Reconnect Rochester Cycling
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Normalizing riding a bike in Rochester, NY. Mobility equity, accessible recreation, sustainability & complete streets. linktr.ee/roccycling
Join us tonight in 14621 for our 9th of 20 Wednesday rides! Gather at 500 Carter St beginning at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm departure. We'll ride to the Seneca Park Zoo & back via bike boulevards & the El Camino Trail!
The monthly Unity Ride is tomorrow! Join Black Girls Do Bike & RPD for a relaxed cruise around the south side.
Until July 28th, we want as many cyclists as possible to ride these 2 stretches of St Paul once in each direction & submit a grade for its bike infrastructure. For bonus points, spend money at a local business nearby, telling them you appreciate bikeability. reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
As long as our air quality remains in the orange range, we're good to go for tonight's ride. Orange means unhealthy for sensitive groups. No worries about staying home if you have concerns. If we rise into the Red range, we won't be riding tonight. Stay tuned to www.airnow.gov and our social media.
Join us tonight in Maplewood for our 8th of 20 Wednesday rides! Gather at 478 La Grange Ave beginning at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm departure. We’ll ride 6ish miles at a 9mph pace. #ROC #RochesterNY
🚨 Want a more bikeable Monroe County? Show up Thursday evening and speak up for seamless, high quality bike infrastructure! 🚨 Take their survey too! publicinput.com/mcatip
As of July 11th, residents have given this stretch of N Goodman an average of 2.4 stars (out of 5). Ride & grade new bike infrastructure anytime! reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
It'll be sunny & 78° for tonight's ride with Brighton Rec! Meet at Meridian Centre Park at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm roll-out. Pre-registration is encouraged. secure.rec1.com/NY/Town-Brig...
Our 2026 Mind the Gap winner is Monroe Ave from Highland Ave to 490! This stretch of road will be repaved in the not too distant future. Rochester's City Hall is in position for a huge win if they can reallocate street space to create protected bike lanes here. reconnectrochester.org/2026/05/mind...
Have you ridden N Goodman yet & submitted your grade for its bike infrastructure? Bay to Clifford, Clifford to Bay. reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
Join us tonight in Genesee Valley Park for our 7th of 20 Wednesday rides! Gather at 131 Elmwood Ave beginning at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm departure. We’ll ride 7.3 miles at a 9mph pace. This ride highlights the Erie Canal Trail, Highland Crossing Trail and Genesee Riverway Trail loop!
PTNYs Cycle The Erie event kicks off soon. Participants will bike across NYS in 8 days. July 13th will be when they're biking thru ROC. Many will take an excursion to High Falls & back along the Riverway Trail. Expect a busy day along our trails & extend a friendly hello www.ptny.org/events/cycle...
Until July 11th, we want as many cyclists as possible to ride this recently worked-on stretch of N Goodman once in each direction & submit their grade. For bonus points, spend money at a local business nearby, telling them you appreciate bike infrastructure. reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
Out of an abundance of caution, the City has decided to cancel this evening's ride. Stay cool & we'll see you next Wednesday. reconnectrochester.org/our-weekly-r...
Kudos to the Highland Park Neighborhood Association for sweeping the South Ave cycle track tonight!
Join us tonight in 14621 for our 5th of 20 Wednesday rides! Gather at 1479 Norton St beginning at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm departure. We’ll ride 7 miles at a 9mph pace. This ride highlights bike boulevards, the El Camino Trail & the Vineyard.
As of June 23rd, residents have given this stretch of State Street an average of 2.8 stars (out of 5). Ride & grade new bike infrastructure anytime! reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
Have you ridden State Street yet & submitted your grade? Inner Loop to Lyell, Lyell to Inner Loop reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
ROC Freedom Riders' annual Juneteenth Bike Ride is this Saturday! Register at rocfreedomriders.org #ROC #RochesterNY
Join us tonight in Maplewood for our 4th of 20 Wednesday rides! Gather at 107 Bridge View Drive beginning at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm departure. We’ll ride 6.5 miles at a 9mph pace. This ride highlights the Genesee Riverway Trail, Lower Falls, St Paul bike lanes, & bike boulevards.
Being in a low gear that allows you to spin your legs faster gives you more stability. Squeezing the brakes gently also helps.
Chip sealing is a low-cost way municipalities extend pavement life. Here is our annual reminder to take care when riding on streets that are being chip sealed. The slick emulsion underneath the gravel can make bikes slide around a bit.
Our first Local History Bike Tour of the year is this Saturday! Reserve your spot today. Learn about Rochester's development and key figures by bike at a casual pace. 10am-12:30pm. Only about 50 minutes of actual biking. reconnectrochester.org/localhistory... #ROC #RochesterNY
Until June 23rd, we want as many cyclists as possible to ride this recently worked-on stretch of State St once in each direction & submit their grade. For bonus points, spend money at a local business nearby, telling them you appreciate bike infrastructure. reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-...
Still time to register for June's on-bike class on Sunday! Learn the basics of traffic negotiating and how to ascend hills with ease. Get the confidence you need to enjoy riding more. reconnectrochester.org/bike-educati...