Originally Posted by
wilfried
I think the one reason I would take the Five Boro Bike Tour is for the chance to ride over the Verrazano. I just happened to be on my own four borough bike tour on the day of the ride last year. I didn't realize the tour was happening until I saw a few of the riders. It turns out that my route was similar, though I took in much more of the Bronx, which they barely touched, and I didn't go so far south in Brooklyn, since I wasn't heading to Staten Island.
I almost forgot to mention. The Bayonne bridge walk way is closed so now everyone has to take the ferry back to Manhattan. Yuk! Remember to stay clear of any cyclists when going down hill, especially on the highway portion. There's always someone being taken into an ambulance at the bottom. Always look for a clear opening because people drop water bottles all during the ride.