What is Bike New York doing to “ease the impact” on our riders?

There are three options available to our registered riders:

Support our cause : We hope that you will continue to support the Bike New York community by donating your registration fee to support our organization. If we don’t hear from you by June 1, your registration fees will automatically be converted to a tax-deductible donation , and you will receive an acknowledgment at year end. You have our deepest gratitude.

We hope that you will continue to support the Bike New York community by donating your registration fee to support our organization. , and you will receive an acknowledgment at year end. You have our deepest gratitude. Defer registration : We hope that you’ll join us for a future ride, so you may use your 2020 registration fee towards a ride in one of the next three years (2021, 2022 or 2023) . To do so, please click here.

We hope that you’ll join us for a future ride, so you may To do so, please click here. Request a Refund : We understand that these are difficult times, and if converting your registration fee to a donation or deferring to another year is not possible, please email us directly at supportingourfriends@bike.nyc before June 1, 2020 to request a 50% refund of your entry fee. You will receive an automatic email confirmation with a link to a website where you will be asked to provide your information by June 15, 2020. Once we’ve received all necessary information, you will receive your refund by the end of June via the payment method used at registration, minus processing fees.

Regretfully, we are unable to provide a 100% refund as registration fees help cover the cost of pre-paid, non-refundable event expenses. If you choose a refund, please follow the instructions and deadlines above. Otherwise, your registration will automatically be converted into a charitable contribution as noted above.

To all 2020 registrants:

Whether you choose to donate, defer, or receive a refund, we hope you will join us on October 4, 2020 to participate in a free virtual Tour–one small way we’re striving to keep our community connected, no matter where in the world you ride. Details will be sent out in a separate communication.

All 2020 registrants will also receive a one-time 15% discount for either the 2021 or 2022 Discover Hudson Valley Ride or Twin Lights Ride.