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Bicycle Sundays
On the Bronx River Parkway, last date of the season Sept. 27

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 last date for Bicycle Sundays 2009 is this Sunday, Sept. 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 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.

In the event of inclement weather, Bicycle Sundays will be cancelled. For cancellation information, visit the County Center online or call (914) 995-4050.

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 Rules and Regulations:

1. Bicyclists, in-line skaters, scooters, 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.

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, call (914) 864-7077 or go to Be Fit Westchester. For more information, visit the county parks department or call (914) 864-PARK.