Registration


What’s included in the ride entry fee?

The ride entry fee includes a fun day of riding! We provided breakfast, rest areas, on-call “SAG” (support and gear) pick-up, route markings and cue sheets, ride marshals, the option to ride with a group, a finish festival, and a souvenir T-shirt. We also make arrangements for food vendors to be at the finish, although lunch is not included in the price of the ride. Bike New York is a non-profit, and any surplus funds support our mission of promoting cycling and bicycle education. Donate >

Where does the money from the ride go?

Bike New York is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to promote and encourage bicycling through education, public events, and collaboration with community and government organizations. Proceeds from Bike New York events support its educational work, including free classes and trainings for schools, companies, educators, and the public. Bike New York also supports organizations working toward similar goals. More Info >

I can’t make it to the ride. Can I give or sell my registration to someone else?

Sorry but we do not allow entries to be transferred. This is partly due to insurance/liability reasons. Please know that any surplus funds support our non-profit mission.

I am sick/injured/busy and can’t make it to a ride I signed up for. Can I get a refund for my ride entry?

All sales are final; there are no refunds or transfers on registrations. However, if you would like to officially withdraw your entries, Bike New York will convert your fee to a donation to support our non-profit mission and send you a receipt that you may use to claim a tax deduction. Please e-mail info@bikenewyork.org at least 48 hours before the day of the event if you’d like to go this route.

When will I receive materials for my ride?

Look for an e-mail with full details at the beginning of the week before ride weekend. If you signed up for ferry transportation, you will receive your ticket when you check in on the morning of the ride at Pier 11.

My child will be with me in a trailer or child seat. Does she have to be registered?

Yes, each person participating in the event has to be registered. Youth entries are available at a lower price.

Ride Logistics

What time is the ride? What is the earliest/latest I can get there?

These rides do not have a single, mass start. Rather, start times depend on your ride distance–the longer the ride, the earlier the start, with cue sheets distributed starting 10 minutes beforehand for each respective distance. Check the Event Info page “Schedule” section for full details. While you are welcome to check in and enjoy breakfast any time after 7:00 a.m. on ride day, you will have to begin your ride during the designated time period. (Why do we do this? To keep the ride flowing smoothly, spread out the riders, and minimize our impact on the roads and local communities.)

Is the route closed to cars?

No, Bike New York’s regional rides use open roads, unlike the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. In fact, they offer a vastly different experience than the Five Boro, with varied routes for cyclists of all levels of experience and even the chance at some solitude. We provide cue sheets and maps and mark all turns with pink arrows, so you know where to go.

How long does the ride take?

That’s up to you! You can ride at your own pace, stopping at rest areas for however long you prefer, as long as you stay ahead of the SAG vehicles. Check the minimum average speed recommendation for the pace you’ll have to maintain in order to complete the ride; it includes 15-minute stops at rest areas. This information can be found on the “Event Info” page for each ride.

Can I get the route cue sheet ahead of time?

No, we give out cue sheets on ride day only. This allows us to make any necessary last-minute adjustments to the route, and it also helps to ensure that people start the ride at the right time, when we will have full support available.

Is there a place to drop off my bag?

Yes, there is an area where you can drop off a bag for safekeeping during the ride. We recommend that you bring an inexpensive bag and leave your valuables at home or keep them with you. Bike New York is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Is lunch included at the end?

Our regional rides offer breakfast and a multitude of rest areas, as well as fluids and light snacks at the finish. We do not provide a free lunch. We do arrange for vendors or nearby restaurants to have food available for purchase, so you’ll be able to fuel up after the ride. Not serving lunch helps us keep the price down and allows us to devote resources to food early in the day and on the course of the ride, when it’s most important. Engaging a variety of local businesses also helps maintain good relations with our host communities.

I think I left something behind. Do you have a lost and found?

Check at the T-shirt/information tent at the finish for any lost and found items. If nothing turns up there, e-mail the Bike New York office a day or two after the event to see if we have what you’re missing. Lost and found items will be kept for two weeks after each regional ride. After that, we repurpose or donate any usable items and discard the rest.