NYC and the 5 Boro Bike Tour
United States Bike Tours
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Tour Type
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Skill Level
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Length3–6 days
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Prices from$618 Rates
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Overview
After having participated many times ourselves in this amazing tour, we wanted to bring the opportunity to you as well!
This event began on June 10, 1977 as the Five Boro Challenge with about 250 participants. The original tour was 50 miles long and started and ended in Queens.
What started as a one-time event became a tradition the following year when New York City mayor, Ed Koch, embraced the idea of a citywide bike tour. The distance was shortened and the word “challenge” was changed to “tour” to make the event more appealing to the general public. That year, the number of participants increased tenfold to around 3,000 cyclists.
Taking place the first Sunday in May each year, the adventure now begins in Lower Manhattan. The ride heads north through the heart of Manhattan into Central Park and continues on to historic Harlem and the Bronx, returning south along the East River on the FDR Drive. From there, it crosses into Queens and then Brooklyn, where cyclists take over the highway before making the thrilling climb up—and down—the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge to Staten Island. The route is 42 miles, mostly flat except for the bridges.
The ride finishes on Staten Island at a lively outdoor Festival, including bike demos, giveaways, games, a wonderful food concession, product samples, stretching, massage, a photo booth, and official merchandise on sale. Leave plenty of time to check out the exhibitors and activities and then visit the Fort Wadsworth Overlook for a scenic photo before continuing the final three miles to the ferry.
Having grown to its maximum capacity, the tour currently allows 32,000 cyclists the chance to own the streets of New York. It’s an incredible experience! The route is closed to traffic and a wave of cyclists as far as the eye can see surges along. Cyclists of every age, shape and size on bikes of every age, shape and size wheel their way through the amazing boroughs that comprise New York City.
Some text and photos courtesy of Bike New York.
This tour can be done in combination with our Tour of Three Cities or our Washington D.C. Tour!
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Itinerary
- Arrival in New York City
- Participation in the 5 Boro Bike tour
- Explore NYC
- Explore NYC
- Explore NYC
- Departure
*Above and below is the suggested itinerary for a 6 day tour. Tour can be as short as three days or as long as desired.
DAY 1: Arrival in NYC
DAY 2: Participation in the 5 Boro Bike Tour: 42 mi/67 km
DAYS 3 through 5: Explore NYC
Included in the tour price is bike rental for the 5 Boro Tour with extended rental available for a supplemental fee. You will be provided with rental location, maps, and suggested routes.One possibility is to cycle the Greenways of NYC.
A greenway is a linear open space, such as a path or trail, which links parks and communities around the city, providing public access to green spaces and the waterfront. Greenways expand recreational opportunities for walking, jogging, biking, and in-line skating.
In 1993, the City of New York had a vision to create 350 miles of landscaped bicycle and pedestrian paths that would crisscross the City's five boroughs and enrich the lives of all New Yorkers. Greenways answer the growing public demand for safe and pleasant ways to travel about the City.
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Accommodation
3 * Travel Inn
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Inclusions
What’s Included
- 2 to 5 nights accommodations in the 3* Travel Inn
- One day bike rental for 5 Boro
- Entrance fee to the 5 Boro
What’s Not Included
- Meals
- Bike rental for the remainder of the stay
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Dates & Pricing
Dates
May 6, 2018
Please Note
- Rates are per person, based on double occupancy
- Tour prices are based on the fuel costs at time prices are set, often months or years in advance. In rare cases, additional fees may apply for fuel cost increases.
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- We recommend purchasing trip insurance
- Please see our FAQ
Pricing
Three day tour: On request
Six day tour: On request
Single supplement (per night): On request
Extra Options
Excluding 5 Boro Tour (3 day): $ 569 £ 286 $ 515 € 346 Ft 139296 kr 50342 ₪ 1291 ¥ 54099 Mex$ 7382 NZ$ 630 kr 4025 zł 1439 S$ 484 kr 3849 CHF 325 $ 355
Excluding 5 Boro Tour (6 Day): $ 1246 £ 627 $ 1,128 € 758 Ft 305275 kr 110327 ₪ 2829 ¥ 118561 Mex$ 16179 NZ$ 1380 kr 8821 zł 3153 S$ 1060 kr 8435 CHF 713 $ 778
Extended bike rental available.
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Extra Info
Skill Level — Easy
The Tour is 42 miles all on city streets without traffic. The route is mostly flat except for the bridges.
Airport Info
Fly to JFK
Local Travel
JFK has many transportation options – from AirTrain, public subways and buses to taxis and limousines. AirTrain JFK provides easy access to both the Long Island Rail Road and MTA’s New York City subway and bus system, with connections at both the Jamaica and Howard Beach station stops.
NYC subway service to southern Queens, Brooklyn and lower Manhattan: (Gild Hall accommodations) Take the AirTrain from all JFK terminals to the Howard Beach Station, where passengers board the A train.
NYC subway service to central/western Queens, northern Brooklyn, midtown Manhattan and the Bronx: (Travel Inn Accomodations)
Take the AirTrain from all JFK terminals to the Jamaica Station, where passengers board the E train. Stops are made in central and western Queens and midtown Manhattan. Access to the Bronx is via transfer to other lines in Manhattan. Or board the J or Z train.Climate
Please check local conditions before your arrival. Average high/low temperature in degree Fahrenheit for NYC in May: 70/53° F. 5 Boro Bike Tour takes place rain or shine so pack accordingly.
Day of Rest
Since this is a hotel based tour, any day can be designated a day of rest.
Extra Stay
Tour can be extended.
Tour Operator
This tour is run by Perago.
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