Bike Commuting New York

Scenic Central Park Sunset Bike Ride & Optional Local Dinner

Hudson River Scenic Palisades Bike Tour and Bridge Path to Tarrytown

Liberty Park Full Moon Cruise & Picnic

Full Moon Ride! Friday, Sept 25 is the next full moon. Want to ride with Brompton friends through Liberty State Park to enjoy a moonlit night of spectacular Manhattan skyline views? This is a chill ride with equal emphasis on riding, socializing and gazing at the NYC evening sky while having a leisurely picnic. Check out the beautiful pictures we took on the pre-ride below! *This ride is for Brompton bicycles only.* **Meeting/Departure** Meet us inside the Brookfield Place Ferry Terminal at 6:30pm. Our ferry departs at 6:45pm. *There is only one ferry per hour so make sure to be on time.* **Sunset** We'll watch the sunset from the top level of the ferry as we cross the Hudson River. **Full Moon** We'll bike around the park and end up at the southern most point for the moon rise and gorgeous skyline views. **Picnic** We'll sit in the grass to watch the moon rise. Please bring your own beverage, picnic blanket, and snacks to share. **Ride** 10 miles - chill - flat - no traffic **Return** We'll return from Jersey City via the Paulus Hook Ferry arriving at Brookfield Place approximately 9:30pm. **What to bring** * Head light and tail light are essential * Picnic blanket if you have one * Picnic snacks or food to share * Your own beverages This ride is all about the evening sky. Rainy, drizzly or very cloudy weather will cancel this ride. **Please maintain your RSVP** If you can't attend, please update your RSVP so someone from the waiting list can have your spot. Riders with a history of "no shows" may be removed from the ride in favor of others on the waiting list. **Please respect the waiting list** We need to maintain our maximum rider-to-ride-leader ratio, so please respect the waiting list, thanks! Our Community Rules: 1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned. 2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional. 3. This is a Brompton only event. Contact Brompton Junction if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for this event (participation may vary). 4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP. BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following: 1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation. 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out. 3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.

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Croatia Hiking National Parks and Multisport Adventure Tour

Get ready to have your mind blown multiple times over turquoise waters, frothing waterfalls, badass mountain summits, and medieval towns. Croatia will turn anyone into an annoying romantic. Book your week-long women’s multi-sport adventure tour featuring hiking, e-biking, mountain-summiting, sea kayaking, snorkeling, and plenty of Adriatic Sea swimming. You’ll explore ancient cities tripping through architectural history from ancient Roman, Venetian Gothic, Romanesque, and Medieval. Cycle through stupid-pretty Istrian Peninsula hilltop towns. Bust your booties through Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica National Parks. Climb a freaking Via Ferrata to summit Bojin Kuk. And float through the 80+ islands that make up Kornati National Park. BRB we need to pick our jaw up from off the ground. **EXPLORE ZAGREB, CROATIA’S CAPITAL CITY** You and your Explorer Chick entourage will geek over all the architecture porn – from medieval stone gates to Gothic cathedrals. We’ll visit all the “musts” and gather for a welcome dinner in the Old Town. Did you just change your Insta handle to Croatia_Cutie? We are obsessed with you! **E-BIKES, WINE, AND TRUFFLES IN THE ISTRIAN COUNTRYSIDE** What could be better than seeing tiny cutie towns? TASTING the wares of those tiny cutie towns! We’ll cruise the Parenzana trail on our E-Bikes, stopping in Grožnjan, Oprtalj, and Motovun for coffee, olive oil tastings, and a spectacular lunch. By evening, we’ll cycle to the top of Motovun for a stunning gargoyle view of the Adriatic cities. You won’t leave Istria without loading your bike down with bottles of wine and a tummy full of truffles. **HIKE PLITVICE LAKES AND PAKLENICA NATIONAL PARKS** You’re gonna see the kind of natural beauty that shows up in the screensavers of Apple products. The Instagram world is stark raving mad over Plitvice Lakes because of its unique system of lakes and waterfalls. A rock climbing and hiking paradise awaits you in Paklenica National Park with views of the Adriatic Sea from your very own mountain summit. **KORNATI NATIONAL PARK SPEED-BOAT AND SPLIT SEA-KAYAKS** The best views of this gorgeous region are often gleaned from the sea. Across two days, we’ll explore the island systems via speedboat and sea-kayak, leaving plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, and floating otter-style on your back. You are basically a mermaid now and have to deal with mermaid things like schools of fish, coral spottings and island lunches. You poor thing. **Adventure Highlights:** * E-Bike through Croatia’s “Tuscany” tasting Wine, Olive Oil, and Truffles along the way * Discover charming hilltop medieval towns on the Istria Peninsula * Truffle Hunt with a local in the forests of Motovun * Hike the lower and upper falls of the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park * Soak in sunsets over the Adriatic from beautiful viewpoints * Climb a Via Ferrata to the summit of Bojin Kuk in Paklenica National Park * Enjoy the background music of Zadar’s Sea Organ at sunset * Explore Kornati National Park by speedboat with swimming, snorkeling, and a seafood lunch * Sea Kayak to a secluded beach off Split with more swimming, snorkeling, and cliff jumping * Get lost in the narrow streets of Split while enjoying a cone of gelato or a glass of wine * Kick back in 3-4 Star boutique hotels throughout your adventure with fabulous views that pair well with a cocktail * Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes everything in-between easy. * Geek out with encouraging and supportive Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour. **See the website for full details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-croatia-hiking-national-parks-and-multisport-adventure-tour/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-croatia-hiking-national-parks-and-multisport-adventure-tour/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Urban Athletics: Tour de Bronx Bike Tour

Yes, I'm cheap AF. That's why I've done the 5 Boro Bike Tour exactly once. Paying more than a Benjamin to ride a bicycle around New York leaves me with a bad taste in my mouth and an even worse feeling in my wallet. I could spend that money on something useful—like 47 slices of pizza. So why pay to ride when you can ride for **FREE**? Come join me for the annual Tour de Bronx, the largest **FREE** organized cycling event in New York State. That's right: zero dollars. Nada. Zip. The price is so low even your inner cheapskate will be impressed. **What's the story?** We've come a long way from Da Bronx of the 1970s. Back then, a tour of the borough might have involved abandoned buildings, burned-out cars, and making eye contact with absolutely nobody. Today, you get 6,000 of your closest strangers, all on bicycles, cruising through historic districts, waterfronts, greenways, parks, and some surprisingly beautiful neighborhoods. And nobody is asking you for money. There are two main routes: 25 miles for those who enjoy cycling but still have other things to do that day, and 40 miles for those of us who apparently have something to prove. Naturally, I'm doing the 40. The route takes us through the south, east, and central Bronx, including Mott Haven, Clason Point along the East River, and Pelham Bay Park, the largest park in New York City, with nearly 3,000 acres of forests, trails, and enough greenery to make you briefly forget you're still in New York. We'll also hit City Island and Orchard Beach along the way. And just when your legs are starting to wonder why you thought this was a good idea, we roll into the New York Botanical Garden for a post-ride music festival. Oh, and there’s free stuff too. **The important stuff!** • It's **FREE**, but don't get too excited and just show up. You **MUST** register in advance to participate. Do that **[HERE](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tour-de-bronx-2026-tickets-1994692075694)**. • You can choose the 25-mile or 40-mile route. I'm doing the 40 because apparently I make poor decisions. • Bringing your kids? There's also a 10-mile family route, so you can introduce the next generation to the joys of cycling without immediately traumatizing them. **How Do I Get There?** This one is ridiculously easy by mass transit. Take the 4 or D train to 161st Street/Yankee Stadium, or Metro-North to 153rd Street/Yankee Stadium. So grab your bike, bring your appetite, and come burn a bunch of calories with me. It's the Bronx. It's 40 miles. It's free. And there is free stuff at the end. Honestly, what more could a cheap bastard ask for?

Train Accessible September Hike☀️🚂🛤️🚃

**Welcome! We are planning a train-accessible hike on Sept 19th. The plan is to take the Metro North from Grand Central around 10AM and head to Beacon in the Hudson Valley. If you want to drive, feel free to meet us at the trailhead. After the hike we plan to grab lunch in the area.** **We will organize through WhatsApp so let me know your number when your attendance is confirmed.** **Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/beacon-fire-tower-via-casino-wilkinson-memorial-and-breakneck-ridge-trail?p=-1&sh=ej2h8r&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality** **To help cover the costs of Meetup, there is a $5 fee (waived for drivers helping out with carpools) - attendance is confirmed only upon payment of the fee via Venmo/Zelle. This fee is non-refundable unless the hike is cancelled.** **Plan for an all day event. Please reach out if you have questions!**

"Beers & Wheels" - Captain Lawrence: connecting all the dots

## Grand Army Plaza to Captain Lawrence Brewery Who was Captain Lawrence and why a brewery is named after him? Before you clip in for the Captain Lawrence Brewery Ride, let's give a toast to the man who never actually brewed anything: Samuel Lawrence, a captain in the 3rd Regiment of the Westchester County Militia, who spent the Revolutionary War dodging Redcoats around Westchester instead of dodging potholes on Route 100. So why does a hazy IPA carry his name? Founder Scott Vaccaro grew up on Captain Lawrence Drive in South Salem — a street named after the good captain — and when it came time to name his homebrew operation, hometown pride (and maybe a lack of better ideas) won out over anything more original. Here's the plot twist nobody puts on the beer label: Captain Lawrence's actual boss back in 1776 was none other than Colonel Pierre Van Cortlandt, commander of that very 3rd Regiment — yes, that Van Cortlandt, as in the very park where your quads will start filing complaints today. So when you roll out of Van Cortlandt Park, named for the Colonel's own family estate, and grind up the Old Put trail toward Elmsford, you're unknowingly retracing a 250-year-old chain of command: Colonel's park to Captain's beer, minus the muskets, plus a well-earned flight of sours waiting at the finish line. This "Beers & Wheels" adventure — one of the iconic rides in LMCC's "Beers & Wheels" series — kicks off at Grand Army Plaza at an easy, social pace — this is a ride for conversation, not speed records. Don't worry if Grand Army Plaza isn't convenient — riders are welcome to join the group at other points along the NYC route, and to peel off whenever it suits you too. We wind through Brooklyn and Manhattan, cross the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey (a few rolling hills to keep things interesting, all manageable with multi-gear bikes), then head north through scenic river towns. For a short stretch we'll ride along Route 9W, technically a state highway, but a beloved classic among NYC-area cyclists, so it's more familiar territory than it sounds. From there it's a relaxing detour through Piermont, then over the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge for sweeping Hudson views. Regular rest stops keep everyone fueled, with an extended lunch at Captain Lawrence Brewery as the main event. And don't feel obligated to drink beer, either. Plenty of riders opt for alcohol-free drinks instead, since the real point of the stop is good food, good company, and a few laughs, not what's in your glass. We loop back on the shaded, smooth South County Trailway. Prefer to skip the ride back? Hop the Metro-North from White Plains, or take the subway via the elevator near Van Cortlandt Park. Bring a helmet, bike lights, water, sunscreen, snacks, lock, and a small repair kit. A multi-gear bike is a must for the hills. Just know that in New Jersey especially, bike lanes can be scarce, so comfort riding alongside traffic is a must. This is an informal ride; each rider is solely responsible for their own safety, equipment, and compliance with traffic laws. I’m not providing supervision or instructions—I’m just sharing the time and the route. By attending, you acknowledge the inherent risks of urban cycling and agree that you alone are responsible for your riding decisions and any consequences. The ride will be canceled in case of rain. \- Drink responsibly; Ride respectfully \- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51864196

Governors Island Ride

Help Samara Community School students learn to ride!

SUNDAY Morning Run + Coffee - 6 & 19 mi - Randall's Is. S. & Williamsburg Shore

**JOIN FOR A 6ish - 19ish MILE RUN** starting at Astoria Park. **6\.1 MILE LOOP \+ COFFEE \|** \>\>[MAP](https://www.strava.com/routes/2914361338176682348)<< Across the Triborough bridge, around the south end of Randall's Island and back to the Astoria Park track. Afterward, join for coffee (and/or tea, empanadas, etc!) at *The Barn Coffee Shop* on Hoyt Avenue South. **19\.0 MILES \+ COFFEE \|** \>\>[MAP](https://www.strava.com/routes/3394450711043925564)<< After completing the route above, run south over the Pulaski Bridge, south through Williamsburg and Domino Park. We'll turn around just before the Navy Yard, and head back north the way we came. The route ends back in Astoria at *Cafe 9* near Rainey Park on 34 Avenue / 9 Street, where folks are welcome to stay for post-run coffee, tea, juice, snacks, etc. **EVERYONE IS WELCOME - NO RUNNER LEFT BEHIND!** *Folks are encouraged to go their own speed and/or to modify the route to meet their goals and needs.* **PACE** \| Typical pace is 9:00 \- 11:00 min/mile\, and varies based on the runners present\. Where possible\, meeting points throughout the route and pace leaders will help folks of different speeds follow the route and stay with the group\. Walking intervals are frequently employed at long runs\. **TIME** \| SUNDAY at 7:30 AM **LOCATION** \| The benches in front of the Astoria Park Track **IMPORTANT GUIDELINES** * Please RSVP. If you cannot attend, please update your attendance for the event. * Dress according to the weather and stay hydrated. Restrooms and water fountain locations are marked on the route map. * While we aim to leave no runner behind, each of us is ultimately responsible for ourselves. Make sure you have access to the route map in case you get separated from the group.