Furious riders rip MTA threat to make Five Boro Bike Tour pay for lost bridge tolls: 'They're out of their mind'

Cyclists participating in the Five Boro Bike Tour expressed anger over the MTA's proposal to charge the event for lost tolls from the Verrazzano Bridge closure, fearing increased costs could deter participation. Despite the outcry, similar to the response against charging the NYC Marathon, there is no confirmation from the MTA or Governor Hochul's office about waiving these charges for the bike tour. The event, which draws around 32,000 annually, already pays significant fees, and additional charges could jeopardize its future.