Festival 2009
The finish line is still 3 miles away, but the crowd celebrates at the Festival at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Now that you've conquered all five boroughs and bridges, relax, enjoy the entertainment and food, visit exhibits, and purchase official Tour apparel.
While Fort Wadsworth is open to the public, it takes effort to get there from the ferry or by car, due to both the distance and Tour-related street closures. Thus, we do not advise meeting non-riders there. Click here for more information about Fort Wadsworth, which is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, operated by the National Park Service.
Sponsors and Exhibitors • Special Activities • Official Merchandise • Services
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Tour sponsors, bike organizations, sports beverage and nutrition companies, and Bike New York all plan to entertain and inform Festival attendees.
Is your company or organization interested in exhibiting at the Festival? Click here for more information.
Special Activities
Watch Mike Steidley's Mountain Bike Stunt Show, an extreme, action-packed presentation of what is possible on a mountain bike. Steidley, a multi-time U.S. national champion, will be performing half-hour shows at the Festival at 1:30 and 3:15. More Info >
Check out the unusual, two-way-facing Bilenky3 three-person bike. Meet builder Stephen Bilenky from Bilenky Cycle Works and the riders who are using the bike for the Tour.
Finally, be sure to check out the forts and admire the harbor and bridge views at the Fort Wadsworth Scenic Overlook, before heading to the ferry. Learn more from the rangers at the National Park Service tent.
Official Merchandise
The merchandise tent features Tour T-shirts, jerseys, cycling shorts, hats, and more. Buy some souvenirs for yourself and friends. Online Store >
Services
The finish line is still 3 miles away, but the crowd celebrates at the Festival at Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island. Now that you've conquered all five boroughs and bridges, relax, enjoy the entertainment and food, visit exhibits, and purchase official Tour apparel.
While Fort Wadsworth is open to the public, it takes effort to get there from the ferry or by car, due to both the distance and Tour-related street closures. Thus, we do not advise meeting non-riders there. Click here for more information about Fort Wadsworth, which is part of the Gateway National Recreation Area, operated by the National Park Service.
Sponsors and Exhibitors • Special Activities • Official Merchandise • Services
Sponsors and Exhibitors
Tour sponsors, bike organizations, sports beverage and nutrition companies, and Bike New York all plan to entertain and inform Festival attendees.
- Stop by the TD Bank areas for free massage, photos, giveaways, and other fun activities hosted by the Tour's title sponsor.
- Visit the Con Ed tent to learn more about its programs and pick up a free cell phone carrying case.
- Sample treats from Fuze Beverages, Naked Juice, Snapple, and Starbucks.
- Check out bikes and gear from Cannondale, Michelin, and Specialized (including demos!).
- Stop by the New York Post for the latest news and special subscription offers.
- Talk to representatives from cycling and advocacy groups, including the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer, Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Braking the Cycle Ride, East Coast Greenway Alliance, Five Borough Bicycle Club, Get Your Guts In Gear, Hazon, Highlands Business Partnership, Massapequa Park Bicycle Club, National MS Society--Bike MS New York City, New York Cycle Club, NYC Department of Transportation Bicycle Program, and Transportation Alternatives.
Is your company or organization interested in exhibiting at the Festival? Click here for more information.
Special Activities
Watch Mike Steidley's Mountain Bike Stunt Show, an extreme, action-packed presentation of what is possible on a mountain bike. Steidley, a multi-time U.S. national champion, will be performing half-hour shows at the Festival at 1:30 and 3:15. More Info >
Check out the unusual, two-way-facing Bilenky3 three-person bike. Meet builder Stephen Bilenky from Bilenky Cycle Works and the riders who are using the bike for the Tour.
Finally, be sure to check out the forts and admire the harbor and bridge views at the Fort Wadsworth Scenic Overlook, before heading to the ferry. Learn more from the rangers at the National Park Service tent.
Official Merchandise
The merchandise tent features Tour T-shirts, jerseys, cycling shorts, hats, and more. Buy some souvenirs for yourself and friends. Online Store >
Services
- Bike Repair: There's a charge for parts only--labor is free.
- First Aid: Courtesy of the FDNY Emergency Medical Service and Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
- NYPD Bike Registration: Get your bike frame engraved with a registration number to use if your bike is lost or stolen.
- Information and Reunion Center: Meeting your cycling companions at the Festival? Look for the designated tent, where you can meet people, leave a message, or track down a fellow cyclist.
- Food and Drink Concession: Treat yourself to a hearty and healthy lunch from the Bike New York concession. Choose from a moderately priced menu of delicious salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
