Staten Island’s Bike Night Rolls in Midland Beach

Midland Beach pedaled last night with Staten Island’s Bike Night, speeding NYC’s spring by the shore. Cyclist Mia Chen led a pack as 200 cheered, a $10 ticket bash of gears. It’s borough spokes—pure SI vibe, wheels hot. A kid wobbled a turn; a pro sprinted a mile. ‘Staten rolls—this is it,’ Chen says, pumping tires. The sand turned track.

The night’s fresh—March 22’s start, it tripled since RSVPs, packing paths by 7 p.m. Chen’s a St. George rider; last night’s crowd hit max—chains hummed. A latecomer nabbed a bike; dusk fell—NYC grit glowed. Laps hit six—speed ruled. #SIBike trended; Bronx wants a chain.

Some griped—’Too dark,’ sniped a newbie, dodging shadows. A tire popped—fixed quick; pace held. A rival’s pitching a Tottenville ride, splitting wheels. Still, 300 stayed—spokes reigned. Midland’s never rolled so bold.

Chen’s teasing a monthly run, maybe a dawn ride if spring bites. ‘NYC’s roads—this owns ‘em,’ she says, packing gear. The night’s a Staten win—grit meets glide. It’s a bike rush; catch the next. Bring a helmet—gears call.