Cycling Groups New York

Urban Athletics: NYC at Night Bike Ride

New York is a completely different city after dark. During the day, people are out riding bikes, soaking up the sunshine, and pretending they enjoy paying $8 for coffee. But once the sun goes down, most cyclists tuck their bikes away and head home. That’s like ordering a pizza, throwing away the cheese, and proudly announcing that the crust was the best part. You're missing half the experience. If you're a fellow night owl—or simply someone with questionable sleep habits—come join me for a late-night ride through the city. **The plan...** We'll meet in Union Square and pedal our way around some of New York City's most iconic landmarks. They're impressive during the day, but at night they transform into something even better: beautifully illuminated and, in some cases, suspiciously free of tourists. Our route includes the Washington Square Arch, the Brooklyn Bridge, South Street Seaport, the World Financial Center, Lincoln Center, Columbus Circle, the Plaza Hotel fountain, the glowing Apple cube, the sensory overload that is Times Square, the New York Public Library and its famous stone lions, and the Flatiron Building. We'll also do a loop through Central Park after dark, stopping at Bethesda Fountain and Belvedere Castle—because nothing says “good decision-making” like wandering through a giant park at midnight with a bunch of strangers from the internet. **The important stuff...** * The ride will be about 28 miles round trip at a casual pace of roughly 12 mph. If midnight is normally when you transform back into a pumpkin, this may not be the meetup for you—we'll be out late. * We'll stick to bike lanes whenever possible, but the city planners, in their infinite wisdom, neglected to place protected lanes directly in front of every famous attraction. You should be comfortable riding in traffic. Helmets and bike lights are absolutely required, both for safety and to improve your odds of being seen by taxis. * Please make sure your bike is in good working order before the meetup. Bring a lock, a spare tube, a patch kit, and a pump. New York has many wonderful qualities, but fixing your flat at 1:00 a.m. on the side of the road is not one of them. * Check your email before heading out for any last-minute updates and my phone number, which will be sent to everyone who RSVPs. * And speaking of RSVPs: please only sign up if you genuinely plan to come. Space is limited, and "I totally meant to make it" sadly does not propel a bicycle. Serial no-shows and last-minute cancellers may be removed from the event. * Sorry, no guests for this one. * Rain cancels the meetup, because while we enjoy adventure, recreating scenes from The Dark Knight on two wheels is a bridge too far.

Randalls Island Full Moon and Picnic Ride

Full Moon Ride! Friday, August 28 will be a full moon. Want to ride with Brompton friends to Randalls Island and enjoy a moonlit picnic? This is a chill ride with equal emphasis on riding, socializing and enjoying the NYC evening sky. *This ride is for Brompton bicycles only.* **Meeting/Departure** We'll meet at the southeast corner of Queensbridge Park and depart punctually after 15 minutes of socializing. (Note: We need to depart on time due to timing with the sunset). Then we'll bike up to Astoria Park and cross the RFK bridge to Randall’s Island. **Sunset** We'll stop to enjoy the sunset from Astoria Park and from the RFK Bridge. **Full Moon** We'll spread our blankets at the southern tip of Randalls Island and watch the moon rise and city lights in all their splendor. **Picnic** Please bring your own beverage, picnic blanket, and snacks to share. **Return** Feel free to depart earlier, but we'll exit the island as a group around 10:00, crossing the 103rd Street Bridge to Manhattan. We'll bike down the East River and end the ride at the Manhattan side of the Queensboro Bridge. (There are path closings on the East River, so we will need to bike on 2nd Avenue for parts of this.) You can exit the ride wherever you're close to home, or bike with us to Brooklyn if that's your destination. **Route** You can view the route on [Ride with GPS](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47093411) **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 The bathrooms on Randalls Island are often closed, so please plan accordingly. There are no services, so make sure to bring enough food and drink. If want you to join at Randall's Island at 7:45pm, let us know in the comments. 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.

Bromptoberfest 2026

Update 8.13.26: This year’s route explores Queens neighborhoods and parks. Bike lanes most of the way with very little elevation. It’s beginner friendly so invite a friend to join you! Route link: [https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56571976](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56571976) **Bromptoberfest is back for the 12th year running!** Join this long running tradition to enjoy an afternoon of cycling and socializing - our favorite way to celebrate a great summer of riding in NYC! Order an event t-shirt for $20 [at this link](https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/6GBUN89SJYM7Y) (deadline August 15). Shirts are A4 Performance Dry-Fit and are great on their own for summer cycling or as a breathable base layer in the winter, spring or fall. *Update: shirts will be available to collect at Max Bratwurst at the end of the ride - not the morning of the event as originally stated.* **Arrival at Max Bratwurst und Bier** Here, you can safely store your bike and enjoy a festive atmosphere with delicious German food and drinks. Plus, we have games to play for prizes! **Special package deal for $30, paid to restaurant:** * 0.5L Beer and Brat Special or Vegetarian Options * Entry to the Mug Holding Contest * Entry to the Fastest Fold Contest For those that do not want to locked into the package deal you can simply order what you like at Max's. The menu has a variety of delicious food to suit any palate and dietary restrictions. **Safety** Helmets are required! Lights are highly recommended. Do not ride if intoxicated. There are train stations nearby as well as easy access to taxis and ride shares. This event will happen rain or shine and will be postponed in the event of severe weather. Please respect each other and observe your surroundings. Ride safe. An RSVP is a commitment to attend. If you cannot attend, you must cancel your RSVP! This is essential as the restaurant will arrange food and staffing to accommodate our group. Also not fair to those who are on a waitlist that want to partake. 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. 1. 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. 1. 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.

Jamaica Bay Circumnavigation by Bike

Tour de Bronx bike ride - tentative OCT 04

New York City Summer Streets 2026 Bronx Grand Concourse

NYC-ADV Monthly Mixer /// 1st Thursdays

GW Bridge, NJ bike path and ferry back to Manhattan.

Funky Jazz Night with Wine

**TICKETS AVAILABLE: LIVE JAZZ WITH OLIVER AND HIS BAND** **NOT a Brompton ride! Oliver Doering will host a jazz show on Sat, Aug 8. Dana and Oliver, both ride leaders, would love you to have you! Join this meet up if you'd like to attend and we'll send you an update soon when tickets go on sale.** **FUNKY JAZZ NIGHT** with Wine **[BUY TICKETS](https://reservierungen.orangesunday.de/reservation-99-vid)** **The Music** We are delighted to invite you to an evening of funky jazz and fine wine. Oliver's band will keep the groove flowing with soulful, energetic jazz tunes, accompanied by exceptional wines thoughtfully selected by your wine guide, Nathalie Nayman. Great grooves, vibrant improvisation, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere make an evening with the Oliver Doering Jazz Quintet an exciting and unforgettable event. * Guitar: Oliver Doering * Sax: Jeremy Powell * Piano: Mamiko Watanabe * Bass: Earl Sauls * Drums: Rob Weiss * Special Guest: Brenda Fair, vocals **Listen to the Music** [Funky Four on Six](https://vimeo.com/showcase/10538595?video=868761243) [No More Blues](https://vimeo.com/showcase/10538595?video=1024021803) [Road Song](https://vimeo.com/showcase/10538595?video=1119794497) **[BUY TICKETS](https://reservierungen.orangesunday.de/reservation-99-vid)** **The Wine** Does the music have the power to influence what’s in your glass? Science says yes! We've partnered with wine guide Nathalie Nayman to pair a wine with a piece of music for you to taste and hear at once — a small, multisensory experiment in where art and science meet — before the band picks the groove back up. To participate in our multisensory wine & jazz interactive experience, be sure to choose the "Wine Pairing" option with your ticket on the sign-up page. **[BUY TICKETS](https://reservierungen.orangesunday.de/reservation-99-vid)**

Empire Skate Club's 17th Annual Coney Island Skate **Intermediate**

Another summer means another All-Brooklyn skate followed by lunch and a beach party into the night! What to know and expect: The skate itself is about 14 miles long. Expect to encounter various levels of terrain including but not limited to: uphills, big downhills on public roadways, shared pedestrian paths, uneven road surfaces, unforeseen and changing conditions, etc. The skate is intended for at minimum the **intermediate** level skater who has experience skating in the street and sharing the road with cars. The route, pace and endurance is akin to a typical Wednesday night skate. There will be some challenging uphills, some long thrilling downhills, seeing parts of Brooklyn that rarely get skated, followed by the best beach party skates have to offer. If this sounds like your kind if day here are the details: Meet up: \- \[ \] Q train “Kings Highway” train station\. Use opposite 1702 east 16 street as a reference point for where to find the group to meet and set up\. \- \[ \] When: group\-up starting after 1030am \- \[ \] Departure\- around 11am\. \- \[ \] If you are driving for the skate please note two things: \- \[ \] This is NOT a round trip skate\. We will not be returning to the beginning point\. Please provide ample time to find free street parking in Coney Island and a short 10 minute train ride to the start of the skate OR \- \[ \] Paid parking is recommended at the MCU ballpark parking lot\. Parking is ample\, spots available basically right at the boardwalk and near the beach party spot\, and it’s a short couple blocks to the nearest train station\. Skate: \- \[ \] Scenic 14 mile route through Brooklyn neighborhoods such as Midwood\, Boro Park\, Bensonhurst\, Bay Ridge\, Sheepshead Bay and Coney Island; including scenic\, waterfront views of the hudson bay and Verrazano bridge\, as well as rewarding steep and long downhill sections for those speed and adrenaline seekers\. Lunch: \- \[ \] Arrival around 2\-230pm in Coney Island \- \[ \] A multitude of our favorite options near the amusement park area will be suggested including but not limited to quick grab n go spots or somewhere to sit down and eat\. Beach: \- \[ \] 230\-3pm and onwards… \- \[ \] Where: West side of the pier\, behind MCU PARK and the Parachute Jump historic landmark\. \- \[ \] The skate is cool but people stay for the beach party \- \[ \] Pack or wear your bathing suit\, have a towel/blanket and be ready to enjoy the sun\, sand\, and a nice refreshing dip in the water along with plenty of cold drinks as we party into the night on the beach Coolers and cups will be provided on the beach- skaters will be directed to purchase their own ice and drinks/refreshments/liquor. Bring football, frisbee, soccer ball, snacks etc hang out, drink, dance, make new friends or catch up with old ones and just have a good time until whenever! Disclaimer: Street Skating is an inherently dangerous activity and you are skating at your own risk. Helmets and wrist guards are strongly recommended due to the dangerous nature of street skating. Skaters should know their ability level, and those of the people around them and always proceed with awareness and caution.

Beginners Street Skating

Starting to rollerblade on the street amongst the cars can be intimidating. Some have found Wednesday Night Skate to be appealing but are not yet ready for those speeds. This will be a slow-paced 3-mile 4-5 mph skate from Pier 76 to Skater's Circle in Central Park for those who don't have experience skating in the street. We will not be returning to the pier as a group. **Note: This is a beginner event but not an absolute beginner event. You should at least be able to stand on skates, move from one place to another, and brake (not T-stop necessarily, but at least plow stop). If you cannot do these things, please do not attend. If you do, you will be endangering not only yourself but also those around you. We will be going slow on inclines/in general.** NYC Rollerbladers operates free of charge. We do encourage donations via the Pledge widget to help us cover the cost of operating on Meetup ($300/year).

Beginners Skate: Randall's Island

Meet on Randall's Island at bus stop "Main Roadway/Icahn Stadium." How to get there: Take the 6 train to 125th St stop. Walk to M35 bus stop at Lexington Avenue and 125th St. (right by the subway). Take M35 bus to "Main Roadway/Icahn Stadium" stop (5 stops). **Note: This is a beginner event but not an absolute beginner event. You should at least be able to stand on skates, move from one place to another, and brake (not T-stop necessarily, but at least plow stop). If you cannot do these things, please do not attend. If you do, you will be endangering not only yourself but also those around you. We will be going slow on inclines/in general.** NYC Rollerbladers operates free of charge. We do encourage donations via the Pledge widget to help us cover the cost of operating on Meetup ($300/year).