Rolling By The River, a Community Bicycling Slow Roll

Rockland Bicycling Club, Nyack Rec Dept, Upper Nyack, Piermont, Nyack News and Views, Edward Hopper House Art Museum & Study Center, R2M Realty, Velo Bistro & Wine Bar, Hartell's Deli

Do you have a bicycle in your garage that you rarely ride? Can't find the time? Don't feel comfortable "sharing the road" cycling by yourself? Then mark June 2 at 2p on your calendar for a Sunday afternoon "slow roll" cycling event when you and your family can join your friends, and neighbors near the Nyacks and Piermont for Rolling By The River. 
What's a Slow Roll? It's a bicycle ride for everyone. All ages (8 and up) and experience levels are welcome. The slow pace keeps the group safe and gives riders a unique perspective of our villages and their neighborhoods. It's a chance to socialize, meet up and ride safely as a group. 
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The <A HREF="https://rocklandbicyclingclub.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Rockland Bicycling Club</A> is teaming up the Nyack Rec Dept, Piermont, Upper Nyack, the Edward Hopper House, R2M Realty, and Nyack News And Views for Rolling By The River, the first of what hopefully will be regular "slow roll" community bicycle rides through the Nyack river villages and Piermont. It's a family friendly, group event intended to teach safe cycling practices while encouraging local residents to get some exercise with their friends and neighbors. We'll also share some factoids about local history; relay important community updates about cycling infrastructure; and hear about some ambitious open space plans, too.
Meetup at <A HREF="https://goo.gl/maps/FZFckG8yXQLvNwzt7" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Upper Nyack Elementary School</A> on June 2 at 2p. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Participants must sign an event waiver. Route is flat and about 3 miles round trip to Nyack Beach State Park with an Ice Cream Social at the<A HREF="http://www.edwardhopperhouse.org/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Edward Hopper House Museum and Art Center</A> on N Broadway in Nyack after the ride, thanks to our sponors by <A HREF="https://www.ready2mov.com/" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">R2M Realty</A>, <A HREF="https://www.hartellsdeli.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Hartell's Deli</A>, and <A HREF="http://www.velonyack.com" TARGET="_blank" DATA-MSYS-CLICKTRACK="0" REL="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Velo Bistro &amp; Wine Bar</A>.
Illustration: American realist painter and Nyack native Edward Hopper used this bicycle with wooden wheels to pedal around the Nyack river villages and Piermont in the late 1800's. The bicycle is on permanent display at the Edward Hopper House. Illustration ©2019 Bill Batson.
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