Beginner
Leisurely pace, flat terrain, relatively short, on protected bike paths, regular stops. Must have basic bike handling skills.
Small-scale community rides in and around NYC showcasing some of our favorite routes and destinations.
Our Local Rides are casual small-scale events geared toward bringing cyclists of all skill levels together to discover NYC. Sign up by yourself or with some friends—either way, you’ll have a blast!
Beginner
Leisurely pace, flat terrain, relatively short, on protected bike paths, regular stops. Must have basic bike handling skills.
Advanced Beginner
Relaxed pace, 5-15 miles, possibility of small hills, on low-traffic streets and bike paths, regular stops.
Intermediate
Moderate pace, on roads with traffic, up to 10-25 miles, some stops.
Advanced
Moderate to fast pace, possibility of substantial hills, on roads with traffic, 20+ miles.
On Saturday, August 2, NYC DOT is partnering with Bike New York to launch Together We Ride―Summer Streets, the first-ever group ride along the Manhattan Summer Streets route, from 101 Worth Street in Lower Manhattan to Inwood.
This free guided ride celebrates the benefits of open streets, promotes sustainable transportation, and showcases the vibrancy of New York City’s neighborhoods.
Cyclists of all skill levels are welcome to participate at a relaxed, social pace. All registered riders will receive an official Together We Ride―Summer Streets bib.
We’ll provide more details as we get closer to ride day, so stay tuned!
Where You Gotta Be: 101 Worth Street, Lower Manhattan
When You Gotta Be There: 6:30AM for check-in
How Far You’re Gonna Go: About 15 miles
What You Gotta Give: Nothing – this ride is free!
How Hard It’s Gonna Be: We’ll ride at a relaxed, family-friendly pace up the length of Manhattan. Participants should have solid bike-handling skills.
How about the weather: Check here on Friday, August 1 for any weather updates.
What You Gotta Do: Add info@bike.nyc and Eventbrite to your safe senders list, as we use email to communicate with registrants. For the safety and wellbeing of our community, we ask that you please stay home if you’re feeling under the weather on the day of the ride.
What You’re Gonna Get: A guided tour of the Manhattan Summer Streets corridor, with support provided by experienced ride leaders and volunteers.
What You Gotta Bring: Your bike, your helmet (you must wear a bike helmet: No ifs, ands, or buts about it), a full water bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, and a sense of adventure!
Other Suggested Items: Bike lock, spare tube, snacks, hydration drink, and a bag to store all of the above.
What kind of bike should I bring?
You do not need to have a fancy road bike to participate in our rides. What’s most important is that you have a bike that is comfortable for you, has enough gears for the ride, and is in good working order. Make sure to do an ABC Quick Check in advance of the ride, and if your bike needs work bring it to a local bike shop for a tune-up or, even better, take one of our Bike Maintenance 101 classes!
How do I get to the starting point?
Bike New York does not provide transportation to or from the meeting location. Participants can arrive by bike, public transit, or car. If taking public transit, check the MTA website for updates as train schedules may vary on weekends and due to construction. If driving in, be aware that parking in NYC can be difficult. Make sure to allow time and be prepared to use a paid garage if necessary.
Rain cancellation policy
The ride will go on as planned in most weather conditions, including moderate rain, hot, and cold weather. Please dress accordingly. In the event that heavy rain or other serious weather conditions are forecasted, the ride will be canceled. In the event of a cancellation, you will be notified by email the day before the ride.
Are children allowed on rides?
Yes! This is a family-friendly ride. Youths age 3 to 9 must ride with an adult on a tandem bike, in a child’s seat, on a tag-along bike, or in a bike trailer.
Youths ages 10-17 may ride their own bikes, but must remain in close proximity to the adult with whom they were registered.
What if I have additional questions?
Contact info@bike.nyc and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.