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Joel, who founded the company in 2001, has led hundreds of bike tours over the past six years. He is a native New Yorker, who left the Big Apple only to pursue a degree in law at the University of Chicago. Rather than practice law, he taught Constitutional Law for decades at a highly competitive public high school in the Bronx. He even commuted to work year round by bicycle! He has the personality and communication skills too, having been named Teacher of the Year at his school in 1995 and the top law-related educator in New York State in 1996 by a committee of the New York State Bar Association. In a recent article in the weekly New York Resident Newspaper, he was described as “the consummate guide, part borscht-belt emcee, part social studies teacher, knowledgeable, and radiating real New York attitude and energy.” He continues to be amazed at how courteous motorists can be when they encounter a bike tour. This is even true in neighborhoods where bike tourists are an attraction for the natives!

Richard, a native of Brooklyn, is also a retired New York City public high school teacher. He taught Spanish and English as a Second Language. Richard’s specialty is charming his way into places that amaze the most adventurous New Yorkers. Whether it’s a bean sprout farm in Chinatown, or a clothing factory that makes sweaters for birds, Richard’s 24/7 explorations will give you a sense of this city “down to the core” of the Big Apple. Besides riding here, Richard has ridden across the US, through Europe, China, Australia, and Latin America. He has also pedaled from New York to Alaska, a total of 6,300 miles (10,000 kms). Richard teaches bike safety to New York City students and does teacher training for language teachers in the US and China, spending a couple of weeks each summer in Beijing. He recently appeared on Japanese television (NTVIC) as part of a news special, as he led the Secret Streets tour!

Jesse comes to the Big Apple from Maryland. While a student at St. Mary’s College in Maryland, he was selected to attend a soccer camp in England. He played briefly for Oldham’s youth team, but eventually came home - our gain, England's loss! Back at college, he researched the history of the bicycle as part of his history major, completing an award-winning paper entitled: “How the Bicycle ’Paved’ the Way for The Automobile Age.” He spent his college summers bike messengering, and upon graduating, moved to NYC. Here, he continued his bike messengering and his hands-on experimentation with one of the world’s most exciting and prolific inventions. He has biked throughout the United States, as well as Spain and the Dominican Republic. In the latter, as he and his girlfriend explored the countryside by bike, he amazed the locals, as gringos were expected to be seen only on motorized transportation! In a recent article in the Courier Mail of Brisbane, Australia, he was described as a “bright young guide” who “retains his enthusiasm” even though he has done tours many times before. Jesse loves exploring the ever-surprising Big Apple, while simultaneously sharing it with adventurous and curious travelers like yourself!

Pat has worked as a bike messenger for three years in Washington D.C. and New York City; his humility and curiousity turned a back-breaking job into a dream occupation. Currently he is working toward a Masters degree in English Literature. He enjoys writing and reading poetry about and throughout this diverse and intriguing city. He has toured the west of Ireland, Montana, Idaho, Oregon, and Long Island on extensive bicycle trips. Last summer, he and a friend towed their dog, Frita, from NYC up to the Canadian border with their bikes. It was an inspirational and eye-opening experience for the New York puppy. His bicycle, “Gibco” (a 1985 Bianchi), has logged over 30,000 miles and is well-known to hot-dog vendors and dumpling houses across Manhattan and Brooklyn. He looks forward to sharing a slice of New York City with you.

Come join us for a unique tour! Find out yourself why many of our customers exclaim, “Who would've thought biking in NYC would be the high point of a city visit?”