Westchester Insider: Westchester County Parks: BICYCLE SUNDAYS CONTINUE IN JULY.

 

BICYCLE SUNDAYS CONTINUE IN JULY.

 

(Ardsley, NY) – Keep your bicycle tires pumped and your helmets out; Bicycle Sundays will continue in July!

 

The beloved Westchester County tradition will extend its season for four more Sundays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31. There is no Bicycle Sunday on July 3.

 

Westchester County Executive George Latimer said, “Bicycle Sundays have seen tremendous success in its expanded seasons since the pandemic, and I’m thrilled the Parks Department and the Westchester Parks Foundation are able to extend the season into July this year.”

 

Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation,  Kathy O’Connor said, “Bicycle Sundays is one of Westchester County’s most beloved traditions, and I’m excited to see everyone on the Bronx River Parkway in July.”

 

Chairperson of the Westchester Parks Foundation, Seth Mandelbaum said, “The open space of the Bronx River Parkway provides cyclists and runners alike with a safe outlet to exercise. The participants will be eager to come back out in July.”

 

The remaining Bicycle Sundays are June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 10, 17, 24 and 31; Sept. 11, 18 and 25; and Oct. 2. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars from for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, 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.

 

Bicycle Sundays is presented by Westchester County Parks and sponsored by the Westchester Parks Foundation and its partners, through generous donations from co-presenting sponsors NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital and Con Edison, with support from WHUD.