Calendar of Events

Check whatever limits you’ve set for yourself at the door. This class takes you to the point where you can’t go any further… and sails right past it. Do you find yourself wishing your instructor would have gone 30 seconds longer on that sprint?  Despise too much time in the saddle?  Want more jumps?  This class is for you. *Please be sure that you are in good physical health before reserving a spot in this class.  Click here to register!

 The Bike New York Action Sports Showcase will feature a King of New York® Mini-jam and Stunt Team performances together with the Animal Bikes team.  Competing at many of the major televised competitions, the pro riders who will be in attendance are capable of throwing down any of the most difficult tricks at any time including technical and unique grind combos, front flips, 720s, 360-whips, back flips, and  double tail whips. During the BMX Flatland events, riders will link various front wheel, back wheel, and bike flipping and spinning tricks together on the ground.

Check whatever limits you’ve set for yourself at the door. This class takes you to the point where you can’t go any further… and sails right past it. Do you find yourself wishing your instructor would have gone 30 seconds longer on that sprint?  Despise too much time in the saddle?  Want more jumps?  This class is for you. *Please be sure that you are in good physical health before reserving a spot in this class.  Click here to register!

Enjoy live music at Bike Expo New York!

The glutes and quads get a lot of press when science tries to explain how your body produces the movement of cycling, but what about the brain?  Muscles don’t pedal by themselves.  How do you generate the motor patterns that result in staying upright on a bicycle and pedaling it forward?  How does the ability to bicycle illuminate how the body works?  Can you do anything to make those motor patterns work better?  Bob Nelson, a physical therapist at H&D Physical Therapy (hdphysicaltherapy.com) and founder of the LGBT bike club Fast and Fabulous (fastnfab.org), tackles these and other questions in a talk illustrated through the miracle of Power Point.

This one’s for the ladies!  Learn everything from proper fitting to best practices for female cyclists from the experts at Terry Bikes.

The glutes and quads get a lot of press when science tries to explain how your body produces the movement of cycling, but what about the brain?  Muscles don’t pedal by themselves.  How do you generate the motor patterns that result in staying upright on a bicycle and pedaling it forward?  How does the ability to bicycle illuminate how the body works?  Can you do anything to make those motor patterns work better?  Bob Nelson, a physical therapist at H&D Physical Therapy (hdphysicaltherapy.com) and founder of the LGBT bike club Fast and Fabulous (fastnfab.org), tackles these and other questions in a talk illustrated through the miracle of Power Point.

The Bike New York Action Sports Showcase will feature a King of New York® Mini-jam and Stunt Team performances together with the Animal Bikes team.  Competing at many of the major televised competitions, the pro riders who will be in attendance are capable of throwing down any of the most difficult tricks at any time including technical and unique grind combos, front flips, 720s, 360-whips, back flips, and  double tail whips. During the BMX Flatland events, riders will link various front wheel, back wheel, and bike flipping and spinning tricks together on the ground.

Watch as BE NY presenting sponsor Eastern Mountain Sports shows you how to your bike chain and keep your bike rolling!

Join the New York City Mountain Bike Association for a talk on NYC’s mountain bike trails and the best tips for handling off-road terrain.

This presentation will focus on the lifestyles, foods eaten in the Mediterranean region, specifically Italy, and how to adapt this style of living for life in New York or other parts of the country.  It will include nutrition information as well as how the foods are produced, highlighting Parmigiano Reggiano, a cheese still made in the traditional way and given the “Protected Designation of Origin” seal because the cheese can only be produced in a specific region of Italy from cows who have a very healthy diet.

Get a first hand look at how Terry Bikes are made and the person behind their custom design.

In a city where bike commuters often travel alone – and some novices are afraid to ride at all – commuter bike trains offers a chance for cyclists to meet up, band together, and build a city-wide network that makes bike commuting more safe and more fun. And in NYC, it’s happening now. This session is a chance for would-be, novice, and experienced commuters alike to learn to the basics of how bike trains work, ask questions, and get involved.

 Riding to work can be a sweaty, frustrating endeavor. Timbuk2 CEO Mike Wallenfels will share his secrets to bike commuting success that will get you off the fence and on your bike. He will focus on the right gear, apps, and tools required for a bike commute free of road rage along with some details of his scenic commute over San Francisco’s Golden Gate bridge.

This presentation will focus on the lifestyles, foods eaten in the Mediterranean region, specifically Italy, and how to adapt this style of living for life in New York or other parts of the country.  It will include nutrition information as well as how the foods are produced, highlighting Parmigiano Reggiano, a cheese still made in the traditional way and given the “Protected Designation of Origin” seal because the cheese can only be produced in a specific region of Italy from cows who have a very healthy diet.

We will be going over everything you need to know to get started on a multi-day bicycle trip. Topics range from how to prepare yourself to how to return home when you’re all done, and everything that falls in between. Whether you are just starting out or have ridden across the country seven times, feel free to join us!

Check whatever limits you’ve set for yourself at the door. This class takes you to the point where you can’t go any further… and sails right past it. Do you find yourself wishing your instructor would have gone 30 seconds longer on that sprint?  Despise too much time in the saddle?  Want more jumps?  This class is for you. *Please be sure that you are in good physical health before reserving a spot in this class.  Click here to register!

Founded in 2006, Streetfilms is the go-to producer for films about bicycling and sustainable transportation, with a videography of 450 short films that have inspired action and change worldwide. Streetfilms will showcase a selection of videos from Streetfilms’ collection and discuss how to make NYC a world-class biking city. Streetfilms is a program of OpenPlans, a 501c3 non-profit. See all the latest in livable streets films at Streetfilms.org.

Learn how employers and employees can capitalize on having a bicycle friendly workplace and how easy it is to start a bicycle program at your business.  Improve employee health, lower transportation costs, and create a happier workplace through building a Bicycle Friendly Business.

Learn everything you need to enjoy 40 miles of car-free streets so you’re prepared for America’s Largest Cycling Event!

In a city where bike commuters often travel alone – and some novices are afraid to ride at all – commuter bike trains offers a chance for cyclists to meet up, band together, and build a city-wide network that makes bike commuting more safe and more fun. And in NYC, it’s happening now. This session is a chance for would-be, novice, and experienced commuters alike to learn to the basics of how bike trains work, ask questions, and get involved.

 Light & Motion will present findings from their commuter survey and national statistics that demonstrate the need for all-around visibility when riding bikes at night, in rush hour, inclement weather, and through intersections. Better safety equipment and education will encourage more people to ride their bikes whether in the day or night.

 Acclaimed author and bike historian David V. Herlihy will discuss the life of Frank G. Lenz, a celebrated cyclist from Pittsburgh. David’s slideshow will feature unpublished photographs taken by Lenz himself, on his high-wheel tours in the US (1890-91) and on his ill-fated world tour (1892-94). David will sign copies of his recent book on Lenz, The Lost Cyclist, offered at a special Expo price.

No gimmicks, just sweat.  Great for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Classes tend to be geared more toward traditional cyclists, focusing on climbs, sprints, and heart-rate.  Don’t be fooled by the name, this class will kick your butt.   Click here to register!