Young Majors NYCC

  • Home
  • Young Majors NYCC

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. 

Fall 2023

Saturday, September 16 - October, 21 2023

Orientation:  Saturday, September 9

The experience was great last year, and we look to make it better this season.

This year we are taking the big step of purchasing a fleet of new bikes for youth to use, and we are looking forward to an even better and more fun experience for everyone.

We are inviting all past participants to sign back up for this season. We will have different riding groups based on speed, fitness, and comfort level on the bike.

And we thank and welcome back all of our volunteer leaders from NYCC, Major Taylor Iron Riders, and Black Girls Do Bike. Please see below for participant and volunteer sign up links.

For Parents, please email to this [email protected] if there are any questions.

VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Zoom Orientation, Sep 5

7:00pm-8:00pm on Zoom

Volunteer Registration Young Majors 2023

In Person Orientation: September 9

Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

10:00am - 1:00pm

 

PARTICIPANTS/PARENTS

Season: Saturdays starting September 16 - October 28

Launch sites:

Larry’s Freewheeling, 301 Cathedral Parkway in Harlem or

Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY

In Person Participant Orientation and Skills: September 9

Brooklyn Navy Yard, 63 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11201

10:00am - 1:00pm

Participants Register here:

https://actionnetwork.org/forms/join-young-majors-nycc-2023/

Youth Get free insurance here:

https://memberships.usacycling.org/products/junior

USE THIS CODE FOR FREE MEMBERSHIP: YOUNGMAJOR

We need:

Volunteer leaders 

·       Minimum ask 2 Saturdays (9am - 2pm)

·       Choice of starts:  Larry’s Freewheeling, 301 Cathedral Parkway in Harlem and Brooklyn Navy Yard

 

TO VOLUNTEER AND DONATE PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM IN THIS LINK.

 PLEASE SIGN UP BEFORE SEPTEMBER 9 ORIENTATION

Questions/comments contact:  Kym or Gihan at [email protected]

 

YoungMajorsNYCC FAQ

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.  Bikes will be supplied.

WHEN: Saturdays (rain date, Sundays) September 16 - Oct 21, 2023

WHERE: Two Starts:  One in Harlem, one at Brooklyn Navy Yard with routes throughout the tri-state area. 

HOW CAN YOU HELP!

Register a kid here before September 9.  Note we will only accept 30 kids

Volunteer to be a leader here before September 9. Must commit to at least two rides.

For Questions about donating a bike and/or volunteering 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.

 

cycling trips