Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., in conjunction with The Bronx Tourism Council, Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation, Montefiore Medical Center, St. Barnabas Hospital and Bronx Lebanon Medical Center, will host New York State’s Largest Free Bicycling Event, “Tour De Bronx.” Now in its 21styear, this special biking event attracts a record crowd of over 7,000 avid cyclists from throughout the tri-state area and beyond.
Cyclists will ride a 25-mile or 40-mile route. The routes include attractions like the new extension to the Soundview Greenway, Starlight Park and Woodlawn Cemetery, plus historic districts, the waterfront and more.
Following the ride, cyclists are invited to the Tour de Bronx Festival at the New York Botanical Garden featuring live entertainment and refreshments.
WHEN: Sunday, October 25, 2015
WHERE: The Bronx County Building 851 Grand Concourse at East 161st Street
TIME: 9:30 a.m.: Cyclists arrive
10:30 a.m.: Tour begins
2:00 p.m.: Festival begins at NY Botanical Garden
