Queens has never had its own borough-wide bike ride, and this is the first, hosted by the Borough President's office with NYC Parks and Transportation Alternatives. Both routes start and finish in Flushing Meadows Corona Park along the greenways meant to knit the borough together: a twelve-mile loop through Central Queens or a longer one into Northern and Eastern Queens. It is free, and a festival with food vendors waits at the finish.
What to expect
Thousands of riders rolling out of Flushing Meadows Corona Park together on one of two loops, routed along greenway infrastructure that most cyclists never string together in one ride. Route maps go out digitally to registered riders beforehand. Back in the park afterward there is a community festival with international food vendors, live performances, sponsor tables and giveaways.
Good to know
- Registration is free but required in advance, and the field is capped, so sign up before it fills
- The ride is held rain or shine
- Both routes start and finish in Flushing Meadows Corona Park
- Exact route maps are shared digitally with registered riders before the day
- The community festival is in the park afterward, so plan to stay past the finish
- Bring your own bike, helmet and water
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Common questions
Is Ride Queens free?
Yes. Registration is free, but it is required in advance and capped at 2,000 riders.
How long are the routes?
There are two, both starting and ending in Flushing Meadows Corona Park: a 12-mile loop through Central Queens and a 25-mile loop through Northern and Eastern Queens.
What happens after the ride?
A community festival back in Flushing Meadows Corona Park with international food vendors, live performances, sponsor tables and giveaways.
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