New York Cycle Club

Great group rides in the NYC area

The [**New York Cycle Club**](http://www.nycc.org) is a volunteer-run organization serving the greater New York City area.  **We currently have over 2,000 members and offer over 1,000 member-led rides each year, generally 7 days a week from early March thru December.**

These include early morning training rides, scenic and destination rides and occasional hammerfests.  We designate “pace” as the speed the ride will go on flat terrain; the average speed of the ride will generally be 2-3 mph slower than the pace.  Our ride classifications indicate the style of the ride: 
* **C rides** are generally 30-60 miles at a 12-14 pace, stopping every 8-10 miles and are often destination-oriented 
* **B rides** range from 40-75 miles (or more) at a 15-18 pace, riding in a close line but usually not rotating 
* **A rides** will be 60-125 miles at a 19-22 pace with rotating pacelines wherever the road permits.

Every spring the NYCC runs its [**SIG**](http://nycc.org/SIGs) (special interest group) programs in each classification.   
* The **C-SIG** is 8 weeks of progressive training, each ride being a bit longer and more challenging, with riders being taught both individual and group riding skills.  The C-SIG takes beginning cyclists and turns them into confident group riders.  
* The 10-week **B-SIG** is for somewhat stronger, more experienced riders, with rides progressing to a century and classes focusing on group riding skills.  
* The **A-SIG** runs for 12 weeks and teaches advanced individual and group riding skills including rotating pacelines.

Graduates of these, as well as other experienced riders, can take our progressive Spring Training Series in each of the 3 riding categories.

Our big event, [**Escape New York**](http://nycc.org/eny14)  takes place in September every year and includes 25, 50, 65 and 100 miles distances with fully stocked rest and lunch stops and a festival at the end.  Our members also enjoy weekends away, such as Memorial Day weekend in the Berkshires, as well as our annual All-Class Ride and Newcomers Ride.

We are fortunate to be able to bring our bikes on the NY subway system and the area’s commuter rail lines, making it possible to do day rides in Connecticut; New York’s Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Columbia and Orange Counties and into the Catskills; Long Island; Northern and Western New Jersey and the Jersey Shore; and regions beyond.  And that’s, of course, in addition to rides within the five boroughs of New York City, which now have hundreds of miles of bike lanes.  Our routes run the spectrum of beach access, pace lining, challenging climbs, historical sites and unpaved adventures.

A number of area [bike shops](http://nycc.org/resources/road-bike-rentals) will rent out road bikes, so join us for a ride the next time you’re in New York.  You’d be amazed at the wonderful cycling within easy distance of the Big Apple.  Oh, and by the way, *New York is not flat!*

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New York Cycle Club

Great group rides in the NYC area

41 mi 1,656 ft

NYC, NY, US

Paved

This spot is known as a place to view the hawks, eagles, kestrels and falcons soaring over the Hu... more

This spot is known as a place to view the hawks, eagles, kestrels and falcons soaring over the Hudson. This is one of our region's special places. You cannot believe you've pedaled from the city and will return in hours. On a clear day you can see several cities in Westchester plus Stamford in Connecticut and parts of Long Island.

For cue sheet see: https://nycc.org/cue-sheets/nj-rockland/55033 (less)

NYC, NY, US

For cue sheet see: https://nycc.org/cue-sheets/nj-rockland/55033 (less)

New York Cycle Club

Great group rides in the NYC area

67 mi 716 ft

NYC, NY, US

Mostly paved

Go over the Brooklyn Bridge, wind your way through Brooklyn, and cross a number of bridges to rea... more

Go over the Brooklyn Bridge, wind your way through Brooklyn, and cross a number of bridges to reach Long Beach and ultimately Point Lookout. Ride along the board walk in Long Beach for the fun of it, pick up lunch and eat in the shade on picnic tables on the beach at Point Lookout. The way back goes through Sheepshead Bay and Prospect Park. Or you can shorten the ride by 23 miles if you take the A train back from the Rockaways. (less)

NYC, NY, US

New York Cycle Club

Great group rides in the NYC area

New York Cycle Club

Great group rides in the NYC area

New York Cycle Club

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State Line Lookout

Long Beach/Point Lookout

Deep Westchester

Holiday on Ice (Beacon/ Mohonk/ Cragsmoor/ Beacon)

New York Cycle Club

Routes

State Line Lookout

Long Beach/Point Lookout

Deep Westchester

Holiday on Ice (Beacon/ Mohonk/ Cragsmoor/ Beacon)

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