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.

Let's come together for a Bike Friendly Kingston meeting! We'll chat about all the bike programs and projects over the last year and do a little brainstorming for goals for next. We'll meet in person at the Y, but will be socially distanced and masked.
Here is an agenda: https://docs.google.com/.../1Jeii5c5FNgzTu8jIrr5G.../edit...
Check the Facebook event for any updates: https://fb.me/e/4ywZLbdBf

Stop by 14 Van Buren Street this Sunday, November 1st from 12-2pm, and bring your bicycle to receive a bell and a light to make sure that we're all following traffic safety laws in New York State!

ALERT, ALERT! October Slow Rides will begin at 5:30 to give us more riding time before the sun sets.

This week Tom Polk will take us on a Halloween-inspired tour of the Kingston cemeteries.

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 5:30 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

(For cancelations and updates check our Facebook event)

ALERT, ALERT! October Slow Rides will begin at 5:30 to give us more riding time before the sun sets.

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 5:30 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

(For cancelations and updates check our Facebook event)

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 21 st .

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

ALERT, ALERT! October Slow Rides will begin at 5:30 to give us more riding time before the sun sets.

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 5:30 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

(For cancelations and updates check our Facebook event)

ALERT, ALERT! October Slow Rides will begin at 5:30 to give us more riding time before the sun sets.

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 5:30 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

(For cancelations and updates check our Facebook event)

Bring your bike and wear a mask!

Free (donations accepted, though!).  No advance registration required.

Choose between two fun rides! At 9am our 12+ mile ride will kick off followed by our easy family ride at 10:30am. Ride begins from Kingston Point Beach.
(Pre-registration is required! Sign up at Kingsontparksandrec.org (https://apm.activecommunities.com/kingstonparksandrec/Activity_Search)

For more information, please contact Kingston Parks and Recreation Department at 845-481-7330 or email kckeegan@kingston-ny.gov

ALERT, ALERT! October Slow Rides will begin at 5:30 to give us more riding time before the sun sets.

This week's Slow Ride will be led by the ever-cheerful Shelly Forster!

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 5:30 PM. Remember to bring water, a helmet, a mask, and your bike light.

(For cancelations and updates check our Facebook event)

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.

(For cancelations and updates check our Facebook event)

Bring your bike and wear a mask!

Tuesday, September 22nd , rain date September 23rd

This week's Slow Ride will be led by the YMCA's own Tom Polk! Tom will take us on a "Bikes and Books" journey to three Kingston Libraries. Check out the map if you want to see the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/30789520

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.

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.

“Intersections” is a free film screening of the award winning independent film Ovarian Psycos which focuses on the members of a Latina activist riding club from Boyle Heights followed by a community conversation.

The special event is happening thanks to support from Radio Kingston, Kingston Women’s History Month, and the YMCA of Ulster.

The 2nd annual Kingston Women’s Bike Festival will be a day of workshops and presentations for women who are new to cycling. The Festival will be held March 8th, 10am-4pm, at the Everette Hodge Community Center, 21 Franklin St, Kingston, NY. The festival line-up includes a presentation from Courtney Williams, known as the Brown Bike Girl, free lunch, raffles, and free child care with an RSVP. Spanish interpretation will be available. Reservations are required: http://bit.ly/KWBikeFest. 

Thanks to a partnership with Scenic Hudson, and additional underwriting support by the Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Courtney Williams, known as the Brown Bike Girl (www.thebrownbikegirl.com), will be headlining the Kingston Women’s Bike Fest. Williams’ presentation is part of a three-city tour titled: “Let’s Bike Hudson Valley Weekend.” On March 7th, 9am-1pm, she will be doing a youth oriented presentation at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 S. William Street. Then, from 1pm to 4pm, on March 7th, she will be presenting at the Family Partnership Center, 29 N. Hamilton Street in Poughkeepsie. 

With the support of Radio Kingston, Kingston Women’s History Month, and the YMCA of Ulster, we are pleased this year to add a second event. “Intersections” - a free screening of the award winning independent film Ovarian Psycos which focuses on the members of a Latina activist riding club from Boyle Heights followed by a community conversation. The “Intersections” event will be on March 21, 6-830 at the YMCA, 507 Broadway, Kingston.

The Kingston Women’s Bike Fest and the “Intersections” film event have been organized by Bike Friendly Kingston, The SUNY Ulster Health and Safety Institute, The Wallkill Valley Land Trust, Revolution Bicycles, Radio Kingston, Scenic Hudson and the Kingston Land Trust. 

Supporters include: HealthAlliance, Rondout Savings Bank, The Jordan-Polk Family, Stewarts, Ulster Saving Bank, Woodstock Land Conservancy, Wallkill Valley Land Trust, Rough Draft, Overlook Mountain Bikes and private donations.  

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.