Bike Friendly Kingston is happy to announce monthly “Slow Rides” this summer. Slow Rides are guided group rides meant for all abilities done at a slow pace. They are a great way to explore Kingston neighborhoods and gain confidence riding a bicycle.

Rides will happen on first Thursday evenings at 6pm on 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, and 10/6. They start from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot behind the building at 507 Broadway.

Participants should wear helmets, have front and rear lights, bring water and wear comfortable clothing. A ride waiver will need to be signed. Route lengths will vary from 5-20 miles and are hosted by different bicycle leaders. Check Bike Friendly Kingston Events on Facebook for any cancellations or updates.

Some rides will be in partnership with other local community organizations including the YMCA, Kingston Food Coop, and the O+ Festival.

Any questions can be sent to Emily Flynn, Director of Health & Wellness, City of Kingston, at eflynn@kingston-ny.gov.

Bike Friendly Kingston is happy to announce monthly “Slow Rides” this summer. Slow Rides are guided group rides meant for all abilities done at a slow pace. They are a great way to explore Kingston neighborhoods and gain confidence riding a bicycle.

Rides will happen on first Thursday evenings at 6pm on 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, and 10/6. They start from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot behind the building at 507 Broadway.

Participants should wear helmets, have front and rear lights, bring water and wear comfortable clothing. A ride waiver will need to be signed. Route lengths will vary from 5-20 miles and are hosted by different bicycle leaders. Check Bike Friendly Kingston Events on Facebook for any cancellations or updates.

Some rides will be in partnership with other local community organizations including the YMCA, Kingston Food Coop, and the O+ Festival.

Any questions can be sent to Emily Flynn, Director of Health & Wellness, City of Kingston, at eflynn@kingston-ny.gov.

Bike Friendly Kingston is happy to announce monthly “Slow Rides” this summer. Slow Rides are guided group rides meant for all abilities done at a slow pace. They are a great way to explore Kingston neighborhoods and gain confidence riding a bicycle.

Rides will happen on first Thursday evenings at 6pm on 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, and 10/6. They start from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot behind the building at 507 Broadway.

Participants should wear helmets, have front and rear lights, bring water and wear comfortable clothing. A ride waiver will need to be signed. Route lengths will vary from 5-20 miles and are hosted by different bicycle leaders. Check Bike Friendly Kingston Events on Facebook for any cancellations or updates.

Some rides will be in partnership with other local community organizations including the YMCA, Kingston Food Coop, and the O+ Festival.

Any questions can be sent to Emily Flynn, Director of Health & Wellness, City of Kingston, at eflynn@kingston-ny.gov.

Bike Friendly Kingston is happy to announce monthly “Slow Rides” this summer. Slow Rides are guided group rides meant for all abilities done at a slow pace. They are a great way to explore Kingston neighborhoods and gain confidence riding a bicycle.

Rides will happen on first Thursday evenings at 6pm on 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, and 10/6. They start from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot behind the building at 507 Broadway.

Participants should wear helmets, have front and rear lights, bring water and wear comfortable clothing. A ride waiver will need to be signed. Route lengths will vary from 5-20 miles and are hosted by different bicycle leaders. Check Bike Friendly Kingston Events on Facebook for any cancellations or updates.

Some rides will be in partnership with other local community organizations including the YMCA, Kingston Food Coop, and the O+ Festival.

Any questions can be sent to Emily Flynn, Director of Health & Wellness, City of Kingston, at eflynn@kingston-ny.gov.

Bike Friendly Kingston is happy to announce monthly “Slow Rides” this summer. Slow Rides are guided group rides meant for all abilities done at a slow pace. They are a great way to explore Kingston neighborhoods and gain confidence riding a bicycle.

Rides will happen on first Thursday evenings at 6pm on 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, and 10/6. They start from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot behind the building at 507 Broadway.

Participants should wear helmets, have front and rear lights, bring water and wear comfortable clothing. A ride waiver will need to be signed. Route lengths will vary from 5-20 miles and are hosted by different bicycle leaders. Check Bike Friendly Kingston Events on Facebook for any cancellations or updates.

Some rides will be in partnership with other local community organizations including the YMCA, Kingston Food Coop, and the O+ Festival.

Any questions can be sent to Emily Flynn, Director of Health & Wellness, City of Kingston, at eflynn@kingston-ny.gov.

Join us Saturday, May 28th from 10am-4pm for the 

O+ BlO+ck Party celebrating Kingston Women’s Bike Festival 2022

Kingston Women’s Bike Festival seeks to empower healthy, diverse, and engaged communities to create environments which make bicycling accessible to women and safe for everyone. “Bike riders know that momentum is vital to any ride, but so is understanding the terrain,” says KWBF co-founder Rose Quinn. “We not only want to see the road ahead, we want to play a role in where it takes us. We believe in the power of informed bike riders and community members alike.” All KWBF events are free to the public.

During this day-long celebration of safe, empowered cycling in the Hudson Valley, we will also have Expect A Bike yard signs available by local artist Ryan Cronin and O+ will unveil our new mobile mural by BoogieREZ. Sarah Dukler, of Kingston Adventures, will kick off the day leading an 18 mile gravel ride on the Wallkill Valley Rail Trail, returning to Kingston by way of the O&W Rail Trail. Check out the full schedule of events below!

Through the generous support of O+’s partner, WMC Health, O+ is proud to co-host the BlO+ck Party at Keegan Ales alongside Bike Friendly Kingston and in partnership with Scenic Hudson, Athletic Brewing Company, The Cronin Gallery and Live Well Kingston. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from Keegan Ales and Athletic Brewing Company will be on site with their incredible non-alcoholic beer. 

Kingston Women’s Bike Festival BlO+ck Party Schedule of Events 

8:30 AM Riders Start to Gather for Kingston Adventures Gravel Ride

@ Keegan Ales. Register here. 

9 AM Kingston Adventures Gravel Ride

18 mile gravel ride leaves from Keegan Ales promptly at 9am. Register here.

10 AM Bike ExpO+

FREE helmets/helmet fittings from WMC Health and tables featuring Local Bike Shops, Cycling Advocates, Info on Local Riding Groups, Cycling Safety, Bike Repair and more!  

10 AM Opening Meditation 

With Shawn Harrison from Kingston Yoga Lab & O+ 

10:30 AM Welcome Speakers 

Dr. Michael Doyle from HealthAlliance Hospital  

KWBF Founder Rose Quinn 

10:45 AM Families for Safe Streets 

11:00 Headliner: 'Building a Biking Community for All'

Natasha Dailey and Tracey Austin from Rochester Women Bike will present 

12 PM O+ Mural to Mural Bicycle Tour

O+’s Aimee Gardner will lead riders through the exploration of a selection of O+ murals that address women’s empowerment

1-4 PM Live Music 

Local world beat infused Americana group Rootbrew 

& 

Horn-led funk dance party band What?

2 PM Bicycle Skills Clinic 

Tom Polk of the YMCA will facilitate. Bring your own bike or borrow one from the City of Kingston’s Parks & Recreation Department’s Bike Trailer (correct sizes are subject to availability).

4 PM Event Wrap Up + Thank You’s

Bike Friendly Kingston is happy to announce monthly “Slow Rides” this summer. Slow Rides are guided group rides meant for all abilities done at a slow pace. They are a great way to explore Kingston neighborhoods and gain confidence riding a bicycle.

Rides will happen on first Thursday evenings at 6pm on 5/5, 6/2, 7/7, 8/4, 9/1, and 10/6. They start from the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster’s parking lot behind the building at 507 Broadway.

Participants should wear helmets, have front and rear lights, bring water and wear comfortable clothing. A ride waiver will need to be signed. Route lengths will vary from 5-20 miles and are hosted by different bicycle leaders. Check Bike Friendly Kingston Events on Facebook for any cancellations or updates.

Some rides will be in partnership with other local community organizations including the YMCA, Kingston Food Coop, and the O+ Festival.

Any questions can be sent to Emily Flynn, Director of Health & Wellness, City of Kingston, at eflynn@kingston-ny.gov.

The Slow Ride is exactly what we advertise in the name: a laid-back community ride where all bicyclists are welcome. With each Slow Ride we seek to have fun, build community, practice safe riding and build confidence in beginning riders. We enjoy riding with bicyclists of all fitness and ability levels. We like to ring our bells a lot as we ride around town and stop for ice cream as often as we can get away with it.

As always, meet at the YMCA Parking lot at 6:00 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

(Ride Cancelled)

This week's Slow Ride will be led by the intrepid Rose Quinn!

The Slow Ride is exactly what we advertise in the name: a laid-back community ride where all bicyclists are welcome. With each Slow Ride we seek to have fun, build community, practice safe riding and build confidence in beginning riders. We enjoy riding with bicyclists of all fitness and ability levels. We like to ring our bells a lot as we ride around town, and stop for ice cream as often as we can get away with it.

Meet at the YMCA Parking lot at 6:00 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

It’s your chance to see the historic, cultural and scenic attractions of Kingston and Ulster County. The rides use low-traffic back roads and the extensive rail trail network to let you explore what Ulster County has to offer. And as you ride, you will be helping to support the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County's Bicycle Safety Education Program For Youth.

See www.tourdekingston.com for full details.

5 Mile Free Family Ride 11:00 AM 5 miles $0
- The 5-Mile Family Ride is FREE and makes a loop of Uptown and Midtown attractions, including the Fireman’s Museum, the YMCA and the historic Senate House. The ride is perfect for beginning riders and children, as the route is flat and the pace is kept slow. For safety, the ride is escorted by the Kingston Police Department and volunteer Ride Marshals.

8 and 16 Mile Rail Trail Rides 10:00 AM 8-16 miles $40
- The rail trail rides are out-and back routes. The 8 mile route uses paved roads, a short stretch of unpaved trail and paved trail. The 16 mile route adds more unpaved riding.

25 Mile Road Ride 9:00 AM 25 miles $40
- A great ride through Historic Kingston and the surrounding Ulster County area. Views of mountains farms and historic First Capital of New York State.

50 Mile Road Ride 9:00 AM 50 miles $40
- A challenging 50 mile ride that offers much of the beauty of the Hudson Valley. Views of mountains, reservoirs and more.

Dirty 30 and Fortitude 44 Gravel Rides 8:30 AM 30-44 miles -$40
- These use rail trails, single track and road sections to challenge the fittest and most adventurous bike riders. There are no rest stops and you will be self-supporting for many parts of the route.

Youth
- see event details 8-50 miles $10
For riders under 21

Register here: https://www.bikereg.com/14th-annual-tour-de-kingston-ulster

John Lynch will be leading a ride he is calling "River View on River Road."

It will be a longer ride, around 16 beautiful miles. The itinerary for the ride is to take Broadway to Wurts, cross the bridge and go up Sunset/Doyers through Port Ewen, so as to get to the start of River Road with only being on 9W for a moment, probably crossing on foot. Continuing on to Esopus Meadows for a bring-your-own-snack break/rest stop. Then doubling back through Port Ewen to Salem St/New Salem and out onto Abeel. Uphill on Wilbur/W. O'Reilly back to the Y.15.3 miles by that route.

John is hoping to encourage access to wonderful destinations on the outskirts of the City, despite obstacles such as busy busy main roads. He also wants to take advantage of the later sunset for a longer ride while still at an easy pace.

Wear a helmet, have front and rear lights, bring snacks and water. Check the Facebook event for cancellations due to weather.

Start /End at Dietz Stadium

170 N. Front Street, Kingston, NY 12401

Join bicycle riders from around the world to:

· Raise Awareness that we have a right to ride.

· Ask that we all Share the Road responsibly.

· Honor those injured or killed while cycling.

Helmets Required

Bring Lights if you have them

For more information on this Free, Slow paced, 8-mile local ride call: Bill at: (845) 657-9764 or e-mail: wvmillerjr@yahoo.com

For more information on the Ride of Silence go to: www.rideofsilence.org

Joins us for our second Slow Ride of the season!

This ride is happening during Healthy Ulster County week and will be appropriate for all levels. It will be 6 miles and have an elevation gain of 135 feet. It has one hill at the start and then it is all down hill from there. Here is a link to a map of the route: https://www.strava.com/routes/18180629.

As always, bring water, wear a helmet, and front and rear lights are always good. Meet at the YMCA parking lot.

Join us for our first Slow Ride of the season! Tom will lead this route and is calling it "Parks with Views." It will be 6.1 miles long, and have an elevation gain of 408 feet. As always, bring water, wear a helmet, and lights are always good.

See the Facebook event for any cancellations: https://www.facebook.com/events/2298856830374759/

See you then!

This will be an easy 6 miles around town. One hill at the beginning and then it is all smooth sailing from there. The route can be seen here: https://www.strava.com/routes/12862141

IMPORTANT! Rides will start from the YMCA this year. It looks like we will have a slow ride every Thursday to Aug. 2nd (as the season gets going we hope to have more ride leaders sign up for continuing Thursdays. 

Be sure to wear a helmet, have a front and rear light (some rides may finish at dusk), bring water and wear comfortable clothing. If you need a helmet or lights email eflynn at kingston-ny dot gov and we will try to get you them.

This slow ride will be be a 15.4mile route through East Kingston. It's a road ride on mostly quiet streets and a break at a park. Plan for a two hour ride. Bring snacks and drinks and lights. Wear a helmet. Rose Quinn will host.

IMPORTANT! Rides will start from the YMCA this year. It looks like we will have a slow ride every Thursday to Aug. 2nd (as the season gets going we hope to have more ride leaders sign up for continuing Thursdays. 

If you need a helmet or lights email eflynn at kingston-ny dot gov and we will try to get you them.

Join people from all over the country and Bike To Work the week of May 14 to 18th! Here in Kingston, submit your your trips and mileage here for two categories of prizes. 

The company, school, or organization with the most number of trips will win Prize 1 as described below, a certificate, and  bragging rights. We'll take your group picture and do a press release to publicly congratulate your organization.  

Prize 1: All bicyclists from the organization with the most trips collectively, will get 10% off Revolution Cycles, 388 Hasbrouck Ave. Kingston, NY 12401, good for one time use until 12/31/2018.

Prize 2: The Individual Winner who rides the most miles during the week will get a free tune up from Revolution Cycles, 388 Hasbrouck Ave. Kingston, NY 12401 (Usually costs $62.00—parts will be extra).

Go ahead and log that home trip you anticipate for Friday afternoon before you ride it. Then we will all meet at Keegan Ales at 5:30pm on Friday May 18th, for a happy hour and award our winners. We are using the honor system for your reported trips. 

I know we said the Slow Rides were every Thursday at the YMCA, but here is the exception! 

Instead of a Slow Ride we are encouraging everyone to participate in the Ride of Silence, WEDNESDAY, May 16th, 6:30pm at the DIETZ Stadium parking lot. 

Join bicycle riders from around the world to:

• Raise Awareness that we have a right to ride. 
• Ask that we all Share the Road responsibly. 
• Honor those injured or killed while cycling. 
• Helmets Required
• Bring Lights if you have them

For more information on this Free, Slow paced, 8-mile local ride call: Bill at: (845) 657-9764 or e-mail: wvmillerjr@yahoo.com
For more information on the Ride of Silence go to: www.rideofsilence.org

Join us for our second Slow Ride of the season! John Seymore Bear will be leading this ride on the rail trail to the Rosendale Trestle and back. It will be around 16 miles but if you would like to meet at the Rockwell Lane & route 32 Trailhead it would only be a flat 12 miles. 

REMEMBER! Rides will start from the YMCA this year. Be sure to wear a helmet, have a front and rear light (it's darker on the trail and this ride may finish when it is dark), bring water and wear comfortable clothing. If you need a helmet or lights email eflynn@kingston-ny.gov and we will try to get you them.

Join us for our first Slow Ride of the season hosted by Bike Friendly Kingston! This will be an easy 6 miles around town. One hill at the beginning and then it is all smooth sailing from there. The route can be seen here: https://www.strava.com/routes/12862141

IMPORTANT! Rides will start from the YMCA this year. It looks like we will have a slow ride every Thursday to Aug. 2nd (as the season gets going we hope to have more ride leaders sign up for continuing Thursdays. 

Be sure to wear a helmet, have a front and rear light (some rides may finish at dusk), bring water and wear comfortable clothing. If you need a helmet or lights email eflynn@kingston-ny.gov and we will try to get you them. 

Visit the FB event for any last minute changes, like if the weather looks bad. https://www.facebook.com/events/198807293945642/

Bike Friendly Kingston presents a 5 mile family-friendly bicycle ride on Saturday, October 28th, starting at 2:30pm at Loughran Park.  The ride is FREE, but bike helmets are required. Costumes and bike decoration encouraged! 

The ride will use quiet residential streets and meander through the Roosevelt and Lincoln Park neighborhoods to arrive at the My Kingston Kids Halloween Fest and then return to Lauren Park.

The Halloween Fest will take place from 3 - 8 pm at Seed Song Farm on Esopus Avenue.  It is a FREE event and will feature Halloween and harvest time activities for kids of all ages. 

Bike Ride Questions: info@bikefriendlykingston.org.

Halloween Fest Questions: fwaters@mykingstonkids.com