The 5BBC. has done versions of this ride for many years - and with good reason.  But every year, the ride has gotten better as The Bronx has added new cycling infrastructure.  We leave from Columbus Circle and take the connectors to and from Randalls Island.  We ride up through the South Bronx and then begin our parks adventure.  We roll down Starlight Park [maybe the new bridge is open], Concrete Plant Park, Harding Park, Classon Point and Pugsley Creek Park.  Lots of great waterfront views along the way.  Lunch will be in Parkchester where there are Indian, Mexican and Pizza options.  Then we ride back with a stop at the beautiful Bronx Park Waterfall.  Crossing the Madison Avenue Bridge, it's back to Fifth Avenue and our finish at the North East Corner of Central Park.

The ride is 27 miles, and only a little over 700 feet in elevation.  No soul crushing hills.  Make sure to bring ample water, sturdy locks, snacks, and a love of the Boogiedown Bronx.  If you don't already love The Bronx - you will after this ride.  Here is the route:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41004529

IMPORTANT NOTICE: YOU MUST HAVE AND WEAR A MASK WHEN NECESSARY ON ALL 5BBC RIDES AS INDICATED BY THE RIDE LEADER. THIS RIDE HAS THE POSSIBILITY OF SPENDING SOME PERIOD OF TIME INDOORS. IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE AND JOIN ANY INDOOR ACTIVITY, YOU MUST BE MASKED, VACCINATED AND BRING PROOF OF VACCINATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE 5BBC MAKES NO REPRESENTATION AS TO THE VACCINATION STATUS OF ANYONE ON THE RIDE OR ENGAGED IN ANY ACTIVITY, INDOOR OR OUT. THE RISK INVOLVED IN ANY ACTIVITY ON THE RIDE IS ASSUMED BY EACH INDIVIDUAL RIDER.