Build empathy, skill, and group confidence through smooth riding
Ride stronger, safer, and smarter with a supportive crew
Build confidence, fitness, and group riding skills
Discover dirt, climbs, and most soul-shaking views
Number of Rides:
12 Total Rides
Number of Rides:
10 Total Ride,
1 classification ride in
Central Park
Number of Rides:
9 Total Rides,
1 classification ride
Number of Rides:
10 Total Rides
Cycling Experience:
Solid road riding experience required. Must be comfortable operating a road bike in group settings and be open to feedback. Prior training outside of SIG strongly encouraged.
Cycling Experience:
Should be familiar with shifting and braking. Ability to complete a 40-mile ride with brief stops is expected. Comfort with riding ~4 laps of Central Park (~26 miles) in under 2 hours recommended.
Cycling Experience:
Must know how to ride a bike and operate basic controls. Should maintain at least 10 mph on flat terrain and commit to attending all rides. No prior group riding experience needed.
Cycling Experience：
Familiarity with riding in pacelines is required. Prior experience with gravel or off-road routes is highly recommended. Confidence handling uneven terrain and technical sections expected.
Types of Bike:
Road bike only. No aerobars.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted.
Types of Bike:
Gravel, cyclocross, or adventure bike with drop bars and tires 32c or wider. Deep gearing (e.g., 11–32 cassette) strongly recommended.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals required. Must be confident using clipless pedals and able to start/stop without difficulty.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals not required but encouraged, flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals not required but encouraged, but flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Type of Pedals:
Strongly recommended. SPD-style pedals or equivalent preferred for off-road handling and hike-a-bike situations.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and progresses up to 85 miles (optional century).
Distance:
Begins at 15–25 miles and progresses to 55–65 miles.
Elevation:
Routes includes well-known long climbs with ~2,000 ft to over 7,000 ft of elevation.
Elevation:
Routes progresses from moderate to challenging. Elevation gain ranges from ~2,500 ft (early rides) to ~5,500 ft (later rides).
Elevation:
Routes mostly flat or rolling. Some climbing may be introduced at leaders’ discretion. Encouragement and regrouping provided.
Elevation:
Routes often includes steep or technical gravel climbs. Routes explore hilly regions like the Hudson Highlands and Taconics.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline is a core component. All rides from Week 3 onward follow single or double rotating pacelines.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline introduced starting Week 6, depending on group progress.
Ride in Paceline?
Ride in paceline not required. Basic group riding techniques taught throughout the program.
Ride in Paceline?
Prior paceline experience required. Not taught during the program.
Same Group Mate?
Groups change weekly to provide exposure to different paces and coaching styles.
Same Group Mate?
Groups of ~12 riders and 4 leaders stay the same each week.
Same Group Mate?
Groups are formed based on classification ride and remain consistent for the season.
Same Group Mate?
Groups vary depending on terrain and route difficulty.
Outside Training:
Two or more midweek workouts expected, including hills, intervals, and recovery rides.
Outside Training:
Two midweek rides recommended — ideally including one training-focused session. Early morning or afternoon rides are common.
Outside Training:
Riding 1–2 times per week outside the program is strongly encouraged to maintain conditioning.
Outside Training:
One to two midweek training rides (15–20 miles) required — one recovery and one A-level pace gravel ride highly recommended.
Build empathy, skill, and group confidence through smooth riding
Ride stronger, safer, and smarter with a supportive crew
Build confidence, fitness, and group riding skills
Discover dirt, climbs, and most soul-shaking views
Number of Rides:
12 Total Rides
Number of Rides:
10 Total Ride,
1 classification ride in
Central Park
Number of Rides:
9 Total Rides,
1 classification ride
Number of Rides:
10 Total Rides
Cycling Experience:
Solid road riding experience required. Must be comfortable operating a road bike in group settings and be open to feedback. Prior training outside of SIG strongly encouraged.
Cycling Experience:
Should be familiar with shifting and braking. Ability to complete a 40-mile ride with brief stops is expected. Comfort with riding ~4 laps of Central Park (~26 miles) in under 2 hours recommended.
Cycling Experience:
Must know how to ride a bike and operate basic controls. Should maintain at least 10 mph on flat terrain and commit to attending all rides. No prior group riding experience needed.
Cycling Experience：
Familiarity with riding in pacelines is required. Prior experience with gravel or off-road routes is highly recommended. Confidence handling uneven terrain and technical sections expected.
Types of Bike:
Road bike only. No aerobars.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted.
Types of Bike:
Gravel, cyclocross, or adventure bike with drop bars and tires 32c or wider. Deep gearing (e.g., 11–32 cassette) strongly recommended.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals required. Must be confident using clipless pedals and able to start/stop without difficulty.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals required but encouraged, flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals not required but encouraged, but flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Type of Pedals:
Strongly recommended. SPD-style pedals or equivalent preferred for off-road handling and hike-a-bike situations.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and progresses up to 85 miles (optional century).
Distance:
Begins at 15–25 miles and progresses to 55–65 miles.
Elevation:
Routes includes well-known long climbs with ~2,000 ft to over 7,000 ft of elevation.
Elevation:
Routes progresses from moderate to challenging. Elevation gain ranges from ~2,500 ft (early rides) to ~5,500 ft (later rides).
Elevation:
Routes mostly flat or rolling. Some climbing may be introduced at leaders’ discretion. Encouragement and regrouping provided.
Elevation:
Routes often includes steep or technical gravel climbs. Routes explore hilly regions like the Hudson Highlands and Taconics.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline is a core component. All rides from Week 3 onward follow single or double rotating pacelines.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline introduced starting Week 6, depending on group progress.
Ride in Paceline?
Ride in paceline not required. Basic group riding techniques taught throughout the program.
Ride in Paceline?
Prior paceline experience required. Not taught during the program.
Same Group Mate?
Groups change weekly to provide exposure to different paces and coaching styles.
Same Group Mate?
Groups of ~12 riders and 4 leaders stay the same each week.
Same Group Mate?
Groups are formed based on classification ride and remain consistent for the season.
Same Group Mate?
Groups vary depending on terrain and route difficulty.
Outside Training:
Two or more midweek workouts expected, including hills, intervals, and recovery rides.
Outside Training:
Two midweek rides recommended — ideally including one training-focused session. Early morning or afternoon rides are common.
Outside Training:
Riding 1–2 times per week outside the program is strongly encouraged to maintain conditioning.
Outside Training:
One to two midweek training rides (15–20 miles) required — one recovery and one A-level pace gravel ride highly recommended.
Build skills and confidence for smooth group riding.
Number of Rides:
12 Total Rides
Must attend 3 of the first 4 rides and 10 of the 12 total.
Cycling Experience:
Should be confident riding long distances with clipless pedals and shifting. Familiarity with group riding and rotating pacelines is recommended.
Types of Bike:
Road bike only. No aerobars.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals required. Must be confident using clipless pedals and able to start/stop without difficulty.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Elevation:
Routes includes well-known long climbs with ~2,000 ft to over 7,000 ft of elevation.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline is a core component.
All rides from Week 3 onward follow single or double rotating pacelines.
Same Group Mates?
Groups change weekly to provide exposure to different paces and coaching styles.
Outside Training:
Two or more midweek workouts expected, including hills, intervals, and recovery rides.
Ride stronger, safer, and smarter with a supportive crew
Number of Rides:
10 Total Rides,
1 classification ride in
Prospect Park
Must attend 2 of the first 3 rides 8 of the 10 rides total
Cycling Experience:
Should be familiar with shifting and braking. Ability to complete a 40-mile ride with brief stops is expected. Comfort with riding 4 laps of Central Park or 7 laps of Prospect Park (~24 miles) in under 2 hours recommended.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted. No aerobars.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals not required but encouraged, flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Elevation:
Routes progress from moderate to challenging. Elevation gain ranges from ~1,500 ft (early rides) to ~5,500 ft (later rides).
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline introduced starting Week 6, depending on group progress.
Same Group Mates?
Groups of around 12 riders and 4 leaders stay the same for each week.
Outside Training:
Two midweek rides recommended — ideally including one training-focused session. Early morning or afternoon rides are common.
Build confidence, fitness, and group riding skills
Number of Rides:
1 classification ride followed by 8 week series. Attendance required at orientation, 2 of the first 3 rides and 6 rides overall.
Cycling Experience:
Must know how to ride a bike and operate basic controls. No prior group riding experience needed. Should maintain 10 - 15.5 mph during five loops of Prospect Park.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids and mountain bikes accepted.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals not required. Riders new to clipless should start the SIG with flat pedals.
Distance:
Begins around 15 - 30 miles and progresses to 50 - 65 miles (metric century for some groups)
Elevation:
Routes mostly flat or rolling with at least one challenging climb per ride. Encouragement and regrouping provided.
Ride in Paceline?
Ride in paceline not required. Basic group riding techniques taught throughout the program.
Same Group Mates?
Groups are formed based on classification ride and remain consistent for the season.
Outside Training:
Riding a few times per week outside the program is strongly encouraged to maintain conditioning.
Discover dirt, climbs, and most soul-shaking views
Number of Rides:
10 Total Rides, must attend at least 8 of the 10 and cannot miss 2 rides in a row.
Cycling Experience：
Familiarity with riding in pacelines is required. Prior experience with gravel or off-road routes is highly recommended. Confidence handling uneven terrain and technical sections expected.
Types of Bike:
Gravel, cyclocross, or adventure bike with drop bars and tires 32c or wider. Deep gearing (e.g., 11–32 cassette) strongly recommended.
Type of Pedals:
SPD-style pedals or equivalent strongly recommended for off-road handling and hike-a-bike situations.
Distance:
Begins at 40 miles and progresses to 90 miles.
Elevation:
Routes often includes steep or technical gravel climbs. Routes explore hilly regions like the Hudson Highlands and Taconics.
Ride in Paceline?
Prior paceline experience required. Not taught during the program.
Same Group Mates?
Groups vary depending on terrain and route difficulty.
Outside Training:
One to two midweek training rides (15–20 miles) required — one recovery and one A-level pace gravel ride highly recommended.
Build empathy, skill, and group confidence through smooth riding
Ride stronger, safer, and smarter with a supportive crew
Build confidence, fitness, and group riding skills
Discover dirt, climbs, and most soul-shaking views
Number of Rides:
12 Total Rides
Number of Rides:
10 Total Ride,
1 classification ride in
Central Park
Number of Rides:
9 Total Rides,
1 classification ride
Number of Rides:
10 Total Rides
Cycling Experience:
Solid road riding experience required. Must be comfortable operating a road bike in group settings and be open to feedback. Prior training outside of SIG strongly encouraged.
Cycling Experience:
Should be familiar with shifting and braking. Ability to complete a 40-mile ride with brief stops is expected. Comfort with riding ~4 laps of Central Park (~26 miles) in under 2 hours recommended.
Cycling Experience:
Must know how to ride a bike and operate basic controls. Should maintain at least 10 mph on flat terrain and commit to attending all rides. No prior group riding experience needed.
Cycling Experience：
Familiarity with riding in pacelines is required. Prior experience with gravel or off-road routes is highly recommended. Confidence handling uneven terrain and technical sections expected.
Types of Bike:
Road bike only. No aerobars.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted.
Types of Bike:
Road bikes recommended; hybrids accepted.
Types of Bike:
Gravel, cyclocross, or adventure bike with drop bars and tires 32c or wider. Deep gearing (e.g., 11–32 cassette) strongly recommended.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals required. Must be confident using clipless pedals and able to start/stop without difficulty.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals required but encouraged, flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Type of Pedals:
Clipless pedals not required but encouraged, but flats are accepted. Riders new to clipless should practice clipping in/out before switching.
Type of Pedals:
Strongly recommended. SPD-style pedals or equivalent preferred for off-road handling and hike-a-bike situations.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and increases to 100+ miles.
Distance:
Begins around 40 miles and progresses up to 85 miles (optional century).
Distance:
Begins at 15–25 miles and progresses to 55–65 miles.
Elevation:
Routes includes well-known long climbs with ~2,000 ft to over 7,000 ft of elevation.
Elevation:
Routes progresses from moderate to challenging. Elevation gain ranges from ~2,500 ft (early rides) to ~5,500 ft (later rides).
Elevation:
Routes mostly flat or rolling. Some climbing may be introduced at leaders’ discretion. Encouragement and regrouping provided.
Elevation:
Routes often includes steep or technical gravel climbs. Routes explore hilly regions like the Hudson Highlands and Taconics.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline is a core component. All rides from Week 3 onward follow single or double rotating pacelines.
Ride in Paceline?
Paceline introduced starting Week 6, depending on group progress.
Ride in Paceline?
Ride in paceline not required. Basic group riding techniques taught throughout the program.
Ride in Paceline?
Prior paceline experience required. Not taught during the program.
Same Group Mate?
Groups change weekly to provide exposure to different paces and coaching styles.
Same Group Mate?
Groups of ~12 riders and 4 leaders stay the same each week.
Same Group Mate?
Groups are formed based on classification ride and remain consistent for the season.
Same Group Mate?
Groups vary depending on terrain and route difficulty.
Outside Training:
Two or more midweek workouts expected, including hills, intervals, and recovery rides.
Outside Training:
Two midweek rides recommended — ideally including one training-focused session. Early morning or afternoon rides are common.
Outside Training:
Riding 1–2 times per week outside the program is strongly encouraged to maintain conditioning.
Outside Training:
One to two midweek training rides (15–20 miles) required — one recovery and one A-level pace gravel ride highly recommended.
Note: SIG captains may move participants to another SIG level they judge more suitable. You may not repeat a SIG program from which you have graduated; admission for returning participants who did not complete a program in a prior year is at the discretion of that program’s captains. Participants are expected to attend all rides.
