The NYCC has been a been a strong supporter of the Kids Ride Club since its inception in 1996. The goals of the program are to introduce youngsters to cycling as a safe and effective means of transportation and to encourage them through this activity, to incorporate regular physical activity and sound nutrition into their regular lifestyles.

The program consists of a series of structured and supervised bike rides for youngsters aged between 9 and 18 years. The program typically runs between June and October each year. In our L.I. City warehouse we maintain a fleet of more than 60 quality bicycles and supplies for our youth riders. In addition to the bikes, the program provides helmets, support vehicles and supplies to maintain the fleet and enable thet rides. Other sponsors provide funds for incentives consisting of professional grade cycling jerseys, shorts, socks, gloves and caps for the participants and leaders. Most of the ride leaders are NYCC members; many are A, B, and C SIG graduates. Most of the youth riders come from Bushwick, Williamsburg, Bedford-Stuyvesant, Fort Greene, Greenpoint and Long Island City and a few live in other parts of Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.