YoungMajorsNYCC
YoungMajorsNYCC 2025
The New York Cycle Club (NYCC) and Major Taylor Iron Riders (MTIR) are collaborating on a fall youth
training program 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 was 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.
YoungMajorsNYCC FAQS
WHO: All young people 13 - 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. Bikes
will be supplied.
WHEN: Saturdays (rain date, Sundays) September 20 - Nov 1, 2025
WHERE: Two starts, one in Harlem, one at Brooklyn with routes throughout the tri-state area.
Orientation
Saturday, September 20, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location TBD
The experience was great last year, and we look to make it better this season.
And we thank and welcome back all our volunteer leaders from NYCC, Major Taylor Iron Riders, and
Black Girls Do Bike. Please see below for participant and volunteer sign up links.
PARTICIPANTS/PARENTS
Season: Saturdays starting September 20 - November 1
In Person Participant Orientation and Skills: September 20
Bike New York, Industry City
10:00am - 1:00pm
Register Participants here by September 20
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Register a kid here before September 20. Note we will only accept 30 kids
Volunteer to be a leader here before September 7. Must commit to at least two rides.
For Questions about donating a bike and/or volunteering contact: Kym Blanchard or Gihan Perera
VOLUNTEER!
Minimum ask 2 Saturdays (9am - 2pm)
Choice of starts: Larry’s Freewheeling, 301 Cathedral Parkway in Harlem and Brooklyn TK
TO VOLUNTEER AND DONATE PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM IN THIS LINK.
For Questions contact: Kym Blanchard or Gihan Perera at [email protected].
Special thanks to NYCC, MTIR, Black Girls Do Bike, BroSis, Recycle A Bicycle, and USA Cycling
for helping us put this together.
