Non Binary Bike Club presents
a populaire of 106 kilometers
wholly Contained by the Limits of
The City of New York
to commence at 7:00 on the morning of
Sunday, July 12, 2026
in Brooklyn Bridge Park,
with Barbecue to follow.
Join us this summer for an introduction to the discipline of randonneuring! Even if you don't ride, join us at the BBQ afterward!
This is a self-supported, non-competitive, long-distance cycling event organized by Non Binary Bike Club. All are welcome, from casual commuters to NBBC regulars to anciennes looking for a lark.
Riders proceed at their own pace, stopping at controls along the way. The route is unmarked, following public roads and bike paths, so riders navigate themselves between controls. Riders are self-supported, meaning they satisfy their own nutrition and hydration needs. The controls are conveniently placed to help riders refuel and rest, but riders may stop anywhere they wish as long as they get a stamp from each control.
| rider check-in and brevet card distribution | |
| start control opens, ride begins | |
| barbecue begins | |
| finish control closes, ride ends | |
| barbecue ends |
Send an email to hub@nb.bike with this information:
If you can't make it on the day of the event, you are welcome to pre-ride. When you sign up, just tell us when you plan to pre-ride. Then, after you do it, tell us how it went! Send us your time, a ride report, photos, a GPS track; whatever you want. We'll include your attempt when we post the results.
The route is currently a draft. We'll continue to test and edit it as the event approaches, until a few days out when the route is finalized. We'll send an email to all registrants when we release the final route. Pre-riders should expect to ride the preliminary route; we'll send you an updated version a few days before your pre-ride.
The precise version is on Ride with GPS, and here's an overview:
If you stay on your bike for long enough, you're sure to encounter some sort of challenge. Whether it be a test of physical strength, wits or patience, we're all here to answer the question, "Can I do it?" We strongly recommend you prepare for this ride accordingly.
Hydration and nutrition are the most important aspects of any endurance ride. You simply must carry water with you. It's summer, you're out in the sun for hours, you'll likely drink at least half a liter per hour. Your muscles need more than water to work well; you need electrolytes! Consider alternating between plain water and Gatorade or Nuun tablets or whatever tickles your fancy. You also need to eat. Some riders only eat while stopped, buying a sandwich at a deli along the route. Others bring bags of candy and eat it continuously on the bike. Yet others use "liquid nutrition," which is sugar dissolved into their water. Figure out what works for you; there's no right answer.
Staying on route requires some navigational skill and preparation. Review the route a few days before the ride. Look at the map, read through the cue sheet. If you're using a GPS-enabled bike computer, load the route well before you arrive at the start control. If you're using a cue sheet, make sure you've printed it out and figured out how to carry it. Clipped to your handlebars? Taped to your top tube? In your jersey pocket? Memorized?
The list goes on: picking what to wear, what repair kit to pack, whether to bring a speaker, deciding to ride in a group or alone, etc. The best thing you can do to prepare for a ride such as this is, well, to ride your bike! Get out there and enjoy the spring turning to summer! And we'll see you bright and early on July 12 to set off on your longest ride yet. In the interim, we're here to answer any questions!
Does 100k sound too short for you? Are you riding Ardsley Acres the day before? Then help us staff the controls! Email us if you're interested.
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