It’s time to start stretching and getting those bikes tuned up, because spring cycling is almost here!

Ready. Set. SPRING!

Hey WE bikers! WE hope you folks have your bikes all tuned up, because SPRING is finally here!

Here are some happenings in the biking community that WE hope will spark some biking inspiration:  Ruta Del Jefe 

Great Divide Route

And in local news, check out these posts on the Female Bike Forum
” on Facebook:”

Bikes on Board: A Guide to Using Amtrak to Ride the Erie Canalway Trail

Sandy Hook Beach in NJ using the ferry + biking from Manhattan

Alternatives to a quick release seat bolt?

 

It’s time to start stretching and getting those bikes tuned up, because spring cycling is almost here!

While you’re waiting for the weather to warm up, WE encourage you to fill out the  New York Bike Census on Facebook:
It’s a quick survey designed to collect data about bicycle transport across the state, to inform planners and policymakers. Plus, respondents can enter a drawing for three $150 Planet Bike gift cards.

Here are some recent highlights from the  Female Bike Forum on Facebook:

Free El Barrio Bikes training for uptown residents (Apply by 03/03!)
Boston bike trail recommendations
Join the WE Bike NYC team for the Five Boro Bike Tour

 

Happy February, WE Bikers!

WE would love for you to ride with us on the Five Boro Bike Tour. To join the WE Bike NYC team, select “WE Bike NYC” during registration.

Here are some recent highlights from the Female Bike Forum on Facebook:
How to keep salt off your bike
Thin but warm gloves for winter riding
Recommendations for carrying groceries on a bike
 

Happy holidays! WE are not hosting any events this month, but WE hope to be riding together again soon.

In the meantime, check out these recent highlights from the Female Bike Forum on Facebook:
Recommendations for folding ebikes
Celebrating funding for NYC bike infra, from the infrastructure bill!
Discussion about Oonee pods

WE are so thankful for the past great season of resumed in-person rides and events. The fun is not over yet… this month WE’ve got a great slate of rides and meetups that WE would love you to join.

Here are some recent highlights from the Female Bike Forum on Facebook:
What weather apps do you use?
Waterproof commuter backpack recommendations
Experience organizing a Cranksgiving ride?

 

(WE were so excited to share this month’s news that WE forgot to update the subject line for October! Sorry for any confusion on the previous newsletter, which is identical to this one except for the subject and this note.)

Happy autumn! WE hope you’ll enjoy the crisper air and fall foliage this month. October riding is one of NYC’s best-kept secrets!

Here are some recent highlights from the Female Bike Forum on Facebook:

Shoe suggestions for non-clipless riding
Inspiration to get back on the bike after a crash
Pep talk on switching to clipless pedals

WE look forward to seeing you at this month’s events, and virtually on the Female Bike Forum on Facebook! Here are some recent highlights from the forum:

Advice on buying a folding bike
East Coast Greenway trip recap
Let’s talk bike locks!