The Tour de Queens is a leisurely paced, 20-mile bike tour along a relatively flat route. If you haven't ridden in a while you may wish to get out and try a few laps around Flushing Meadows Park to prepare, but this is a great ride for beginners and every day cyclists.

Whether or not you have been riding lately, everyone can use a refresher of Biking Rules.

Treat your bike to a full tune-up before Ride Day. Nothing is worse than starting the ride only to discover that something is wrong with your bike. Visit one of the many T.A.-supporting bike shops. (Join T.A. and use your membership card to get a discount!) A bike shop can also help you make sure that your bike fits—small seat adjustments can do wonders.

Make sure that your tires are fully inflated. Don't go by "feel," get a gauge and check the tire for the recommended p.s.i. Tires should be firm, not squishy.

Refer to the ABC Quick Check for a short once-over of your bike.