- Where You Gotta Be: Ride begins and ends at Bike New York’s Education Center at Ft. Wadsworth, SI (directions on signup)
- When You Gotta Be There: 8:30AM
- How Far You’re Gonna Go: 8 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 on bike paths and local roads. Participants must have solid bike-handling skills.
- How about the weather: Severe weather cancels.
Join Bike New York and the National Park Service on Staten Island for a family-friendly 8 mile guided ride of Ft. Wadsworth. This casual-paced bike tour blends fresh air, waterfront views, and powerful stories that shaped New York Harbor’s defense. Along the way, we’ll make stops for short photo ops and a restroom break along the boardwalk.
- What You Gotta Do: Add info@bike.nyc, classes@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 historical sites, cycling alongside experienced ride leaders and volunteers.
- What You Gotta Bring: We can provide bikes and helmets for the first 20 registrants, or bring your own. Helmets required (no ifs, ands, or buts about it), water, 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.)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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?
This varies based on the level of the ride. Please check the gear level and follow accordingly. Rides rated 4 gears are restricted to adults ages 18 and up. Rides rated 3 gears are restricted to adults and teenagers ages 14 and up (riders under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). 1-2 gear rides are open to participants age 3 and up with the following restrictions.
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.
When does registration close?
Registration for weekend rides closes the Friday before the ride at noon. For weekday rides, registration will close at noon the day of the ride.
What if I have additional questions?
Contact info@bike.nyc and we will be happy to answer any questions you may have.