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THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – The 32nd annual Tour de Bronx is happening this Sunday, bringing thousands of cyclists to the borough for a ride through the Bronx.<\/p>\n
The Tour de Bronx is said to be the largest free cycling<\/a> event in New York State and is expected to draw more than 4,000 riders from across the city and beyond.<\/p>\n \u00a0Discover more local reporting on our homepage\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n This year, the event will feature three routes: 10 miles, 25 miles and 40 miles.<\/p>\n The routes will take riders through Bronx neighborhoods, greenways, waterfront areas, and other attractions throughout the borough.<\/p>\n ROUTES<\/p>\n All three routes will begin at 161st Street and Grand Concourse and end at the New York Botanical Garden.<\/p>\n The streets will remain open to vehicular traffic during the event. Organizers said the routes were planned with rider safety in mind and to avoid major roads and intersections when possible.<\/p>\n Riders are expected to follow traffic rules, stay aware of their surroundings, and use caution while on the road.<\/p>\n The full route will be released the morning of the event, according to the Bronx Tourism Council.<\/p>\n \u00a0Things To Do Around NYC\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Tour de Bronx route highlights<\/p>\n 10 mile route:<\/p>\n Hostos Center for the Arts & Culture<\/p>\n Montefiore Medical Center<\/p>\n The Puerto Rican Family Institute Inc.<\/p>\n Cultivating Hearts and Minds Pre-K<\/p>\n 25 mile:<\/p>\n St Jerome Roman Catholic Church<\/p>\n Mt. Carmel Baptist Church<\/p>\n X537 Bronx Arena High School<\/p>\n Tremont Restaurants – Havana Cafe, Mamajuana Cafe, Made in Puerto Rico<\/p>\n 40 mile:<\/p>\n Hutchinson River Parkway Drawbridge<\/p>\n Cardinal Spellman High School<\/p>\n To register for the annual cycling event, you can visit the Bronx Tourism Council.<\/a><\/p>\n