Board And Staff
Graham Weinstein
Co-Founder
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 partner and 4 bikes. Read more about Graham and the early years of OutCycling here: Bicycling Magazine, AMC Outdoors.
Rafael Herrera-Lasso
Board Chair, 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 NYC Pride Ride, a community-wide event that brings together cyclists from across the region in celebration of our diversity.
Jessica S. Benson
Board Treasurer, OutCycling
Jessica S. Benson is Senior Corporate Counsel in the Employment Law Group of Pfizer’s Legal Division. Ms. Benson frequently is called upon to render advice and counsel on various workplace issues and policies.
Jessica was born and raised in New York and joined the OutCycling Board in 2014. The impact that sports and fitness had on Jessica growing up is what inspired her to become involved with OutCycling. In addition, Jessica is a mother of two teenage boys and believes passionately in teaching kids to find healthy, fun and rewarding hobbies.
Andre Knights
Program Manager, Fearless Flyers
An Educator in New York City High Schools, Andre has over 10 years experience in inner-city youth development and education. He is an experienced cyclist and knows first hand the health benefits derived from the sport. Andre is excited to blend his proficiency in youth development programs and passion for urban cycling into a program which help address the challenges youth face: higher risks of violence, suicide and substance abuse — often related to lower self-esteem and societal discrimination. The Fearless Flyers harness the power inherent in each participant to overcome their challenges one mile at a time.
Dianeldis Disla
Program Manager, Fearless Flyers
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.
Mohammad (Momo) Ullah, Pronouns: He/Him
Operations Manager, Fearless Flyers
"I first became involved with OC Fearless Flyers as a youth participant. The program helped me improve my cycling skills and social skills. It made me feel like I belonged to a team and was part of a larger community. Now I want to make sure I can give this opportunity to other LGBTQ youth in our mission to end isolation."
Chris Kearns
Coach, Fearless Flyers
Chris Kearns works in English language instruction and educational technology, currently serving as Voxy’s Academic Success Manager. He has worked as a teacher and teacher trainer throughout his career, most recently managing an adult education and workforce development program at Mercy Center in the South Bronx.
Chris found OutCycling when he was a new New Yorker in 2015. After experiencing how powerful the support of a cycling community can be, he decided to join the Fearless Flyers as a Coach in 2018. He looks forward to helping many more LGBT+ young people learn cycling basics as they develop leadership skills build community.
Cal Greene
Coach, Fearless Flyers
Cal Greene came to OutCycling in the spring of 2018 as the Coach for the youth team, the Fearless Flyers, and is looking forward to creating a space where LGBT+ youth can challenge themselves and develop cycling and leadership skills. He also serves as a team captain for Cycle for the Cause, the Northeast AIDS Ride and as a Diversity and Inclusion liaison for the LGBT Center’s Young Leader Council.
He has 6+ years in the Financial Services industry and currently works in the Chief Operations Office in Asset Management at JPMorgan Chase.
RIDES AND EVENTS CALENDAR
SUN
05
JAN
SUN
23
FEB
SUN
08
MAR
TUE
10
MAR
WED
11
MAR
SAT
14
MAR
THU
26
MAR
THU
30
APR
MON
11
MAY
SUN
17
MAY
MON
25
MAY
WED
27
MAY
SUN
31
MAY
SUN
07
JUN
SUN
21
JUN
TUE
23
JUN
SUN
28
JUN
SAT
11
JUL
SAT
11
JUL
FRI
17
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
18
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
25
JUL
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
01
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
08
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
15
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
SAT
22
AUG
MON
24
AUG
SAT
29
AUG
WED
09
SEP
SUN
13
SEP
TUE
22
SEP
FRI
09
OCT
SAT
10
OCT
SUN
18
OCT
SAT
24
OCT
SUN
25
OCT
SAT
31
OCT
SAT
28
NOV
SUN
06
DEC
THU
10
DEC
SAT
12
DEC
SUN
13
DEC
THU
24
DEC
SUN
27
DEC
SAT
02
JAN
SUN
10
JAN
WED
20
JAN
SAT
10
APR
SAT
10
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
17
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
24
APR
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
01
MAY
SAT
08
MAY
SAT
08
MAY
SAT
08
MAY
SAT
08
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
15
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
22
MAY
SAT
05
JUN
SAT
05
JUN
SAT
05
JUN
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.