Join us for a monthly social bicycle ride on the first Sunday of each month that combines our love for cycling with our passion for climate activism. Each month, we'll explore new routes and build a community of like-minded individuals dedicated to making a positive impact on our planet.
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Event Schedule and Route:
1:00 PM - Meet up at Columbus Circle for our pre-ride briefing. Get the lowdown on the ride, safety guidelines, and discover the secrets of our scenic route.
1:30 PM - The adventure begins as we hit the streets, bare and bold, on a thrilling route through the heart of Manhattan.
3:00 PM - We'll conclude our journey. Join us for a post-ride gathering to keep the good vibes flowing!
What to Bring:
A bike
A helmet (safety first!)
H2O and snacks
Rules:
Stay Safe: This is not intended to be an arrestable bike ride. Cruise in style by obeying traffic laws and heeding the wisdom of our ride captains.
Show Respect: Keep the good vibes flowin' by treating fellow riders and spectators with the utmost respect. This gig is all about love and unity. Any uncool behavior or harassment won't fly.
Riding Etiquette - Do’s
Stay behind the ride leader
Stay ahead of the sweep
Stick together and minimize gaps
Clear the intersection
Be aware of the riders around them
Call out potholes and other road hazards
Listen for the directions from the rider leader and volunteers, and echo as needed (“left turn!”, “slowing!”, “rolling”, “car up!”, etc)
Review the route details before the ride
Riding Etiquette - Don’t
Ride ahead of the ride leader
Antagonize cars/drivers and pedestrians
Linger in intersections
Escalate existing situations / “act the hero”
Block crosswalk, ever
Swerve into fellow riders
Behave like a damn fool
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