Roll it Forward - New Application to Launch April 1!

Starting April 1, NYCC will accept applications for $500 awards to local organizations whose principal mission is cycling-related, or whose activities directly benefit cycling, or has a cycling-related project.  Applicants must be a not-for-profit, or operate under the auspices of a 501(c)(3) “umbrella.” 

For a list of groups NYCC has funded in the past click here.

If you know of a worthy group or project, here’s the online application.  Deadline to file is May 15, 2023.

The Roll it Forward! giving program was established by the Board following the success of Escape New York in 2021 to give back to the cycling community in areas through which we ride.

Support Local Cycling With NYCC

As part of your charitable giving this year, consider NYCC’s Roll it Forward! recipients.  They’re local, they make the New York a better place to bike and they're relatively small, so your contribution will make an impact.

34th Ave Open Streets Coalition’s mission is utilize the 34th Avenue Open Street as an outdoor community center and micro-mobility corridor.  The RIF! award will be used to fund its Friday Family Bike Rides so the youngest riders learn quickly and start pushing their parents to ride further! 

 

Adapt Ability provides custom adaptive bicycles for children with special needs.  The RIF! award will fund AdaptAbility 4Ride that allows families free use of adaptive bicycles for the purpose of increasing mobility, therapy, exercise—or just for a fun day in the park!

 

Bike Tarrytown campaigns include Broadway+Route 119 to implement bike-ped infrastructure connecting the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to the Old Croton Aqueduct and North-South County Trailway.

 

Black Girls Do Bike, NYC seeks to grow and support a community of women of color who share a passion for cycling.  Its projects include the Very Pink October Breast Cancer awareness ride and helping to coordinate the NYC Harlem Skyscraper children’s race and ride clinic on Juneteenth (June 19).

 

Central Park Medical Unit has provided free life-saving emergency medical care in-and-around NYC's Central Park since 1975.

 

InTandem Cycling provides cycling programs to people who are blind, have low vision, or cannot ride independently due to other disabilities.

 

Long Island Streets advocates for safer, more accessible streets through education and advocacy at the local, county, and state level. 

 

OutCycling is an LGBTQ+ cycling network for everyone.   The RIF! award will help fund its Fearless Flyers Youth Cycling Program which teaches youth ages 16-25 cycling and leadership skills and provides graduates a free bike and safety equipment. 

 

Ride Up Grades creates diversity in cycling by breaking down the financial barriers to coaching and access to equipment. The RIF! award will be used to support mechanics and coaching staff during their Free 2 Week Bike Camp. 

 

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