Sunday, September 10, 2023
Industry City, Brooklyn
Online tickets are closed, but you can still buy day-of tickets! Come to the starting line at 36th Street in Industry City, and find the day-of registration tent.
Celebrate with us!
Join us for a spin on a legendary ride!
Celebrate Transportation Alternatives’ 50th anniversary with a 50-mile bike ride through the city we call home. Get together with your friends to bike the boroughs, ride along iconic TA wins, and celebrate 50 years of advocacy with a Finish Festival at Industry City in Sunset Park, Brooklyn on Sunday, September 10.
Choose from three routes: 10 mile family route, 35 miles, or a 50 mile Half Century!
Once you complete your ride, join us at Industry City for a post-ride fest with music, food, drink, activities, and a medal when you cross the finish line.
Location: Industry City 219 36th St #1, Brooklyn, NY 11232 at 36th Street, enter from 2nd Avenue.
Members get a $10 discount.
Registration
Pricing
General Admission $100
Ride your choice of 10, 35, or 50 mile routes. Are you a TA member? Check your email for your unique Member Promo Code link for $10 off General Admission. All riders will receive a commemorative Half Century medal!
General Admission and Transportation Alternatives Membership (join or renew) $125
Ride your choice of 10, 35, or 50 mile routes and take $10 off instantly when you sign up for a Transportation Alternatives Membership!
Your support makes NYC a better place to walk, bike, and live. Plus, it entitles you to discounts at 100+ local shops, invitations to member events, and more. Are you a TA member? Check your email for your unique Member Promo Code link for $10 off General Admission + Membership.
VIP Admission $200
Guaranteed first wave, complimentary Half Century T-Shirt, 1 year of TA membership, expedited check in, pre-ride snacks, post-ride VIP picnic lounge.
Youth Admission $50
Ride your choice of 10, 35, or 50 mile routes. Registration for riders 14 and under.
Finish Line Festival ONLY $15
Not a cyclist? No problem! Purchase a ticket to just participate in our Finish Line Festival to enjoy music, food and drink specials (including 3 free alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages while supplies last), games, and sponsor giveaways. *Please note this ticket grants you admission to the Finish Line Festival only, NOT the ride itself.
Half Century Medal - Free for all participants!
Half Century T-Shirt
Limited Edition Jersey
Frequently Asked Questions
The ride
Distance: The NYC Half Century features a 10 mile family ride, a 35 mile route, and 50 mile half century route. You will pick which route you’d like to ride during registration but can switch afterwards — however, it will affect which time you start. See “arrival” below for details. The route will be released the week before the ride, with more detail coming soon! Expect some of the NYC's Century's greatest hits, TA advocacy wins, new bike lanes and greenways, and more!
The route: The NYC Half Century 10, 35, and 50 mile routes are shown below. Exact GPS routes will be shared the week before the ride.
Check-In and Start Times: Please note these are for participants only, volunteers please check your email for your call times. Thank you!
Participant Check In times:
50 milers - 7:00 - 8:00 a.m.
35 milers - 8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
10 milers - 9:30am - 10:15 a.m.
Participant Start Times:
50-mile rider start time: 8:00 - 8:30 a.m.
35-mile rider start time: 9:00 - 9:15 a.m.
10-mile rider start time: 10:15 a.m.
Ride Marshals: There will be ride marshals along the route, identifiable by their orange vests. They can assist you with minor bike issues or repairs. However, please be aware that ride marshals do not carry extra supplies, so make sure you bring extra tubes or any other supplies you think you may need.
Volunteering: If you’re interesting in signing up to volunteer with us at the Half Century, please sign up via this link, thank you!
Road Closures: The NYC Half Century does not have any road closures. Riders should be prepared to ride confidently alongside traffic.
Support and Gear (SAG): There will be limited SAG on the route. The SAG vehicle will pick up riders and return them only to the finish area. Riders who cannot complete the ride, but are located within walking distance to a train or bus stop will be asked to use public transit.
Pacing: 35-milers will need to ride at approximately 10 mph. 50-milers should be riding at 12 mph. Please note: The amount of time you spend at a rest area is important! Be sure to consult the rest area closing times on your cue sheet to make sure you can reach the next stop before it closes.
Waves: Riders will be released in waves. Waves will be assigned closer to the event. When possible, purchase your tickets together to ensure you and your friends/family depart in the same wave. VIP ticket holders are guaranteed the first wave for their mileage choice.
About the Ride: The NYC Half Century is produced by Transportation Alternatives and benefits our work advocating for safer streets for all New Yorkers. This is a special 50th Anniversary ride that is inspired by the legendary NYC Century.
Registration
Sign Up: Get registered here. Email us at info@transalt.org to change your registration information.
Refunds: The NYC Half Century is a fundraiser for Transportation Alternatives. Unfortunately, no refunds will be offered.
Rain/Inclement Weather: There is no rain date; we ride rain or shine. However, in the case of inclement weather, Transportation Alternatives reserves the right to cancel/alter/modify the tour for safety concerns. In any case, we do not refund tour entry fees or transfer registrations to another TA event. In the unlikely case a tour is canceled, you may claim your registration fee as a tax-deductible donation. You can protect your experience this year with optional rain insurance. If it rains more than 0.75 inches on ride day, you’ll get $75 back! Your check will be mailed to you regardless of whether you came to the start site or not. Hours of coverage for insurance are 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. on September 10, 2023. Rain will be measured by the official New York weather station, which is not affiliated with Transportation Alternatives or the insurance company. If you have to cancel for personal reasons, we are unable to offer you a refund. All funds raised through TA bike tours support Transportation Alternatives’ life-saving work for safe streets in New York City.
Tandem Bikes: Tandem bikes are welcome at the NYC Half Century Please note that even if you're on one bike, every rider on the course is required to register for the tour.
Electric Bikes: E-Bikes are welcome.
T-Shirts/Merchandise: You can pick up your t-shirt or jersey at the end of the ride!
Gift Shop: You can grab some TA swag from our online store or visit our merch table at the tour Finish Festival.
Health and Safety
The NYC Half Century will continue to follow the New York Forward guidelines on large outdoor events.
Preparation
Getting Started: New or rusty to biking in New York City? Check out our one-stop guide with everything you need to know. Biking in NYC — Transportation Alternatives
Bicycle Repair: Not sure if your bike is in ride-ready shape? Bring it to a local bike shop for a comprehensive tune up. If it’s out of commission, you can always rent a bike from Bike Rent NYC through the NYC Half Century registration page: just sign up at least a week ahead of the ride.
Bike Check: Before you head out, be sure to perform an ABC check on your bicycle: Air, Brakes, Cranks, Cogs and Chains. Make sure all these components are working properly before ride day. For long distance rides, it is especially important not to go by “feel” on tire air pressure. Get a tire gauge and check your tires for the recommended PSI (pounds per square inch).
Travel
Staten Island Ferry: Industry City is just 20 minutes from Manhattan, located on the Brooklyn waterfront.
NYC Ferry: Industry City can be reached by using NYC Ferry’s South Brooklyn and Rockaway routes. For trip planning, schedules, and real-time service alerts, visit ferry.nyc or the NYC Ferry app. One-way ferry tickets are $4.00 per ticket, or riders can purchase a ten pack for $27.50. Seniors, people with disabilities, and Fair Fares NYC participants are eligible to apply to the Ferry Discount Program to access $1.35 one-way tickets. There is no bicycle fee on NYC Ferry. Please remember that while bicycles are welcome onboard, bicycle capacity on NYC Ferry vessels is limited to 8-10 bikes per ferry.
By Train: One stop from downtown Brooklyn’s transit hub with 11 train lines + the LIRR. The D, N, or R will get you there!
By Bus: One stop from downtown Brooklyn’s transit hub with 11 train lines + the LIRR
B35 39 ST/3 AV
B37 3RD AV/34 ST
B70 36 ST/3RD AV
SIM34, SIM35, SIM4, SIM4C, SIM4X
GOWANUS EXP./29 ST (S.B.)
By Bike: Outdoor bike racks, an indoor bike room, two Citi Bike stations + bike path (coming soon)
Citi Bike Dock Locations:
2 AVE + 36 ST
2 AVE + 39 ST
By Car: Located along the Brooklyn Queens Expressway in Sunset Park. Public transit is strongly encouraged. I-278 W BROOKLYN QUEENS EXPRESSWAY EXIT 23
Parking: Parking at IC Lot Hours 7:00am — 11:00pm IC has on-site outdoor parking available. Daily rates range between $15 – $20. See parking map here.
Arrival
Location: Navigate to: 220 36th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11232
Timing: The 10, 35, and 50 mile riders will depart at different times, and should therefore make plans to arrive accordingly. If you plan to switch the route the day of, check in at "Bib Pickup and Check-in" to determine your new start time and your new ferry boarding time.
Ride packet: Bring a digital copy of your registration confirmation email to pick up your packet.
Half Century Sponsors
