We need your support now! Cycle-CNY is partnering with the Forest Service at Finger Lakes National Forest (FLNF) to propose improvements for mountain biking opportunities at this 16,000 acre national forest. Nestled between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, the national forest land has over 20 miles of interconnecting trails that traverse gorges, pastures, and forest. The […]
Help support our local singletrack by not riding muddy trails during our spring thaw and after heavy spring rains. Many forest trails in our region have a mix of snow, mud and partially frozen ground through April. Wet and muddy trails are more at risk to damage than dry trails. Let’s preserve the land and […]
Cornell Outdoor Education is proud to host the Women's Adventure Film Tour! Be a part of the adventures at Cornell Cinema on Wednesday, March 26th. Free! The Women’s Adventure Film Tour will present a thrilling selection of films that span extreme sports, personal journeys, and boundary-pushing storytelling from across the globe. This year’s program highlights […]
Fat bikes are an awesome way to keep your bike mojo flowing during the winter months. In addition to a few layers of extra clothes, local fat bike riders should arm themselves with information before setting out. Guidelines and best practices for access, safety and sharing the trail can be found here. Know where to […]
Cycle-CNY is seeking people who are passionate about mountain biking in the Southern Tier to join its Board of Directors. Cycle-CNY is affiliated with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), with a mission to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for mountain bikers in the Southern Tier of New York. Board Members take leadership […]
NICA team Finger Lakes Crank Spinners have an informational event coming up soon! Thursday Feb 5 from 6-7pm. Hosted at Gorges Cycles. The Finger Lakes Crank Spinners is a middle and high school mountain bike team operating out of the Ithaca area. They offer great opportunities for local teens to get involved with mountain biking. […]
Join Cycle-CNY as we partner with Bike Walk Tompkins for a trailside maintenance course! This class is specifically geared towards women, trans, femme, and non-binary members of Cycle-CNY and our cycling community! We’ll spend the evening talking about basic trailside maintenance for before and during your ride including checking for brake wear, suspension adjustments, how […]
NICA team the Chenango Shredders have an informational event coming up soon! Thursday Feb 19 from 6-8pm. Hosted at Chenango Point Cycles. The Chenango Shredders is a middle and high school mountain bike team operating out of the Binghamton area. They offer great opportunities for local teens to get involved with mountain biking. This is […]
Spring is in the air, Cycle-CNY is gearing up for an exciting mountain bike season. We’re welcoming new volunteer board members and passing the torch to our new Cycle-CNY Chair, Pam Gueldner. Check out our spring newsletter to keep you up to date on Southern Tier MTB news, including key updates on the Finger Lakes […]
Summer is here, and it's been an exciting season for mountain biking across Central New York...Check out our Summer newsletter! From trail maintenance projects and weekly group rides to the development of new trail systems, there's been no shortage of activity. The board has been hard at work organizing rides, supporting our trail networks, and […]