Reconnect Rochester Cycling

05/30/2026

Bike Rodeo!

05/29/2026

Until June 6, we want as many cyclists as possible to ride this recently worked-on stretch of South Ave once in each direction & submit their grade. For bonus points, spend money at a local business nearby, telling them you appreciate bike infrastructure. https://reconnectrochester.org/2026/04/new-bike-infrastructure-grading-system/

05/28/2026

Don't forget we are giving away the coveted "golden helmet awards" at the 5th Annual ROC 'n Roll Fundraising Ride on Sunday for the teams with the best team spirit and the most members!

05/28/2026

Reconnect Rochester was proud to sign onto this New York State Safe Streets Coalition letter about common sense e-bike legislation. When talking with electeds at all levels about e-bikes, these are excellent points to emphasize.

05/27/2026

Join Reconnect Rochester & EE Pathways tonight in Charlotte for our first of 20 Wednesday rides! Gather outside California Rollin’ II beginning at 6:30pm for a prompt 7pm departure. We’ll ride 6.3 miles of trails at a 9mph pace.

05/26/2026

"Bicycles let people move with greater speed without taking up significant amounts of scarce space, energy, or time." —Ivan Illich, 1974

05/26/2026

"Better enforcement of current rules may be more effective than creating new bureaucratic hurdles for standard e-bike riders."

Legislators appear to have effectively run out of time to move forward on proposed e-bike registration rules this year. The state’s late budget process pushed transportation legislation to the sidelines, meaning major e-bike registration proposals are unlikely to return until 2027.

New York lawmakers had been pushing for increased e-bike regulations this year, including potential registration and even licensing for e-bikes....

05/25/2026

Bike donation drop-off Saturday!

05/24/2026

One week out from our ROC 'n Roll fundraiser! Hope to see you at Rohrbach's Railroad Street Beer Hall on the 31st!

05/23/2026

KICCC's Flower Pedal Populaire is nigh! Sunday, June 7th in the park behind RMSC. Gather at 10:30am for an 11am departure. Picnic after the ride! https://www.facebook.com/events/27149955411260536/