April 2008

Riverside Ride
4/26/2008   
10:00 PM-11:30 PM   
59th St./Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park   
A, B, C, D, 1, 2, 3 train to Columbus Circle   
Manhattan           
Join this free leisurely ride for bicyclists and experienced skaters on the last Saturday evening of every month. Share the tranquility of Central Park, then enjoy the grand vistas of the Hudson River from Riverside Park. 10 to 12 mi. approximately two hours.
TIME'S UP!
times-up.org

May 2008

Central Park Moonlight Ride    
5/2/2008    
10:00 PM-12:00 AM    
Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park A, B, C, D, 1 to Columbus Circle
Manhattan
A fun, relaxing, auto-free ride through Central Park at the height of the spring bloom. The Moonlight Ride highlights the waterways, vistas, and structures in the park at a magical time of night. Now in its 14th year, the Moonlight Ride rolls on the first Friday of the month year-round.
TIME'S UP!
times-up.org    
timesup@panix.com
212-802-8222    

Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike    
5/3/2008    
10:00 AM-1:00 PM    
St. Nicholas Park (135th St. & St. Nicholas Ave.) C train to 135th St.
Manhattan    
Ready to toss the training wheels? Take your kids to a free class to learn the basics of biking in a safe, social setting. Best of all there's no running behind the bike, strained backs, scraped knees, or frayed nerves. Classes are offered in association with City of New York Parks & Recreation. Pre-registration requested.
Bike New York
bikenewyork.org
info@bikenewyork.org
212-932-2453  

Wine & Cheese Info Session    
5/5/2008    
7:00 PM-8:00 PM    
JCC MN, 334 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 76th St. 2, 3 train to 72nd St.; Bus M7/M11 to W. 75th St.
Manhattan        
Join Hazon for wine and cheese as well as an information session about the 2008 New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride -- August 29-Sept 1, 2008 -- at the JCC Manhattan.     The Ride includes 400 participants coming together for a Shabbat retreat and a two-day 120 mile ride, ending in Manhattan.
NY Jewish Environmental Ride
hazon.org/nyride
avigail@hazon.org
212-644-2332

Road Readiness Tune-Up    
5/6/2008    
6:30 PM-8:00 PM    
Manhattan    
Get your bike into commute- and errand-ready condition with (relatively) expert advice on necessary repairs and/or maintenance for your trusty two-wheeled steed.  Elbow grease may be required.                
U.W. S. Street Renaissance
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Thanks to gracious host Steven Phillips, we have both a host and an expert!  Come out to 333 W. 84th St. (we'll be in the basement) on Tuesday night between 6 and 8 to get your bike ready to roll now that it's nice outside.  Tune-ups will be accomplished, questions will be answered, but if something needs fixing, make sure you bring the parts!

If you're planning on coming out, please RSVP to me at nathan@transalt.org.  Hope to see you there!

Bike Network Movie Night    
5/7/2008    
7:00 PM-9:30 PM    
Jewish Community Center, Amsterdam Ave @ 76th St 1 train to 72nd St.; M7/M11
Manhattan                
Join fellow upper west cyclers for snacks, drinks, and a bike-themed film screened at the JCC.  Space is limited, so please RSVP: nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home                
U.W. S. Street Renaissance
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home    

Commuter Breakfast    
5/9/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Central Park Loop Road West @ 72nd St B, C train to 72nd St.    
Manhattan    
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast goodies from your friends with the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.  Ride on!            
U.W. S. Street Renaissance    
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Commuter Breakfast    
5/9/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Hudson River Greenway at 66th St    1 train to 66th St.;M57/M11/M66
Manhattan    
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast goodies from your friends with the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.
U.W. S. Street Renaissance
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Upper West Side Mom & Me Ride   
5/10/2008         
9:00 AM -12:00 PM         
Riverside Park Volunteer House, near Riverside Drive at W. 107th Street  1 train to 103rd St.
Manhattan                       
Celebrate Mothers' Day on wheels this year!  Gather up the kids for a relaxing, family-friendly ride through Riverside Park, along the Hudson River and on car-free greenway paths.  All adult/kid combinations are welcome.  The best family bike set-up wins a prize!  RSVP
Bike New York, Riverside Park Fund, Transportation Alternatives Upper West Side Streets Renaissance Campaign,
info@bikenewyork.org
212-932-2453 ext. 131

Hazon Training Ride     
5/11/2008    
9:00 AM-2:30 PM    
JCC MN, 334 Amsterdam Ave. at W. 76th St.  2, 3 to 72nd St; M7/M11
Manhattan
Join the People of the Bike! Get in shape this summer with Hazon and the JCC on one of our Training Rides. These rides are to help train for the Hazon NY Ride, but are open to all.    Each ride will have a designated leader who will have turn sheets for all riders.   This is a 30 mile beginner ride. Please bring water, snacks, and cash and eat a good breakfast beforehand.  Rides may be canceled due to weather,                 
NY Jewish Environmental Ride
hazon.org/trainingrides
avigail@hazon.org
212-644-2332

T.A. Member and Supporter Party at Henrys!

5/12/08

5:00PM-7:00PM 

On May 12th, the UWS Renaissance is teaming with Henry’s Restaurant and Brooklyn Brewery to throw you a PARTY! A great Bike Month NYC event for T.A. members and supporters living on the Upper West Side with free drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and bicycle gear raffles. You won’t want to miss it.

2745 Broadway (

5:00pm-7:00pm

Monday, May 12^th

Ride the Loops of Central Park    
5/13/2008    
10:00 AM-11:30 AM    
Loeb Boathouse in Central Park 6 train to 77th St.            
Manhattan    
Leisurely ride 2 to 3 times around Central Park (6.4 mi. each loop). Afterwards, meet back at the Loeb Boathouse for a snack. Bring a good working bicycle with your tires inflated to the appropriate psi, a bicycle pump, one spare inner tube, water, a helmet (and wear it), and a smile. Rain at the start cancels the ride.            
The Weekday Cyclists in NYC
WeekdayCyclists.org    

Savvy Cyclist   
5/14/2008       
9:00 AM-5:00 PM          
Riverside Park Volunteer House, near Riverside Drive at W. 107th St.
1 train to 103rd St.                             
 Manhattan                                                     
Full-day class that teaches how to "drive" a bicycle on busy urban streets. Includes classroom and outdoor portions and explains rules of the road, how to check over your bike, fix a flat tire; avoid road hazards, and much more. Adults and mature teens only. Free; pre-registration required.
Bike New York, Transportation Alternatives Upper West Side Streets Renaissance Campaign and Riverside Park Fund
bikenewyork.org
info@bikenewyork.org
212-932-2453

Bike Network Movie Night    
5/15/2008        
7:00 PM-9:30 PM    
Jewish Community Center, Amsterdam Ave @ 76th St 1 train to 72nd St. - M7/M11    
Manhattan                    
Join fellow upper west cyclers for snacks, drinks, and a bike-themed film screened at the JCC.  Space is limited, RSVP at nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home    
U.W. S. Street Renaissance        
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Commuter Breakfast    
5/16/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Central Park Loop Road West @ 72nd St    B, C train to 72nd St.    
Manhattan        
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast goodies from your friends with the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.  Ride on!                
U.W.S. Street Renaissance
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Commuter Breakfast    
5/16/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM
Hudson River Greenway at 66th St    1 train to 66th St.;M57/M11/M66    
Manhattan
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast munchies from your friends at the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.                
U.W. S. Street Renaissance
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Upper West Side Bike Network Charrette: Community-Led Design Session    
5/17/2008    
10:00 AM-:00 PM    
American Bible Society, 1865 Broadway            
Manhattan            
The Upper West Side Streets Renaissance Campaign is organizing a community-led design session for UWS residents. This is your opportunity to put your creativity and bike love to work! Help your neighbors craft a plan to make cycling easy, fun and practical with the help of a team of professional planners.  This workshop is a must for all UWS cyclists! RSVP  
Transportation Alternatives    
nycstreets.org/uws    
Peter@transalt.org    
646-873-6020        

Ride the Loops of Central Park    
5/20/2008    
10:00 AM-11:30 AM    
Loeb Boathouse in Central Park 6 train to 77th St.            
Manhattan
Leisurely ride 2 to 3 times around Central Park (6.4 mi. each loop). Afterwards, meet back at the Loeb Boathouse for a snack. Bring a good working bicycle with your tires inflated to the appropriate psi, a bicycle pump, one spare inner tube, water, helmet (and wear it), and a smile. Rain at the start cancels the ride.            
The Weekday Cyclists in NYC
WeekdayCyclists.org

Manhattan Borough President's Snack    
5/20/2008    
5:15 PM-6:15 PM    
Hudson River Greenway at Pier 54 near 14th St. A, C, E train to 14th St.
Manhattan
Celebrate cycling in Manhattan with a free snack courtesy of Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer.    
Transportation Alternatives
transalt.org
info@transalt.org

Wine & Cheese Info Session    
5/21/2008    
7:00 PM-8:00 PM    
JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. at West 76th St. 2, 3 train to 72nd St; M7/M11
Manhattan            
Join Hazon for wine and cheese as well as an information session about the 2008 New York Jewish Environmental Bike Ride -- August 29-Sept 1, 2008 -- at the JCC Manhattan.  The Ride includes 400 participants coming together for a Shabbat retreat and a two-day 120 mile ride, ending in Manhattan.                    
NY Jewish Environmental Ride    
hazon.org/nyride
avigail@hazon.org    
212-644-2333

Central Park Traffic Calming Ride    
5/23/2008    
6:00 PM-7:00 PM    
Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park (SW corner of Central Park, at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park South 59th St., and Central Park West)
A, B, C, D, 1 train to Columbus Circle
Manhattan        
Old fashioned traffic calming ride supporting a car-free Central Park. This is a non-confrontational ride to slow down car traffic during the hours the park is open to cars while we roll side by side around the park's loop roads.
TIME'S UP!    
times-up.org
timesup@panix.com
212-802-8222

Commuter Breakfast    
5/23/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Central Park Loop Road West @ 72nd St B, C train to 72nd St.    
Manhattan        
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast goodies from your friends with the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign. Munch, munch!        
U.W. S. Street Renaissance        
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Commuter Breakfast    
5/23/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Hudson River Greenway at 66th St    1 train to 66th St.; M57/M11/M66
Manhattan
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast munchies from your friends at the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.                
U.W. S. Street Renaissance        
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Why I Ride Art Crawl    
5/24/2008    
10:00 AM-3:00 PM    
Hudson River Greenway at 79th St Boat Basin 1 train to 79th St.
Manhattan    
Join a group ride along the Hudson River Greenway from the Upper West Side to  the Lower East Side  exhibition spaces (and back) for "Why I Ride", a multi-venue art exhibition about cycling in New York City.  Bring cash for drinks or snacks along the way if you wish.
U.W. S. Street Renaissance    
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home    

Ride the Loops of Central Park    
5/27/2008    
10:00 AM-11:30 AM    
Loeb Boathouse in Central Park 6 train to 77th St.
Manhattan
Leisurely ride 2 to 3 times around Central Park (6.4 mi. each loop). Afterwards, meet back at the Loeb Boathouse for a snack. Bring a good working bicycle with your tires inflated to the appropriate psi, a bicycle pump, one spare inner tube, a helmet and a smile. Rain cancels.        
The WeekdayCyclists in NYC    
WeekdayCyclists.org
TWCinNYC@aol.com

NYC Bicycle Film Festival    
May 28-June 1    
TBD            
Brooklyn/ Manhattan
Bicycle Film Festival
bicyclefilmfestival.com    

Commuter Breakfast    
5/30/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Central Park Loop Road West @ 72nd St B, C train to 72nd St.    
Manhattan        
Bike to work from the Upper West Side and enjoy breakfast goodies from your friends with the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.  mmmmmmmmm, breakfast goodies...                
U.W. S. Street Renaissance    
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Commuter Breakfast    
5/30/2008    
7:00 AM-9:00 AM    
Hudson River Greenway at 66th St    1 train to 66th St.; M57/M11/M66    
Manhattan    
Fuel up as you cycle to work with breakfast goodies from your friends at the Upper West Side Street Renaissance Campaign.  Feel smug for the rest of the day.            
U.W. S. Street Renaissance    
nycstreets.org/projects/bikenetwork/project-home

Riverside Ride
5/31/2008    
10:00 PM-12:00 PM    
59th St/Columbus Circle entrance to Central Park    
A, B, C, D, 1, 2, 3 train to Columbus Circle
Manhattan    
Join this free leisurely ride for bicyclists and (experienced) skaters on the last Saturday of every month. Share the tranquility of Central Park in full bloom, then enjoy the lovely tree canopy and grand vistas of the Hudson River from Riverside Park and return to Columbus Circle. 10 to 12 mi. Weather permitting.
TIME'S UP!    
times-up.org