TD Five Boro Bike Tour | The Official Rental Partner of Bike New York

The bike itself, with a water bottle cage (one on Hybrid bikes, two on Road bikes), a small handlebar bike bag (on the Men’s and Road Bikes), and a helmet.

We offer a variety of bike types for our tours. The ideal choice for you largely depends on your riding style and preferences. Here’s a brief guide to help you decide:

• The Hybrid Men bike:  This bike is designed for both comfort and performance. It’s the lightest option in our hybrid range. If you enjoy leisurely rides and value a blend of comfort and agility, this bike is an excellent choice.
• The Lady hybrid bike: This is a step-through framed hybrid bike that is built for both comfort and performance. The bike is slightly heavier than the straight-frame hybrid but If you are looking for comfort this is the perfect bike for you!
• Road Bike: The CAAD is a straight-framed aluminum road bike that is built for performance. If you like to ride faster, have pedal preferences, and a better quality bike, this one’s for you!
• Carbon Bike: The Carbon Synapse is our top-tier, straight-frame road bike made from carbon. It’s the lightest in our collection, designed to achieve top speeds effortlessly.
• Pedal Assist E-Bike: Offering a blend of comfort and ease, these electric bikes assist your pedaling, making your ride less hustle. With adjustable assistance levels, you can tailor your effort to suit the journey. They have ample battery range to cover the tour, provided the assistance level is managed effectively. Ideal for a relaxed, effortless ride.

Please note that the terms ‘men’ and ‘lady’ are used for ease of reference, as these are common industry descriptors. We encourage you to choose the bike that best suits your needs, regardless of these labels.

For bike sizing, we recommend consulting our sizing chart, which is based on rider height. You can find the sizing chart here

Helmets are provided with the rental at no additional cost and we will provide helmets for all riders in abundance as they are required for the event. Please note that helmets are required for the ride

While we understand the convenience a basket can offer, for safety reasons, we do not provide baskets during the tour. However, we’ve got you covered! All our bikes come equipped with handlebar bags, which are perfect for carrying small items. Plus, there’s a water bottle cage on every bike (and two cages on road bikes) to keep you hydrated throughout your ride. This setup ensures your belongings are secure and accessible, while keeping safety our top priority

The bike bag will fit a small water bottle, a set of keys, a phone, and a tube kit. Dimensions are approximately 9 inches in width by 5 inches in diameter with a zip closure.

We are not able to change out the saddle or seatpost, as the change can result in damage to the bicycle. The ladies step-through bikes have an Ultra Comfort Saddle, the Men Hybrid has the Fitness Ergo Saddle, which is more on the sportier side but comfortable as well. The CAAD OPTIMO Road Bike has the Stage Ergo, and the Synapse has the Selle Royal Seta S1.

1. Hybrid 24-speed Ladies Step-through: 700x38c 
2. Men’s Hybrid: 700x35c 3.
3. CAAD Road Bike tire is 700x25c 
4. Synapse Carbon Disc 105: 700 x 28c 
5. Kids 24-inch bike: 24 x 1.5″ 
6. Kids 20-inch bike: 20 x 1.75″ 
7. Tandem Bike: 26 x 1.5″

The Five Boro Bike Tour is a challenging ride, but it is open to cyclists of all levels. The route is mostly flat, with a few hills. There are plenty of rest stops along the way, and you can take your time and enjoy the scenery.

The ride takes about 5 hours.

The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is an annual recreational cycling event in New York City organized by Bike New York. It is a charity event to fund Bike New York’s education programs. Conducted on the first Sunday of May, the 40-mile (64 km) ride has over 32,000 riders.

There are eight rest stops along the route, where you can get food, water, and use the restroom. The rest stops are also a great place to meet other riders and take in the views.