Friday, October 24, 2014

BOROUGH PRESIDENT DIAZ TO LAUNCH TOUR DE BRONX 2014!


  On Sunday, October 26, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Transportation Alternatives, in conjunction with The Bronx Tourism Council, the 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 20th year, this special biking event attracts a record crowd of over 6,000 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 Co-op City, 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.

                                          Sunday, October 26, 2014

WHERE:                                          REGISTRATION/LAUNCH
The Bronx County Building
       851 Grand Concourse at East 161st Street
                      

AFTER-RIDE FESTIVAL
 New York Botanical Garden
  2900 Southern Boulevard
                        Bronx

TIME:                            9:30 a.m.Cyclists arrive
                                       10:30 a.m.Tour begins
                                       2:00 p.m.Festival begins at New York Botanical Garden

WHERE:                                         REGISTRATION/LAUNCH
The Bronx County Building
  851 Grand Concourse at East 161st Street
              

AFTER-RIDE FESTIVAL
   New York Botanical Garden
   2900 Southern Boulevard
                        Bronx

TIME:                                                9:30 a.m.Cyclists arrive
                                                            10:30 a.m.Tour begins
                                                            2:00 p.m.Festival begins at New York Botanical Garden

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