The New York Cycle Club (NYCC) and Major Taylor Iron Riders (MTIR) are collaborating on a fall youth training program that brings more young people -- with an emphasis on Black, Latinx, and Asian boys and girls -- to the lifestyle and discipline of road cycling. The experience of NYCC’s trademark SIG training series was leveraged to develop this program. Our goal is to spread our love of cycling as a transformative lifestyle and share the wonders and excitement of road cycling to young people who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn about the sport.

 

YoungMajorsNYCC FAQS

WHO: All young people 13 - 17 are welcome to apply, with a special focus to develop Black, Latinx, and Asian boys and girls.

WHAT: A 6-week road cycle experience focused on safety, training, performance, fitness, and fun. Bikes will be supplied.

WHEN: Saturdays (rain date, Sundays) September 21 - Nov 2, 2024

WHERE: Two starts, one in Harlem, one at Brooklyn Navy Yard with routes throughout the tri-state area.

 

Orientation

Saturday, September 21, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

 

The experience was great last year, and we look to make it better this season.

And we thank and welcome back all our volunteer leaders from NYCC, Major Taylor Iron Riders, and Black Girls Do Bike. Please see below for participant and volunteer sign up links.

 

PARTICIPANTS/PARENTS

Season: Saturdays starting September 21 - November 2

Launch sites:

Larry’s Freewheeling, 301 Cathedral Parkway in Harlem or

Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY

 

In Person Participant Orientation and Skills: September 14

Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

10:00am - 1:00pm

 

Register Participants here by September 21

Youth Get free insurance here:

USE THIS CODE FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP: YOUNGMAJOR

 

 

Please email us at youngmajors.nycc@gmail.com with any questions.

 

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

Register a kid here before September 21. Note we will only accept 30 kids

Volunteer to be a leader here before September 7. Must commit to at least two rides.

For Questions about donating a bike and/or volunteering contact: Kym Blanchard or Gihan Perera at YoungMajors.nycc@gmail.com.

 

VOLUNTEER!

Minimum ask 2 Saturdays (9am - 2pm)

Choice of starts: Larry’s Freewheeling, 301 Cathedral Parkway in Harlem and Brooklyn Navy Yard

TO VOLUNTEER AND DONATE PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM IN THIS LINK.

For Questions about donating a bike and/or volunteering contact: Kym Blanchard or Gihan Perera at YoungMajors.nycc@gmail.com.