Thousands of cyclists expected at 2024 Tour de Bronx on Sunday. Find street closures, how to register and more
NEW YORK — Thousands of cyclists will flood the streets Sunday for the 2024 Tour de Bronx, which is celebrating its 30th year.
What is the Tour de Bronx?
The Tour de Bronx is an annual cycling event through the streets of the Bronx. Cyclists can participate in either a 10-mile, 25-mile or 40-mile ride along greenways, through residential neighborhoods, past waterfronts and more. All rides conclude at the New York Botanical Garden, where there will be food vendors, activities and live music.
Those who want to participate but don't have their own bicycle can rent one, along with a helmet, from Unlimited Biking . Only pedal-assist e-bikes will be allowed, and e-scooters and mopeds are prohibited. Riders must wear a helmet at all times.
Registration for the event is free . Unregistered cyclists who join the ride will not receive any official Tour de Bronx gear and will not be allowed into registered participant event areas.
When does the Tour de Bronx start?
The 40-mile ride kicks off at 10 a.m., followed by the 25-mile ride at 10:15 a.m. and the 10-mile ride at 10:30 a.m.
Check-in starts at 8 a.m. at 161st Street and Grand Concourse.
Tour de Bronx route, street closures
The exact routes will be released around 6 a.m. Sunday , according to the event's official website.
The website says there will be stops along each route, where riders will have access to water, snacks, first aid support, limited bike repair services and restrooms.
The NYPD says the following streets and paths will be closed Sunday:
