NEW YORK (1010 WINS) -- The TD BANK FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR returned to the streets of New York City Sunday.
Participants rode 42 miles through all five boroughs using car-free streets, highways, and bridges.
Founded in 1977 with just 250 participants, the non-competitive ride has grown to involve some 30,000 cyclists and 1,500 volunteers, including fitness enthusiasts, families, and friends from around the globe. For the third consecutive year, the Tour filled up well in advance—a record seven weeks ahead of Tour day.
IMAGE GALLERY: Five Boro Bike Tour of NYC
The tour "provides a one-of-a-kind opportunity for participants to experience all five boroughs of New York without motorized traffic,” stated Bike New York Executive Director Pam Tice. “We hope that a ride through the city on May 3rd will encourage cyclists to keep up this healthy, economical, environmentally friendly habit throughout the year.”
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