NEW YORK—Warm weather and bright sunshine make May a good choice for Bike Month NYC, which is presented by Department of Transportation and Transportation Alternatives. The initiative began in 1990 as a one-day celebration of biking to work, but has since evolved into a gigantic month-long promotion of the joy of biking through workshops, races, and other events. To kick off this year’s event, over 30,000 cyclists cruised on car-free streets on Sunday in the 42-mile TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour from Church Street in Lower Manhattan to Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island, where a festival awaited those who weren’t too tuckered out.
Many more events await bike enthusiasts throughout the month. Some of the upcoming Bike Month NYC events are listed below, courtesy of bikemonthnyc.org. Visit the website for a full listing.
First annual New York City Bike Expo
Friday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m., & Saturday, May 7, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, 239 W. 52nd St.
Pinarello, Bianchi, Giordana, and others will be on hand to showcase and sell gear and supplies. Brooklyn Roasting Company will hand out free cups of coffee, and at the GIRO D‘ITALIA booth, former professional cyclists Gilberto Simoni (two-time Giro d’Italia winner), Claudio Chiappucci (second in Tour de France to Greg LeMond) and Andrea Tontia (10 years racing for Saeco, QuickStep, Acqua & Sapone pro teams) will be on hand.
Moonlight Ride in Central Park
Friday, May 6, 10:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus Circle, Manhattan
The ride moves at a leisurely pace with a few stops to enjoy the scenery. The ride usually finishes at Columbus Circle before midnight. Total mileage is less than 10 miles. Lights are not required, but those who have lights are encouraged to bring them. Any kind of bike will work.
27th Annual Farmlands Flat Bicycle Tour
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey
Visit cjbc.org for details about fees. Central Jersey Bicycle Club offers 18-, 25-, 36-, 50-, 62-, and 100-mile flat routes through Monmouth, Mercer, and Burlington counties. The 27th annual ride will have four fully stocked rest stops, SAG support, and arrowed routes. Rides will start at Brookdale Community College, located at 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738, at 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive early
Many more events await bike enthusiasts throughout the month. Some of the upcoming Bike Month NYC events are listed below, courtesy of bikemonthnyc.org. Visit the website for a full listing.
First annual New York City Bike Expo
Friday, May 6, 10:00 a.m.-6:00p.m., & Saturday, May 7, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Location: Manhattan, 239 W. 52nd St.
Pinarello, Bianchi, Giordana, and others will be on hand to showcase and sell gear and supplies. Brooklyn Roasting Company will hand out free cups of coffee, and at the GIRO D‘ITALIA booth, former professional cyclists Gilberto Simoni (two-time Giro d’Italia winner), Claudio Chiappucci (second in Tour de France to Greg LeMond) and Andrea Tontia (10 years racing for Saeco, QuickStep, Acqua & Sapone pro teams) will be on hand.
Moonlight Ride in Central Park
Friday, May 6, 10:00 p.m.
Location: Columbus Circle, Manhattan
The ride moves at a leisurely pace with a few stops to enjoy the scenery. The ride usually finishes at Columbus Circle before midnight. Total mileage is less than 10 miles. Lights are not required, but those who have lights are encouraged to bring them. Any kind of bike will work.
27th Annual Farmlands Flat Bicycle Tour
Saturday, May 7, 7:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: New Jersey
Visit cjbc.org for details about fees. Central Jersey Bicycle Club offers 18-, 25-, 36-, 50-, 62-, and 100-mile flat routes through Monmouth, Mercer, and Burlington counties. The 27th annual ride will have four fully stocked rest stops, SAG support, and arrowed routes. Rides will start at Brookdale Community College, located at 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft, NJ 07738, at 7:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive early
