Downhill Biking New York

Scenic Central Park Sunset Bike Ride & Optional Local Dinner

Hudson River Scenic Palisades Bike Tour and Bridge Path to Tarrytown

Liberty Park Full Moon Cruise & Picnic

Full Moon Ride! Friday, Sept 25 is the next full moon. Want to ride with Brompton friends through Liberty State Park to enjoy a moonlit night of spectacular Manhattan skyline views? This is a chill ride with equal emphasis on riding, socializing and gazing at the NYC evening sky while having a leisurely picnic. Check out the beautiful pictures we took on the pre-ride below! *This ride is for Brompton bicycles only.* **Meeting/Departure** Meet us inside the Brookfield Place Ferry Terminal at 6:30pm. Our ferry departs at 6:45pm. *There is only one ferry per hour so make sure to be on time.* **Sunset** We'll watch the sunset from the top level of the ferry as we cross the Hudson River. **Full Moon** We'll bike around the park and end up at the southern most point for the moon rise and gorgeous skyline views. **Picnic** We'll sit in the grass to watch the moon rise. Please bring your own beverage, picnic blanket, and snacks to share. **Ride** 10 miles - chill - flat - no traffic **Return** We'll return from Jersey City via the Paulus Hook Ferry arriving at Brookfield Place approximately 9:30pm. **What to bring** * Head light and tail light are essential * Picnic blanket if you have one * Picnic snacks or food to share * Your own beverages This ride is all about the evening sky. Rainy, drizzly or very cloudy weather will cancel this ride. **Please maintain your RSVP** If you can't attend, please update your RSVP so someone from the waiting list can have your spot. Riders with a history of "no shows" may be removed from the ride in favor of others on the waiting list. **Please respect the waiting list** We need to maintain our maximum rider-to-ride-leader ratio, so please respect the waiting list, thanks! Our Community Rules: 1. Be kind. Welcome and encourage other riders. Insults, shaming, and hate will be removed, and offenders will be banned. 2. Your safety is your responsibility. Helmets are required. Lights are required if riding in darkness. It is each rider’s responsibility to ensure their bike is clean, well-maintained, and fully functional. 3. This is a Brompton only event. Contact Brompton Junction if you'd like to borrow a Brompton for this event (participation may vary). 4. If your plans change, please update your RSVP. BY ATTENDING this event you ACKNOWLEDGE and ACCEPT the following: 1. I ACKNOWLEDGE, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of bicycling activities and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I further acknowledge that the ride-out will be conducted over public pavements and facilities open to the public, and upon which the hazards of traveling are to be expected. I further agree and warrant that if, at any time, I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation. 2. I FULLY UNDERSTAND that (a) BICYCLING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the ride-out, the conditions in which the ride-out takes place, or the negligence of others; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I may incur as a result of my participation; (d) I acknowledge that Brompton Bicycle, event organizers, ride leaders, and volunteers will not be liable for any accidents or damages through this ride-out. 3. PHOTO RELEASE: I CONSENT to my voice, name, and/or likeness being used, without compensation, in any and all media, whether now known or hereafter devised, for eternity, and release Brompton Bicycle, its successors, assigns and licensees from any liability whatsoever of any nature. DO NOT REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO BE SUBJECT TO THE FOREGOING.

NYC-ADV Monthly Mixer /// 1st Thursdays

SoulCycle Class

Let's ride! New to cycling? Been cycling all your life? Either way join us at Hoboken SoulCycle for this special discounted cycling class! 6:30PM class please arrive by 6:15! Class cost is $20. Registration is required prior to attending event. To register for the class, please visit the HSSC website: [https://hobokenskiclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=175106&item_id=3019671](https://hobokenskiclub.com/content.aspx?page_id=4091&club_id=175106&item_id=3019671)

Croatia Hiking National Parks and Multisport Adventure Tour

Get ready to have your mind blown multiple times over turquoise waters, frothing waterfalls, badass mountain summits, and medieval towns. Croatia will turn anyone into an annoying romantic. Book your week-long women’s multi-sport adventure tour featuring hiking, e-biking, mountain-summiting, sea kayaking, snorkeling, and plenty of Adriatic Sea swimming. You’ll explore ancient cities tripping through architectural history from ancient Roman, Venetian Gothic, Romanesque, and Medieval. Cycle through stupid-pretty Istrian Peninsula hilltop towns. Bust your booties through Plitvice Lakes and Paklenica National Parks. Climb a freaking Via Ferrata to summit Bojin Kuk. And float through the 80+ islands that make up Kornati National Park. BRB we need to pick our jaw up from off the ground. **EXPLORE ZAGREB, CROATIA’S CAPITAL CITY** You and your Explorer Chick entourage will geek over all the architecture porn – from medieval stone gates to Gothic cathedrals. We’ll visit all the “musts” and gather for a welcome dinner in the Old Town. Did you just change your Insta handle to Croatia_Cutie? We are obsessed with you! **E-BIKES, WINE, AND TRUFFLES IN THE ISTRIAN COUNTRYSIDE** What could be better than seeing tiny cutie towns? TASTING the wares of those tiny cutie towns! We’ll cruise the Parenzana trail on our E-Bikes, stopping in Grožnjan, Oprtalj, and Motovun for coffee, olive oil tastings, and a spectacular lunch. By evening, we’ll cycle to the top of Motovun for a stunning gargoyle view of the Adriatic cities. You won’t leave Istria without loading your bike down with bottles of wine and a tummy full of truffles. **HIKE PLITVICE LAKES AND PAKLENICA NATIONAL PARKS** You’re gonna see the kind of natural beauty that shows up in the screensavers of Apple products. The Instagram world is stark raving mad over Plitvice Lakes because of its unique system of lakes and waterfalls. A rock climbing and hiking paradise awaits you in Paklenica National Park with views of the Adriatic Sea from your very own mountain summit. **KORNATI NATIONAL PARK SPEED-BOAT AND SPLIT SEA-KAYAKS** The best views of this gorgeous region are often gleaned from the sea. Across two days, we’ll explore the island systems via speedboat and sea-kayak, leaving plenty of time for swimming, snorkeling, and floating otter-style on your back. You are basically a mermaid now and have to deal with mermaid things like schools of fish, coral spottings and island lunches. You poor thing. **Adventure Highlights:** * E-Bike through Croatia’s “Tuscany” tasting Wine, Olive Oil, and Truffles along the way * Discover charming hilltop medieval towns on the Istria Peninsula * Truffle Hunt with a local in the forests of Motovun * Hike the lower and upper falls of the famous Plitvice Lakes National Park * Soak in sunsets over the Adriatic from beautiful viewpoints * Climb a Via Ferrata to the summit of Bojin Kuk in Paklenica National Park * Enjoy the background music of Zadar’s Sea Organ at sunset * Explore Kornati National Park by speedboat with swimming, snorkeling, and a seafood lunch * Sea Kayak to a secluded beach off Split with more swimming, snorkeling, and cliff jumping * Get lost in the narrow streets of Split while enjoying a cone of gelato or a glass of wine * Kick back in 3-4 Star boutique hotels throughout your adventure with fabulous views that pair well with a cocktail * Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes everything in-between easy. * Geek out with encouraging and supportive Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour. **See the website for full details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-croatia-hiking-national-parks-and-multisport-adventure-tour/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-croatia-hiking-national-parks-and-multisport-adventure-tour/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Outdoor Badminton/Pickleball in Central Park

Hello! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️ Welcome to our NYC Outdoor Badminton family 👋, where everyone is welcome 😊, whatever your age 🥳, fitness level 🏋️‍♂️, badminton skills 🏸, or planet of origin. 🌎 We are a fun-loving 🎉, accepting 👌, hilarious 🤣, respectful 🙏, and wholesome 💕 group of badminton/pickleball lovers, and we would love for you to join us! You don't need to bring anything but your wonderful self! 🤩 We provide the badminton/pickleball equipment including nets, rackets, birdies/shuttlecocks, and even picnic blankets for you to sit on in and make new friends 😁. Of course, you're welcome to use your own equipment if you prefer. 🎒 It is recommended to bring water for hydration 💦, energy food 🍫 to keep your motor running, and sunscreen for healthy skin under the sun 🌞. There are lots of beginners and newcomers each weekend, so if you're one of these, you’ll be in good company. If you can't find us, you can try giving one of us organizers a call or text📞 😎Thomas: 917-696-0112 😉Will: 917-670-0353 🤗Kenny: 347-986-4247 😊Sumie: 646-425-7597 All of this is free (find some other way to spend your 💵) but we do accept voluntary donations that help pay for shuttles, rackets and nets (Venmo: @NYCOutdoorBadminton). Thanks in advance for your generous donations 🙇‍♂️, and helping to make our community better! 👩🏻‍🤝‍🧑🏽 FAQ \*We are wholesome and newcomer/beginner friendly! 💝 * We provide all the equipment including nets, rackets and birdies! 🏸 \*It's recommended to bring water and snacks! 🍉 * You don't need to arrive exactly at the start time! ⏰ \*It's a great place to make new friends! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Also, join our Discord server to be involved in our activities and conversations outside of badminton: [https://discord.gg/KEfNm9z8xd](https://discord.gg/KEfNm9z8xd) 🌦️ Weather Watch! 🌦️ Our leadership team is keeping a close eye on the skies and will make any final call about postponing or canceling Badminton by 10 AM on game day. ⛅ We know everyone’s excited (or anxious) about the weather — but when too many folks start sharing forecasts in the group chat, it can get confusing! While we’re working on the best plan for everyone, we kindly ask you to hold back on weather updates and let us do the worrying for you. 😉

"Beers & Wheels" - Captain Lawrence: connecting all the dots

## Grand Army Plaza to Captain Lawrence Brewery Who was Captain Lawrence and why a brewery is named after him? Before you clip in for the Captain Lawrence Brewery Ride, let's give a toast to the man who never actually brewed anything: Samuel Lawrence, a captain in the 3rd Regiment of the Westchester County Militia, who spent the Revolutionary War dodging Redcoats around Westchester instead of dodging potholes on Route 100. So why does a hazy IPA carry his name? Founder Scott Vaccaro grew up on Captain Lawrence Drive in South Salem — a street named after the good captain — and when it came time to name his homebrew operation, hometown pride (and maybe a lack of better ideas) won out over anything more original. Here's the plot twist nobody puts on the beer label: Captain Lawrence's actual boss back in 1776 was none other than Colonel Pierre Van Cortlandt, commander of that very 3rd Regiment — yes, that Van Cortlandt, as in the very park where your quads will start filing complaints today. So when you roll out of Van Cortlandt Park, named for the Colonel's own family estate, and grind up the Old Put trail toward Elmsford, you're unknowingly retracing a 250-year-old chain of command: Colonel's park to Captain's beer, minus the muskets, plus a well-earned flight of sours waiting at the finish line. This "Beers & Wheels" adventure — one of the iconic rides in LMCC's "Beers & Wheels" series — kicks off at Grand Army Plaza at an easy, social pace — this is a ride for conversation, not speed records. Don't worry if Grand Army Plaza isn't convenient — riders are welcome to join the group at other points along the NYC route, and to peel off whenever it suits you too. We wind through Brooklyn and Manhattan, cross the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey (a few rolling hills to keep things interesting, all manageable with multi-gear bikes), then head north through scenic river towns. For a short stretch we'll ride along Route 9W, technically a state highway, but a beloved classic among NYC-area cyclists, so it's more familiar territory than it sounds. From there it's a relaxing detour through Piermont, then over the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge for sweeping Hudson views. Regular rest stops keep everyone fueled, with an extended lunch at Captain Lawrence Brewery as the main event. And don't feel obligated to drink beer, either. Plenty of riders opt for alcohol-free drinks instead, since the real point of the stop is good food, good company, and a few laughs, not what's in your glass. We loop back on the shaded, smooth South County Trailway. Prefer to skip the ride back? Hop the Metro-North from White Plains, or take the subway via the elevator near Van Cortlandt Park. Bring a helmet, bike lights, water, sunscreen, snacks, lock, and a small repair kit. A multi-gear bike is a must for the hills. Just know that in New Jersey especially, bike lanes can be scarce, so comfort riding alongside traffic is a must. This is an informal ride; each rider is solely responsible for their own safety, equipment, and compliance with traffic laws. I’m not providing supervision or instructions—I’m just sharing the time and the route. By attending, you acknowledge the inherent risks of urban cycling and agree that you alone are responsible for your riding decisions and any consequences. The ride will be canceled in case of rain. \- Drink responsibly; Ride respectfully \- https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51864196

OC Trek - All Levels

Outdoors Book Club: Lord of the Flies

Lord of the Flies — William Golding When a group of British schoolboys become stranded on an uninhabited island, their attempt to build a civilized society gradually gives way to fear, violence, and chaos. William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is a dark exploration of human nature, power, morality, and what happens when the rules of civilization disappear. Typically our events last ~ 1.5 hours. Bring questions and topics to discuss. Afterwards, we will go socialize at a bar nearby.

Governors Island Ride

Drinks and hikes at the Frying Pan

Hey everyone! Let's meet up for drinks at the Frying Pan in Manhattan. We will meet there on Wednesday night September 16 to chat about past and future hikes and outdoorsy trips over drinks. I will post my number in the comments the day of the chat and in case it rains and the bar is closed we will just move the event to one of the indoor bars nearby. I will update everyone in the comments section. Hopefully we have good weather! The frying is rather large so watch the comments section for the exact location where we are gathering. Everyone is welcome to come!