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Messenger Appreciation Day 2025

October 8, 2025

Props to @NYCBMA !

THURSDAY OCTOBER 9, 2025

This year we’ve got a whole day packed with events just for you.

We’re not only talking to the traditional messengers out there pushing garment bags and paper –

We’re also calling out the foodies, those out here carrying that spicy pack pulling all day shifts with the serve, even those messengers out here on foot!

It’s 10/9 and we want you to know you’re all appreciated!

Join us to start your day off in Flatiron with Mess Breakfast.

Mess fam, during your workday be on the lookout for secret packages throughout the city all found on a Google maps list provided the morning of 10/9, most points collected by the end of the day wins a special prize pack.

As always, none of this is possible without the support of all our sponsors 

@bikethomson 

@kryptonitelock 

@merbagsusa 

@cat_six_soaps 

@slowsquad_intl 

After your shift, pull up to Tompkins where we’ll tally up points and we’ll be providing some food and drinks. @paremongputi has cooked up a short & sweet, winner takes all, alleycat!

  • All Day Scavenger Hunt Points:
  • +1 point for attending Mess Breakfast
  • +1 point for every “package” found and returned at the EOD
  • +1 point for every elevator selfie
  • +1 point selfie with loading dock security
  • +1 point for reception desk candy brought to Tompkins (must provide photo of candy bowl)
  • +1 point for registering to race
  • +1 point for selfie with active working messenger
  • +1 point for every OG spotted

Peep this Video I made with Reb and Kami back in 2020 😸

Bike Messenger, Family, Fun Ride, Lifestyle

We Out Hyea

September 30, 2025

Tompkins Square Park with Tak and friends ❤️

Did the Friends from New York Ride

Hamma Time with Lindsey

New Helmet for Julio

And a new bag! Manhattan Portage

Street Style

Caught up with Janet

And Leo. Leo Power, Kid!

Every time I get a calculator in my hand

Nice Shirt! Tommy

I’m in a band!

w/Mike on West Broadway 😸

Tracy on Spring St. @bernhelmets

w/Luca at Union Square

by Fanelli’s w/Jesus

We still here! 🤣 Ian, Tim, Jen ❤️

Bike Messenger, Cyclehawk, Lifestyle

Halloween 30

September 21, 2025

This year marks the 30th year of Halloween Alleycat’s in New York City!!!

Thanks! Coco for the flyer and @nycbma for support 😸

I organized the innaugural in 1995. It was the first NYC bicycle street race of the modern age.

Stay tuned to this page for updates and information!!! 👻🚲😈

Flyer by @gregugalde_archive 2012

📸 @ashdaniel from ‘The Noose’ 1999

Huge Shout Out to @ms.ashes She will be Stabbing People at O’Hanlon’s All Night!

Flyer from ‘Ten Years in Hell’ 2005

Art by @mike.makatron

Porkchop will be DJ’ing. All Vinyl, of course!!!

Bike Messenger, Cyclehawk, Family, Lifestyle

Saw You September

September 16, 2025

Happy Birthday Hugo!

Part was Lit! Thanks ERB

Halloween Incoming!

Mendez Always Out Here!

NYC Garbage cans got jokes!

Quality time with Dennis and Dave 😸

Fanelli’s is the Best Amirite. Since 1847!!!

Ran into my Brother when we were both working our city jobs ❤️

Seen Tracy in Soho 🦅✨

English at City Bicycles NYC He is retired and moved to Ohio!

Kryptonite sent a huge care packsge. Thanks Yo!

Met up with Fox at LeBasket

One minute after I get off work 🤣

With Damian at Bike Jumble

Vintage Prolly Custom Seat!

I got Manhattan Portage slaps, HMU!

Cool shirt at the Jumble, anyone know where from?

Tropicana was in town from Italy 🤗