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Every year on first Sunday of may New York City held the most massive cycling tour in the U.S. The first tour “Bike New York” started in 1977 and was organized for student hostels gathering only 500 cyclists. Now it is known as “The Great Five Boro Bike Tour” and considers to be one one of the biggest events for bicycle lovers in the whole year attracting 30 000 people from all over the world.
What is the route of the tour?
The tour begins in Battery Park in Manhattan and goes through all five boroughs of New York – Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The route is 42 miles and the way of cyclists will be free from traffic lights and traffic jams – only broad streets, avenues, highways and bridges, which are usually closed for bicycles. Tour participants will have unique chance to cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge which is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. It connects Brooklyn to Staten Island and the length of the central span of the bridge is 4,260 feet. After reaching Staten Island and conquering all five boroughs and bridges participants will enjoy Fort Wadsworh Festival with live music, food and exhibits. It is time to get some rest and get ready for the final stage – returning back to Manhattan on ferry.
Who can participate?
Absolutely anybody who feels to be fit enough. But make sure to register in advance. Event organizers warn that the number of participants is limited. So if you decided to take part in bicycle tour, you should hurry and make a booking now. But those who could not make reservation for one of this 30 000 bikes participating in the ride, are encouraged not to be disappointed and not to abandon the visit to NYC for The Great Five Boro Bike Tour. Such an incredible number of cyclists traveling on the most interesting parts of “Big Apple” will be a worthy spectacle for the curious observers. Check with your locale bicycle societies, many of them will organize groups to participate in the event. You can join them as member of the bike tour or just supporter of the team.
How to prepare?
Firstly make your bike ready. For such a long tour hybrid or road bike seems best choice – it is multi-gear and lighter than mountain bike. Also make sure to have a nice saddle which will make your tour experience comfortable and enjoyable. Water bottle cage is also a must, you will definitely need to replenish your body on such a long ride. And don’t forget your helmet which is necessary to participate in the bike tour. Secondly prepare you body. It’s good advice to have intensive training at least two months before the tour. You should date your bike each weekend to get used to it and get ready for the ride. So take all your friends with whom you enjoy bike riding and welcome to New York City on the Great Five Boro Bike Tour.
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Every year on first Sunday of may New York City held the most massive cycling tour in the U.S. The first tour “Bike New York” started in 1977 and was organized for student hostels gathering only 500 cyclists. Now it is known as “The Great Five Boro Bike Tour” and considers to be one one of the biggest events for bicycle lovers in the whole year attracting 30 000 people from all over the world.
What is the route of the tour?
The tour begins in Battery Park in Manhattan and goes through all five boroughs of New York – Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. The route is 42 miles and the way of cyclists will be free from traffic lights and traffic jams – only broad streets, avenues, highways and bridges, which are usually closed for bicycles. Tour participants will have unique chance to cross the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge which is one of the world’s longest suspension bridges. It connects Brooklyn to Staten Island and the length of the central span of the bridge is 4,260 feet. After reaching Staten Island and conquering all five boroughs and bridges participants will enjoy Fort Wadsworh Festival with live music, food and exhibits. It is time to get some rest and get ready for the final stage – returning back to Manhattan on ferry.
Who can participate?
Absolutely anybody who feels to be fit enough. But make sure to register in advance. Event organizers warn that the number of participants is limited. So if you decided to take part in bicycle tour, you should hurry and make a booking now. But those who could not make reservation for one of this 30 000 bikes participating in the ride, are encouraged not to be disappointed and not to abandon the visit to NYC for The Great Five Boro Bike Tour. Such an incredible number of cyclists traveling on the most interesting parts of “Big Apple” will be a worthy spectacle for the curious observers. Check with your locale bicycle societies, many of them will organize groups to participate in the event. You can join them as member of the bike tour or just supporter of the team.
How to prepare?
Firstly make your bike ready. For such a long tour hybrid or road bike seems best choice – it is multi-gear and lighter than mountain bike. Also make sure to have a nice saddle which will make your tour experience comfortable and enjoyable. Water bottle cage is also a must, you will definitely need to replenish your body on such a long ride. And don’t forget your helmet which is necessary to participate in the bike tour. Secondly prepare you body. It’s good advice to have intensive training at least two months before the tour. You should date your bike each weekend to get used to it and get ready for the ride. So take all your friends with whom you enjoy bike riding and welcome to New York City on the Great Five Boro Bike Tour.
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