dr_cantalope

Any of yous guys (couldn't resist) live out here in Queens NY, the Jackson Heights area specifically? It's my first night out here and I have no clue where to ride. I'm going to school in the city and just moved here. I know the city fairly well, but in terms of biking here I have no clue. Also, I need to join a New York club, any suggestions? I like a little competition, but also the occasional long friendly ride, but mainly I liking going fast.

FIVE ONE SIX

https://www.bicyclelongisland.org/

geraldatwork

I am a member of one of the clubs listed on the link. The LIBC. Although on occasion I have ridden with some of the other clubs. All of them seem to have nice members. The LIBC is in Westbury and is geographically (at least where the rides leave) closer to you. We have many members from Queens and a few from Manhattan. Hopefully you have access to a car to get to the lot.

dr_cantalope

Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you look at things) I don't have a car. So getting out there means I'd hve to ride out.

zacster

Try nycc.org. They're a nice bunch and based mostly in Manhattan. Their rides mostly leave from Central Park and go north, either in NJ or Westchester. At this point in the year though the number of rides is dropping.

zowie

five boro bicycle club - www.5bbc.org
don't even need to be a member for many of their rides
some start out in queens, but you can always take the subway to most locations
I'd say their riding style is less intense than nycc, but you'll learn your way around with them.

Bacciagalupe

Stop in at an LBS and pick up one of the NYC bike maps. Lotsa routes listed on it....