Hundreds turned out for one of the city’s oldest and longest running children’s bike races on May 20, organized by the Astoria Civic Association and Councilmember Peter F. Vallone Jr.
More than 200 youngsters, ages three 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.