Staten Island’s Bike Race Speeds in Midland Beach

Midland Beach pedaled last night with Staten Island’s Bike Race, racing NYC’s spring on April 9. Cyclist Amir Hassan sprinted as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket dash by the shore. It’s borough wheels—pure SI vibe, gears hot. A kid wobbled a turn; a pro clocked a record. ‘Staten speeds—this is it,’ Hassan says, pumping tires. The sand turned track.

The race’s fresh—April 9’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing paths by 5 p.m. Hassan’s a St. George rider; last night’s crowd hit max—chains hummed. A latecomer nabbed a spot; dust flew—NYC grit glowed. Laps hit ten—speed ruled. #SIBikeRace trended; Queens wants a pedal.

Some griped—’Too dusty,’ sniped a newbie, dodging grit. A tire popped—fixed quick; pace held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville ride, splitting wheels. Still, 300 stayed—gears reigned. Midland’s never sped so bold.

Hassan’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a dawn race if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roads—this owns ‘em,’ he says, packing bikes. The race’s a Staten win—grit meets sprint. It’s a bike rush; catch the next. Bring helmets—tracks call.