Welcome | GII welcomed over 250 registrants from MD, DC, VA, WVA, DE, NY, NJ, FL, NC, CA, AZ, and PA representing club members from Artemis, Black Girls do Bike, BSG NYC, BTP, Major Taylor Chester Cycling, DCC, DMV Caribbean Ridazz, Them Bammas Racing, EORO, Velo Velo, UCG Richmond, Major Taylor Cycling Club VA, Diva Cycling, Velo City Riders, TPC, Good Fellas Cycling Club, KRT, QRT, Level Up, Major Taylor Los Angeles, Wolfpack Alpha, PAX Velo, Phase Cycling, Philly MTCC, Push N Pedals, Richardson Bike Fit, Team Flow, and Getting It In Cyclists (GII).
Cycling Clinics | Coach Brian Pace presented a training on how to train and Coach Anthony Carter assisted riders with bike handling skills on the road.
Pedal Mafia 10 & 20 Mile Ride | Cyclists went on a ride around the community. The 20- mile ride included a Strava climbing challenge for an award.
Lunch |A delicious meal was catered by RX Catering to accommodate both vegans and meat eaters.
Peloton Parley | A panel of cycling leaders including Anthony Carter, Jill Patterson, "Super" David Osborne, Don "DJ" Brew, and Elijah Baker, shared some secrets of their success. Topics covered included training, nutrition, triumphs, and the winning mentality.
Bike- Off | Participants competed for an award in four categories: relay races, track stands, sprints, and tire changing.
2022 Backyard Boogie Friday Competition Winners
Backyard Boogie Burner Strava Climbing Segment
QOM- Tyre Hawkins
KOM- DJ Brew
Relay Race Team- Anthony Carter, Stephen Vogel, Anton Fitz, and Tyrone Spady
Track Stand- Sherlock Sue-Hang
Tire Changing- Nate Humphries
Men's Sprint- Nate Humphries
Women's Sprint- Janet Santos