named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cycling Safety Education
Club safety guidelines, accident response protocols, and educational resources on predictable riding and communication
Graded Group Rides
Organized rides categorized from A to D and HP/G based on pace, distance, and terrain to accommodate all skill levels
Member Meetings
Semi-annual gatherings featuring cycling-related presentations, typically held in spring and fall at local restaurants
Orientation Rides
Introductory rides for new members to learn group riding skills and club expectations
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 3 activities
- Advocate for cycling infrastructure and increased bicycle useEngages in advocacy efforts with local municipalities to promote the development of cycling infrastructure and increase bicycle use in the region.
- Maintain and share curated cycling-related resourcesOperates a resource page (Link-o-Rama) and provides online educational content, including cycling tips, maintenance guides, and event-related information, to support members and promote safe and informed cycling practices.
- Provide cycling safety education and resourcesEducates members and the public on bicycle safety through lectures, demonstrations, written resources, and standardized safety guidelines. Topics include group riding practices, flat tire repair, winter riding, pacelines, accident response, and e-bike safety, with materials developed in alignment with major cycling organizations.
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Organized Community Cycling Events 2 activities
- Organize and lead group bicycling events and ridesOrganizes weekly and monthly recreational bicycling events, tours, and multi-paced group rides across Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, and Fairfield counties, including weekend, weekday, and evening rides categorized by skill and pace levels (A to D and HP). Events include pre-ride guidance from ride leaders and often conclude with social gatherings.
- Provide new member orientation and integration programsOffers structured orientation rides and online resources for new or prospective members to learn about the club, assess their riding level, and integrate into appropriate riding groups. Includes dedicated new member pages and educational materials to support onboarding.
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Membership Program Administration 1 activity
- Manage membership and club operationsOffers annual household-based memberships with tiered pricing and conducts regular Board of Directors and seasonal Member Meetings that include cycling-related presentations and organizational governance.
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Member Business Referral & Discount Programs 1 activity
- Negotiate member benefits and discountsSecures and maintains discounted rates for members at multiple bike shops in Westchester County, enhancing access to cycling equipment and services.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Develop and enforce e-bike riding policiesDeveloped and implemented e-bike riding guidelines that permit pedal-assist e-bikes in accordance with New York State law while prohibiting throttle e-bikes, ensuring safety and compliance on all club rides.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$27K
Contributions & grants$5762%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$7933%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$78K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$78K
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +0.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 6
- Amy Goldman — Director
- Beverly Thornhill — Director
- Harvey Loeb — Director
- Judi Tota — Director
- Marcel Margulies — Director
- Orrie Dinstein — Director
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Center For Disease Control Government — Follows CDC recommendations for its Covid-19 policy.
- League of American Bicyclists Government — Recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as the top bicycling club in the country in 2011.
- NY Waterway Partner — Collaborates on ferry transportation for cycling events, using the NY Waterway app for fare payment.
- NYS Department of Health Government — Follows New York State Department of Health recommendations for its Covid-19 policy.
- RideWithGPS Partner — Provides free turn-by-turn navigation for members through integration with the club's cue sheets.
- bikexprt.com Partner — Links to external safety resource 'STREET SMARTS' brochure for rider education.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inclusive Onboarding and Integrationmethodology: inclusive_onboardingBy using orientation rides and step-by-step integration processes, the club supports new members in joining appropriately paced groups, because structured onboarding increases retention, safety, and social connection from the outset.
- Member-Led, Tiered Participation Modelmethodology: tiered_participation_modelBy organizing member-led rides within a tiered skill-level system (A to D and HP), the club increases accessibility and sustained participation across diverse experience levels and schedules, because peer-driven structure and skill alignment foster inclusion, safety, and rider confidence.
- Safety Through Predictable Behavior and Educationmethodology: safety_through_communicationBy emphasizing predictable riding, clear communication (voice and hand signals), defensive riding techniques, and education on shared expectations, the club promotes safer group cycling because these practices reduce accidents and build cooperative rider culture.
- Sustainable Transportation Advocacy Through Community Engagementmethodology: sustainable_transportation_advocacyBy combining organized cycling events with educational programming, the club promotes cycling as a sustainable transportation solution because experiential engagement and public education shift community behavior and attitudes toward urban livability and environmental responsibility.