Bike Ed Goes to School
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This fall, some 600 elementary-school students in the Bronx participated in a bike rodeo, quite possibly the first at an NYC public school--but not the last, if we can help it. Activities such as a slow race, helmet relay, and bike edition of "Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader" reinforced the cycling-safety lessons they'd learned throughout the fall, and the fun they've had along the way. The school followed Bike New York's Bike Driver's Ed curriculum and used bikes from our Bike Fleet--all free of charge.

Contact our Bicycle Education Program for help starting a bike program at your school or community group.




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Are you planning to ride in the 2009 TD Bank Five Boro Bike Tour this May? Do you have a compelling reason to ride, or a fun group of people that you'll be riding with? Please contact us if you have a Tour-related story you'd like to share for possible media opportunities, and check back in January for registration details.


Maintenance Class Debuts in January
photo: pedal wrench removing pedal Looking for a way to save money, learn something new, and improve your cycling without getting cold this winter? Check out the new Bike Maintenance 101 class offered by Bike New York together with Recycle-A-Bicycle. Designed for novice mechanics, and limited to just 8 participants, this half-day class will have you fixing flats, adjusting gears, tightening brakes, and cleaning your chain in no time.
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