The purpose of this group is to share in leisurely paced biking adventures geared for beginners who are seeking to build up their endurance. Our group is diverse-appropriate for all ages and those seeking to improve their fitness levels. We will peddle through Queens Local Parks, Boardwalks, Long Island State Parks and even a remote Island or two off NYC while taking in the sites and enjoying a picnic lunch or two during the warmer seasonal months. Our routes are accessible to public transportat …

ALL Genders Welcome ALL Orientations Welcome This group is open to all members of the LGBTQI and Ally community who want to meet training partners, make friends, and have a good time being "out" on two wheels. We have rides of all varieties - Road, MTB, urban fixed gear adventures - and all levels are welcome. Ride leaders will post exact location and time, estimated mileage, and pace. Members are expected to follow best practices regarding cycling safety (helmets, other gear, lights, etc) and …

I'm looking to start a support group because my experience has been that I can do very well for a while and get weight off, then I slip into old habits. Have you gained and lost in a cycle? Are you actively beginning or on Medifast or similar program? I feel that I really need the support for meal sharing / recipe swapping, exercise sometimes, or just to meet and TALK. I'm a guy, and many weight loss groups are mostly women. That's ok, but I'm hoping to enlist some men too! Looking to have an in …

This is a group for victims of Domestic Violence.  It is for women interested in taking back their power, finding lost self-esteem, becoming once again empowered, being happy within themself, and knowing the signs of abusive and dangerous men.  We wish to bring awareness to a topic not much talked about or even known about, i.e. Sociopathy; Psychopathy; Antisocial Personality Disorder; Narcissism. It is about understanding the reasons why we seem to choose men that are toxic to our wellbeing, an …

This is a group for anyone interested using cycling as a fitness tool for both mental and physical fitness, rides are geared towards competitive cycling enthusiasts.   Be prepared to sweat and work hard and step your fitness and health up to the next level.  While this group is geared towards intermediate to advanced cyclists, we welcome anyone who wants to come out at try their best or who want to improve there cycling skills.  Helmets and protective gear are a must, no exceptions.   The rides …

Shirah is a non-auditioned choir dedicated to quality amateur performance of Jewish music. Under the direction of renowned director, Mati Lazar, Shirah brings together men and women of all levels of religious observance whose common factor is a love of singing and of Jewish music. The group meets Tuesday nights at the Kaplen JCC on the Palisades with a new cycle starting January 29, 2013. Please visit our website at www.shirah.org.

Welcome to Get Your Guts in Gear! We are an independent, national, not-for-profit organization that raises awareness of Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and related conditions through multi-day cycling events that benefit and support inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) organizations and patient advocacy groups. GYGIG is committed to empowering all people impacted by these diseases, as well as to raising funds and awareness. Funds raised through GYGIG’s events support GYGIG’s mission of empowe …