Introducing YoungMajors NYCC!
The New York Cycle Club (NYCC) and Major Taylor Iron Riders (MTIR) will collaborate on a youth training program this Fall 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 will be 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.
YOUNGMAJORS NYCC Inaugural Kids Training Program Begins Saturday, October 1st - November 5th, 2022!
We need 10 more bikes
Do you have a road bike that's collecting dust, in great shape but no longer your primary steed? Why not donate it to a young person who can bring a new life to your formerly favorite ride.
Bikes need to be in good working order. We have particular need for smaller sizes. If you have a bike to donate, please bring it to the Brooklyn Navy Yard, Saturday, October 1, by 9 am. Contact membership@nycc.org if you have questions.
We still need volunteer leaders
-minimum ask 2 Saturdays (9am - 2pm)
-starts in Central Park and Prospect Park
AND
Bikes, bikes, bikes (road, in good shape, please)
Questions/comments contact: Kym or Gihan at YoungMajors.nycc@Gmail.com.
WHO: All young people 14 - 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.
WHEN: Saturdays (rain date, Sundays) October 1 - November 5, 2022
WHERE: Start at a New York City park (Central Park, Prospect Park, Randall’s Island, etc.) with routes throughout the tri-state area.
HOW CAN YOU HELP!
Register a kid at YoungMajorsNYCC.org. (Note we will only accept 20 kids for the inaugural year.)
Volunteer to be a leader. Must commit to at least four rides.
Donate a road bike. We need bikes. We would like to have bikes on hand for kids who don’t have their own road bikes.
For Questions about donating a bike and/or volunteering contact: Kym Blanchard or Gihan Perera at YoungMajors.nycc@gmail.com
Special thanks to MTIR, Recycle A Bicycle, and USA Cycling for helping us put this together.
