The Bronx Bike Tour is a free cycling event that takes place annually in the Bronx borough of New York City. The tour is open to bikers of all levels and is a great way to explore the borough’s parks, historic neighborhoods, and greenways.
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When is the Bronx Bike Tour?
The 2023 Bronx Bike Tour will start on Sunday, October 22nd.
What are the routes for the Bronx Bike Tour?
The 2023 Tour will feature three routes:
- 10-mile route
- 25-mile route
- 40-mile route
All three routes will start at 161st Street and Grand Concourse and finish at the New York Botanical Garden.
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What are the rest stops for the Bronx Bike Tour?
- 10-mile route: Castle Hill YMCA
- 25-mile route: Castle Hill YMCA and Pelham Bay Park
- 40-mile route: Castle Hill YMCA, Woodlawn Cemetery, Roberto Clemente State Park, Orchard Beach
What are the highlights of the Bronx Bike Tour?
The NYC Bike Tour will pass by many of the Bronx’s most popular attractions, including:
- Mott Haven district
- East River
- Pelham Bay Park
- 1520 Sedgwick Ave. (birthplace of hip-hop)
In addition to the bike tour, there will be a number of other events happening around the same time, including:
| Event | Date | Time | Location |
| Free Helmet Fitting and Distribution Event – Bronx | Sunday, October 22 | 7 am to 11 am | Tour de Bronx (161 Street and Grand Concourse) |
| Bike Lights Giveaway – Bronx | Monday, October 23 | 4 pm to 7 pm | Van Cortland Park Greenway (Golf Course) |
| Bike Lights Giveaway – Manhattan | Tuesday, October 24 | 4 pm to 7 pm | 181 Washington Bridge (McNally Plaza) |
| Bike Lights Giveaway – Manhattan | Wednesday, October 25 | 4 pm to 7 pm | 125 Street and Riverside Drive Greenway |
| WE Bike NYC Trick-or-Streets Brooklyn Group Ride | Saturday, October 28 | 4 pm to 6 pm | Kensington Plaza (Beverley Road between Church Avenue & East 2nd Street) |
| WE Bike NYC Halloween Group Ride – Brooklyn-Queens | Sunday, October 29 | 11 am to 2 pm | Continental Plaza (S 4 Street between S 5 Place & Roebling Street) |
| We Bike NYC Fall Foliage Group Ride – Bronx | Sunday, November 5 | 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm | Van Cortlandt Park, Broadway and 242 Street |
Where can I get the NYC Bicycle map?
You can get the NYC Map from it’s official website from here: NYC bicycle map by Government
