Some 5,000 cyclists tackled the 15th annual Tour de Bronx, the largest free biking event in the state, on Sunday, Oct. 24.
Riders received free shirts from organizers and helmets from the DOT, and followed either a 25-mile route, or a more challenging 40-mile one. The ride began at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse and ended at the Botanical Garden.
“Tour de Bronx gives us the chance to show thousands of people that the Bronx is filled with beautiful places to visit,” said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr. who rode in the event for the first time. “Riding a bike around our borough is the healthiest way to see exactly what the Bronx has to offer. I want to thank the many visitors who participated on our tour and to keep the invitation open for them to continue experiencing our wonderful borough.”
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