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Driving & Parking

We recommend that participants driving to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour carpool and park in Staten Island in the morning. You can pre-book your parking spot at the Empire Outlets garage in Staten Island, and have peace of mind knowing you have a guaranteed spot on event day. 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.

 

 

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.

Parking in Staten Island

 

 

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.

 

PAID PARKING lots near the ferry

Due to ongoing construction, there will be limited parking at the Staten Island Ferry lots. Alternatively, use street parking or the following nearby private and municipal lots nearby the:

Capacity: 719 cars

Hours: 8AM – 8PM

Cost: $12/day*

Accepted forms of payment: cash or credit (no debit)

Capacity: 150 cars

Hours: 24 hours

Cost: $8/day*

Accepted forms of payment: cash, credit, or debit

Cars that park without checking in with an attendant are subject to being booted. Riders must comply with all posted rules and regulations.

Capacity: 200 cars

Open 24 hours

Cost: $15 for up to 12 hours*

Accepted forms of payment: cash, credit, or debit

*Stated prices subject to change without notice.

 

NOTE: We do not recommend using Empire Outlets Parking Garage. There will be no in or out access between 8AM and 6PM on Tour Day.

 

MTA Staten Island Railway

Park on local streets or in a Staten Island Railway Park-and-Ride at Dongan Hills, Great Kills, Annadale, Prince’s Bay, or Huguenot stations, then hop on a train to the ferry. Bicycles will be allowed on the trains, and you can board at any Staten Island Railway station. MetroCard fares are collected as you enter and exit at the St. George and Tompkinsville stations. Visit www.mta.info or dial 511 for more information.

South Beach Park-and-Ride

Participants parking at the South Beach Park-and-Ride (located off Father Capodanno Blvd. between Seaview Ave. and Sand Ln.) can ride their bikes to the Staten Island Ferry in order to make their way to the Start Area.

 

LODGING

In response to the global coronavirus pandemic, the 2020 Bike Expo New York event has been cancelled.

 

Bike New York partners with onPeak to provide you with hotel options for your trip to New York. Through this partnership, Bike New York and onPeak are able to offer discounted nightly rates at hotels throughout the City—and the best part about it is that a portion of the proceeds from rooms booked through onPeak fund our free bike education programs.



Official Hotels

In partnership with onPeak, we’ve secured discounted rates at a selection of New York hotels. Through onPeak we’re able to offer you convenient and affordable options for your trip. onPeak is the only hotel provider endorsed by the 2020 TD Five Boro Bike Tour and Bike Expo New York, and we encourage you to book through them early for the best selection and price.


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Getting There by Subway

Many subway stations do not accommodate bikes. See below for the best way to take a train to the Start Area.


FROM MANHATTAN, THE BRONX & QUEENS

  • Take the 1/2/3 trains; A/C trains or J train to Chambers St
  • Take the 4/5/6 trains to Brooklyn Bridge
  • Take the E train to World Trade Center

FROM BROOKLYN

  • Take the 2/3 trains; A/C trains or J train to Chambers St

STATIONS THAT DO NOT ACCOMMODATE BIKES

  • 2/3 trains – Wall St, Fulton St, Park Place
  • R train – City Hall, Canal St, Whitehall St
  • 4/5/A/C trains – Wall St, Bowling Green
  • 1 train –  South Ferry

There are a few planned maintenance/construction projects that will impact service on Sunday, May 1.  These are:

  • The MTA requests that participants DO NOT bring their bikes on the L/M/G trains. During the L Project (starting April 26), L trains will only run every 20 minutes between Brooklyn and Manhattan, and will be very crowded. M/G trains will be crowded as well.