BICYCLE SUNDAYS ARE BACK ON TRACK THIS MAY

The ever-popular Bicycle Sundays are back and, once again this year, joggers and walkers and those with strollers are welcome to join the fun on the Bronx River Parkway.

The remaining dates for  Bicycle Sundays 2009 are September 13, 20 and 27.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

During Bicycle Sundays a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, and those with scooters and strollers. The course runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry and exit along the way. Parking is available at the County Center lot in White Plains for a fee of $4.

Special events include the presentation of awards for this year’s Bicycle Safety poster contest on opening day May 3, which was open this spring to all grammar school children in grades 3 to 5 in Westchester County. The Pediatric Cancer Foundation Bike-a-thon will run in conjunction with Bicycle Sundays on May 17. 

In the event of inclement weather, Bicycle Sundays will be cancelled. For cancellation information, call the County Center at (914) 995-4050 or go to www.countycenter.biz.

Bicycle Sundays is presented by Westchester County Parks. Exclusive media sponsor is 100.7 WHUD Radio.

Various restrictions for Bicycle Sundays apply; a complete list of rules and regulations follows.

Bicycle Sundays is part of Be Fit Westchester, a county-wide effort to get people to eat smarter and play harder every day. To join Be Fit, log on to www.westchestergov.com/fitness.

For more information, call the county parks department at (914) 864-PARK.

 Rules and Regulations for Bicycle Sundays

1.                  Bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, strollers, walkers and joggers only; no motorized vehicles allowed.

2.                  Walkers, joggers and slower wheeled traffic must use right lane; faster wheeled traffic must use left lane.

3.                  Helmets are required by New York State law for children under 14 years of age, including those riding in bike trailers, and are recommended for all wheeled participants.

4.                  New York State law prohibits children under age one from riding on bicycles or in a separate seat.

5.                  All headsets are prohibited; this includes but is not limited to music devices and hands-free cell phones.

6.                  No skateboarding allowed.

7.                  No dogs allowed.

8.                  Bicyclists must obey posted parkway speed limit of 40 m.p.h.

9.                  Children riding in strollers must be strapped in at all times.

10.              Children under age 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

11.              All participants must be off the parkway by 1:50 p.m.

12.              Stay alert and be considerate of others.

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Joseph A. Stout, Commissioner