TD Five Boro Bike Tour - Bike New York

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SUNDAY, MAY 2, 2027

REGISTRATION OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15!

Registration opens Tuesday, September 15 at 12:00PM

40 MILES. Zero cars. Endless memories.

Standard (Adult & Youth)

Standard registration for adults and youth costs $176.45 (including processing fees), $36 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York to help fund our free bike education, advocacy, and community outreach programming. Standard registration includes:

Rider packet (helmet cover, 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 (labor is free; parts may cost extra)
Access to SAG (Support and Gear) vehicles
Entry to the Finish Festival on Staten Island
Special edition finisher medal

TEAMS NOTE: If you want to ride with friends and family, we strongly recommend you create/join a team, so you’ll all be assigned to the same start wave. For more information, visit our FAQ page and click on the teams question.

Bike New York Member (Adult and Youth)

Registration for Bike New York Members costs $176.45 (including processing fees), $36 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York to help fund our free bike education, advocacy, and community outreach programming.

If you aren’t a Member yet, you may purchase a membership during registration.

Bike New York Member registration includes:

All standard registration perks
Guaranteed placement in Standard Wave 1
All the other benefits of being a Bike New Yorker!

TEAMS NOTE: Members are automatically placed in Standard Wave 1, so teams are deactivated for this category. If you want to ride with friends or family who are not Bike New York Members, you may start with them in the latest of their assigned waves.

VIP (Adult & Youth)

VIP registration for adults and youths costs $496.70 (including processing fees), $96 of which is a tax-deductible charitable donation to Bike New York to help fund our free bike education, advocacy, and community outreach programming. VIP registration includes:

All standard registration perks
Guaranteed placement in VIP Wave 1
Limited-edition TD Five Boro Bike Tour VIP jersey produced by Primal Wear
Custom, limited-edition Tour-branded Manhattan Portage bag
Breakfast and entertainment at the Start
Timed climb over the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge
Gourmet lunch in our VIP/Charity lounge at the Finish Festival

TEAMS NOTE: VIPs are automatically placed in Wave 1, so teams are deactivated for this category.

Charity

We partner with multiple nonprofits to bring riders together raising funds for charity. If you’d like to have your organization ride as a Charity Partner in the 2027 TD Five Boro Bike Tour, please visit our Charity Partners page for more information and a link to the Charity Partner application.

Charity rider registration includes:

All standard registration perks
Guaranteed placement in Charity Wave 1
Breakfast and entertainment at the Start
Gourmet lunch in our VIP/Charity lounge at the Finish Festival
Other perks as provided by your chosen charity

TEAMS NOTE: As a Charity rider you’ll be automatically placed in Wave 1 and assigned to your fundraising team.

Registration and Event Notes

All Bike New York events are rain or shine. In the case of severe or hazardous weather, we will notify all registered riders about contingency plans by text or email.
Event registration fees are non-deferrable.
Your registration fees may be refundable ONLY if you purchase the protection plan during or within a limited time after you register.

2027 TOUR FAQ

When does registration open for the 2027 Tour?

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2027 TD FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR OPENS AT NOON ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15!

We are excited to announce our transition to a new event and Membership management platform, haku. As part of our ongoing commitment to serving our riders and Members, we’re moving to this registration platform with the goal of providing a seamless registration experience.

Whether you’re participating in one of our rides, taking a class, or supporting our mission, you’ll be able to see all your events, classes, and Membership details all in one place.

Note: We are in the process of moving all past event details and Membership information to haku. This will take several months to complete, and we appreciate your patience.

What do I need to do now?

Please visit our Bike New York & haku FAQ page for more information, and don’t hesitate to reach out to info@bike.nyc if you have any questions.

We recommend you create a haku account before September 15 so you’ll be ready to register!

Where does my registration fee go?

Your registration fee helps make this ride possible! It covers essential costs like:

City permits and security
Emergency management services
Rest area snacks and support
Event logistics (including porta-potties and sanitation)
Volunteer support and supplies
SAG (support and gear) vehicles
MTA fees for the Verrazzano Bridge
National Park Service fees for the Finish Festival
Event insurance
Entertainment and more

Producing an event of this magnitude (the world’s largest charitable ride) in NYC is costly, but thanks to our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers, we’re able to keep registration fees lower than they’d otherwise be. On top of that, your fee supports Bike New York’s mission, including:

Free bike education programs
Workforce development initiatives
Community outreach programming
Advocacy to make NYC streets safer and more bike-friendly

We couldn’t do it without you, and we’re deeply grateful for your support.

Do I need to be on a team? How do I create or join a team?

Standard riders only: If you want to ride with friends and family, we strongly recommend you create/join a team so you’ll all be assigned to the same start wave.

You can create a team during registration. When you get to the Team options section:

Select YES and Create Team
Name your team
Mark your team as private or public
Complete your registration to officially create the team

You can also join a team during registration. When you get to the Team options section:

Select YES and Join Team
Find the name of the team you’d like to join
Note that many teams have similar spellings, so make sure to join the correct team!

NOTES:

Bike New York Members are automatically placed in Standard Wave 1, so teams are deactivated for the Member category. If you’re a Member and want to ride with friends or family who are not Members, you may start with them in the latest of their assigned waves.

VIPs are automatically placed in Wave 1, so teams are deactivated for this category.

Charity Partners are automatically placed in Wave 1 and assigned to the appropriate fundraising team.

What kind of bag can I bring on the Tour?

You may bring a bag with you on the Tour. However, the following are prohibited:

Bags with shoulder straps (including backpacks, hydration packs, drawstring bags, and messenger bags)
Panniers or bags that hang on the side of your bike
Covered baskets
Any bag over 420 cubic inches (6.9 liters)

Here’s more info on baggage restrictions

If you think that one or more of the above criteria applies to your bag, do not bring that bag; it may be confiscated. Bike New York is not responsible for confiscated property.

If your bag is confiscated, it will not be returned to you under any circumstances.

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2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour Start Map

START WAVE MAP

2026 TOUR MAP

ROUTE MAP

*All maps are subject to change. Please refer to this page for the most up-to-date maps, and visit our Start Schedule page for more infomation on your Start time and location.

START SCHEDULE

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. We’ll provide more information on getting to your start location in the coming weeks.

Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry is one of the best boat rides you can take, and it’s FREE!

If you are parking or staying on Staten Island, you can take the ferry to lower Manhattan, and then bike to your Start location. There are no bike limits for the Staten Island ferry.

Ferry service for the Tour begins at 6:00AM, running every half hour until 11:00AM.

Starting at 11:00AM, ferries will run every 15 minutes until 6;00PM, and then every half hour after that.

Note: Lines for the Manhattan-bound ferry may be long starting in the early afternoon, so plan your ride accordingly.

Driving & Parking

We recommend that participants driving to the TD Five Boro Bike Tour park on Staten Island in the morning.

You can bike to the Ferry and ride over to lower Manhattan to the Start. After you finish riding, you’ll ride back to your car and avoid any lines at the Ferry.

NOTE: Cars parked along the Tour route will be towed and impounded.

Learn more about parking on Staten Island

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 MTA schedule for changes as Tour day approaches.

LEARN MORE ABOUT GETTING THERE BY SUBWAY

PATH Train (from New Jersey)

From Hoboken, take the PATH train toward 33rd St. and get off at the Christopher St. stop. From Newark, Harrison, Journal Square, Grove St., and Exchange Pl., take the WTC train and get off at the World Trade Center stop.
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.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BIKES ON THE PATH TRAIN

Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

On Tour day, off-peak fares apply, and bike permit rules are suspended.

Cyclists can take the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) to Penn Station or Grand Central-Madison and then transfer to downtown subway service, or cycle downtown.
We ask that you space you and your bikes evenly throughout the train to facilitate the flow of people boarding and disembarking at stations.
Please bring a bungee cord to secure your bike.
For more information on departure times and station locations, including weekend timetables, visit www.mta.info/lirr.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LIRR

Metro-North Railroad

Take the Metro-North to Grand Central Station at East 42^nd 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.
- There will be no restrictions on the number of bikes per train.
- Off-peak fares apply.
For more information on departure times and station locations, visit www.mta.info/mnr.

LEARN MORE ABOUT METRO-NORTH RAILROAD

NYC Ferry

Note: This is NOT the information for the Staten Island Ferry.

We have been asked by NYC Ferry’s organizers to discourage Tour participants from using NYC Ferry on Tour day.

NYC Ferry is significantly constrained in their ability to take bikes onboard.

LEARN MORE ABOUT NYC FERRY

NY Waterway (From New Jersey)

We do not have specific Tour day information for NY Waterway.

Please visit NY Waterway’s website for more information.

LEARN MORE ABOUT FERRIES FROM NEW JERSEY

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 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.

We partner with multiple nonprofits to bring riders together raising funds for charity.

The deadline to apply to become a 2027 Charity Partner has passed.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email charitypartner@bike.nyc.