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Join One of Our Special Interest Groups (SIG)

Each spring, NYCC offers SIGs at C, B, and A levels. Each SIG consists of a series of progressive training rides that increase in speed and distance and teach cyclists to ride well in groups. Completing a SIG offers cyclists an ideal way to jumpstart their season. More >>

SIG stands for “Special Interest Group.”

The story of the SIGs.

Central Park Self Test Table

Unsure which ride to try? Assess your cruising speed by timing yourself on a four-lap ride of the complete oval in Central Park (24.4 miles).

Ride at a comfortable, sustainable pace. Fewer than four laps will give a false assessment. Find your time on the chart below and note the cruising speed.

4-Lap TimeMPH1:10 or less221:10-1:13211:13-1:16201:16-1:20191:20-1:25181:25-1:30171:30-1:38161:38-1:48151:48-2:00142:00-2:14132:14-2:30122:30-2:5011

Pick an NYCC ride that lists a speed that matches your cruising speed. It's that easy!

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Prospect Park Self Test Table

Unsure which ride to try? Assess your cruising speed by timing yourself on a seven-lap ride of the Prospect Park loop (23.8 miles).

Ride at a comfortable, sustainable pace. Fewer than four laps will give a false assessment. Find your time on the chart below and note the cruising speed.

7-Lap TimeMPH1:05 or less221:06-1:10211:10-1:15201:15-1:20191:20-1:25181:25-1:30171:30-1:35161:35-1:40151:40-1:47141:47-1:55131:55-2:0512

Pick an NYCC ride that lists a speed that matches your cruising speed. It's that easy!