Spring started on the right foot, despite the chilly temps, as the Westchester Cycle Club held the first of its Spring Bike Shop Tour Series at Bicycle World in Mt. Kisco on Wednesday, March 20.
The WCC has partnered with area bike shops to encourage people to get out, get fit, be safe and have fun riding. Evenings include food, demonstrations and socializing.
With a beer garden theme, the Bicycle World program was held upstairs, and participants enjoyed local brews from Captain Lawrence Brewery, wine, non-alcoholic beverages and German food with all the fixins. Discussion topics covered (but were not limited to) bike handling techniques, proper gear selection, getting the most training benefits from your time on the bike and mechanical tactics.
Programs will be held next week and throughout April and are a great way to get acquainted with area bike shops, gather information, have a great meal and socialize with other cyclists. All programs $25 and are from 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Future programs include:
Danny’s Cycles, 644 Central Ave., Scarsdale; Wednesday, March 27. Manufacturer representatives will speak about wheels and clothing.
Hastings Velo, 45 Main St., Hastings-on-Hudson; Monday, April 1. A demonstration of the latest in electronic shifting and discussion the virtues of a custom bicycle. Food by David Dibari of the Cookery.
Hickory and Tweed, 410 Main St., Armonk; Monday, April 8. Helmets, bike clothing, specifically bibs and shorts, followed by a discussion about triathlon bikes.
Yorktown Cycles, 1899 Commerce St. Yorktown Heights; Wednesday, April 10. Dr. Stuart Weitzman will address different nutrition or fuel requirements for your rides – from shorter rides or races to Century or IRON distance rides!
Signature Cycle, 1899 Commerce St., Greenwich, Ct. April 18. Learn more about frame materials and have your questions answered about differences and attributes of carbon, steel and titanium bikes. Cuisine from Tarry Lodge.
WCC members can register on the WCC website www.westchestercycleclub.org under Events. All others please contact Events Organizer Flori Doyle to register: Floricdoyle@gmail.com . All welcome, but registration is limited, so register early. CAPTION: Eric Marcos, owner of Bicycle World, with Organizer Flori Doyle and some WCC members at first event (l. to r.)
The Westchester Cycle Club is a not-for-profit organization that has been riding since 1975. Annual membership ($20) provides a variety of member-led rides – beginner through expert - throughout Westchester as well as Putnam, Dutchess and Fairfield (Conn.) counties. For more information on the club or to become a member, please visit www.westchestercycleclub.org.
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