Campfires, Cyclists & Change
NYBC and ADK Team Up At Paul Smith’s College Weekender
The New York Bicycling Coalition was thrilled to be part of this year’s Weekender at Paul Smith's College, a one-of-a-kind cycling celebration in the heart of the Adirondacks. NYBC Executive Director Anne Savage joined the fun and enjoyed the beautiful setting, perfect cycling routes, and the opportunity to connect with cyclists from across the state and beyond - and the locally produced snacks, wine and craft beer didn’t hurt either! See the photo gallery for proof.
During the weekend and around the campfire, Anne shared stories about our work, and swapped ideas with fellow riders about what it will take to make New York safer and more welcoming for cyclists. The conversations touched on everything from education including our free bike safety materials and available law enforcement training on bicycle and e-bike laws, advocacy, like how NYBC can help with local initiatives like 25 mph area speed limits in eligible communities, support for county-level 3’ passing laws, and our work to improve New York's laws, and community, including how uniting local riders, clubs, and communities helps build momentum for safer streets and stronger advocacy statewide.
Riders also dove into hot topics like e-bike etiquette and enforcement, and the quirky aspects of New York's current bike laws - did you know that ebikes aren’t legal if the speed limit is posted over 30 mph? And that you are required to have a bell or horn on your bike, but can’t legally use a whistle? - all while celebrating the progress that’s been made and the growing wave of support for cycling in New York.
The energy and enthusiasm at the Weekender reaffirmed why events like this matter. They spark collaboration, fuel advocacy, and remind us how powerful our shared love of biking can be. Huge thanks to Doug Haney and the team at BikeADK for organizing such a well-run and inspiring weekend—and for showcasing NYBC’s work to an engaged cycling audience. We look forward to building on these conversations and riding together toward a safer, more bike-friendly New York.
If you’re ready to keep the momentum going - whether that means bringing law enforcement officer training to your community, helping lower your local speed limit, helping us with state or federal advocacy, or simply getting free safety resources for your club - we’d love to hear from you. Reach out to us anytime at nybc@nybc.net or learn more at https://nybc.net.
