Unfortunately we heard there will be no music ride this month, but luckily our friends at Bronx Grreenways are doing a ride you don’t want to miss.

On Saturday, August 10, cyclists are invited to join the Bronx Greenways Ride—a 30-mile guided tour from Van Cortlandt Park to Pelham Bay Park. This route highlights both completed and proposed sections of the East Coast Greenway, Harlem River Greenway, and South Bronx Greenway, offering a comprehensive look at how greenway infrastructure is transforming the borough. The ride will be led by Bronx greenway advocate and East Coast Greenway Alliance Herz Award honoree Edmundo Martinez, whose decades of work offer riders deep insight into the history, promise, and challenges of Bronx greenway development.

Edmundo Martinez is a lifelong Bronx resident, leading community rides to spotlight overlooked areas, organizing Cranksgiving to feed neighbors, and sparking curiosity with pop-up libraries and public art at Concrete Plant Park. Honored with the inaugural Roger Herz Award for his decades of micromobility activism, he’s continuing a legacy of resilience and equity—reminding all of us that transportation isn’t just about movement, it’s about belonging.

This ride isn’t just scenic—it’s a chance to understand how neighborhoods are being reconnected through car-free paths and waterfront access. Martinez will provide on-the-ground context for each segment, from policy history to community engagement, making this a rich experience for those invested in urban planning, environmental justice, and active transportation.

Key Details:

• Distance: 30 miles
• Skill Level:Casual 10 mph, comfortable riding in traffic
• Registration: Free, but required
• Participation Cap: 40 riders

Continuing the momentum, riders can also join two advocacy-focused events:

• Uptown Sinkhole Ride on August 12: A 7-mile beginner-friendly ride from 96th Street to Dyckman on the Hudson River Greenway. This slow-roll (9 mph pace) focuses on greenway resilience and community-led efforts to repair and improve damaged sections.

• Fort Washington Greenway Study: NYC Parks is collecting public input on long-term fixes to chronic sinkhole issues between 181st and Dyckman. Cyclists and neighbors are encouraged to share feedback through surveys (available in English and Spanish) and subscribe to project updates via email.

Whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a passionate advocate for sustainable infrastructure, these rides offer powerful opportunities to see what’s working, imagine what’s next, and speak up for what’s needed. We’re all part of one city, come out and explore a new neighborhood, meet new friends, and be a true New Yorker on two wheels.