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 Mt. Kisco, NY - The ever-popular Bicycle Sundays will be here soon -- and this time joggers and walkers and those with strollers are welcome to join the fun on the Bronx River Parkway.
The 34-year-old program -- previously just for those on bikes, scooters or skates -- is being expanded. The change comes in response to requests from walkers, joggers and families with children of varying ages and abilities (some of whom may be too young to ride bikes and are confined to strollers).
The dates for Bicycle Sundays 2008 are May 4, 11, and 18; June 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; and September 7, 14, 21 and 28.
The Bicycle Sundays course begins at the Westchester County Center in White Plains and runs south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry and exit along the way.
During Bicycle Sundays a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars. To ensure a smooth transition and to safely accommodate new users, Spano asked that all participants familiarize themselves with the rules -- some new, some old -- for Bicycle Sundays prior to using the parkway.
Participation in Bicycle Sundays is free, with there being various places near to the parkway to gain access. 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 4, which was open to all grammar school children in grades 3 to 5 in Westchester County. The Pediatric Children’s Cancer Bikeathon will run in conjunction with Bicycle Sundays on May 18.
In the event of rain, Bicycle Sundays will be cancelled. For rain 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.
In accordance with New York State law, all bicyclists and skaters under age 14 are required to wear a helmet, even those riding in bike trailers, and children under age one are not permitted on bicycles or on a separate seat attached to bicycles.
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) 864-7144.
For more information, call the county parks department at (914) 864-PARK.
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.
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10AM-2PM