On May 6, you were sent a letter from Bike New York that contained a link that will drive you to a page where you can choose the deferral option, as well as the desired year for deferral, by June 1, 2020. On October 1, 2020, Bike New York will send you a link to a page where you will initiate the deferment of your 2020 registration to one of the following:If you purchased insurance during registration, you may You’ll need to have your Tour registration confirmation number handy so you can provide it to them when requested. Please e-mail We’ve worked closely with our city partners and, despite our best efforts, we are unable to reschedule the Tour in 2020 due to the impacts and ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. If you registered with a standard entry, 100% of your registration fee (minus processing fees) will become a tax-deductible donation. Last year alone, we taught more than 28,000 kids and adults. No luck?2) Star the route by clicking the star next to the route name.3) When you are ready to ride, open the app, select “Profile” and tap on “Routes.”If you need to leave the Tour for any reason, we recommend doing so at the following locations. Produced in conjunction with the City of New York, the TD Five Boro Bike Tour is the largest bike ride in the U.S., with proceeds funding our free bike education programs. Every year since, on the first Sunday in May, we welcome 32,000 cyclists from every state in the nation and more than 60 countries around the world to NYC for an experience of the Big Apple unlike any other.We’ve worked closely with our city partners and, despite our best efforts, we are unable to reschedule the Tour in 2020 due to the impacts and ongoing uncertainty of COVID-19. Riders at the back of the pack may be directed to take a shortcut that bypasses the Astoria Park Rest Area and leads directly to the Con Ed Learning Center Rest Area, trimming four miles off the route. FIVE BOROUGH BICYCLE CLUB (“5BBC”) ENDING RIDE HIATUS LIMITED GROUP RIDES TO BE OFFERED As New York cautiously and partly reopens, the Executive Board of the 5BBC has voted to also cautiously end the ride hiatus that has been in effect since March and allow the listing of some limited group rides, subject to new requirements and criteria that are set forth below.
So many volunteers on the route to help prevent accidents and make sure no one got lost. About TD Five Boro Bike Tour There is no place on Earth quite like New York City, and there is no better way to experience it than by bike. Orders after April 14 will be fulfilled in bulk, so we are unable to provide an exact delivery date.As you know, the COVID-19 situation has disrupted supply chains and shipping throughout the world, so there may be delays that are beyond our control.First, thank you for your generous support. If you leave the Tour, you will be riding with motorized traffic and will have to watch for cars and road hazards.By the time you reach the Finish Festival at Fort Wadsworth in Staten Island, you will have conquered five boroughs and five bridges—including the longest bridge span in the Americas. You are helping to support a generation of healthier, safer cyclists.If you need to ask us for a refund of your TD Five Boro BikeTour registration fee, we will send you a 50% refund (minus processing fees). “New York’s Friendliest Bike Club”! If you choose a refund, please follow the instructions and deadlines above. You will then receive an automatic email confirmation that will include a link to a website where you can input your information by June 15, 2020.Once this is completed, you will receive your 50% refund by the end of June via the payment method used at registration, minus processing fees. Rest Areas include food, sponsorship activations, and entertainment.Volunteer marshals and NYPD officers will be riding with you and stationed along the route to provide assistance and keep the Tour rolling safely and smoothly.SAG vehicles will be stationed at each Rest Area and will trail the back of the pack. The 43rd Annual TD Five Boro Bike Tour was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 3rd.
However, we cannot refund your Membership fee.Yes, you will automatically receive a refund issued to the method of payment used for purchase, minus processing fees.The 40-mile, car-free Tour begins in Lower Manhattan (the Four Rest Areas and four Water Stations located along the route provide cyclists with snacks and water. (Search for support@imathlete.com in your inbox to find your receipt).If you’re a Member, check your confirmation email for more details about your benefits. We’re putting together movie, brewery, and ballgame rides, for starters, as well as a meet ‘n’ greet—with much more to come. Bike New York organizes numerous annual events, including the TD Five Boro Bike Tour (the largest charitable bike ride in the U.S.), Bike Expo New York, and smaller regional and community rides.Cycling is a zero-emissions activity, but a large-scale ride like the TD Five Boro Bike Tour is not. Your donations are critical, and we are still counting on you and your support. If you registered as a VIP, $201 is tax deductible after deducting the combined value of the VIP jersey ($92, which includes shipping) and bag ($57, which includes shipping) from your total registration fee.