Five Boro Bike Tour

Citywide Street Closures Planned For Five Boro Bike Tour

Sections of the FDR Drive, the Brooklyn Queens Expressway, and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge will be affected. Road closures will be in effect from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m.

2013/05/04

Strong Support For Boston At Expo In Advance Of 5 Boro Bike Tour

A bike expo was held Friday and Saturday in advance of the Five Boro Bike Tour, and plenty of people were making a point of showing support for Boston.

2013/05/04

A sign at the Five Boro Bike Tour described enhanced security measures on Friday, May 3, 2013. (credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Security Beefed Up At Weekend Events In Wake Of Boston Bombings

The Five Boro Bike Tour, the New Jersey Marathon and the Long Island Marathon will all take place on Sunday. In an effort to keep participants and spectators safe, organizers from each event have stepped up their security measures.

2013/05/03

Backpacks, Hydration Packs Banned For Five Boro Bike Tour

Participants in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour next weekend will have to abide by new restrictions implemented after the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/27

Five Boro Bike Tour Cancels Pyrotechnics At Starting Line In Wake Of Boston Bombings

Promotional posters for the May 5 event featuring a picture of pyrotechnics above riders are also being removed in the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings.

2013/04/17

A message written on a banner seen during a vigil on the Boston Common on April 16, 2013 in Boston, in the aftermath of two explosions that struck near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on April 15. (credit: STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

Palladino: Perseverance, Strength Will See Boston Through Marathon Tragedy

The challenges seem almost insurmountable right now, but that’s because the events of Monday are still raw. But we will continue to celebrate competition, athleticism, and perseverance.

2013/04/17

Big Weekend For Bike Fanatics In The Tri-State

As the weather gets warmer, seasonal bikers are returning to the street in time for spring’s numerous outdoor cycling events.

2011/04/30

Runners compete in the 2010 New York City Marathon - Nov 7, 2010 - Photo: EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP/Getty Images

NYPD Proposes Fee On NYC Marathon, Other Races

The issue centers on so-called “noncharitable athletic parades” with registration fees. The NYPD is thinking about charging the full cost for such work as controlling traffic and shutting down streets.

2011/02/10

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