Events with Vie Cycle

Monthly Full Moon Light Bike Parades in Ithaca, NY

Where: Meet at Bike Walk Tompkins, 803 Cascadilla St, Ithaca NY
When: Full moon rides happen from April to October. Check out the dates for upcoming rides below!
Details: Vie Cycle presents Full Moon Lighted Bike Parades, in collaboration with Bike Walk Tompkins!
These are family-friendly community bike rides, aimed at encouraging rider safety and visibility. 
We encourage you to put on some costumes, get your wheels lit up and come on a 5-mile slow roll around downtown Ithaca. Every ride explores different infrastructure and trails and we do ride on roads!
The group gathers together one half hour before sunset and we roll out right as the sun goes down so that we can really show off our awesome light displays.
Wheel Lights and white/red bike lights can be purchased for $20 at the ride and installed on-site. Feel free to bring your own fun as well!

Pink Moon- Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024
Meet at 7:30pm
Ride is from 8:00pm- 9:00pm

Flower Moon- Thursday, May 23rd, 2024
Meet at 8pm
Ride is from 8:30pm-9:30pm

Strawberry Moon-  Friday, June 21st, 2024
Meet at 8:00pm
Ride is from 8:30pm- 9:30pm

Buck Moon- Sunday, July 21st, 2024
Meet at 8pm
Ride is from 8:30pm- 9:30pm

Sturgeon Moon- Monday, August 19th, 2024
Meet at 7:30pm
Ride is from 8:00pm-9:00pm

Corn Moon- Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Meet at 6:30pm
Ride from 7:00pm-8:00pm

Hunter's Moon- Thursday, October 17th, 2024
Meet at 6pm
Ride from 6:30pm-7:30pm

Bike Month!

May is Bike Month! In Ithaca NY we're celebrating in a number of ways. Get involved, or just ride your bike!

Bike to Work/School Day
When: May 3rd, 2024 from 9am-12pm
Where: Cornell University, Ithaca NY
Details: Visit one of the many pit stop locations on Cornell Campus to check-in, get some great information about bike riding, get a quick free tune up and enjoy a snack! All welcome!

Lighted Bike Parade
When: May 4th, 2024 at 7:30pm
Where: Ho Plaza, near Cornell Health
Details: Join Vie Cycle for a lighted bike parade. Bring your own bike, dress up, and join us for a casual 5 mile around. It will be hilly, but it's a no drop ride. 
You must have LIGHTS (it's the law)! We'll have wheel lights for sale. 
BYOBike, helmet, lights, music, joy

Join the NATIONAL BIKE MONTH CHALLENGE & Win Cash Prizes for Pedaling
When: All through the month of May
Where: Love to Ride (click the link to create a free account and start logging rides!)
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Smart Cycling Road Skills Course

When:  May 11th, 2024, full day session
Where: Ithaca, NY
Would you like to improve your bike riding skills and become a League of American Bicyclists Certified Smart Cyclist?
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Details: The Smart Cycling Program is part of the League of American Bicyclists curriculum and is being taught with the support of Bike Walk Tompkins. 
Step 1-The online portion of this certification includes everything you need to know to develop the skills to be a smarter, safer, and more confident bike rider. Take the online class by clicking the link to the right. This portion of the program includes readings and videos about the rules of the road, commuting with other road users, and riding in traffic.
Step 2- Take the exam. If you pass the exam, you're eligible to take the road riding portion of the class.
Step 3-Ready to get certified? Contact us to schedule the road riding portion of this class. We will practice riding skills including quick turns, obstacle dodging, proper lane positioning, safety checks and quick stops. The road riding portion of the course includes a 10-mile bike ride, skills assessment and another written exam.

This course uses the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) curriculum and upon completion, you have the opportunity to earn a Smart Cycling Certificate from the LAB. Rental bikes are available for a $60 fee.

Interested in taking a workshop to learn bike maintenance? Check out our workshop offerings.