With pandemic restrictions relaxing in the past year, New Yorkers were hungry to get out and get on their bikes. The demand for classes, both for adults and for youth, was tremendous, and we were proud to meet our community’s need for bike safety education. In particular, the relationships that Bike New York staff nurtured with teachers, principals, and youth program directors during the past couple of years paid off, and our Youth Programs made a big comeback in 2022. More than 1,250 kids were served by our weekday programs, including nine different after school groups, 27 summer camps, and...
Bike New York's Director of Advocacy, Jon Orcutt, keeps a pulse on all things #BikeNYC. He gave us a quick update on bike use on New York City's bridges in 2021!
Spring is in full swing, and school-based cycling programs are back in demand! Our Bike Education team has been busy working with schools to equip New York City youth with the skills and experiences they need to enjoy the benefits of biking.