Board And Staff

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Larry Kelley

Board Chair

Larry, a long time resident of New York City, enjoyed cycling long distances as a youth. In his own words, "My bike allowed me to cycle though and explore the diversity of neighborhoods in my childhood city." Larry came to the OutCycling board with the vision of expanding the three key pillars of the organization; Fearless Flyers program, Pride Ride and Adult Division.

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Mark Winkler

Secretary, OutCycling

Mark combines over 30 years of business leadership with a passion for advocacy. As Senior Vice President, Creative Director at Jack Morton Worldwide, he directed award-winning branding and creative campaigns. Born in Kenora, Ontario, Mark studied Opera Performance at the University of Michigan, later serving as Musical Director at Greenwich Country Day School. His advocacy extends to marginalized communities, particularly young adults who are developmentally delayed. He co-authored My Art, My World to highlight his niece's talents, Rita Winkler, a Canadian painter with Down syndrome, promoting inclusion through art.

Now based in Brooklyn Heights with his dog, Jake, Mark is an advocate for animal rights, sustainability, and diversity. He dedicates his time to volunteering, mentoring, and supporting creative and inclusive initiatives, blending professional expertise with a commitment to equity and community enrichment.

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Graham Weinstein

Co-Founder & Treasurer

Graham, a life long New Yorker, first experienced the power of group cycling when training for and completing a 3-day 275 mile fundraising ride from Boston to NY. As a novice cyclist, Graham's love for cycling was born. In 2010, Graham together with his riding partner at the time created OutCycling, the leading LGBTQ+ cycling network for everyone.

As the former Communications Manager for New York Road Runners, Graham worked ten New York City Marathons and witnessed the power of bringing people together to push themselves, physically and mentally, toward a shared goal. Graham lives in New York City with his husband and 4 bikes. Read more about Graham and the early years of OutCycling here: Bicycling Magazine and AMC Outdoors.

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Rafael Herrera-Lasso

Board Member, OutCycling

Rafael is Regional Director Marketing and Innovation — Latin America — Wellness at Pfizer. He is a global marketing executive with proven success in multiple CPG categories both in local business units as well as global headquarters.

A cycling enthusiast for many years, Rafael was in instrumental in creating and launching the OutCycling Pride Ride, a community-wide event that brings together cyclists from across the region in celebration of our diversity.

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Dianeldis Disla

Board Member, OutCycling

Dianeldis Diany Disla was one of the first Fearless Flyers participants to graduate from the program back in 2015. She saw the immense potential of the Fearless Flyers program and knew it was her destiny to be a part of this important mission. With marking her 5th year being involved, she has implemented a lot of new and innovative ways to help make sure OCFF seed is being watered and forming its roots. With 5 years of non-profit experience, background and community work, Mama Flyer has the formula to make things grow. She dedicates her time to manage daily operations for the Organization, not only for Fearless Flyers, but for OutCycling too. Her main objective for the organization is to go INTERNATIONAL and connect young queer inner-city youth around the world to this amazing opportunity that not only helps end Isolation, but gives its graduates FREE bicycles, helmets and locks.

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Dieter Klemke

Founding Member, OutCycling

Dieter is one of the co-founders of OutCycling. He led many rides throughout the early years including a Swiss Alps tour. He now resides in Berlin, Germany and travels back to NYC often.

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Josh Terefe

Executive Director, Fearless Flyers

Joshua Terefe has dedicated over 14 years advocating and working within the LGBTQ+ community. He has facilitated multiple groups within the New York Metro Area. Joshua has experience working specifically with queer identifying youth, young adults within foster care, and elders of transgender experience.

Joshua joined Fearless Flyers in 2015, and was a part of the first ever graduating class of the program! Since then, he has graduated from ride lead, to a senior ride lead, to Fearless Flyers’ Program Director. He looks forward to a future filled with more LGBTQ+ empowered cyclists and believes Fearless Flyers is a huge part of that imagery!

Peter E.

Peter Eatroff

Operations Director, OutCycling

Peter has been riding since he was 6 years old, and it has been a consistent source of joy and well-being. His dad bought him a 1970 Schwinn Varsity when he was in the 7th grade and he has pedaled nothing but 70s steel Schwinns ever since. His favorite way to spent a weekend is exploring new roadways, getting lost, and then always finding his way home.

Peter joined OutCycling 5 years ago and has ridden and led countless rides since then. What he loves most about being part of OutCycling is introducing others to the extreme joy one feels while cycling. There’s nothing more gratifying than riding with someone new to the sport and watching them grow that same sort of love. His number one priority is ensuring that every rider on the road has fun. When he says, “Enjoy the ride!” he means it.

RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR

WED

28

FEB

OC Travel Gathering - recap
Chelsea Hotel Happy Hour

THU

07

MAR

OC Happy Hour - recap
Happy Hour!

MON

18

MAR

Opportunity Awaits - - recap
Leadership Team Information Session

THU

04

APR

2024 Season Kick-off Party - recap
Welcome Back to Cycling Season

SAT

06

APR

THU

11

APR

Leader Team Meeting - recap
Pride Ride Working Group Forming

SAT

13

APR

SUN

14

APR

SUN

14

APR

SRS1 – Market Diner & Nyack - recap
44 miles (or 29, 35, 56, or 26 🚆 miles)

SAT

20

APR

SRS2 Coney Island and The Rockaways - recap
46 (many 🚇 options along the way or NYC Ferry from Rockaways)

SUN

21

APR

SRS2 - Intro To Road Cycling – Ride 2 - recap
17 miles one way (35 miles round trip)

SUN

21

APR

SAT

27

APR

SRS3 - Orchard Beach, City Island, and Bronx Bikeways - recap
52 miles (many 🚇 options along the way)

SAT

04

MAY

SAT

04

MAY

Mobility 2024 Bike-a-Thon - recap
6-18miles

TUE

07

MAY

OutCycling Leader Team Meeting - recap
Come Get Involved - All Welcome

WED

08

MAY

OutCycling's Travel Happy Hour - recap
Eat. Drink. And learn about our next trip to Puglia.

SAT

11

MAY

SRS4 – Valhalla/Kensico Dam - recap
61 miles (or 75 or 12-23, 43 🚆)

SAT

18

MAY

SRS5 – Oyster Bay & Locust Valley - recap
60 miles (or 50 miles or 27 🚆, 36 🚆, 48 🚆)

SAT

18

MAY

Brooklyn JUMBLE! - recap
Come Buy/Sell Old Cycling Stuff at Brooklyn Bike Jumble

SUN

19

MAY

Tour de Elizabeth - recap
42 from Staten Island Ferry to their ride and then Jersey City Path Train Back

SUN

26

MAY

THU

30

MAY

Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities As a Cyclist
Meet Pride Ride Sponsor and Cyclist Lawyer Dan Flanzig - cancelled

SAT

01

JUN

SRS6 – Chappaqua & Tarrytown - recap
61 miles (or 51 or 70 miles)

SAT

01

JUN

SRS6 - Just the Picnic - recap
Join us for a picnic even if you're unable to join us for the ride!

SUN

02

JUN

Normandy/Brittany Tour - Deposit - recap
App. 30 miles/day

THU

06

JUN

Pride Ride Kick OFF Party - Come get your SWAG Bags, Wrist Bands, and Jerseys - recap
Come get your SWAG Bags, Wrist Bands, and Jerseys at Boxers Hell's Kitchen!

SUN

09

JUN

Pride Ride 2024 presented by Colavita - recap
#UnityInCommunity

SAT

15

JUN

SUN

23

JUN

Asbury Park, NJ 🔥
80 miles - cancelled

FRI

28

JUN

Pride Happy Hour and Dinner - recap
Come help us celebrate our Volunteers

SUN

30

JUN

NYC Pride March 2024 - recap
March or Ride app. 2 miles

SUN

07

JUL

TUE

09

JUL

TUE

16

JUL

TUE

30

JUL

THU

01

AUG

OutCycling Beach House --- Summer 2024 - recap
Fire Island Pines

SAT

03

AUG

Great South Bay Bike Tour
33 - cancelled

TUE

06

AUG

Central Park Loops + Roti Roll
20 miles - cancelled

TUE

13

AUG

Jersey Shore Beach Ride - recap
20 - 30 miles

TUE

13

AUG

TUE

20

AUG

THU

22

AUG

Ride the Rockaways - recap
App. 18 miles

TUE

27

AUG

SUN

01

SEP

THU

05

SEP

SUN

08

SEP

SAT

21

SEP

Coney Island Ride with Fearless Flyers and Black Girls Do Bike - recap
All Level Ride Training - 12 Miles

TUE

01

OCT

OutCycling Welcomes Ciclismo Classico Partnership - recap
Hear about this amazing company and an awesome Puglia region tour

FRI

04

OCT

Weekend at Bernie’s? - no, SOUTHAMPTON - recap
NYCC RIDES THE HAMPTONS

SUN

06

OCT

Tour De Bronx - recap
10 / 25 / 40 miles

SAT

12

OCT

Market Diner Delight... - recap
Approximately 25 miles

SUN

13

OCT

Pompton Lakes, NJ ride - recap
63 miles

SAT

19

OCT

Classic Nyack! - recap
approximately 40 miles

SUN

20

OCT

Westchester Reservoir Ride - recap
56 miles

SAT

26

OCT

Prospect Park Laps - recap
14 - 20 miles

SAT

26

OCT

Hudson River 2-way - recap
app 50 miles

SUN

27

OCT

Fall Happy Hour - recap
End of Fall Series Celebration!

SAT

02

NOV

SAT

09

NOV

Prospect Park Laps - recap
14 - 20 miles

SAT

16

NOV

SUN

24

NOV

Classic Nyack
40 - cancelled

SAT

07

DEC

OutCycling Holiday Party! - recap
OutCycling Holiday Party

SUN

08

DEC

Classic Nyack - recap
40

THU

03

APR

SAT

05

APR

SAT

12

APR

SAT

19

APR

Speed Freak Fast paceline ride Steady Eddy Moderate paced ride Easy Rider Gentle paced ride


RIDE LEVEL KEY

A - Speed Freak - Fast paceline ride

B - Steady Eddy - Moderately paced ride

C - Easy Rider - Gentle paced ride

The 'Ride Speed' indicates the target cruising speed on flat roads.