A ”BICICLETTATA” AND PICNIC IN CENTRAL PARK, NYC

Join us for a wonderful day of sport, community, and Italian spirit in the heart of New York City!

Under the auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in New York, we are delighted to invite you to a special “Biciclettata” and Picnic in Central Park in celebration of the 2026 Italian National Day of Sport for Italians Abroad (GNS-CIE).

This family-friendly event is an opportunity to exercise, socialize, and enjoy the beauty of spring together with fellow members of the Italian and Italian-American community.

Bring your bicycle, your picnic basket, your friends, and your family for a relaxing and joyful afternoon surrounded by nature and community spirit.

📍 EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, June 6, 2026
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

🚴 Bicycle Ride Departure
Engineers’ Gate
90th Street & Fifth Avenue, Manhattan

🧺 Picnic Gathering
Lawn on the south side of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (behind the building)
Enter at 79th Street & Fifth Avenue
Coordinates: 40.778551, -73.965575

Guests are also welcome to join directly at the picnic area beginning at 12:00 PM.

PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
• A helmet must be worn throughout the ride.
• Pre-registration is required in order to receive direct communication in case of last-minute cancellation due to inclement weather.

• A signed Liability Waiver must be submitted prior to the ride

Please note: This is a Bring Your Own Food picnic.

We look forward to celebrating together a day dedicated to sport, wellness, friendship, and Italian pride!

HOSTS & ORGANISERS
• CONI – Italian National Olympic Committee, Delegazione Stati Uniti
• Colavita Racing Team
• COMITES New York
• La Scuola d’Italia

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Engineers' Gate, 2 East 90th Street, New York, United States

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