Calendar of Events

A short presentation covering the best methods for carrying stuff on your bicycle. This session is aimed primarily at commuting and transportational cyclists but recreational cyclists may find it useful as well.

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.

See one of Bike New York’s signature classes in action as New Yorkers turn their pedals for the first time on two wheels!

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

The hottest looks for summer riding!  New York bike style rides the runway at the BE Chic, BE NY Fashion Show presented by Momentum Magazine.  Check out the latest and greatest functional clothing, bikes and accessories for riding in style.

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.

This seminar, taught by Josh Manley explores the physics of the bicycle including how a bicycle, without a rider, balances itself when moving.

This ain’t yo momma’s spin class. Sweat Beats features DJ’s whose sole mission in life is to make you feel like you’re rocking out at an after-hours spot under the Highline while burning 500 calories in 45 minutes. Sweat Beats classes focus on the music, we crank up the bass and the volume. Come prepared to sweat to your favorite Rock, Hip-Hop, R&B, and Soul.  Note: If you can’t handle the bass, there are complimentary ear plugs available at reception.  Click here to register!

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.

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 tailwhips. During the BMX Flatland events, riders will link various front wheel, back wheel, and bike flipping and spinning tricks together on the ground.

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.

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!

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

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.

For most of us, our commute is the only part of our day during which it’s perfectly normal to confront anger, hostility, danger, and even death–especially if we ride a bike. Why is this? What can we do about it? And how can we transform the most frustrating part of our day into the most transcendent? Blogger and author Bike Snob NYC will explore these questions and more with humor and irreverence that is tempered by his love for cycling.

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.

This short presentation will cover the basics of riding with children, from babe to pre-teen. Parents will walk away with a better understanding of the different ways to ride with their children. Parents will also learn about the risks and laws to ultimately make the best decisions for their families regarding cycling and children.

Acclaimed author and bike historian David V. Herlihy will take us on a romp through New York’s colorful cycling history. As far back as 1819, a “velocipede” rink at Bowling Green showcased the original kick-propelled two-wheeler. The city was a cycling hotbed during the original bicycle craze of 1868-69, the high-wheeling 1880s, and the “safety” boom of the 1890s. In the automotive age, New York once again led the way, introducing Americans to new cycling designs and riding styles.

Eastern Mountain Sports presents a competition that will blow your crank off!  Watch the best professional bike mechanics go head to head in a all-out bout for bike repair supremacy.

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 tailwhips. During the BMX Flatland events, riders will link various front wheel, back wheel, and bike flipping and spinning tricks together on the ground.

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.

See one of Bike New York’s signature classes in action as New Yorkers turn their pedals for the first time on two wheels!

The hottest looks for summer riding!  New York bike style rides the runway at the BE Chic, BE NY Fashion Show presented by Momentum Magazine.  Check out the latest and greatest functional clothing, bikes and accessories for riding in style.

  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 tailwhips. During the BMX Flatland events, riders will link various front wheel, back wheel, and bike flipping and spinning tricks together on the ground.

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.

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.

Enjoy live music at Bike Expo New York!