I Challenge Myself Spotlight: 2023 Spirit Award Honorees
Ana Reyes Cornerstone Award Ana was born in the Dominican Republic and raised in the South Bronx. She is a product of New York City public schools. Her experience training for and completing a 3-day 286-mile bike tour from Boston to NYC as a novice cyclist and...
I Challenge Myself Spotlight: Cliff Landesman
Cliff Landesman (he/him)Former Board MemberCongratulations to our Person of the Month, Cliff Landesman. Cliff was a former board member of I Challenge Myself and will be one of three honorees during this year's Spirit Awards. WHY CLIFF? Cliff has been a passionate...
I Challenge Myself Spotlight: Jonsly Sanchez
Jonsly Sanchez (he/him)9th Grader at High school for Media and CommunicationsCongratulations to our Person of the Month, Jonsly Sanchez! Jonsly was nominated by his coaches George Washington Educational Campus, Roberto Garcia and Virginia Kaleem. WHY JONSLY? Coach...
I Challenge Myself Spotlight: Alexander Calafiura
Alexander Calafiura (he/him)10th grader at East Side Community High SchoolCongratulations to our first Person of the Month, Alexander Calafiura! Alexander was nominated by his coaches East Side coach, Momo Ullah. He has demonstrated incredible growth during his...
Cycling Smarts Participant Vincent Sozzani Writes a Letter to His Coach
Our former Cycling Smarts Coach and now Program Manager, Barbara Smith, was presented with a letter written by one of her Cycling Smart participants, Vincent Sozzani. Vincent express his time in the program and how grateful he is of Barbara. Vincent writes:To, Barbara...
DOT x I Challenge Myself: Asking for Safety Improvements on Amsterdam Avenue
On Monday, December 6th, the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the I Challenge Myself (ICM) Cycling Smarts team at the George Washington Educational Campus teamed up and presented a proposal at the Community Board 12 Manhattan NYC Traffic & Transportation...