Staten Island’s Bike Race Speeds in Midland Beach

Midland Beach pedaled last night with Staten Island’s Bike Race, racing NYC’s spring by the shore. Cyclist Mia Chen hit gears as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket clash of chains. It’s borough spokes—pure SI vibe, wheels hot. A kid wobbled a turn; a pro sprinted a lap. ‘Staten rolls—this is it,’ Chen says, tightening bolts. The sand turned track.

The race’s fresh—March 25’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing curbs by 3 p.m. Chen’s a St. George rider; last night’s crowd hit max—tires hummed. A latecomer nabbed a bike; sweat dripped—NYC grit glowed. Laps hit eight—speed ruled. #SIBikeRace trended; Bronx wants a chain.

Some griped—’Too windy,’ sniped a newbie, dodging gusts. A chain slipped—fixed quick; pace held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville sprint, splitting wheels. Still, 300 stayed—spokes reigned. Midland’s never sped so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a dusk ride if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roads—this owns ‘em,’ she says, packing gear. The race’s a Staten win—grit meets glide. It’s a bike rush; join the next. Bring a helmet—gears call.