NYCDOT - Bicycle Commuting Rides

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Bicyclists
Bicycle Commuting Rides

Join DOT staff for special morning and evening commuter rides in honor of Bike Month. Ride marshals from DOT will escort you from via on-street bike lanes, off-street greenways, and on the street through different neighborhoods and traffic conditions. Along the route, there will be various pick-up points for commuters in other neighborhoods. All skill levels welcome. Your bicycle should be in good working order. Helmet is required. See below for the full rules of the ride.

The 2009 NYC Cycling Map and other fun giveaways will be provided to participants. RSVP to hlord@dot.nyc.gov so we know how many people will be participating, locations for pick up, determine the proper number of marshals and giveaways, and if you have any questions.

All rides begin in the morning and end in the evening in Brooklyn at Grand Army Plaza (Plaza Street West and Union Street on the northwest corner).

May 4 & May 11 || May 5, May 12 & May 15 || May 6 & 13

Mondays May 4 & May 11
East Midtown Manhattan

Morning (Manhattan bound)
Time	Pick Up Location
7:30	Union Street & Plaza Street West (northwest corner)
7:35	5th Avenue & Union Street (northeast corner)
7:40	Bergen Street & 3rd Avenue (southeast corner)
7:45	Bergen Street & Smith Street (southeast corner)
7:50	Tillary Street & Adams Street (northeast corner)
8:10	Allen Street & Delancey Street (southeast corner)
8:15	1st Avenue & East 5th Street (southwest corner)
8:20	1st Avenue & East 14th Street (southwest corner)
8:25	1st Avenue & East 21st Street (southwest corner)
Evening (Brooklyn bound)
Time	Pick Up Location
5:40	5th Avenue & West 59th Street (northwest corner)
5:45	5th Avenue & East 50th Street (northeast corner)
5:50	5th Avenue & East 39th Street (northeast corner)
5:55	5th Avenue & East 25th Street (northeast corner)
6:00	2nd Avenue & East 15th Street (northeast corner)

Tuesdays May 5, May 12 & Friday May 15*
Central Midtown Manhattan

Morning (Manhattan bound)
Time	Pick Up Point Location
7:30	Union Street & Plaza Street West (northwest corner)
7:35	5th Avenue & Union Street (northeast corner)
7:40	Bergen Street & 3rd Avenue (southeast corner)
7:45	Bergen Street & Smith Street (southeast corner)
7:50	Tillary Street & Adams Street (northeast corner)
8:10	Church Street & Duane Street (southwest corner)
8:15	6th Avenue & Broome Street (southwest corner)
8:30	6th Avenue & West 25th Street (southwest corner)
Evening (Brooklyn bound)
Time	Pick Up Point Location
5:40	7th Avenue & West 59th Street (northwest corner)
5:45	7th Avenue & West 48th Street (southwest corner)
5:50	Broadway & West 36st Street (northeast corner)
6:00	Broadway & West 21 Street (northeast corner)
6:05	East 20st Street & 2nd Avenue (northwest corner)
6:10	2nd Avenue & East 15th Street (northeast corner)
6:15	Chrystie Street & East Houston Street (southwest

*Friday May 15 is Bike to Work Day

Wednesdays May 6 & 13
West Midtown Manhattan

Morning (Manhattan bound)
Time	Pick Up Point Location
7:30	Union Street & Plaza Street West (northwest corner)
7:35	5th Avenue & Union Street (northeast corner)
7:40	Bergen Street & 3rd Avenue (southeast corner)
7:45	Bergen Street & Smith Street (southeast corner)
7:50	Tillary Street & Adams Street (northeast corner)
8:10	Hudson Street & Canal Street (southwest corner)
8:15	8th Avenue & Perry Street (southwest corner)
8:20	8th Avenue & West 22nd Street (southwest corner)
Evening (Brooklyn bound)
Time	Pick Up Point Location
5:40	Broadway & West 59th Street (northeast corner)
5:45	West 48th Street & 7th Avenue (southwest corner)
5:50	Broadway & West 36st Street (northeast corner)
6:00	Broadway & West 21 Street (northeast corner)
6:05	East 20st Street & 2nd Avenue (northwest corner)
6:10	2nd Avenue & East 15th Street (northeast corner)
6:15	Chrystie Street & East Houston Street (southwest corner)

Rules of the Ride

A signed waiver must be submitted in order to participate in the Ride.
All traffic laws, rules and regulations must be obeyed.
Helmets must be worn at all times in order to participate in the Ride.
This is not a race so riding will be set at a comfortable pace for all riders. Please take this into consideration and allot sufficient time to get to your destination.
If someone experiences mechanical difficulties the entire group will stop until the problem is resolved or other appropriate measures are taken to resolve the problem.
Hand signals will be used to indicate turning movements. Hand signal information is located on the back side of the NYC Cycling map in the Safety Tips panel which can be found on DOT's web site at nyc.gov/dot
The group will ride single file.
There are several designated pick-up points along the Ride route, please arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled pick up time, and have your waiver form signed, dated and ready to be submitted to the Ride leader who will be identified by a fluorescent yellow vest or jacket. The group will only stop for a moment to collect the signed waivers. If no one is at the designated pick-up location at the designated scheduled time, the group will continue with the Ride.
If or when you need to leave the Ride, please exit the group by using the appropriate hand signal to make the turn.
If you do not register for a specific pick up location along the Ride's route, the group leader, at his or her discretion, may bypass that pick up point without stopping.
Please bring a patch kit in the event of a flat tire.