Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
More than 200 kids turned out for the 33rd Annual Children’s Bike
Race on May 20, organized by the Astoria Civic Association and
Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria).
Children ages 3 to 11 competed in separate races along Astoria
Park’s waterfront. The youngest group kicked off the race — some on
tricycles, others with the help of training wheels — on Shore
Boulevard between Ditmars Boulevard and Astoria Park South. Vallone
announced this year’s winners, who were trumpeted at the finish
line with former Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr., Assemblywoman
Aravella Simotas (D-Astoria) and state Sen. Michael Gianaris
(D-Astoria).
A $5 registration fee allowed for each child to receive a T-shirt
and medal.
“I encourage all of our young cyclists to start training for next
year,” Vallone Jr. said.
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Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
Girls ages 4 to 5 years old talk to their parents before the start of the fun.
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
The riders received T-shirts as well as trophies.
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
Winners’ trophies are all lined up ready for the taking.
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
Peter Vallone Sr., left, and his son Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-Astoria), far right, recite the Pledge of Allegiance with two volunteer participants to kick off the race.
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
A young participant on her bicycle, with the RFK Triborough Bridge in the background. .
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
The race attracted more than 200 youngsters
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
Children ages 3 to 11 participated in the race.
Astoria Civic’s youth bike race rolls
A proud winner displays his trophy for a job well done.
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