About this Event
Get ready to pedal and join us in partnership with Council Member Farah Louis’s, RISE, Elite Learners, and CitiBike for a powerful event dedicated to Sexual Assault Awareness Month. We're uniting to address and denounce sexual violence while offering resources and solidarity to those affected. After the rally, stick around for an awesome Resource Fair packed with food, refreshments, games, giveaways, and more!
Grab one of our 40 Citibikes (first come, first served) if you're over 16 and have signed the photo release and waiver. Don't worry if you don't snag a Citibike - bring your own wheels and join the fun! Just remember, riders under 16 need parental guidance and their own bikes.
Let's pedal together to denounce violence and create a safer, healthier community for everyone. Be an upstander and join us for a day of riding, rallying, and making a difference!
Find out about other events and announcements by following RISE’s social media at @riseprojectnyc. Want to be added to our newsletter? Contact us at [email protected].
Photo release form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW0iu2CFsCkSU7Rb9cd-q3PTvc7msbXvezxzwo9Mov9k8zYA/viewform
About RISE:
RISE cultivates transformative responses to intimate partner violence (IPV) across New York City neighborhoods most affected by community violence through addressing the intersection of IPV and gun violence. RISE mobilizes the community to develop new strategies to end IPV, uplifts healthy relationship norms, and engages people who cause harm to take accountability and change their behavior through non-mandated, restorative, and holistic approaches.
RISE is a part of the NYC Crisis Management System (CMS) offering support to end IPV related gun violence through technical assistance and capacity building with anti-gun violence organizations in CMS.
About Citi Bike:
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Citi Bike is New York City’s public bike share system, with over 13,000 bikes and 750 stations. Citi Bike is an affordable public transportation option for running errands, commuting, taking a scenic ride, or simply as a last-mile connection to other forms of transit. We are not a one time service - we are an integral part of the local community, and part of people's everyday lives.
In addition, to celebrate Citi Bike's expansion, they are offering 50% off annual Citi Bike memberships for eligible New Yorkers, while supplies last. Their biggest discount ever! Use promo code EXPANSION21 in the Citi Bike or Lyft apps to scoop up some serious savings. Click here for more details.
https://www.citibikenyc.com/expansion21
FAQ
Will Citi Bike provide bikes for the tour?
Yes, each attendee will be provided an ebike to use the whole tour.
What type of guidance, protection (safety protocol) will be provided?
The Citi Bike team members will be on-site to help guide and lead riders at the front, middle, and back of the group to make sure riders of all levels are comfortable. The Citi Bike team will also help riders adjust bikes prior to riding, and help hand out helmets.
You will need to fill out a waiver before getting on a bike
English Form | Forma Española
Will helmets be provided for the tour?
Citi Bike will provide helmets. Please make sure that you have provided us with your size (S,M,L) when you register for this event. If you didn’t provide us a size and wish to get a helmet please contact [email protected] with your size.
Please see helmet sizing instructions if you are unsure of your size: https://www1.nyc.gov/html/dot/downloads/pdf/helmet-fitting-instructions.pdf
What should I bring to a Citi Bike tour like this?
We suggest participants dress comfortably to ride, and with the summer weather in mind. Please wear sneakers or athletic shoes that are comfortable. With the summer heat, we encourage participants to be hydrated and bring water or a sports drink. If you choose to bring a day pack, each Citi Bike has a basket in which you can place your bag. We don't suggest anything bigger than a tote bag, as it wouldn't fit in the basket.
What are the COVID guidelines for this event?
We're following local guidance, so masks are not required while riding the bike outdoors during our ride. But we will ask participants to bring a mask to wear when visiting the local businesses along the ride.
We also have more extended COVID protocols for our bikes here: https://www.citibikenyc.com/blog/covid19
(High contact surfaces on bikes will be disinfected each time they arrive in our depot. High contact surfaces on vans used to transport vehicles will also be disinfected at the start of each shift. Our associates are wearing gloves and face coverings when handling bikes and other activities.)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Tilden Playground, 4802 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
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