- Where You Gotta Be: Juneteenth Grove, Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn
- When You Gotta Be There: 9:30AM
- How Far You’re Gonna Go: 12 miles
- What You Gotta Give: Nothing – this ride is free!
- How Hard It’s Gonna Be: We’ll ride at a relaxed pace on local streets and bike lanes, with several stops along the way. Participants must have solid bike-handling skills, be able to ride in traffic, and be comfortable riding for a few miles without stopping.
Join us for a leisurely 12-mile ride through Brooklyn, visiting historical sites from
Juneteenth Grove to Weeksville.
This ride takes place on local streets and bike paths.
Participants must have solid bike-handling skills and be comfortable riding in traffic.
- What You Gotta Do: Add info@bike.nyc to your safe senders list. We use email to communicate with participants.
- What You’re Gonna Get: A guided tour of historical sites, cycling alongside experienced ride leaders and volunteers. Digital map route will be provided to registered participants (in your confirmation email).
- What You Gotta Bring: Bike, helmet (no ifs, ands, or buts about it), water, weather-appropriate clothing, cash/card for food and/or activities, and your sense of adventure! (Other suggested items: bike lock, spare tube, snacks, 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 to the start, 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, severe heat, or other hazardous 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 the start time 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.