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Bronx, NY- On Sunday, October 6, 2024, Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, in partnership with The Bronx Tourism Council; New York Yankees; Montefiore Einstein, Cricket Wireless, MetroPlus Health, Tronex Health, The New York Botanical Garden, and other event sponsors, greeted the over 4,000 cyclists participating in this year’s 30th Anniversary of Tour de Bronx at the Start Line located at 161st Street and the Grand Concourse next to Joyce Kilmer Park. Recognized each year as the largest free cycling event in New York State, the 10-mile, 25, and 40-mile routes will take bikers through a host of neighborhoods across the Bronx. Multi-platinum music producer, musician, and executive at Platinum Boy Music, Inc., Antwan “Amadeus” Thompson emceed at the Opening Ceremony.
All routes ended at the New York Botanical Garden, located at 2900 Southern Boulevard. Borough President Gibson was joined by Emmy and LA Press Club Award-winning journalist and weekend morning anchor for ABC7’s Eyewitness News in New York City Pedro Rivera, who served as emcee of the official Closing Ceremony. Bikers enjoyed free musical performances by Amadeus, D.J. Spynfo, Lulada Club, and Estela Starr, raffle giveaways, and more.
“Now in its 30th year here in the Boogie Down, it’s an honor to host Tour De Bronx providing riders with a unique way to explore and appreciate our county,” said Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson. “Our family-friendly 10-mile ride, the intermediate 25-mile, and advanced 40-mile routes take riders from Mott Haven, Melrose, Soundview, and beyond. With an emphasis on encouraging alternative modes of transportation and fitness, Tour de Bronx attracts both new and skilled cyclists to explore our borough. A special thank you to all our amazing sponsors, volunteers, staff, and others who contributed to making this year`s Tour de Bronx a huge success.”
“The 30th Anniversary Tour De Bronx was a resounding success,” said Julius Drake, Director of Development for the Bronx Tourism Council. “Special thanks to our amazing team, our sponsors, media, and agency partners for making this happen. What a pleasure it was to ride, explore, and celebrate The Bronx.”
“The 30th Annual Tour de Bronx was a success — not only was it a beautiful day for a bike ride, but over 4 thousand people got the chance to experience The Bronx in a unique, healthy way,” said BXEDC President Rob Walsh. “I’m looking forward to many more years of Tour de Bronx.”
“The Tour de Bronx is a remarkable event that Montefiore Einstein is honored to support year after year,” said Yianna Justo, Director of Community Affairs, Montefiore Einstein. “Partnering with the Bronx Borough President’s Office and the Bronx Tourism Council to unite residents of this vibrant borough and New Yorkers from all over for the largest free cycling event in New York State is something we take great pride in. This year, we’re proud to have participated with our cycling team and held a restorative yoga session, promoting balance and mindfulness as part of a holistic health journey. We thank everyone who joined us, embraced the outdoors, engaged in physical activity, and celebrated the beauty of the Bronx.”
“We were delighted and felt honored to receive the ‘Vanessa L. Gibson, President of the Borough of The Bronx Citation of Merit’,” said Edmund S. Tai, Senior Vice-President of Tronex. “The 2024 Tour de Bronx was a great success and enjoyed by all. It was an amazingly well-organized event supported by passionate community leaders, volunteers, and talented artists with the full sponsorship of community leaders that kept the 4,000 plus riders safe and well. This epitomized the best in bringing families, friends, beginners, and expert riders in showcasing the wonderful community of the Bronx.”
“MetroPlus Health was proud to sponsor and participate in such an amazing event traversing the beautiful Bronx roads alongside the community,” said Steve Mitchell, MBA, Vice-President, of Sales Administration, MetroPlus Health. “The Tour De Bronx is a great way to be active and explore the many neighborhoods, parks, and greenways in the borough.
“Cricket Wireless was so grateful to be part of the 30th Annual Tour de Bronx,” said Heather Omahne, Lead Management Northeast, Cricket Wireless. “We got to talk with thousands of people from the Bronx, the boroughs, and all over the world.” Media sponsors for the 30th Anniversary of Tour de Bronx were 1010 WINS, Bronxnet Television, News 12 The Bronx, PIX 11 News, Schneps Media, and WABC-TV.
Tour de Bronx was established in 1994 to showcase Bronx neighborhoods, scenic waterfronts, and greenways, and promote healthy lifestyles. For more information, go to ilovethebronx.com.
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