June News from WE Bike NYC

Brooklyn Bike Tour with YPT - NYC and NYC DOT
Saturday, June 4, 2022
1:00pm (wheels down at 1:30pm)
Foley Square (Lafayette St. & Centre St.), Manhattan
RSVP

Ride along with Young Professionals in Transportation (YPT-NYC) and WE Bike NYC for an awesome and informative bike ride through Brooklyn!

WE will be joined by staff from NYC DOT and members of the Prospect Heights Neighborhood Development Council, who manage the Vanderbilt Ave Open Street.

WE will begin this ~4 mile ride at Foley Square in Manhattan and ride over the dedicated bike lane on the Brooklyn Bridge. The ride will continue through Brooklyn and will end at the hugely successful Vanderbilt Ave Open Street. Along the way, WE will gain insights into the implementation of bicycle infrastructure from conception to fruition.

After the ride, stick around to join fellow YPT and WE Bike NYC members for drinks and snacks on Vanderbilt Ave.

What to bring: Helmet, mask, sunscreen, money for food/drinks, full water bottles.

Note: This is an all-gender ride open to bicyclists of all experience levels. Helmets are required. 

WE Bike to the New York Botanical Garden
Sunday, June 12, 2022
10am (wheels down at 10:30am)
Columbus Circle (Central Park), in front of the USS Maine Monument
RSVP

Join WE Bike NYC for a fun ride to the New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx!  WE'll start at Columbus Circle, ride through Central Park, cross into the Bronx via Randall's Island, and then ride up to the garden. Total distance is about 11 miles, including some riding in traffic.

WE'll end the ride at the garden's bike racks. You're welcome to come explore the garden and picnic with us. WE are excited that WE are able to provide a *limited* number of FREE tickets to the garden. Because of this perk, please only register if you are definitely able to attend, and if you are no longer able to attend please let us know.

Bring water, your helmet, a bike lock, and (optionally) a picnic lunch or money to purchase lunch at the garden cafe.

Note: This event is for women, female-identifying and gender nonconforming people only.

NightCAP weekly rides
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
Herbert Von King Park, Brooklyn

Join NightCAP (Cyclists Against Patriarchy), a social ride for trans & nonbinary people, queer, and allied cis women. Each ride will meet at Herbert Von King Park, and the group will ride to various destinations, decided by leaders each week.

More Information: @nightcap_brooklyn on Instagram

Pedal to Empower (to benefit World Bicycle Relief)
Saturday, June 4, 2022
10:00am (wheels down at 10:30am)
Meet at: Parade Ground at Van Cortlandt Park
To: Captain Lawrence Brewing Co. and back!
$25 Suggested Donation (not required to ride)

Join Cafecyclista for an adventure on two wheels this June 4th!  Cafecyclista is thrilled to partner with local NYC cycling clubs to help to change lives through the Power of Bicycles! The New York bike community is raising funds and awareness for World Bicycle Relief, a global nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals overcome the barrier of distance in developing communities around the world. If you want to pedal along, click 'Join the Team' within the fundraising link and be a part of a fun ride on June 4th from Van Cortlandt Park to Captain Lawrence Brewing Company. If you want to support with a donation, you will be helping to get more women and girls on bikes in countries around the world, helping them to achieve independence and thrive.

Click here for more information.