After some confusion and cancellations, the city has confirmed that the Bicycle Tour of Newark ‘09 is on for October 17th. The name’s been translated from last time, but the promise is the same: a fantastic day out on our streets of Newark.

This is a great opportunity to see the city from the street level and with the ease and comfort of a closed route.  The event will feature a 3.5 mile family fun ride and a 25 mile tour of the city. Get there early for a bike check to be sure everything is in order and ready for the 25 miles of ground.  There’ll also be free helmets and t-shirts while the supplies last (so, early, early early!).

The Tour is being organized by Team Newark, and is co-sponsored by Mayor Cory Booker and the Newark Municipal Council and The Division of Recreation and Cultural Affairs.

Registration starts at the just-getting-light hour of 7:30am, with the rides starting at 9am.  For more info and registration go here.  And, indeed, it is FREE!

It’s gonna be a hoot, folks, and BCBC will be representing at the start and finish.  I already volunteered and hope to see y’all on the Tour!