July News from WE Bike NYC

WE Bike NYC Upcoming Events

It's summer, and that means more bike adventures. Join us at our monthly happy hour to hang out, build community, and talk bikes! Look for us at the outdoor seating in front of the bar. This is an all-gender event. RSVP is required.

Please join us for PIZZA and ICE CREAM at the legendary L&B Spumoni Gardens! In 1938 the owner would peddle the pizza by horse and wagon! The establishment still exists today and not only is the pizza delicious, the ICE CREAM is to die for!!

Don't miss this Epic ride! We'll start out at Grand Army Plaza in Park Slope Brooklyn, head through Prospect Park, and down the Ocean Parkway protected bike lane to Ave. U at a social pace.

This 7 mile ride ends in Gravesend Brooklyn near trains and close to beaches if anyone wants to keep on and venture to Coney Island.

What to bring: Helmet, mask, sunscreen, money for food, full water bottles (it's gonna be HOT!)

Mask policy: Fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask while riding, however you may be required to wear a mask if we go indoors or are in a crowded space. Unvaccinated people must wear a mask at all times.

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

Join us for a weekday evening ride to The GREEN at Lincoln Center! We'll start downtown at South Ferry and take the Hudson River Greenway up the west side to Lincoln Center. Once at Lincoln Center we will explore The GREEN. The official ride is one way and ends there; riders are welcome to hang out and relax/explore post-ride.

The ride will be approximately 6 miles and mostly in protected bike lanes. This is a beginner- friendly ride.

What to bring: Helmet, mask, lock, a water bottle, and BIKE LIGHTS (for the ride home)

Mask policy: Fully vaccinated people are not required to wear a mask while riding, however you may be required to wear a mask if we go indoors or are in a crowded space. Unvaccinated people must wear a mask at all times.

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

Meet a WE Biker: Crystal Rangel

What was your first WE Bike NYC ride?
I'm pretty sure it was a donut shop tour. We hit up three shops: Dunwell, Dough, and ended at Peter Pan. I am always up for a food ride!!

What’s your favorite route?
I have a different commute now, but I used to ride along the Hudson River Greenway to get to work and that morning ride north along that path was always the best part of my day, especially riding by the Intrepid. My dad was in the Navy so I always think of him when I ride past. 

What do you ride?
I ride a sky blue Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Willow 3. It has the same 3-speed internal gear system as the first Citi Bikes and, when I load all my stuff onto it, is almost as heavy as a Citi Bike, ha!

Why do you love WE Bike NYC?  
I love WE Bike NYC because it showed me that there were other people like me biking around the city. Before I got involved, I would see lots of spandex riders on road bikes or gnarly aggressive messengers, and those were 9 times out of 10, dudes. It was nice to finally meet some riders I could relate to. Not just because WE were women/female-identifying/gender-nonconforming, but because there were also WE Bike riders of all different riding styles, including more leisurely like me. 

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