[7 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Local Groups Break Ground at Brooklyn Park

Ten volunteers from local MTB groups gathered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to pitch in on the ground breaking effort for the borough’s first bike park. Led by course builder and designer Jim Dellavalle of Pennsylvania, group leaders met to develop an action plan to manage the construction of the park, which is slated to open on Memorial day weekend, May 27th. The park is one of a variety of interim community uses planned for Site E of the Domino Sugar Factory site, which has been made available by Two Trees …

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[7 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Local Groups Break Ground at Brooklyn Park

Ten volunteers from local MTB groups gathered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn to pitch in on the ground breaking effort for the borough’s first bike park. Led by course builder and designer Jim Dellavalle of Pennsylvania, group leaders met to develop an action plan to manage the construction of the park, which is slated to open on Memorial day weekend, May 27th. The park is one of a variety of interim community uses planned for Site E of the Domino Sugar Factory site, which has been made available by Two Trees …

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[2 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Two Treess Management co. Announces Brooklyn Bike Park

Two Trees Management Announces Interim Community Uses for Domino Site-E

Empty lot will be transformed into exciting community space with an urban farm, reading room, bike course and more!

Two Trees Management Company has announced the creative community uses that will occupy Site E of the Domino Sugar property. What is currently a vacant 55,000-square-foot lot on Kent Avenue between South 3rd and South 4th Streets will be transformed by two independent operators into a neighborhood destination with a community farm, bilingual reading room, community green space, family-friendly …

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[2 May 2013 | No Comment | ]
Drop by the NYCMTB booth at the Bike Expo!!

NYCMTB, in collaboration with Lifetime Fitness will be on hand at the NYC Bike Expo this Friday (10a-8p) and Saturday (9a-7p). Stop by our booth to learn more about our upcoming projects and initiatives, and the widely anticipated Brooklyn Bike Park. Keep it locked here for more photos and updates as the weekend unfolds!
Bike Expo New York (BE NY) hosts more than 90 exhibitors representing the best brands and organizations in biking, including Raleigh, Specialized, Fuji, Cannondale, Shimano, and People for Bikes.  Local brands and shops are …

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[8 Apr 2013 | No Comment | ]
Trips For Kids Announces 2013 Schedule and Season Opener

Trips For Kids Metro NY Announces their 2013 schedule with a banger of a season opener on the last Saturday in April!!
Get out and celebrate dirt culture with your kids, or introduce mountain biking to a friend! There will be demo bikes on hand, ride clinics and scheduled tours of the park beginning at 10:00am.
Please RSVP your demo slot, with bike size and time to; info@tfkmetrony.org
Volunteers are needed! See below.

Saturday April 27th - NORTHWOODS TRAIL FAMILY RIDE  in Cunningham Park 10:00-2:00 OUR OFFICIAL LAUNCH DAY! Sponsored by Peak Mountain …

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[31 Mar 2013 | No Comment | ]
NYC Screening of “SingleTrack High” to Benefit NY State NICA Leauge**New Date**

Want to help build the next generation of mountain bike racers?? Sid’s Bikes NYC will be hosting a benefit showing of Singletrack High this April. It’s a great documentary that shows the ins and outs of the younger generation starting their racing careers. The screening will be on Tuesday APRIL 16th at 8:00PM at their 151 west 19th st. location.
Single Track High Trailer
Check out the New York High School Cycling League here: www.newyorkmtb.org

Tickets will be $15 for general admission and $25 which includes admission and a raffle ticket! (you can win some …