Trips for Kids Metro New York, part of NYC 10th Annual Adventure Day in Central Park

WOW WHAT A DAY! Trips for Kids Metro New York got over 265 bikers out at the Parks Departments Adventure Day! What a great space the Parks Department gave us this year to set up our obstacle course. Each rider really got a flavor of mountain biking! I want to send a bigTHAK YOU to the NYC Park volunteers who helped with registration, helmet fitting, and bike return- Kelly, Joanna, Jay and Mira - This allowed the team to give the riders and safer and longer ride. You are welcome at any of our rides and events!!! Thanks to Dawson and Campbell for getting and setting up the bikes, Thanks to Chris and Daniel of NYCMTB, Seth of the NYCranks and of course Eugene for all the hard work -helping rider, rider after rider, all 265 +, understand the attack position, where to look while approaching obstacles and all the overall encouragement and support you gave to make sure every rider had a great experience!!!!! It was quite a day!!!!

Trips for Kids Metro New York In the News!

It was an amazing week for Trips for Kids Metro New York -

On Friday May 23rd.  the New York Times covered a story about our new program supporting NICA's high school racing club, and the creation of the NYCranks.  Check it out at

http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/23/nyregion/mountain-bike-racing-is-drawing-young-riders.html?_r=1

and then our Memorial Day Family Trail Day  was covered by NY1's Clodagh McGowan -  to view it -  you must sign in to NY1 ad use this temporary password-  It is only available for viewing until June 15th -  Then it will be found on our website.

http://www.ny1.com/content/209253/non-profit-gets-urban-kids-mountain-biking

Here's the guest log-in information:

link:http://www.ny1.com/employeelogin.aspx

user: twcaccess

pass: templogin1012

Good through 6/15

Enjoy  and please share with your friend -  We want to share our good news!!!!

Trips for Kids' North Woods Family Trail Ride Day - Saturday May 24th

For Immediate Release                                                                           

Contact: Andree Sanders 917-658-9289/andree@tfkmetrony.org

North Woods Family Trail Ride Day 

(Queens, NY) Trips for Kids Metro New York  (TFK) is hosting a Northwoods Family Trail Ride Day in Cunningham Park’s North Woods Mountain Biking Trail on Saturday, May 24^th.  TFK, Peak Mountain Bikes and Bicycle Planet will supply bikes to offer the community a new experience and adventure for the family. 

The second annual Northwoods Family Trail Ride Day is designed to encourage family outings and mountain biking in New York City.   “We want to share our sport with the Queens community.  There is an amazing park in their back yard, and we want them to know Trips for Kids is here to help them explore it.”  Said Andrée Sanders, Executive Director of TFK.  “Kids from all over the New York City area have a unique opportunity to ride with experienced riders and learn from the best. "

TFK volunteers and the NYCranks High School mountain bike race team will lead rides for all skill levels.  “It is great because we get to reach out to the kids from the neighborhood and give them a ride to remember,” said Campbell Sorenson, Ride Leader - age 14. “I love mountain biking and love getting kids on the trail.”

Queens resident, Kitty Azhar, said, ”I have lived in the Cunningham Park area my whole life and I have never experienced the park the way I did with Trips for Kids. My family and I are novice bikers and look forward to the next opportunity to get my boys out there, practically in my backyard, teaching them to ride the awesome trails in our park. I am spreading the word to students from our local schools as well as parents about this rich resource we have in our community, thanks Trips for Kids.”

All participants will be able to borrow bikes on site at no cost.  Additional organizations partnering with TFK include: CLIMB (Concerned Long Island Mountain Bikers), a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to the growth and safe enjoyment of mountain bicycling and the organization responsible for maintaining the trail in Cunningham Park; Peak Mountain Bike Pro Shop, the local bicycle shop rated Best Bike Shop by MTBR, that specializes in mountain bikes;

City Bike Coach, a fun cycling riding school and coaching service for all ages which also offers free weekend rides for all levels and ages; Bicycle Planet, the second largest bicycle store on Long Island.

For more information about North Woods Family Trail Ride Day’s please contact asanders@tfkmetrony.org.

Trips for Kids Family Trail Ride Saturday May 24th

Come ride with us! Discover a new Family Fun Activity - Trail Riding in New York City - All skill levels welcome to ride the seven miles of beginner and advanced singletrack found in Cunningham Park, Fresh Meadows Queens!

We will provide --

Bikes: TFK will bring its fleet of bikes supporting riders 4'6" and taller. PEAK Bikes and Bicycle Planet will bring their name brand rental fleet and demonstration test bikes - giving us over 60 bikes to select from.

Kids rides: You and the kids can bring your own bike, or pre-register to ensure a complimentary bike is available. An instructor will review mountain biking techniques, as well as topics such as healthy living through cycling, geography, and what we can do to help preserve the environment. Adults must be present during the kids ride, but are not required to participate.

Beginner clinics: Andree Sanders, Executive Director of Trips for Kids, will teach the beginner clinic which will introduce techniques for handling, braking and rolling with power and control.

Learn to Ride clinics: Come learn to ride a bicycle with City Bike Coach.  There will be two start times for these 30-minute instructional lessons.  Each lesson includes practice time afterward.  

Space is very limited!  First come first served.  

Class Requirements-

*   A bicycle in good working conditions: tires properly infleted,working brakes and a well oiled chain  * A properly fitted helmet  * Closed toed, rubber shoes   * Long sleeve shirt and/or jacket  * Long pants or jeans   *Water and snacks  * Signed waiver  * Parents and care giver must stay on site

For more information email     " info@tfkmetrony.org "

“Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day “ October 5, 2013

For Immediate Release

Contact: Andrée Sanders 917-658-9289 | andree@tfkmetrony.org

Saturday, October 5, 2013  10:00-3:00

“Outdoor Adventure/Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day “ in Queens

(Queens, NY) Trips for Kids Metro New York and Bicycle Habitat will host their 2nd

Outdoor Adventure Day on Saturday, October 5, 2013 in Cunningham Park in Queens.

This free event offers a day of mountain biking for families; the event will include

instruction on bike safety and how to get the most out of biking experiences of all kinds.

Guided rides will be offered from 10 AM until 1:30 PM with the last ride ending at 3 PM.

This annual event is a feature of IMBA’s (International Mountain Biking Association)

“Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day”. Its goal is to boost awareness of the

opportunities for mountain biking in New York City, in addition to promoting the many

benefits that come with the sport. Last years event had more than 200 kids, teens, and

adults, enjoying the trails in Cunningham Park.

TREK Bicycles, supporters of TFK Metro NY, will be showcasing their 2014 fleet at the

event. Free demos will be available throughout the day. To register please go to

http://outdooradventure2013.eventbrite.com. This event is for the whole family!

Lara Lebeiko, Manager of Bicycle Habitat, one of the oldest bike shops in New York

shares, "We believe that getting more people on bikes more often benefit our

health, our environment, and our quality of life. We teamed with Trips for Kids to

create this event to help the community take advantage of off-road cycling

available in our boroughs. Hundreds of New Yorkers will come out to discover and

agree: Mountain biking is accessible and fun."

“Trips for Kids Metro New York (TFK) loves that with this event we give the kids a

gift – a unique gift – mountain biking in New York City, ” said Andrée Sanders,

Executive Director of TFK.

Trips for Kids Metro New York is a non-profit, and all-volunteer, organization that

provides mountain bike outings and environmental education for kids who would

not otherwise have these opportunities. Through the simple act of having fun, Trips

for Kids Metro New York teaches lessons in personal responsibility, achievement and

environmental awareness, enabling kids to recognize and realize their full potential.

North Woods Family Trail Ride Day April 27, 2013

For Immediate Release

Contact: Andree Sanders 917-658-9289/andree@tfkmetrony.org

North Woods Family Trail Ride Day

(Queens, NY) Trips for Kids Metro New York  (TFK) is hosting a family mountain biking day in Cunningham Park’s North Woods Mountain Biking Trail on Saturday, April 27^th. TFK, Peak Mountain Bikes and Bicycle Planet will supply bikes to offer the community a new experience and adventure for the family.  We are creating this event to encourage family outings and mountain biking in New York City. 

“We want to share our sport with the Queens community.  There is an amazing park in their back yard, and we want them to know Trips for Kids is there to help them explore it.  ” Said Andrée Sanders, Executive Director of TFK.

“Kids from all over the New York city area have a unique opportunity to ride with experienced riders and learn from the best.  Tom Oakes, a pro-level mountain biker with   years of experience racing, will be here to teach advanced trail riding and trail tricks, while other experienced riders will work with beginners.  Tom and crew are coming out to support TFK and ride with the kids and their families, giving them a ride to remember.”

Queens resident, Kitty Azhar, said, ”I have lived in the Cunningham Park area my whole life and I have never experienced the park the way I did with Trips for Kids. My family and I are novice bikers and look forward to the next opportunity to get my boys out there, practically in my backyard, teaching them to ride the awesome trails in our park. I am spreading the word to students from our local schools as well as parents about this rich resource we have in our community, thanks Trips for Kids.”

North Woods Family Trail Ride Day

TFK volunteers will lead Rides for all skill levels. “It is great because we get to reach out to the kids from the neighborhood to come out and ride the trails,” said Campbell

Sorenson, Ride Leader- age 13. “I love mountain biking and love the idea of getting kids on the trail.” 

All participants will able to borrow bikes on site at no cost.  We will also have additional biking organization showing up to support Mountain biking.  These other vendors included: CLIMB (Concerned Long Island Mountain Bikers), a non-profit advocacy organization dedicated to the growth and safe enjoyment of mountain bicycling and the organization responsible for maintaining the trail in Cunningham Park; Peak Mountain Bike Pro Shop, the local bicycle shop rated Best Bike Shop by MTBR, that specializes in mountain bikes; City Bike Coach, a fun cycling riding school and coaching service for all ages which also offers free weekend rides for all levels and ages;

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Bicycle Habitat, one of the oldest bike shops in New York, Panera Bread, a bakery-cafe that showcases the art and craft of bread making, helping customers truly appreciate and enjoy a great loaf of bread by studying its crust, crumb and craft; Bicycle Planet, the second largest bicycle store on Long Island.

For more information about North Woods Family Trail Ride Day’s

please contact asanders@tfkmetrony.org.

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Trips for Kids Celebrates Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day

Join us to explore what mountain biking in NYC is like and Help celebrate Take A Kid Mountain Biking Day 

 All skill levels welcome to ride the seven miles of beginner and advanced singletrack found in Cunningham Park in Queens!

Highlights include ...

• Kids rides: In honor of Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day, we are hosting family-friendly rides for both beginner and intermediate levels. You and the kids can bring your own bike, or pre-register to borrow a complimentary bike. An instructor will go over how to ride and enjoy the trails, as well as topics such as healthy living through cycling, geography, the enviroment and what we can all do to help preserve it. Adults must be present during the kids ride, but are not required to participate.
• Demo bikes:  Discover the fun of the newest Trek 2013 bikes, from our demo trucks straight from the factory. (Mountain, road, cyclocross, both men's and women's!) Register in advance to reserve a spot, or take yours for a spin and then try it against Trek's.
• Women's clinics: Our wonderful Mel Bowen from Trek Bikes will be leading women's clinics to introduce techniques for handling, braking and rolling with power and control! All skill levels welcome.   
• Advanced rides and pump track clinics: Take your skills to the next level. Ride with a group for a fun, high-performance route through the trails of Cunningham. Then, stop by the pump track as former pro racer Tom Oates teaches advanced handling and performance techniques. 
• Meet MTB friends: Musette Bakery, IMBA, CLIMB, Peak Bikes, NYCMTB and more...

Schedule -

Rides and demos bikes are open and available from 10am to 3pm. You are welcome to come by anytime! 

In addition, clinics and guided rides are scheduled below. More details coming soon:

10:30am - Advanced ride11am - Pump track with Tom Oates

10:30 am - Kids ride (beginner)
11am - Kids ride (intermediate)

11am - Women's clinic

12:30pm - Kids ride (beginner)
1pm - Kids ride (intermediate) 

1pm - Pump track with Tom Oakes

1:30pm - Women's clinic

Weather plan: Event will cancel if case of heavy rain. If there is a light rain, we are a go. 

How to participate -

You are welcome to bring your own bike, or borrow one of ours (kids and adults)! The event is free and open to all riders of all ages.

Advanced registration is encouraged as clinics and demo bikes will fill up. You can always edit your registration status or clinic selection at a later date. More info will be provided on bike demo times and availability. Trek Bikes will provide all demo bikes. Trips for Kids will provide all kids demo bikes, as well as a few adult bikes. You are welcome (and encouraged!) to bring your own bike and try it on all the trails.

Participation in all clinics is free.

What to bring -

Come dressed for the occasion: Comfortable shoes and clothing is encouraged. No open toed shoes. Helmets required. We will have a few helmets to borrow, but recommend bringing your own.

You can demo a bike or try your own! Just be sure you have knobby tires to handle the dirt. Trek demo bikes are free for test rides; no waiver needed if you are riding your own bike.

For kids' rides, parents will need to accompany their kids to the trail head and sign waiver, but do not need to ride the trail. If your kid does not have a mountain bike, please contact TFK Metro NY - a small supply is available, but are available only with pre-registration. (You can also request a bike when registering through this event page. We will send you confirmation to work out the details.)

How to get there -

Cunningham Park is incredibly accessible!

Our demo trucks and host tents are at the 210th Street playground, at 210th St @ 73rd Avenue (just around the corner from the trailhead, at 210th St and 67th Avenue.)

> By car: From NYC, take 495 to exit 26, Francis Lewis Blvd. Take a right on Francis Lewis, going south. Turn left on 73rd Ave. Event area is at 210th and 73rd ave. From Long Island, take the Long Island Expressway to exit 27, Clearview Expressway, and go south. Exit at 73rd Avenue, turn left. Go to 210th St and turn left. The trailhead is at the corner of 67th Avenue; the demo and registration area is at 210th and 73rd Avenue. On-street parking is available.

> By train: Take the F train to Jamaica/179 Street. Ride east on Hillside Avenue, then turn left on 188th St (Saul Weprin St.) Right on 73rd Avenue to the demo area at 210th St. 

> By LIRR: Cunningham is a quick 5-minute ride from the LIRR, accessible from both Atlantic and Penn Station terminals. Take the Bayside stop and ride south to Cunningham Park, or exit at Hollis and ride north.

> By bus: From midtown, take the express bus QM6 from one of two stops, 6th Avenue and 36th Steet or 3rd Avenue and 57th street. Exit at Union Turnpike stop and 193rd Street. (Bus is the quickest route!)

(Route maps coming soon!)

About the hosts -

This event is organized by Trips for Kids NY and Bicycle Habitat, to support getting more New Yorkers finding new ways to enjoy the great outdoors. This is a family-friendly event, appropriate to all ages and all skill levels. With adult rides and clinics sponsored by Trek Bikes, we will also be doing kids rides and clinics to celebrate of the International Mountain Biking Association's national "Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day".

Trips for Kids NY is a NYC not-for-profit organization that teaches kids to bike in the great outdoors. Proceeds from event raffles will benefit TFK. Bicycle Habitat is a supporter of Trips for Kids and its mission to make bikes more accessible to everyone.

> Organizers: Trips for Kids NY and Bicycle Habitat

> Other sponsors: Trek Bikes, IMBA, NYCMTB, CLIMB, Friends of Cunningham Park