May 3, 2026 // New York City
40 miles. Zero Cars. Incredible Memories. Life-Changing Impact.
Join Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County for an unforgettable, car-free ride through all five boroughs of New York City! We’re delighted to join the 2026 TD Five Boro Bike Tour as a Charity Partner again this year. Eight years and counting!
Every mile you ride as a member of Team CTKF will help empower kids with the confidence and self-esteem needed to achieve academic success, wearing school clothing they feel good in! Whether you’re new to cycling or an experienced rider, there’s a place for you on our team.
Team CTKF empowers kids! Support our 2026 Charity Riders 🙂
What it means to ride for Clothes To Kids
As a “Charity Rider” on Team CTKF your commitment is simple. We’ll provide guaranteed entry to the Tour and, in turn, you pledge to raise a minimum of $950 for Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County. We’ll set you up with a personalized fundraising page to share with your community and contacts.
The TD Five Boro Bike Tour is an amazing opportunity for cyclists of all ages and skill levels to unite for the largest rolling celebration of cycling. For one day the city streets and bridges of New York City will be ours, as we ride through all five boroughs on car-free streets. There’s no better way to experience the city.
Team CTKF Perks
- Guaranteed entry to the Tour
- Guaranteed placement in the first start wave
- Breakfast and entertainment at the start
- Lunch at the Finisher Festival
- Custom Team CTKF jersey
- Personalized fundraising tools
Also included with your registration:
- Rider Identification Kit (bib, bike plate, helmet cover) – this is your key to enter and participate in the Tour
- Snacks and entertainment at rest areas along the route
- Fully supported route with additional water stops
- Access to free bike repair along the route (labor is free; parts may cost extra)
- Access to Support and Gear (SAG) vehicles
- Entry to the Finish Festival on Staten Island
- Special edition finisher medal
**Please note, if you are selected as an official charity rider for Team CTKF, we will provide you with details on how to register for the tour.
Charity Rider FAQs
Complete the Team CTKF Application by APRIL 15, 2026. Spots are limited! Applications received after the deadline may be considered.
Yes, to secure your place on our team you must commit to raising $950 for Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County, due in full to CTKF by MAY 17, 2026. Riders who opt to have children under age 18 ride with them, will need to raise an additional $950 per child.
Not yet! We’ll email you instructions for how to register yourself for the Tour, as a Charity Rider.
Members of Team CTKF will be provided with a special instructions to register online as a Charity Rider for Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County. This guarantees your entry with a $0.00 registration fee. The Tour registration deadline is APRIL 22, 2026.
No. Riders will not be refunded for a Standard or VIP entry fees if they choose to become (or already are) a Charity Rider.
Riders who miss the online registration deadline will miss out on all communications from Bike New York (the Tour host). The only next opportunity to register will be in person during Packet Pickup in New York City, on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before the Tour.
Rider ID packets (bib, bike plate, helmet cover, and Charity Rider Credential) must be picked up in person in NYC on the Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before the Tour. If you can’t make it to Packet Pickup, you can arrange for someone to pick up your packet for you, which is called Proxy Packet Pickup. (NOTE: rider ID kit shipping might be available for purchase when you register). Visit the Tour FAQ for all rider ID kit details, times, and location.
Registered riders will receive details about the start location and times from Bike New York. You can also check the Start Schedule on the Tour website. Charity Riders are automatically assigned to Wave 1 at the top of the Tour, but can choose to join any wave if a later start time is preferred. Please note that each wave starts from a different location.
No. Charity Riders are automatically assigned to Wave 1 at the top of the Tour, but can choose to join any wave if a later start time is preferred. Please note that each wave starts from a different location. See all start wave times and locations in the Start Schedule on the Tour website.
Yes. Charity Riders are assigned to Wave 1 at the top of the Tour, but can choose to join any Start Wave if they wish to move back and ride with other riders.
Visit the TD Five Boro Bike Tour website for everything else you’ll need to know, especially the FAQ page!
Who can I contact for more information about Team CTKF?
Please contact Elaine Rubinson at (203) 984-6695 or elainer@clothestokidsfairfieldcounty.org
Clothes To Kids of Fairfield County, Inc is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization; pursuant to the IRS code donations are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.