New Bike Club Launching In East Brooklyn Looks For Members

EAST NEW YORK, BROOKLYN — A new bike club on its way to East Brooklyn is looking for riders ready to hit the road this summer.

The East Brooklyn Biking Club, sponsored by the Brownsville Health Action Center, is searching for cyclists and ride leaders to help launch trips through Brownsville, East New York, East Flatbush and Canarsie, according to flyers shared by Community Board 16.

The new club aims to train leaders in May and host its first ride by June of this year.

"We want to see health, happiness and biking confidence grow in all our neighbors," organizers wrote on a form for those interested in joining. "We are here for people who just enjoy the ride."

The bike club is open to all ages and abilities and will not require high speed to participate, organizers said.

Those interested in hearing more can add their email to a form to get updates about the club. There is also a form set up for neighbors who want to become bike leaders.

The East Brooklyn Biking Club hopes to have six community leaders that will host rides, help plan events and help members learn to do more with their bikes, according to the form.

The leaders should have experience in street riding and be willing to take a free group ride training session in May.

"If you are selected to be Club Leader, you will be taught the techniques to safely guide groups of riders through traffic, essential mechanical skills, and the organization tools needed to plan interesting routes," organizers wrote.

Those who are chosen to be community leaders will be notified by end of April.

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