Pier 76 Start Line and Route Maps for Sunday Charity Ride
Cyclists will line up at Pier 76 on the West Side Highway on Sunday morning for the annual Bike MS fundraising event, tackling either a 30-mile or 50-mile course to support multiple sclerosis research. The start line chute opens to riders at 6 a.m., followed by opening ceremonies at 7:15 a.m. and a 7:30 a.m. takeoff. Access to the starting area closes sharply at 8 a.m., organizers note.
Inwood Hill Rest Stop and Finish Line Festival Details
Once riders reach the Inwood Hill rest stop, course officials will hold them there for roughly 45 minutes. Organizers estimate cyclists will leave the stop at 9:15 a.m. and begin arriving at the finish line around 9:45 a.m. A finish line festival runs at Pier 76 from 9:30 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Two Course Options Through Manhattan and New Jersey
Participants can choose between two distinct distances. The 30-mile route takes riders around the southern tip of Manhattan, north along the East Side to Inwood, and then south along the West Side back to Pier 76. Cyclists choosing the 50-mile route cross the George Washington Bridge after the Inwood Hill rest area, ride north along the Hudson River in New Jersey to Alpine, loop south, cross the bridge back into the city, and finish at Pier 76.
Street Closures and Transit Detours Across the City
The city Department of Transportation lists numerous street closures that take effect at the discretion of the police department, including southbound West Street between West 54th Street and the Battery Park Underpass, the southbound Battery Park Underpass tube, northbound FDR Drive, and northbound Harlem River Drive. Additional closures stretch along 10th Avenue, West 218th Street, Indian Road, 214th Street, Seaman Avenue, Riverside Drive, and sections of West 43rd Street, West 40th Street, 12th Avenue, West 59th Street, West End Avenue, and West 72nd Street. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority states that no bridges or tunnels close entirely, but detours operate from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Henry Hudson Bridge, Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, and RFK Bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bike MS NYC
Where does the Bike MS NYC route start and end?
The event starts and finishes at Pier 76, located on the West Side Highway between 35th and 36th streets in Manhattan.
What are the alternative route choices for riders?
Participants can select a 30-mile course or a 50-mile course that extends into Alpine, New Jersey, via the George Washington Bridge.
Where can riders find additional event information?
More information can be found at BikeMS.org.
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