Are you already in training for the 43rd Annual Montauk Century on Sunday, May 20th? Or are you still on the fence? On Thursday, May 10th, come out and meet the dedicated Five Borough Bicycle Club volunteers who put the classic century ride together. There will be plenty of information and riding tips available at this open-ended event for all our friends in the cycling community. Long Island's South Fork is getting a terrific reputation for the quality of its regional wines. That's why we will literally give you a taste of the Montauk Century route, with a wine sampling courtesy of the region's finest vineyards. Up to date information about the 5BBC's 43rd annual Montauk Century, including links to online registration, are available at 5BBC.org/montauk. NOTE: The location of this event may be subject to change, check the 5BBC website for final details.

Cycle Craft is the youth art initiative of Recycle-A-Bicycle. This is the opening reception for a display of artwork created by NYC youth in our programs. Incorporating recycled bicycle parts and other materials, youth have created multiple pieces. Please come join us in celebrating their work!

Weekly open shop--you use our tools and stands to work on your bike. Experienced mechanics will be present to answer questions, but you do the work. If you have a big project please be considerate of the time and plan ahead. Bike workshops are free, but we strongly encourage you to make a donation or become a Time's Up! member to help support our efforts.

Free screening of two NYC bike films (donations welcome).

We are traffic: riding daily, celebrating monthly, in the wondeful streets of Brooklyn. There are no leaders. Bicyclists, rollerbladers, skateboarders and all muscle-powered transportation is welcome.

The Ninth-Annual Blessing of the Bikes. This event is wonderful but BRIEF -- if you are even a little late, you'll miss it! Please be on time! Regardless of your religious beliefs (I happen to be Jewish - go figure!) it never hurts to have some extra help in your corner when you're riding down Fifth Avenue in the rain during rush hour. We'll be holding this event INSIDE the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Wear what you like - your usual cycling gear is fine - but if you have cycle shoes with exposed cleats, (and you don't have rubber cleat covers) you will be asked to take your shoes off and leave them at the door, so you don't scratch up the floors. The Reverend will say a few kind words to us, and then walk among the crowd, sprinkling Holy Water on the cycles while we ring our bike bells. We'll also have a moment of silence for our fellow cyclists who have died over the past year. This event is free. However, before you leave we will pass the hat (pass the helmet?) to raise some money for the church. One hundred percent of the money raised will go to the Cathedral. This free event is presented by Bicycle Shows U.S. and our good friends at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. Special thanks are due to The Reverend Canon Thomas P. Miller, S.T.M. and to Herb Katz at the Cathedral -- there are many places in this city where we are not welcome, and these two gracious gentlemen open their Cathedral home to us every year.

Ride a loop with BTCNJ (see BTCNJ.com) from NJ to NY to NJ around Hudson River. Pace is about 12 to 14 mph or C* in our club's designation. Terrain is flat except for Bayonne Bridge. Urban conditions. This ride loops on both sides of the Hudson with rides on city streets as well as bike paths (Liberty State Park, a Bayonne park and Hudson River Greenway). Ride includes crossing two bridges (Bayonne and GWB) as well as taking the "free" Staten Island ferry ride. Bring plenty of fluids and spare tube. Lunch picked up at deli just before ferry ride.

Come and ride the future path of the South Bronx Greenway! The South Bronx Greenway will provide a continuous bicycle and pedestrian trail along the Hunts Point waterfront with a connection to Randall's Island. Highlights of the tour include two new parks in Hunts Point-Barretto Point Park and Hunts Point Riverside Park

Parks staff and volunteers will be on hand three weekends in May at a park near you to help your child learn how to ride a bike. Come out and enjoy the spring weather. Bring your child, a bike, and a helmet for this free, fun event, and be amazed at how easily your child learns how to ride a 2-wheeler. Learn an easy, crash free method to teach kids of any age how to ride, and start your child out in one of the healthiest and most fun ways to get around. Pre-registration is required. To register call 311 or visit bikenewyork.org/safety_ed/classes/images/teach_child_application.pdf. The DOT safety program will provide helmets for children who do not have one, supplies limited.

Parks staff and volunteers will be on hand three weekends in May at a park near you to help your child learn how to ride a bike. Come out and enjoy the spring weather. Bring your child, a bike, and a helmet for this free, fun event, and be amazed at how easily your child learns how to ride a 2-wheeler. Learn an easy, crash free method to teach kids of any age how to ride, and start your child out in one of the healthiest and most fun ways to get around. Pre-registration is required. To register call 311 or visit bikenewyork.org/safety_ed/classes/images/teach_child_application.pdf. The DOT safety program will provide helmets for children who do not have one, supplies limited.