I Challenge Myself

ICM had the most fun ever at the IS 528 Block party today! What a way to start the school year! Thank you for the invitation, NYC DOT and Open Plans NYC!

Brooklyn Summer Streets is so much fun! Thank you, NYC DOT for inviting us to participate! We love getting New Yorkers moving!

This past weekend Friends of I Challenge Myself participated in an Outdoor Challenge. The Challenge raised funds for ICM and awareness for climate change, via Climate Ride. Our friends ran, swam, biked, SUPed, and more!

We loved Summer Streets Queens today! No matter your ability level, you can get moving and have fun! NYC DOT

I Challenge Myself is grateful to this feature, given it is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, by for our work in prioritizing both physical and mental health.

Beyond Sport Beyond Sport promotes, supports and celebrates the use of sport to address social issues in communities around the world. We do this through global events, awards schemes and a year-round online network.

Today was our first day at the Randall's Island Camp and we loved teaching new riders and experienced cyclists. The best part was we got to teach the camp counselors how to ride too! You're never to old to learn!

Today is the last day of the $5k match to support ICM's high school programs. WE JUST HAVE $400 TO GO, thanks to our generous community! Please consider donating today via the link below! Your support would help us teach students like those in the photo how to ride, set goals, and achieve their dreams.

https://tinyurl.com/bdh6dbsa

There are just five days left in the ICM school year and we are raising funds to support our city-cut programs in Washington Heights and the Bronx next year. Please consider donating today via the link below, and the first $5k is matched! Your support would help us teach students like those in the photo how to ride, set goals, and achieve their dreams.

https://tinyurl.com/bdh6dbsa

Yesterday students from our program at University Heights High School in the Bronx visited Yale! There were so many cool moments including touching the lucky foot of the Woolsey statue for future success! Also, Shake Shake and Metro-North were quite popular!

There are just two weeks left in the ICM school year and we are raising funds to support our city-cut programs in Washington Heights and the Bronx next year. Please consider donating today via the link below! Your support would help us teach students like those in the photo how to ride, set goals, and achieve their dreams.

https://tinyurl.com/bdh6dbsa

Congratulations cycling program students!!! Yesterday ICM students completed the Metric Century and Half Century rides as part of the Pride Ride. They nailed it, and we are so proud of them. Huge thank you to our sponsors, American Coffee Corp and Warner Bros. Discovery, plus our staff and volunteers. Woohoo!

The Metric Century Ride is only days away! We are grateful to our sponsor, American Coffee Corporation, for helping us across the finish line! Thank you!

ICM is so grateful to our sponsors for the upcoming Metric Century Ride including Warner Bros. Discovery. Your support helps with the ride entries, supplies, bike maintenance, snacks/food, and safety. Thank you!!!!

Today is World Bike Day! Our students have been riding increasingly long distances in preparation for the June 9 Metric Century Ride. Yesterday students rode over 50 miles to Coney Island and back, enjoying the route but also the boardwalk when they got there (plus a few rides.) We can't wait to cheer students on as they ride on Sunday!

It is Teacher Appreciation Week and we could not be more proud of the impact our coaches have on our program students. Thank you.

Please join us for our first Open Streets of 2024! We will be teaching bike riding, bike skills, helmet fitting and more on Saturdays in May from 12-3 on Rae Street in the Bronx. NYC DOT

The ICM Spirit Awards are May 9! We hope that you can join us! Buy your tickets here:
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Yesterday we participated in Car-Free Earth Day with the NYC DOT in Washington Heights, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. We really enjoyed teaching bike helmet safety and provided some fitness challenges, while supporting Mother Earth!

This year, NYC DOT is expanding their efforts to promote a greener future! With 54 car-free streets and extended hours of operation, Car-Free Earth Day is bigger and better than ever. Mark your calendars for 4/20, 10AM-4PM and join us in making a positive impact on our planet. 🌎

I Challenge Myself will be at locations in Staten Island, Brooklyn, the Bronx, and Washington Heights (see photo.) See you there!

Want to get moving? Join the FREE ICM Scavenger Hunt that starts on April 6 and goes through April 14. You can do it from anywhere, anytime, and there are prizes! Sign up as an individual or a team today! https://forms.gle/EEk82szfMR64Jiji6

Please join us tomorrow for free Zoom with Dr. Elan Goldwaser of Columbia University: Five Surprising Facts about Exercise Science. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/vFpY3MDh99cAMVz86

Please join us on March 29 at 12pm for a free Zoom!

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Yesterday students at George Washington were honored to welcome Freddie de los Santos, a Paralympic bronze medal-winning hand cyclist from Washington Heights. Freddie shared his incredible journey from his childhood in the DR to being injured in Afghanistan to competing on the world stage. We are so proud to know you, Freddie! Thank you!

ICM is hosting a Scavenger Hunt in April, and you can do it where ever you live. It's free and there are prizes! Click below to register!

https://forms.gle/XjtKTfU8qJZ46T7c8

Last week ICM alum, Kevin Brito, visited us at GW! It was so amazing to welcome Kevin back and hear about his software engineering career. Keep up the good work, Kevin!

Save the Date: the ICM Spirit Awards are on May 9! We will be honoring Hispanic Federation and Dakim Duncan! True heroes!

ICM is so grateful to Alaka Williams, Senior Vice President People & Culture at Warner Bros. Discovery for speaking to high school students in Washington Heights. The students LOVED hearing about Alaka's career journey and can't wait for Alaka to do some road cycling with us in the Spring! Thank you!

Last week students at GWEC participated in a cooking class, offered by Plant Powered Metro New York. Students loved learning how to make veggie-tofu burritos (good for powering cycling!) and much fun was had. Thank you!