|
|
 |
NYCMTB Highbridge All-City XC Race July 6th, 2008!
This year's installation of the Highbridge All-City XC race features a longer course, stunning "forgotten NYC" terrain, fast and fun trails with wicked singletrack, and a unique mountain bike racing experience that you won't find anywhere else in North America. Click for more race info, the race flyer, and a PDF of the race course map... |
 |
Last Saturdays at the Highbridge Trails
Come out to the Highbridge jump park at 9 am on the Last Saturday of every month to give back to the trails with a morning of trail building/maintenance and an afternoon of riding. For beginners, we're running a guided beginner skills ride at 9 am concurrent with the trail building- learn to ride the trails in a supportive environment. Lunch will be provided for all volunteers. For more information about the projects we'll be undertaking, click on the link. |
 |
Summer Sprint Race Series
Interested in racing but intimidated by the big organized XC races? Dedicated to racing and looking for a way to get more of your fix than the weekend races? Looking for a cheap way to satisfy your inner John Tomac? Come out to the Summer Sprint race series at Highbridge. Click on the link for the race flyer and more race information. |
 |
The Collective's "Seasons" NYC Premiere!
The hottest mountain bike film of the year is coming to NYC on the evening of Saturday, April 26th, at the Knitting Factory in Tribeca, NYC. As the follow-up to the smash hit "Roam," Seasons follows some of the world's top pros as they train and compete through four seasons of the year. Buy tickets online from the Knitting Factory, and get a chance to win great prizes from our sponsors including a Specialized P1 jump bike and a Diablo season pass! Sponsored by Toga Bike Shop, Gotham Bikes, Specialized, and Diablo Freeride Park. Free valet bike parking at Gotham Bikes from 6:30-9:30! |
| |
Highbridge Hustle & Flow Race April 26th
Where lycra and body armor meet. Check out the inaugural edition of the Highbridge Hustle & Flow race- a tag-team-time-trial-relay pairing XC and Road racers with DH, Super-D and pump track aces. It's a one-of-a-kind event that will kick off the riiding season on the right note. Click for more info... |
 |
Important Notice About Highbridge Trails
We've recently been working in Highbridge to close down some unauthorized trails. Please read the following to see what we've done, and to see how you can help us curb this activity to insure future growth of the trails! |
 |
Highbridge
Trails Beginner Ride
Join
us this coming Saturday, June 16th, for a beginner/intermediate
skill-building ride through the Highbridge Park trails.
Enjoy a tour of the trails, and practice building skills
over technical trail features under the tutelage of
our experienced guides. Meet at 9 am at the lower trailhead
near the corner of Dyckman Street and Nagle Ave. This
event is part of Adventures
NYC. |
 |
NYCMTB
All-City XC Race Preliminary Results
Preliminary
results from this past weekend's All-City XC race are
available to download. Results with complete team name
and license info are forthcoming... |
 |
NYCMTB
All-City XC Race at Highbridge Park, May 20!
Be
a part of history and race the first-ever mountain bike
race in Manhattan at the brand new Highbridge Park trails
on Sunday, May 20th. Enjoy a unique course that winds
through the Fort George Hill section of Highbridge Park
over terrain that was once home to a revolutionary war
fort and a turn-of-the-century roller coaster. Follow
the link to download the race flyer and race map... |
 |
Highbridge
Park Trails Grand Opening Festival May 19!
The
Highbridge trails grand opening was a huge success.
Thanks to all who made it a fantastic event! |

|
NYCMTB
Jerseys Are On Sale Now!
Limited edition 2007 NYCMTB XC and
Freeride jerseys are on sale now at Sids Bikes (34th street
between 2nd and 3rd Ave), NYC Velo (2nd Ave between 3rd &
4th Street) and Gotham Bikes (West Broadway between Duane
and Reade). These won't be reprinted, and once they're gone,
they're gone! The ultra-high-quality jerseys are made for
us by Verge Sport. The XC jerseys feature 3/4 zippers, elastic
pockets on the lower back, raglan sleeves and a slightly relaxed
"club" fit. The freeride jerseys feature v-necks,
raglan sleeves with no elastic cuffs, and a loose fit suitable
for trail riding or downhilling.
|
|
 |
Get
the Shirt, Support the Trails
Get
down and dirty and show your support of legal trails in NYC
by buying a fundraising t-shirt. All the proceeds go toward
signage and kiosks in Cunningham Park, Queens. Find them at
local shops in Queens and Manhattan, or buy them directly
from us at local events. Click link for more info... |
 |
Highbridge
Trailbuilding Success!
NYCMTB
and CLIMB hosted 300 volunteers from Outward Bound, The Green
Apple Corps and JP Morgan for a lightning round of trailbuilding
at Highbridge. Yes, THREE HUNDRED volunteers building legal
mtb trails in NYC... |
 |
Good
Karma...
Big
thanks go out to Jason M. (Bastard4Life) who recently donated
two vinyl NYCMTB banners, as well as an assortment of various
NYCMTB stickers, vinyl decals and more! NYCMTB depends on
contributions like these- THANKS JASON! |
|
|
Pressing
Needs:
Volunteers for Events & Trail Maintenance
More... |
 |
Don't miss out on the monthly NYCMTB Newsletter for updates on all the latest MTB happenings in NYC. Use these links to
SUBSCRIBE
UNSUBSCRIBE
|
Press
Inquiries
& Press Clips |
| Copyright
© 2005-2007 New York City Mountain Bike Association. Mountain biking is
an inherently dangerous activity- please exercise caution when riding,
do not attempt to re-create activities depicted here, and always-
ALWAYS- ride with proper protective gear including a helmet. |
|