Biking has a rich and diverse history that includes the contributions of many talented Black athletes and enthusiasts. From Major Taylor, the first Black world champion cyclist, to present-day Black biking groups and current cyclists, Black cycling culture is a vibrant and thriving community that deserves recognition and celebration. Let’s take a look at some of the pioneers, present-day cyclists, and community groups as we continue to celebrate Black History Month. Black Biking Pioneers  Major Taylor-The Worcester Whirlwind Major Taylor, also known as "The Worcester Whirlwind," was an African American track cyclist born in 1878. He is considered one of...

To kick off Black History Month, we want to highlight the rich legacy of Black cycling in New York City and remind you that we're riding through time and honoring Black biking history with our Black History Month Bike Ride on Saturday, February 25.  As we commemorate Black History Month, let us acknowledge and appreciate the tremendous impact the Black community has had on cycling. Despite facing discrimination and mistreatment, African Americans have been integral members of the city's cycling community since its inception and continue to play a vital role today. The First Bike Boom In the late 19th...

Bike New York’s Giving Tuesday campaign: Help us raise $20,000 to update our bike fleet. We’re excited to kick off our Impact Blog series ahead of Giving Tuesday with an interview of our new Bike Fleet Manager, Rose Sylvester. Can you imagine being responsible for the maintenance of 500 bikes? Making sure that our Education Centers have safe bikes and repair equipment is no easy task. Today, we’ll learn what it takes to keep our bike fleet in tip-top shape, how Rose got started in the bike mechanic world, and how you can help us reach our Giving Tuesday goals!...