YMCA and Bike Friendly Kingston to distribute bike bells and lights at repair clinic

Got a bell on your bike?  Riding without one could mean a traffic ticket!  New York State law requires a bell, horn or other audible device on a bicycle.  And if you ride after dark, you need a set of front and rear lights.

The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County and Bike Friendly Kingston will be distributing bells and lights at a bicycle repair clinic on Tuesday, October 20th.  Come to the Y parking lot on Pine Grove Avenue in Kingston between 3 and 6pm to get a bell or lights, or to have your bike checked over.  Bike helmets will also be available. 

No advance registration required.  The event is free, but donations are welcome!  Be sure to wear a mask or other face covering when you come!

In case of bad weather, the rain date is Wednesday, October 21st.

For more information, contact the YMCA Bicycle Educator, Tom Polk.  Telephone: 845-338-3810, Ext 102 Email: tpolk@ymcaulster.org

About the YMCA:  The YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County was established in 1866 and is part of the worldwide YMCA movement.  The Y is an open, inter-faith movement which advocates Christian principles through programs that build character, respond to community needs, and help build spirit, mind and body for all.   YMCA membership is open all in the community without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background, economic background, economic status, or citizenship.

About Bike Friendly Kingston:  Bike-Friendly Kingston is an association of individuals who share a common goal: to make Kingston a safer, more bike-able city. We pursue a range of activities, including advocating for better bicycle infrastructure and policies and educating Kingston residents about the benefits of safe and responsible bicycling. Our goal is to make Kingston the best place to ride a bike in the Hudson Valley!