From Jersey City)

Ferry service information will be provided closer to the date of the Tour.

While you're in NYC...

If you’re coming to New York City for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour, then make sure to check out the nycgo.com for official visitor information to help you plan your trip! The guide is a great resource for everything you need to know regarding where to stay, eat, drink and play while you’re in town.

If you’re visiting us from out of town, or just want to be closer to the action, Bike New York has partnered with several hotels to provide discounted blocks for the 2023 TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Rooms are limited and cut-off dates apply. We recommend booking quickly using the Book Now links below!

 

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For questions, please contact charitypartner@bike.nyc.

FAQ

When is the next TD Five Boro Bike Tour? Is registration still open?

The 45th edition of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour will take place on Sunday, May 7, 2023.

General registration for the 2023 Tour is open, but filling up fast.

You can save time before you register by logging into your EnMotive account (or creating an account if you don’t have one already) here.

When/where is Packet Pickup for the 2023 Tour?

For the 2023 Tour, we’re returning to in-person Packet Pickup for all participants. Here’s what you’ll need to know:

Location:

Center 415, 415 5th Avenue Between E 37th and E 38th St, New York, NY 10016

Hours:

Thursday, May 4:  5:00PM – 8:00PM

Friday, May 5:  9:00AM – 8:00PM

Saturday, May 6:  9:00AM – 5:00PM

We are offering Proxy packet pickup again – please see the FAQ below for more details.

What if I can't come to Packet Pickup? Can someone else pick up my packet for me?

Yes – for the 2023 Tour, we are offering Proxy packet pickup again, but we’ve changed how it works. We’ve gotten rid of the old Proxy form, so it’s much easier now!

If you’re having someone pick up your rider packet, please email the following to your Proxy:

  • Your confirmation email (with the QR code at the bottom)
  • A copy of your government-issued photo ID

If you’re the Proxy, please bring the two items listed above plus your own government-issued photo ID to our Packet Pickup event (please see the FAQ above). You don’t have to print these items out – you can have them on your phone or other device.

If you’re picking up a packet for your Youth rider (under age 18), you don’t need to have their photo ID, just their confirmation email.

How much does the Tour cost? What portion is tax-deductible?

The price for Standard registration is $129 (plus processing fees), $27 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation.

VIP registration is $400 (plus processing fees), $84 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation.

All Tour registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable.

Can you mail my rider identification kit to me?

No, all rider kits will be distributed at our packet pickup event (details to come in early 2023).

Will there be medals for the 2023 Tour?

Yes! Medals will be handed out to all Tour finishers at the Finish Festival.

How many miles is the Tour?

The Tour is about 40 miles long; the entire route takes place on car-free streets.

How do I make sure that I am registered for the Tour?

If you’ve gotten a confirmation email, you are registered.

If you don’t receive an email within a few hours of completing your registration, log into your EnMotive account to view your registration details. If you have an incomplete registration, you can finish signing up then. Please make sure to sign your waiver!

What is a team? Do I have to be on a team?

A team is a collection of Standard and Standard Deferred riders who want to start in the same wave. You can join the team created by your friends and family or create a team when you register for your friends and family to join. If you’re riding solo, you don’t have to be on a team.

Please note:  VIPs and Bike New York Members do not need to form teams; you’ll automatically be grouped together.

I'm a Bike New York Member; can my friends and family ride with me in the first wave?

If your friends and family are Bike New York Members, they will automatically be placed in Standard Wave 1 with you.

If you want to ride with friends or family who are not Bike New York Members, you may start with them in their assigned wave.

How can I ensure that I am assigned to the same start time as my friends and family?

For Standard and Standard Deferred riders, you must be on a team together. If you were unable to create or join a team with friends and family during registration or before the team formation deadline (usually in mid-March), you may start with them in the later of your group’s assigned waves.

Please noteVIPs and Bike New York Members do not need to form teams; you’ll automatically be grouped together.

 

Can I create a team if I'm already registered?

Yes! Here’s how to create/join a team after you’ve already registered (Standard and Standard Deferred riders only):

  1. Log into your EnMotive account.
  2. On your account page, click on Registrations on the left side and find your 2023 Tour registration.
  3. Click on the three dots, then View Registration.
  4. Click on Join Team.
  5. In the Add Details section you’ll see Team
  6. In the dropdown, you can create or join a team.
  7. Click Continue, and you’re all set to go!

Please noteVIPs and Bike New York Members do not need to form teams; you’ll automatically be grouped together.

How can I make sure I'm in the first wave for the Tour?

The only way to guarantee a start in Wave 1 of the Tour is to register as a VIP, a Bike New York Member, or a Charity rider. All other Standard and Standard Deferred riders will be placed in Waves 2 through 6, with consideration given to your start time preference.

Can VIP and Charity riders join a team?

No, but please remember:  As a VIP or Charity rider, you may ride at any start wave, so you can ride with whichever team you choose.

I deferred my past Tour entry to the 2023 Tour. What do I need to do now?

If you have a deferred registration, you should have gotten an email from us in mid-to-late November 2022 (at the email address used for your original Tour registration) with instructions on how to redeem your deferred Tour entry. 

If you have a deferred entry but did not get our email, or if you no longer have access to the email address you used for your original Tour registration, please contact us at info@bike.nyc

Please note:  The 2023 Tour is the last year you may use your deferred entry. If you are unable to join us for the 2023 Tour, you may transfer your registration to someone else or convert your registration fee to a charitable donation, with our thanks for your generous support. Just email us at info@bike.nyc for more information.

Can international riders participate in the Tour?

Every year, we welcome cyclists from dozens of countries around the world. For the 2023 Tour, we will comply with all national and international travel guidelines in place up to and at the time of the Tour.

Where does the money from my Tour registration fee go?

Proceeds from the Tour fund our free bicycle education programs as well as our advocacy work to create safer and more inclusive bike infrastructure in New York City. In 2021, we taught bike riding and bike safety skills in our virtual classroom to more than 20,000 kids and adults. 

Can I still buy a 2023 Tour jersey?

Yes! Please visit Primal Wear’s Tour Apparel page to purchase jerseys and shorts. Your jersey will arrive after the Tour.

What if I don’t have a bike?

We’re partnering with Unlimited Biking to arrange for bike rental pick-up in lower Manhattan and drop-off at the Staten Island Ferry (St. George Ferry Terminal) before you get on the trip back to Manhattan.

What kind of bike is allowed on the Tour? Can I use my e-bike?

Any human-powered pedaled bike (recumbent, unicycle, tandem, tricycle, etc.) is permitted.

Also, based on changes to NYC law, you may now use a Class 1 pedal-assist e-bike in the Tour.

Please note:  Class 2 or throttle e-bikes are not permitted on any Bike New York events.

Are riders required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to participate in the 2023 Tour?

Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory for participation in the 2023 Tour. We will comply with all city, state, and federal COVID-19-related health guidelines (which may change at any point up to the Tour) to maximize safety for all participants, volunteers, and staff. 

If you are not vaccinated, please wear a mask at our packet pickup, the Tour start, and at the Tour Finish Festival.

Bike New York requests that all participants and their guests wear face masks at the Tour Finish Festival.

Are there age restrictions for the Tour? Do I need to register my child?

Children under the age of 3 are not allowed on the Tour. 

All children ages 3 and older must be registered to participate in the Tour, and must adhere to the following guidelines:

  • Youths ages 3 to 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.
  • Youths ages 10 to 17 may ride their own bikes, but must remain in close proximity to the adult with whom they were registered.

Are there refunds on any registration purchases?

No. Tour registration fees are non-refundable and non-deferrable; however, you may transfer your registration to someone else. Here’s how to transfer your registration to someone else:

  1. Log into your EnMotive account.
  2. On your account page, click on Registrations on the left side and find your 2023 Tour registration.
  3. Click on the three dots.
  4. Select Transfer Registration.
  5. Please enter the email address of the person to whom you would like to transfer your registration.
  6. Click on Transfer Registration; this will send an email to that person notifying them of the transfer, with instructions on how to accept the transfer.
  7. There is a $10 transfer fee to be paid by the transferee.
  8. The transfer will only be valid for 48 hours, so be sure they accept quickly!

I plan on riding a tandem with my spouse/friend/child. Do we both need to register?

Yes. All participants must register in order to ride in the Tour. Youths must be registered by a parent or guardian, and must be on the same team as their registered parent or guardian. Children under the age of 3 are not allowed on the Tour.

Can I register someone else for the Tour?

Yes, you may register other people for the Tour.

Please note:  Any person you register must sign the Tour waiver in order to complete their registration. Not to worry, though! We’ll email an unsigned waiver link to that person’s email address as soon as you sign them up.

Can I bring a bag on the Tour?

You may bring a bag on the Tour, with the following exceptions:

  • No bags with shoulder straps (including backpacks, messenger bags, hydration packs, and drawstring bags),
  • no panniers or bags that hang on the side of your bike
  • no covered baskets
  • no bags over 420 cubic inches

Here’s some more info.

 

Please note:  These restrictions are subject to change; we will update this page if there are any changes to our policy.

Can I bring my pet on the Tour with me?

No. Pets are not allowed on the Tour.

Where does the Tour start? How do I get back to Manhattan after the Tour?

The Tour starts in lower Manhattan, from Canal Street down to the Battery, depending on your Start Wave.

After you finish riding, the Staten Island ferry will take you back to lower Manhattan.

If you would like to cover and/or ride the 2023 TD Five Boro Bike Tour as a member of the press, please complete and submit this form. 

2022 TOUR PROGRAM

 

*Note that a revised version of the Tour Program was made available on April 26, 2022. References to a 2:00 PM cut-off time for the BQE have been removed, as the new cut-off time is 3:00 PM.  Additionally, Staten Island parking garage information was expanded.