One of our unique attributes as a club is the Point Drop Sweep (PDS) System that we use on most of our rides.
There are other philosophies in cycling that focus on speed, getting... more
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Have you ever wanted to lead 5BBC rides, but were unable to take or complete the 5BBC Leadership Training Course?
We have an alternative just for you.
The 5BBC Board will continue... more
This article is intended for new members to show them how to ride with the Five Borough Bicycle Club. However, we hope that all riders can benefit from what is discussed below. If you follow the... more
Must the City Destroy the East River Greenway in Order to Save It?
Would you be incensed if your city government planned to demolish the largest park in... more
As we start 2021, I thought I would just make a small tweak to my messages from 2019 and 2020 - the sentiment of which only grew stronger as we dealt with the pandemic last year into this.
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Round and round and round we may go, and where we stop.. well, ultimately back where we started, but that is the essence of a true perimeter ride – after all, we are The FIVE... more
What the heck is a “Dutch Reach”?
If you, or anyone you know, has ever been “doored”, then you need to practice the Dutch Reach.
What do the Dutch reach for?... more
This page is dedicated to the 5BBC's special relationship with Bike New York.
The 5BBC has been involved in supporting the TD Five Boro Bike Tour since inception. We know it well... more
The Velodrome is where man and machine become one, for the single purpose of going faster than the next guy. It's the bicycle equivilent of a speedway, with its banked corners, smooth surface, and... more
There is a saying that you often hear from 5BBC riders - "You never know what you will see on a ride."
Interesting things always seem to happen when you place a group of cyclists in... more