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@ps18bronx we hope you’re ready to ride and race in the 3rd Annual BikeFest! We’re shutting down streets with @streetlab so @joshprohartman and the cyclists from @mtdt_race @majortaylorironriders are able to spread joy through cycling! Shoutout to @usacycling for their support and opportunity to create this moment in cycling for PS 18

PS 18 S. Bronx, NY – May 21, 2026
This spring the South Bronx will host the 3rd Annual BikeFest, a data‑driven celebration of physical activity, youth empowerment, and collective community spirit.

Let’s ride, run, and celebrate access to cycling together! 🌟💚

Maurelhena Walles, Founder & CEO, Equity Design
“Our data underscores the pressing need for more accessible physical activities within urban settings. BikeFest is a direct response, aiming to skew health metrics positively by making active lifestyles a tangible reality for everyone in the South Bronx.
This initiative also highlights the measurable impact of private and public sectors uniting for a common goal. The anticipated outcomes include increased physical activity levels, heightened community spirit, and a model for future health-promoting events.

@nycmayor @zohrankmamdani @bronxbpgibson @nycdot

@ps18bronx @bronxcb1 @USACycling, @bxhealthreach, @streetlab, @majortaylorironriders, @mtdt_race @transportationalternatives, @transaltbx_up @coachacrossamerica, @bronxbpgibson @equitydesigninc

#BikeFest #southbronx #healthequity # physicalactivity #cycling youthdevelopment openstreets cyclewithusmayormamdani equityinmovement trafficfreecycling youthcycling nyc physicaeducation bronx

On Friday 4/10 we’re partnering with our friends at Equity Design, CUNYAC, and Coach Across America, to celebrate DIII Week with student-athletes and shed some light on using sport as a platform for change.

This event is exclusive for CUNYAC Student-Athletes and registration is required. Head to @cunyac_saac to learn more and register!

Join us
🗓️ May 21st
📍 PS 18 – South Bronx, NY

100+ cyclists • 250+ students (including 70+ future cyclists) 50+ volunteers

Traffic‑free streets, fun runs, bike courses, and a day of pure community joy!

Partner shout‑outs: @bronxcb1 @USACycling @bxhealthreach @streetlab @majortaylorironriders

Let’s ride, run, and celebrate access to cycling together! 🌟💚
@nycmayor @zohrankmamdani @bronxbpgibson @nycdot
#BikeFest #southbronx #healthequity #physicalactivity #cycling

🗓️ May 21st
📍 PS 18 – South Bronx, NY

100+ cyclists • 250+ students (including 70+ future cyclists) 50+ volunteers

Traffic‑free streets, fun runs, bike courses, and a day of pure community joy!

Partner shout‑outs: @ps18bronx @bronxcb1 @USACycling, @bxhealthreach, @streetlab, @majortaylorironriders, @mtdt_race @transportationalternatives, @transaltbx_up @coachacrossamerica, @bronxbpgibson @equitydesigninc
Let’s ride, run, and celebrate access to cycling together! 🌟💚
@nycmayor @zohrankmamdani @bronxbpgibson @nycdot
#BikeFest #southbronx #healthequity # physicalactivity #cycling youthdevelopment openstreets cyclewithusmayormamdani equityinmovement trafficfreecycling youthcycling nyc physicaeducation bronx

We’re highlighting our longest-standing program partners during #AmeriCorpsWeek! 💙 Thank you @equitydesigninc for believing in the power of coaches as changemakers and for standing alongside us in this work year after year.

“CAA and Equity Design empower coaches to lead with creativity and connection, creating access to meaningful movement opportunities for students and communities while allowing us to see the impact in how people grow in confidence, teamwork, and excitement around being active.” — Coach Faith

“Maurelhena Walles, Coach Faith Shaw, Coach Taleek Norman, and the team are transforming the lives of children, families and communities in an authentic and meaningful way whose ripple effect knows no boundaries. We are honored and privileged to call them partners.” — Jon Torine

We’re highlighting our longest-standing program partners during #AmeriCorpsWeek! 💙 Thank you @equitydesigninc for believing in the power of coaches as changemakers and for standing alongside us in this work year after year.

“CAA and Equity Design empower coaches to lead with creativity and connection, creating access to meaningful movement opportunities for students and communities while allowing us to see the impact in how people grow in confidence, teamwork, and excitement around being active.” — Coach Faith

“Maurelhena Walles, Coach Faith Shaw, Coach Taleek Norman, and the team are transforming the lives of children, families and communities in an authentic and meaningful way whose ripple effect knows no boundaries. We are honored and privileged to call them partners.” — Jon Torine

We’re highlighting our longest-standing program partners during #AmeriCorpsWeek! 💙 Thank you @equitydesigninc for believing in the power of coaches as changemakers and for standing alongside us in this work year after year.

“CAA and Equity Design empower coaches to lead with creativity and connection, creating access to meaningful movement opportunities for students and communities while allowing us to see the impact in how people grow in confidence, teamwork, and excitement around being active.” — Coach Faith

“Maurelhena Walles, Coach Faith Shaw, Coach Taleek Norman, and the team are transforming the lives of children, families and communities in an authentic and meaningful way whose ripple effect knows no boundaries. We are honored and privileged to call them partners.” — Jon Torine

We’re highlighting our longest-standing program partners during #AmeriCorpsWeek! 💙 Thank you @equitydesigninc for believing in the power of coaches as changemakers and for standing alongside us in this work year after year.

“CAA and Equity Design empower coaches to lead with creativity and connection, creating access to meaningful movement opportunities for students and communities while allowing us to see the impact in how people grow in confidence, teamwork, and excitement around being active.” — Coach Faith

“Maurelhena Walles, Coach Faith Shaw, Coach Taleek Norman, and the team are transforming the lives of children, families and communities in an authentic and meaningful way whose ripple effect knows no boundaries. We are honored and privileged to call them partners.” — Jon Torine

Together with their education partners, athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles and Equity Design, build spaces that allow communities to grow, learn, and thrive.

Tune into our latest episode to see how they work within their community to uplift public schools in the Bronx.

#Bronx #NewYork #YouthEducation #AthleteAdvocate

Athletes don’t train with a deficit mindset. Neither do advocates.

Tune in to our latest episode on YouTube to learn how athlete-advocate Maurelhena Walles, Equity Design, and their school partners pour love and build futures in the Bronx.

#Bronx #NewYork #YouthEducation #AthleteAdvocate #ACTIIVST

This is your reminder: Don’t Stop Dreaming!

📲 Watch the full episode on athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles (@mylane_4) on YouTube at the link in bio

#NewYork #Bronx

This is what collaboration for impact looks like. We hosted our very first episode premiere and conversation with athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles, her company Equity Design, and their partners to spotlight their work to remove barriers to health equity in schools and build a future where everyone can enjoy being active, no matter their zip code.

📲 Head to YouTube at the link in bio to watch her episode now.

📸: Mostafa Fetouh

#AthleteAdvocate #ACTIIVST #NewYork #Bronx #HealthEquity

This is what collaboration for impact looks like. We hosted our very first episode premiere and conversation with athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles, her company Equity Design, and their partners to spotlight their work to remove barriers to health equity in schools and build a future where everyone can enjoy being active, no matter their zip code.

📲 Head to YouTube at the link in bio to watch her episode now.

📸: Mostafa Fetouh

#AthleteAdvocate #ACTIIVST #NewYork #Bronx #HealthEquity

This is what collaboration for impact looks like. We hosted our very first episode premiere and conversation with athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles, her company Equity Design, and their partners to spotlight their work to remove barriers to health equity in schools and build a future where everyone can enjoy being active, no matter their zip code.

📲 Head to YouTube at the link in bio to watch her episode now.

📸: Mostafa Fetouh

#AthleteAdvocate #ACTIIVST #NewYork #Bronx #HealthEquity

This is what collaboration for impact looks like. We hosted our very first episode premiere and conversation with athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles, her company Equity Design, and their partners to spotlight their work to remove barriers to health equity in schools and build a future where everyone can enjoy being active, no matter their zip code.

📲 Head to YouTube at the link in bio to watch her episode now.

📸: Mostafa Fetouh

#AthleteAdvocate #ACTIIVST #NewYork #Bronx #HealthEquity

This is what collaboration for impact looks like. We hosted our very first episode premiere and conversation with athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles, her company Equity Design, and their partners to spotlight their work to remove barriers to health equity in schools and build a future where everyone can enjoy being active, no matter their zip code.

📲 Head to YouTube at the link in bio to watch her episode now.

📸: Mostafa Fetouh

#AthleteAdvocate #ACTIIVST #NewYork #Bronx #HealthEquity

Whether an athlete or advocate the mindset’s the same. You do the hard work, not because it’s easy… but because you want it.

📲 Head to YouTube at the link in bio to watch our latest episode on Maurelhena Walles and Equity Design, and their work in the Bronx.

#AthleteAdvocates #ACTIIVST #TellABetterStory

The Bronx ranks 62 out of 62 NY counties in health and wellness but @equitydesigninc and their school partners refuse to stay last.Catch our latest episode, where we share the story of athlete advocate Maurelhena Walles (@mylane_4) and how she’s rallied a community of leaders to prove that movement, access, and opportunity can change the game for the most vulnerable students.

#TellABetterStory #ACTIIVST #NewYork