named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Weekly Group Rides
Organized rides for cyclists of all skill levels, including slower-paced Thursday night rides for new riders and paceline rides for experienced cyclists.
Weekly Time Trials
Timed bicycle races held weekly at Griffiss Business Park from May to August, offering 5-mile and 10-mile options to test individual performance against the clock.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Organized Community Cycling Events 3 activities
- Host weekly bicycle time trials and season-long competitionConducts weekly time trial races every Tuesday from May through August, offering 5-mile and 10-mile options, with a season-long points competition that includes awarding Green, Yellow, and Pink jerseys. Participants vying for jerseys must complete at least two races per season.
- Organize regional cycling races and eventsPlans and directs competitive cycling events, including the Kirkland Cyclocross Race, which grew to become the New York State Championship Race in its final year.
- Organize weekly group bicycle ridesHosts structured weekly group rides for members and prospective members, including road, hybrid, gravel, and E-bike riders, with slower-paced introductory rides available and safety requirements such as mandatory helmets. One free ride is offered to non-members to encourage participation.
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Youth Cycling Education and Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide on-ride support and skill developmentOffers real-time assistance during rides, including flat tire repair help, and provides instruction on paceline riding, drafting techniques, and climbing strategies to improve cyclists’ efficiency, endurance, and speed.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$3K
expenses
Total expenses$3K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$6K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 9
- Alex Fahey — Board Member
- Brian Burke — Board Member
- Cole Garriott — Board Member
- Dana Cooreman — Board Member
- Don Pliniski — Board Member
- Mark Williams — Board Member
- Rich Rutishauser — Board Member
- Scott Barrett — Board Member
- Victor Spataro — Board Member
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- BAE Systems Partner — Hosts weekly time trial events at the BAE building in Rome, NY.
- BikeReg Partner — Partner platform used for online membership sign-up.
- Crust Kitchen CNY Partner — Club sponsor providing support for the Mohawk Valley Bicycling Club.
- Margaret Thompson Cycling Coaching Services Partner — Provides coaching content and expertise related to cycling performance and climbing techniques for the Mohawk Valley Bicycling Club.
- Not specified Partner — Provides information about joining the club and attending rides, but no specific named organizational partners are mentioned.
- The Ride for Missing Children Partner — Participated in cycling events supporting The Ride for Missing Children.
- USA Cycling Network — Club member is certified as a USA Cycling Coach, level 3.
- USA Cycling Partner — Collaborates with USA Cycling, as evidenced by official recognition of the Kirkland Cyclocross Race.
strategies · 5
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.
- Fun-Centered Engagementmethodology: fun-centered engagementBy prioritizing enjoyment and fun in cycling activities, the club increases sustained engagement and participation, because positive emotional experiences foster long-term commitment to the sport.
- Inclusive Community Buildingmethodology: inclusive_community_buildingBy organizing structured group rides that accommodate riders of all abilities and reduce barriers to entry, the club fosters community and encourages ongoing participation, because shared experiences and peer support increase retention and accessibility.
- Paceline-Based Skill Developmentmethodology: paceline trainingBy using paceline riding and rotating formations during group rides, the club improves cyclists' speed, efficiency, and endurance through drafting dynamics and shared workload, because structured group riding serves as experiential training that enhances individual performance.
- Peer-Led Safety and Discoverymethodology: peer-led_safety_and_discoveryBy using experienced ride leaders to guide members on safe and scenic routes, the club lowers barriers to exploration and builds confidence, because peer leadership enhances accessibility and trust for riders of all levels.
- Structured Introduction to Competitionmethodology: race of truthBy using time trials as a controlled racing format, the club enables cyclists to measure fitness and skill improvement in a low-pressure setting, because individual performance tracking builds confidence and eases entry into competitive cycling.