NYC Five Boro Bike Tour 2026: Street closures - FOX 5 New York
The Five Boro Bike Tour remains one of the city’s largest recreational events, offering cyclists a rare opportunity to ride through New York City without cars.
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- The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is ongoing in early May, with thousands of riders expected and extensive street closures across New York City. Recent outlets note the event attracts more than 32,000 cyclists and the route covers all five boroughs, car-free for the ride.[1][2]
- The 46th edition took place in 2026, continuing the tradition of a 40-mile ride starting in Lower Manhattan and ending in Staten Island, organized by Bike New York to fund bike education programs.[3][1]
- Recent video and news coverage highlight participants riding through the boroughs and the event’s impact on traffic, as well as Mayor or notable attendees joining the tour in some years.[5][8]
If you’d like, I can pull direct quotes, map the typical route, or summarize street closures and start times for a specific year. I can also share links to live coverage or official Bike New York updates.
Citations:
- Five Boro Bike Tour coverage and figures:[2][1][3]
- 2026 event highlights and route overview:[5]
- News video coverage of the tour:[8]