Ride archive

Melody Lanes

leader
jordan
route
11 mi around Sunset Park
jordan here, coming to you from the balmy slopes of south Brooklyn. This week, we're going bowling! If you've never been to Melody Lanes, you're in for a treat. On our way there, we'll wind our way through Sunset Park. That means climbing! So bring your layers and prepare to shed them as we continue the wonderful rollercoaster that is New York City springtime weather! You're welcome to meet us at the bowling alley, too, if you can't make it for the ride. We should be there around 8:00pm. See you soon!

leader
jordan / KK
distance
10 mi
route
over the Manhattan and Williamsburg bridges!
This is no time for dour or sour or any other words connoting a dreary hour. We're going to ride together this week! KK's got their finger on the pulse of the NYC arcade scene, and they've picked the perfect destination for our second ride of the year: Sunshine Laundromat & Pinball!

First ride of the year!

leader
KK
distance
5 mi

WE ARE SOOOOOO BACK

After a sleepy January hiatus, we're missing our little club! And we wanna hang out and hear what everyone has been up to!!

Short little silly ride because it's still cold! Dress warm and bring your desire to yap!

Not feeling like a bike ride? Feel free to show up and hang with us at the end anyway, we'd love to see you! We'll probably be at Sea Witch by 7:30/8pm

See you tonight :)

Dyker Heights lights (first weekend ride!)

leader
Jules
distance
15 mi

This week's ride is on Saturday, December 21 at 4:00 pm, starting at Ride Brooklyn. We have a guest leader this time! Jules is a long-time resident of Park Slope, long enough that they went to high school in Dyker Heights! Oh yes, Dyker Heights. We transplants think of pretty lights and Christmas decorations, but Jules has their teenage years to contend with. So, we dub this the Jules Bravery Ride, in honor of their leadership and their courage to face their past.

START: 16:00 @ Ride Brooklyn, 468 Bergen St

MAIN ATTRACTION: Dyker Heights lights

END: around 18:30 @ 7 Av Donuts & Diner, 7 Av / 9 St

This ride will be about 15 miles around 10 mph.

It's winter, folks!! Dress warm, bring water, use your head. Locks recommended if you want to stay after.

Thanksgiving bonus ride

leader
KK
distance
5.5 mi

that's right, it's time for a NON-BINARY BIKE CLUB THANKSGIVING BONUS RIDE!!!!

Tonight, 11/27, we'll be meeting at Ride Brooklyn (6:30pm!!!!) before heading down to Bay Ridge. This is definitely NOT because I have to go down there to do some pet sitting! It's because Bay Ridge is cool and I would never take NBBC to do my side gigs with me 🫶

in all honesty tho, Bay Ridge is overflowing with incredible middle eastern and Mediterranean food. We'll make a game day decision on whether to grab kebab and falafel, or head to Omonia Cafe for some late night pastries and tea. If you're in town, I'd love to see you! If not, I hope everyone has a fantastic and safe Thanksgiving!

itty bitty ride

leader
jordan
distance
8 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS NOVEMBER 20

START 6:30 @ Ride Brooklyn, 468 Bergen St

END ~7:30 somewhere on Underhill Av

A wild bike ride appears! This one is going to be short and sweet to usher in our chilly riding mode. We're gonna stick near home, ending in Prospect Heights. About 8 miles, about 10-12mph pace.

Bring lights!

Bring a rain coat!

Break out the fenders!

We'll be here all winter, and we're just getting started.

spooky edging edition

leader
jordan
distance
12 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS 30 OCTOBER

6:30 PM

START Ride Brooklyn, 468 Bergen St

Jordan here. I must admit that I enter the spooky season begrudgingly. I know, I know, queers love costumes and I am no exception, but word and deed seldom meet on this matter; every year I'm caught unawares and dully adorned for Halloween. But! I do like to have some fun. This week we'll approach—but not visit—some seasonal attractions. Pass near favorites like Greenwood Cemetery, the Albemarle Halloween house, the Quaker Cemetery, but don't get too close! There's plenty to take in along the way; Ditmas Park and Midwood are lovely in autumn. Then, we'll head up to Bed-Stuy for those who want to go to RallyCat!

Lights, water, helmet; you know the drill. I'm so excited to ride with y'all after a whole month without nb bike club!

H Mart

leader
KK
distance
8 mi

~*THIS RIDE IS POSTPONED BUT YOU SHOULD STILL GO CHECK OUT THE HMART FOOD COURT!!!*~

WE ARE SO BACK AND IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER DELICIOUS NBBC FAMILY DINNER ON WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23!!!

This week, we'll be heading to the (relatively) newly opened Long Island City H-Mart & Food Court! I truly feel like it's actually in Sunnyside and they gerrymandered it into LIC but no one cares about KK conspiracy theories! Speaking of KK: they'll be leading this ride AND taking us over the KK bridge (which I don't think we've done since the winter? idk?!)

Also did I mention EVERYTHING at the food court is 30% off?! That's right! Nonbinary people love a good deal!! Bring a tote bag and get all your Korean grocery needs after dinner!!!

SEE U THEN NERDS ILY XOXOXO 💖💖💖

fish ride

leader
KK
distance
20 mi

get ready for an extra long, extra exciting edition of Non-Binary Bike Club!

KK's recent hobby has been scouting locations where you can gaze at fish for free, and this Wednesday 10/2, they're going to show us some of their favorite findings!

No route map so there are no location spoilers, BUT the ride will be about 20 miles ending in Battery Park City :) If you're going to be late to the ride, KK can share their location with you day of.

The weather is looking great, and the fish can't wait to see us! And we can't wait to see you! :D 🐟

Washington Square Park

leader
jordan
distance
10 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS 18 SEPTEMBER

START 6:30 @ Ride Brooklyn, 468 Bergen St

VISIT various Brooklyn Bridge Park destinations

END @ Washington Square Park around 8:00

Ah, September. The skies are clear, the air is just a little less soupy, and the NYU freshmen are discovering this cool place called Washington Square Park. Let's go there too!

jordan will lead us around 10 miles, around 10mph pace with a break or two in the middle. We're doing a fair bit of climbing in dumbo, but have no fear! We will not drop you unless you want to be dropped.

Bring lights! We'll be hanging around to grab a bite and generally lounge about.

Weather's looking a little iffy. You'll hear from us with a final decision by midday Wednesday.

Questions? Comments? Send a DM!

fire

leader
kk
distance
10 mi

idk about you but these fake fall evenings are not only incredible, but they make me crave fire 🔥 this week KK will be leading us on a little jaunt through red hook, ending at Brooklyn bridge park BBQ area. there they will make a little fire and we can all huddle around it like paleolithic beings!

we'll be making a food stop at food bazaar red hook, where you can pick up supplies (*cough* s'mores)

it'll be super cute waterfront campfire fun! so you should come!!

start time is 6:30pm @ ride Brooklyn

ride length is ~10 miles

may we feast 🛐

Brooklyn Cyclones

leader
jordan
distance
10 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS AUG 21

6:30pm @ Ride Brooklyn

468 Bergen St

ride leader: @athene.cunicularia.floridana

BRING A LOCK!

we're going to a baseball game!! or at least we're gonna try. the game starts at 7, but i bet there will be plenty left of pitching and catching and running and tagging by the time we arrive.

worst case, we'll have a fun night regardless! there are two Cyclones at Coney Island after all...

tickets are about $20

- helmet

- lock

- lights

- ⚾️

park tour a.k.a. AM's farewell ride 😢

leader
AM
distance
15 mi

THIRD TIME’S THE CHARM FOR THIS ROUTE? led by @amvandoren, msg w questions or for location sharing - be prepared for a group ride (helmets/lights/locks) ~11.5 miles, chill pace no drop

nice 'n easy edition

leader
jordan
distance
10 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDNESDAY 24 JULY

18:30 @ RIDE BROOKLYN

468 BERGEN ST

let's take it easy this week! jordan will lead us down to prospect park for a quick lap, and then we slide on down the slope to red hook. we're gonna try our luck at Seaborne, a lovely bar that is closed almost every time i pass by. 10 miles at most, ~8mph pace. no drops, ever!

bring a lock if you want to hang!

🙇🏼‍♀️

secret bonus ride (bike polo!)

leader
KK
distance
5 mi

SECRET BONUS OFF-SCHEDULE RIDE JUST DROPPED!!! REPOSTED WITH CORRECT DATE ON THE FIRST SLIDE!!!

Ride leader KK is once again bringing you an off-schedule ride, but ALSO one of the greatest fliers ever made. (I cancelled my Adobe so this was made in Microsoft Paint 3D you're welcome.)

We'll be doing another short ride (it's too damn hot to go further tbh) out to Lincoln Terrace where we'll be linking up with @nycbikepoloclub 's WTFNB Bike Polo Rookie Night!

Bike polo is cool and queer as hell, and they kindly invited us to come try it! Loaner bikes and equipment will be available for you to try! Grab a snack and a bevvy, meet some new cool queers, and spectate the ever-entertaining sport that is bike polo!

See you Wednesday, 7/17 at 6:30pm! :)

(byo extreme sport beans)

TV Eye

leader
KK
distance
7.5 mi

HELLO MY BLESSED NB BIKE CLUBBERS!!!

This Wednesday, 7/10, KK will be taking us on a bit shorter ride to catch an indie rock show at TV Eye in Ridgewood! Tickets are $12, and you can find the link to them on our stories. I believe tickets will also be available at the door, but to secure your spot I recommend buying them beforehand.

The show starts at 7:30 so please try to be at Ride for 6:30! We're gonna start the ride promptly so we can make it on time! :)

If you don't wanna stick around for the show, come ride with us and feel free to get some food at one of the cool spots in Ridgewood! But I promise the show is gonna be great!

ferry ride

leader
jordan
distance
15 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS 26 JUNE 18:30

START @ Ride Brooklyn

468 Bergen St

this week we're ending at a ferry terminal! because honestly what is more enby than a multi-modal transit journey

come by for a ~15mi ride at a ~10mph pace, with a break or two on the way. as per usual, DM with questions any time!

P.S. every month is pride month but june in nyc is especially magical

P.P.S. free juggling lesson to the person who knows where that big boat in the second photo is

solstice-ish ride

leader
jordan
distance
15 mi

NON BINARY BIKE RIDE

WEDS JUNE 12

6:30 @ RIDE BROOKLYN

468 Bergen St

this time jordan takes us across the bk bridge to look at the hudson for a bit, then to a snack at Punjabi Grocery & Deli, then across the wburg bridge to end at prospect park. as we approach the solstice, come bask in the long days! meet us wherever you like along the route.

we'll try to keep a 12mph pace, but i don't have a bike computer so who knows. as always, DM with questions or location sharing. see u soon folks!

(the video in this post is from last month's critical mass in london!! i got to watch from a double decker bus ☺️)

wonderville

leader
KK
distance
10 mi

NONBINARY BIKE CLUB IS SO BACK!!

Wednesday, 5/29, KK will be taking us on a 10 mile spin through Flatbush and up into Bushwick to visit one of their fave bars, @wondervillenyc!

We'll get some hot dogs, drinks, and enjoy some free to play indie games from the NYC game dev community! Woohoo!

Meet at 6:30pm @ Ride Brooklyn. See ya there! 🎮

Chinatown

leader
KK
distance
10 mi

NONBINARY BIKE CLUB IS BACK!!! 5/1!!! AND WE'RE GETTING DELICIOUS LATE NIGHT RICE NOODLES (GLUTEN FREE)!!!

Join guest leader @kkuccino on a fun waterfront ride ending at Yunnan Rice Noodle House on 53 Bayard St (followed by some arcade time for the real ones)

The weather is gonna be beautiful, can't wait to see ya there!!! 🍜

enbys take manhattan

leader
jordan
distance
10 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS APRIL 17

18:30 (6:30PM)

There are some times when I simply overflow with love for this city—and this is one of those times!

START SPREADING THE NEWS @ Ride Brooklyn, 468 Bergen St

CROSS WORLD'S BEST BRIDGE @ take a wild guess (HINT: it's not the Manhattan Bridge)

PAY RESPECT TO LADY LIBERTY @ Battery Park

FOLLOW HENRY'S HISTORIC JOURNEY @ Hudson River Greenway

TASTE? MURRAY HILL? @ Saravanaa Bhavan, 81 Lex

^ i really ran outta steam here

A brief, 10 mile journey into Manhattan, a mystical place of lofty dreams and tasty food.

As always, DM us for location, questions, comments or suggestions. We'll see you in a few days!

Evil Twin

leader
jordan
route
16 mi over the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WEDS APRIL 10

18:30 (6:30PM)

We're getting more ambitious, friends. It may look daunting! But the whole thing's a cool 16 miles with a nice break around mile 11.

The secret word for this ride is SWEET HEAT:

START @ Ride Brooklyn, 468 Bergen St

WHISK over Brooklyn Bridge

ESCAPE Manhattan

ENCOUNTER Queensboro Bridge

TREND away from LIC

HOP OVER Pulaski Bridge

EAT at or around Paulie Gee's Pizza, Greenpoint

AMBLE thru Williamsburg

TERMINATE @ Evil Twin Brewery, Ridgewood

On this ride, we're trying out a more substantial food stop. We'll spend about half an hour on Franklin St in Greenpoint.

If you'd like to discuss various aspects of group riding, from etiquette to route selection to organizing them yourself, come on down to Ride Brooklyn around 6!

Here's an approximate sketch of the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46073807

DM us for location sharing if you need it, or if you want to join mid-ride.

Melody Lanes

leader
Kennelly

NON BINARY BIKE RIDE WEDS MARCH 20

this is an attempt to complete an earlier ride we cut short due to rain 🌧

this time led by @mx_kennelly

START 6pm @ Ride Brooklyn

THEN up to sunset park for ... sunset? seems obvious

THEN down to the pier at the brooklyn army terminal to look at the water

THEN thru bush terminal park

END 8pm @ melody lanes for bowling

Hang out and bowl with us after! 🎳

Sunny's

leader
Andy

NON BINARY BIKE RIDE WEDS MARCH 6

this time led by @andy__gorman

START 6pm @ Ride Brooklyn

THEN stroll along the lower Manhattan waterfront

END 7:30 @ Sunny's in Red Hook

See you there! Spring is coming fast?

Alewife

leader
AM & jordan
route
8 mi

NON BINARY BIKE CLUB

WED 21 FEB

6:00PM AT RIDE BROOKLYN

TO ALEWIFE BREWERY, SUNNYSIDE QUEENS

winter is still with us and we're still here for you!

come on down for a party pace ride across the Kosciuszco to Sunnyside.

dress warm!

bring locks!

c u soon

East Village

leader
AM & jordan
route
9 mi over Williamsburg Bridge

This was our third ride, and the last one for which we made a poster! Maybe we'll start doing that again.

Sea Witch

leader
jordan & AM
route
9 mi through Sunset Park

This was our second ride, and all we had was a poster and an instagram post.

Mary's Bar

leader
AM
route
10 mi with a stop at Qahwah House

Our first ride!