Rookie Series
Hosted by individual messengers, their first time organizing an alleycat, with the help of the bma. more info tba. meetup at union square!
Rookie Series
Hosted by individual messenger’s, their first time organizing an alleycat, with the help of the bma. more info tba. meetup at union square!
Rookie Series
Hosted by individual messenger’s, their first time organizing an alleycat, with the help of the bma. more info tba. meetup at union square!
Adventures in Standby (annual camping getaway)
We’re going to copake Falls Campground! More information tba
Rookie Series
Hosted by individual messenger’s, their first time organizing an alleycat, with the help of the bma. more info tba. meetup at union square!
Rookie Series
Hosted by individual messenger’s, their first time organizing an alleycat, with the help of the bma. more info tba. meetup at union square!
WORKSHOP/CLINIC 01: HOW TO CURATE AN ALLEYCAT
So you wanna know how to organize an alleycat? there’s no perfect way. it’s truly subjective. however, we can teach you the blueprints, the origins, and best methods to demonstrate what we believe is the most successful ways to date. come thru to our workshop on “how to curate an alleycat”. bma Members pay $10. we otherwise ask for $20. food and beverages provided, printed zines to take home, and 2-3 hours of your time. limited space up to 30 people.
Rookie Series
Hosted by individual messenger’s, their first time organizing an alleycat, with the help of the bma. more info tba. meetup at union square!
WORKSHOP/CLINIC 02: intro to cx mounts, dismounts, and skids
So you wanna know how to hop onto your saddle, or jump off with style. Skids comes in handy when you’re trying to avoid last minute contact. for this course, we teach you how to do it all. for three to four hours of your time, you get one-on-one practice session, questions and answers, a printed zine to take home, along with food and beverages. more information to come. we ask for $20 from bma members, $30 For general entry. be advised!! we recommend bringing a helmet, and desired foot retention for learning how to skid!
location: TBA
WORKSHOP/CLINIC 03: HOW TO WHEEL BUILD
SO YOU WANNA LEARN HOW TO WHEEL BUILD. IN THIS COURSE YOU’LL BE PROVIDED WITH TOOLS, A WHEEL STAND, SUPPLIES, AND COMPONENTS. YOU’LL LEAVE HOME WITH RETAINED KNOWLEDGE, A PRINTED ZINE INSTRUCTION BROCHURE, AND A COMPLETE WHEEL BUILT, IF YOU’RE LUCKY. MAXIMUM SIX (6) PEOPLE MAY REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE DUE TO THE LIMITED SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTORS. BMA MEMBERS PAY $30. GENERAL ENTRY IS $60.
LOCATION: TBA
WORKSHOP/CLINIC 04: HOW TO SCREENPRINT
So you wanna know how to burn a graphic and apply it to fabric? in this course you’ll be provided the tools and supplies necessary. bma members pay $20. general entry is $30. more info tba.
Messenger Holiday Party
END OF THE YEAR PARTY FOR MESSENGERS AND EVERYONE THAT’S HELPED THE BMA. HAPPY HOUR THE FIRST TWO HOURS. LOCATION AND MORE INFO TBA.
MT Prom/MT pre-reg
Dress in formal attire.out of towner’s meet and greet. register for monstertrack here. monstertrack merchandise for sale here. location: tba
Monstertrack 28
You know what time it is. fixed gear only. no brakes. going twenty eight years. more info tba
MT Awards ceremony
Awards given to first top three overall, femme, and out of out-of-towners. location: tba
MiB 2027 fun ride
Messengers in Black fun ride. an allday, all inclusive, teams of four, human-powered bikes only, accelerated scavenger hunt inspired by men in black (1997) and its sequels. more information: tba.
Bombing Down Broadway
You know where it starts. you know where it ends. $10. reg at 3pm. wear a helmet!
Bombing Down Broadway
You know WHERE WE START AND MEET. wear a helmet. $10. don’t be late to registration from 1:30-3PM.
NARCCCS 5
The most hated alleycat in new York returns for it’s fifth edition. aAfter a little break from hosting events, we’re back with the fifth edition of NARCCCS 😎😶🌫️
Unlike the usual alleycat that simulates a day as a bike messenger, this event simulates a day working a serve shift. Roll dice to determine your next checkpoint - a gamble that can send you the distance between customers, and repeat clients. Ninety minutes of competitive fun - prizes claimed by open and femme in their respective category for those that “work” the hardest effort in their “shift”. There’ll be some new ideas and concepts applied to this NARCCCS to change it up a bit and give a refresher.
we’ve got another amazing design by the homie @wretchedbeast keeping the tradition alive! Pre-order the latest design by the homie Kevin for this years NARCCC’s race. Shirts will be ready for pick up the day of the race with a limited amount available for purchase. For shipping please email info@nycbma.org or DM.
Please pay $15 via:
Venmo (@andocobrando)
Cashapp ($andofumando)
PayPal (@nycbmafunds)
As always, CASH PREFERRED!
Send proof of purchase to info@nycbma.org, DM via Instagram or let one of us know to confirm your order.
Reserve your calendar for Saturday, June 20th, Tompkins Square Park; reg @ 2pm with $10. Finish at East River park for BBQ fundraising, and more competitive games. Sponsors along with extra details soon to disclose. Come join in on the fun!
Bike Jumble!
Catch us with new and used components, tools, BMA merch/product, about this time next month at nybikejumble! You know our routine by now; if you’re a messenger trying to sell or trade, hit us up to reserve space at no charge (first come, first serve - we’ve run out of space in the past). We’re your vendor table for the community by the community - at your service.
In addition to our personal stash of parts and gear, NYCBMA has new merchandise we’re selling, and art from past events, while supplies last. If we run out, we’ll have a list to pre-order autumn/winter merchandise when September bike jumble comes. See us from early morning til mid afternoon, rain or shine
Open forum meeting
Open meeting this Wednesday after work to discuss:
- Bike jumble
- CMWC in May
- camping in June
- discussion of clinics/workshops (ex mounts, skids, sewing, screen printing, bike mechanic maintenance, tax prep, DIY etc)
- annual memberships
- sponsor kit assembly
- NACCC in October
- cargo series in late summer(?)
- production and merch designs
- zines production a
- bike wash/bikeshow
- goldsprints
- park lap fundraising
- (you being present/ your contribution!)
Event Two
last but not least in the borolympics series; staten island presents: shaolin scramble. fifteen (15) registered racers. three (3) femme registered.
1st place: dane (overall) & tracey (femme and third overall)
2nd place: josh W (overall) & orchid (femme)
4th place: sawyer (overall, first outta towner)
ACAB
An Alleycat Around Brooklyn, hosted by josh w and deadfuckinglast. over thirty racers, and over five femme registered.