May - June 2005

The 5BBC Perimeter Series Returns

In 1998, the 5BBC first sponsored what ended up to be one the most successful set of rides in its history. The City of New York liked the Perimeter Series so much that they named it named it one of the Official Centennial Events. During that first year, there were no fewer than 60-odd riders. Three of the rides attracted more than 80 riders, and those that completed all five rides got a commemorative patch.

Well, we’re gonna do it again. For five Sundays from June to August, we’re going to see the “city on the edge.” We are going to circumnavigate each of the five boroughs, one at a time. If you think you know the heart of the city, think about this. New York made it first as a port town. And a port makes its living where it meets the water.

So, get on your bike and circum-cycle the “Big Apple.” Give us five Sundays and we’ll show you the city from a whole different view. If you complete all five trips, you get a patch. You’ll never look at the Big Apple the same way again.

The first ride, Da Bronx, and the fourth ride, Staten Island, will have Quick Spins as well as the regular ride. The last ride, Manhattan, will have a pizza blow-out in a bike friendly pizzeria. Keep this schedule handy.

Tentative Dates for the Perimeter Series:

Bronx	Sunday June 26th
Queens	Sunday July 10th
Brooklyn	Sunday July 17th
Staten Island	Sunday August 7th
Manhattan	Sunday September 4th

Edward DeFreitas, President