NEWS

2025.12.05

Conclusion of a Partnership Agreement with Bike New York

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) and the GRAND CYCLE TOKYO Executive Committee (GCT) have entered into a partnership agreement with “Bike New York (official event name: TD FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR)”, one of the world’s largest fun-ride cycling events. Through this partnership with “Bike New York”, TMG and GCT will further strengthen mutual public relations activities and enhance overseas outreach.

Summary of the Agreement

（１）Purpose

Based on the shared recognition that creating an environment that promotes the use of bicycles, which contributes both to reducing environmental impact and improving public health, is essential for the sustainable development of cities, this partnership aims to foster the mutual development of events and further strengthen friendly relations among the parties involved.

（２）Details of Collaboration

Plan, promote, and develop cycling events aimed at contributing to local revitalization, encouraging public engagement, and expanding participation through meaningful exchanges among the respective events
Promote bicycle measures
Promote initiatives for the realization of sustainable cities

[Reference] Overview of the Bike New York Event

Official Name: TD FIVE BORO BIKE TOUR (commonly known in Japan as “Bike New York”)
Organizer: Bike New York
Event Period: Annually in May
Location: New York, United States
Distance: 40 miles (approx. 64 km)
Number of Participants: approx. 32,000

Official Website (external link):
https://www.bike.nyc/events/td-five-boro-bike-tour/

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has acquired the “UCI BIKE CITY LABEL” certified by the International Cycling Union (UCI). The “UCI BIKE CITY LABEL” is recognized by the UCI as a city or region that is pioneering bicycle initiatives, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government is the first city in the East Asian region to receive the label. In cooperation with UCI and other certified cities, we will further promote sports projects that utilize bicycles and create an environment where everyone can use bicycles safely and comfortably.

東京都では、環境にやさしく、健康にもよい自転車を更に身近なものとするため「GRAND CYCLE TOKYO」プロジェクトとして、自転車に関する様々なイベント等を行っています。

本件は、「2050東京戦略」を推進する取組です。
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〈Inquiries〉

Cycling Promotion, International Sports Projects Division Office for Sports Promotion
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
E-mail: S1180901@section.metro.tokyo.jp