Celebrate Biketober 2023

Happy Biketober! Join us for a month-long celebration of biking this fall. Whether you want to join us for a group ride or explore the city by bike on your own time, there are several ways to get riding this fall. 

And, if you’re an avid cyclist, share your #BikeStory with us on our Instagram @nyu_green, email sustainability@nyu.edu, or even comment below! We’re featuring Bike lovers on our Instagram page. Reach out to have your #BikeStory included. 

Stay tuned for more events that will be added throughout the month. 


Office of Sustainability Events:An NYU student learning to ride a bike.

Free Bike Lessons & Used Bike Sale on Friday, October 20th  October 27th*
* Please note that this event has been rescheduled due to rain. The event will now be held on October 27th.

@ Metrotech Walk (outside of 5 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201)

Biking Accessories Giveaway

  • Enter for a chance to win through October 31st!

External Programming:

Group Rides:

Giveaways:

  • Bike Lights Giveaway
    • Tuesday, October 10th, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
      • Queensboro Bridge North, Queens
      • Dean St & Hoyt St, Brooklyn
    • Wednesday, October 11th, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
      • Barclays Center, Brooklyn
    • Monday, October 16th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
      • St. George Terminal, Staten Island
    • Tuesday, October 17th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
      • Pelham Parkway Greenway (Williamsbridge Road), Bronx
    • Friday, October 20th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
      • Van Cortlandt Park Greenway (Golf Course), Bronx
    • Tuesday, October 24th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
      • 181 Washington Bridge (McNally Plaza), Manhattan
    • Wednesday, October 25th, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
      • 125th St & Riverside Drive Greenway, Manhattan
  • Free Helmet Fitting & Distribution
    • Saturday, October 14th, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
      • Sol Bloom Playground (West 91 St & Columbus Ave), Manhattan
    • Sunday, October 15th, 11:00 AM – 2:30 PM
      • Stuyvesant Town Playground 9 (East 18th St & 1st Ave), Manhattan
    • Sunday, October 22nd, 7:00 – 11:00 AM
      • Tour de Bronx (161 St & Grand Concourse), Bronx

Bike Repair Classes:

  • Outdoor Bike Repair Class, Sunday, October 7th, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    •  La Plaza Community Garden, East 9 St & Ave C, Manhattan

Bike Riding Lessons: