Stretching 2,745 miles from Banff, Alberta to Antelope Wells, New Mexico, it loosely follows the Continental Divide through the Rocky Mountains on a series of dirt and paved roads. The fastest men can complete the route in under 14 days, while most people who tour it take six to ten weeks.

At 7:30 a.m., cyclists will begin their 40-mile journey in Manhattan, will ride through the boroughs, and will finish at Ford Wadsworth in Staten Island.

If you're planning to clip in for the fun-filled tour through NYC's five boroughs this May, it's a good idea to start training now. Training will help your body prepare well, so you can enjoy the ride and work out any kinks in your gears before the event.

And as long as bikes fall within regular checked baggage dimensions (62 inches and under 50 pounds), they can be checked for free with all your other luggage. If a bike is oversized or overweight (meaning it weighs 51 to 100 pounds or is 62 to 80 inches in total dimensions), expect to pay an additional $75.