Bike Month is (already, for awhile now) upon us
May 11th, 2009 by Jervey
There’s really no excuse for us not covering Bike Month NYC until the 11th. Except that we really didn’t cover anything in May yet until today. (Long story–we’re working on it. Wanna intern?)
Well you’ve seen the thousands of posters around the city, no doubt. So here’s the link to know everything you possibly could want to about Bike Month NYC. Truly something we get excited about for months ahead of time. Can’t you just feel it out there? Here’s some more:
May is Bike Month in New York City!
T.A. has teamed up with the Department of Transportation to bring you Bike Month NYC, a month of cycling celebration. The DOT announced a dramatic 35% increase in bicycle commuters in 2008. With so many new commuters why not give them a way to celebrate. Join us in celebrating 19 years of biking in New York City, plan your month filled with cycling parties, rides, tours, classes and races.
Request a 2009 Bike Month NYC Calendar here.
Don’t miss out on these amazing events during Bike Month NYC!
National Bike to Work Day in New York City
May 15, 7-10:30 amWe are doing it again; meet us at the bridge or the park for your “Thank You for Riding to Work” snack. T.A. will be at the East River Bridges (Queensboro, Williamsburg, Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridge) plus Madison Square Park, City Hall Park. Stop by for some hot coffee, quality reading material and your extreme commuter bag! National Bike to Work Day is brought to you by Transportation Alternatives and for the second year in a row Clif Bar. Watch a StreetFilm of last year’s Bike to Work Day.
Commuter Race
May 21th
8th annual New York City Commuter Race between the Automobile, Subway and Bicycle. Call it crazy but yes the bicycle has won the past 7 years. Here’s a video of last year’s winner.
Borough President Snacks
May 5, 7:30-8:30 am Brooklyn
May 13, 7-8:30 am Staten Island
May 15, 7-9:30 am Bronx
May 21, 5:15-6:15 pm ManhattanSnack before or after work with your Borough President- take this opportunity to meet your borough president and meet other bicycle commuters in your borough.
Car Free Saturday in Crotona Park
May 30, 12-5pm
Half a mile of open road to ride your bike, run and play games in Crotona Park. We are shutting down the street and opening it up to the public come out for a wonderful day filled with music, and fun activities. Brought to you by the Car Free Bronx Coalition.
Transportation Alternatives, your advocate for bicycling, walking and public transit, presents Bike Month NYC in conjunction with the NYC Department of Transportation to celebrate and promote bicycling in metropolitan New York City.
