WHITE PLAINS, NY — Head over to the Bronx River Parkway as one of Westchester’s longest-running recreational programs – Bicycle Sundays – gets underway for the 2012 season on Sunday, May 6, 10 a.m., with a kickoff on the parkway near the Westchester County Center in White Plains. The program this year is sponsored by Con Edison and Friends of Westchester County Parks.
County Executive Robert P. Astorino once again thanked Con Edison and the Friends for picking up the cost of the program. “This partnership assures that thousands of loyal Bicycle Sunday fans will be able to enjoy their favorite program this year,” he said.
Sandra Miller, director of Public Affairs for Con Edison, said, “We appreciate this opportunity to work with the Friends, one of our Westchester not-for-profit partners, and Westchester County in this meaningful community initiative that will be enjoyed by county residents and their families.”
Elizabeth Bracken-Thompson, chair of the Friends of Westchester County Parks board, said: “This is an excellent example of how private sector businesses can work with government to ensure that popular programs such as Bicycle Sundays can continue, even in a tough economic climate. We are grateful to Con Edison for stepping up and working with Friends to help fund this important program.”
During Bicycle Sundays, a portion of the Bronx River Parkway is closed to cars for the exclusive use of bicyclists, joggers, walkers, scooters and strollers. The course runs from the Westchester County Center in White Plains, south to Scarsdale Road in Yonkers, a round-trip of 13.1 miles. There are many points of entry and exit along the way. Parking is available at the County Center lot in White Plains for a fee of $5. Bicycle Sundays 2012 are May 6, 13 and 20; June 3, 10, 17 and 24; and September 9, 16, 23 and 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Bicycle Sundays sponsored by Con Edison and Friends of Westchester County Parks, is presented by Westchester County Parks. Additional support is provided by 100.7 WHUD radio.