Bike Month NYC
Bike Month NYC celebrates the fun, convenience, and ease of cycling in NYC. Cycling is good for you, good for the environment, and good for New York City. Whether you are one of the city's 120,000 everyday cyclists, a weekend cyclist, or just thinking about cycling to work, Bike Month has something for you. Aimed at cyclists of all ages and ability levels, Bike Month has over 200 great events, including rides, races, art shows, commuter snacks, the Five Boro Bike Tour, the Bicycle Film Festival, the Annual DOT Bike to Shea Day, and the Annual Tour de Brooklyn.
Visit the Bike Month NYC website for more information.
Bicycling & Greenways
Bike Month NYC is the perfect time to take advantage of New York City's extensive system of cycling and walking trails. Currently Parks has built over 100 landscaped miles of its proposed 350-mile greenway system. Greenways answer the growing public demand for safe and pleasant ways to travel about the city. These trails crisscross the city’s five boroughs and allow New Yorkers to get to work or school, shop or do errands, or to reach the waterfront, parks, beaches, and museums.More Info
Bicycling Maps and Publications
Plan your trips with our cycling and wallking-related maps and publications! This collection includes the New York Cycling Map, covering all 5 boroughs, the Brooklyn-Queens Greenway Guide (77 pages of info and maps), and the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway Map and Brochure. Also check out our interactive Parks Locator with greenway paths marked by a dashed blue line. Maps and Publications
Other Bike Activities
The Spring 2008 session of Star Track, a free, eight-week track youth cycling & mentorship program, runs from April 29 – June 21, 2008. It takes place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons, and on Saturday mornings. More Info
Disabled Cyclers Tour NYC
Disabled cyclers with disabilities ranging from spinal cord injuries, amputees and spina bifida participated in Five Boro Bike Tour on May 6, 2007. It was a beautiful day with lots of amazing views and a great way for handcyclers to tour the city, according to John Roberts from the Bronx. The bike tour is very receptive to including people with disabilities and is constantly adding features to get riders involved. To find out more about the bike tour, visit bikenewyork.org. Or, if you are a handcycler interested in riding with Parks, please email the Accessibility Coordinator. View Pictures in the Photo Gallery
Highlighted Bike Month Events
Friday, May 16, 2008
Bronx Borough President's Breakfast and Bike Ride
7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
POE PARK
Category: Athletic Events, Free, General Events, Tours
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
VAN CORTLANDT PARK
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CRISPUS ATTUCKS PLAYGROUND
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
SY SEPLOWE PLGD(PS 94)
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Car-Free Bronx in Crotona Park
12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
CROTONA PARK
Category: Athletic Events, Education, Free, General Events
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
BOXCAR PLGD (6)
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
CARROLL PARK
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
VICTORY FIELD
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
COLUMBUS PARK
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Fourth Annual Tour de Brooklyn
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Category: Athletic Events, Free, General Events, Tours
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
INWOOD HILL PARK
Category: Education, Free, General Events, Kids
Bike the Bay
10:00 a.m.
FORT TOTTEN PARK
Category: Accessibility, Athletic Events, Education, Free, General Events, Kids, Tours