Montreal - Boston
Duration: 7 days and 6 nights
Several dates available
From
per person
Duration
2 nights
Level
1 - Easy - flat - 30 to 60 km
The Big Apple without pips is NYC without cars! It's the event of a day: the famous Five Boro Bike Tour - the equivalent of the Tour de l'Île de Montréal -, an early May classic since 1977. You, your bike, the iconic Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building, and thousands of cyclists happy to hold the keys to the city! You start at the corner of Church and Franklin Streets, and ride 68 km through Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and then, after crossing the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, Staten Island, where it all ends in a festive atmosphere. And to make sure you don't miss a thing in the city that doesn't sleep, your hotel is located in Manhattan's Chelsea district.
During your Five Boro Bike Tour trip, relax at the Crowne Plaza, a modern hotel conveniently located in the heart of New York City.
Just a few steps from Times Square and only 5 km from the start line and major attractions, you'll enjoy comfortable rooms, top-of-the-range amenities, and breathtaking views of the city, all in a relaxing atmosphere after a day on the bike.
Round-trip coach transportation between Saint-Lambert (south of Montreal) and New York;
2 nights in a four-star hotel (Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan), located in the heart of Manhattan, based on double, triple, quadruple or single occupancy;
registration for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour;
Registration for the Tour de l'Île de Montréal;
Round-trip coach transportation between Saint-Lambert (south of Montreal) and New York;
2 nights in a four-star hotel (Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan), located in the heart of Manhattan, based on double, triple, quadruple or single occupancy;
registration for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour;
Registration for the Tour de l'Île de Montréal;
all meals
equipment, such as bicycles
costs in the event of a mechanical breakdown
all meals
equipment, such as bicycles
costs in the event of a mechanical breakdown
New York
Circuit rating : 1
easy circuit: hilly; from 50 to 80 km.
New York
Circuit rating : 1
easy circuit: hilly; from 50 to 80 km.
Itinerary: 68 km at your own pace on a circuit closed to cars
Day 1 - Friday, May 2
6:15 a.m. - Meet in Saint-Lambert (Collège Champlain, 900 Riverside Drive). There is a $21 fee for parking your vehicle at the college. Please anticipate the exact amount. Bikes are loaded onto the truck and participants board the coaches.
7 a.m. - Departure of coaches and truck.
Around 8:30 a.m. - Pass through customs. Make sure you have a valid passport.
Around 12:00 - 45-minute stop for lunch.
Approx. 4:00-4:30 p.m. - Depending on waiting time at customs, arrival at your hotel in the heart of Manhattan, New York. Luggage and bike pick-up. Evening at leisure
Day 2 - Saturday, May 3
Free day to explore New York at your leisure.
Day 3 - Sunday, May 4
7:30 am - Departure for Battery Park, Manhattan (start site). 8 a.m. - Start of the Five Boro Bike Tour (approx. 68 km).
2 to 4:30 p.m. - Return from tour and loading of bikes onto truck (parking provided on Staten Island). When you arrive, you'll be able to change in the coaches, as you'll no longer have access to the hotel.
4:30 pm - Coaches and truck depart for Saint-Lambert.
Around 7:30 p.m. - Dinner stop.
Midnight to 1 a.m. - Arrival at Collège Champlain, Saint-Lambert. Pick up your bike and luggage.
Is a helmet mandatory?
Yes, you must wear a helmet on the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
What type of bike can I use?
Road and hybrid bikes are recommended. Electric-assist bikes are permitted.
Are there any age limits if I want to bring my family?
Young children aged 0 to 3 are not allowed on the TD Five Boro Bike Tour. Ages 3 to 9 can ride with an adult in a child seat or bike cart.
Will the route be available on Ride with GPS?
Yes, as usual for our trips and events, the route of the TD Five Boro Bike Tour will be communicated to you a few days before your departure by e-mail.
What documents are required to clear U.S. customs?
You must have a valid passport, or an enhanced driver's license (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC), issued by a province or territory with a U.S.-approved EDL/EIC program. If in doubt whether you have one of these documents, bring your passport.
What type of insurance do I need for my stay?
We recommend that you take out travel insurance to cover emergency medical care, trip cancellation or interruption, accidents and bicycle equipment.
Am I entitled to a bag during the TD Five Boro Bike Tour?
Bags with shoulder straps, hydration bags and bicycle baskets attached to the sides of the bike are not permitted. Small saddle, handlebar and frame bags are permitted, as are fanny packs.
If in doubt, consult the TD Five Boro Bike Tour luggage restrictions page.
Does the package offered by Vélo Québec Voyages for the TD Five Boro Bike Tour include a guide?
Yes, a guide will be on hand to accompany you during the event.