What is bike culture like in Queens, NY? (Bike Life: Unchained, episode 2)

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Bike Life Unchained: QUEENS | Racing, Riding, and Real Talk in NYC’s Most Underrated Borough

They call it the world’s borough—and once you ride through Queens, you get why. In this episode of Bike Life Unchained, we dive into one of New York City’s most vibrant and overlooked bike scenes.

🚲 From the grassroots street rides of Ridgewood to mountain biking in Cunningham Park…
🏁 From racing at the legendary Kissena Velodrome to the hard-won victory for safer infrastructure on the Queensboro Bridge…
🍽️ From late-night eats at the Queens Night Market to hand-poured Bolivian coffee on the sidewalk…

Queens has it all—and we’re here for all of it.

We also visit Bellitte Bikes, possibly the oldest bike shop in the U.S., talk with local cyclists about their setups, and take a moment to honor the life and legacy of Amanda, a beloved rider lost too soon.

Contents
0:00 Intro
1:16 City info and data
2:08 Group ride 1: Cycleholics
3:05 Fighting for a Queensboro Bridge Bike Path
6:23 Thanks!
7:48 Group ride 2: Ridgewood Rides
8:57 Track racing at Kissena Velodrome
11:29 Eating at Queens Night Market
12:40 Coffee bike with Sloth Brew
14:14 The oldest bike shop in America?
15:03 Mountain biking in Cunningham Park
16:43 Getting around Queens
18:07 Remembering a friend, Amanda
18:38 Tell me about your bike
20:52 Sign off

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