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Berkshire Bike Path Council
July 2009 Update
In spite of rain, wind and cooler temperatures, folks are out cycling all through the county. Group rides with Berkshire Cycle Association, (www.berkshirecycling.org) and Berkshire Bike and Board (spokes@berkshirebikeandboard.com) have opportunities for road cycling at many different levels. The Ashuwillticook Trail provides opportunities for so many outdoor activities, including bird watching, photography and fishing!!! NOW IS THE TIME TO GET OUT AND ENJOY!!
 BCA Riders
Vounteers are needed for the Farnum's Crossing Event on Sunday July 19th and trail counters for July 11 and 14th! We hope you can join us for these important events.
Marge CohanMarge Cohan President, Berkshire Bike Path Council |
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WANTED: Volunteers
Farnum's Challenge Triathlon - Sunday July 19th 10-12
Run, bike, paddle, help to direct traffic and ensure water safety, set up and clean up
Trail Counters
Saturday July 11 7-7 and Tuesday July 14 7:30-9:30 and 4:30 -6:30 on Ashuwillticook Trail
Call Matthew Martin 442 1521 Ex. 32
Carol Thorner helps in May |
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July 8 - Thursday - Great Barrington Bike Path Meeting -Southern Berkshire Community Center 4:00
July 11 - Saturday - Trail Count - Ashuwillticook Trail 7-7
July 14 - Tuesday -Trail Count Ashuwillticook Trail 7:30-9:30 and 4:30-
6:30
July 19- Sunday -Farnum's Challenge - Ashuwillticook Trail 9-12
Aug 3 - Monday - Pittsfield Bike Path Meeting - 55 South Mt. Road -4:00
Aug 8 - Saturday - DCR Universal Accessible boat and bike in adaptive equipment 10-4
Sep 8 - Tuesday - Berkshire Bike Path Board meeting - 1 Fenn Street 6:30
Sep 10 - Thursday - Barriers to Bike Path Conference - Red Lion Inn, Stockbrige 4-6
Sep 19,20, Oct 3,4 - Housatonic Heritage Walks and Hike - Bike Oct 4 at Sheffield Town Hall 10-12 |
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Other news
Implementation Plan Presented to Congressman Olver
In addition to receiving a BBPC golf shirt - Congressman Olver received our countywide implementation plan. He was most impressed with the commitment from 11 towns/cities and the vision map. (available on BBPC and BRPC web sites. Maps are now valuable in all town and city halls.) A long standing bike path advocate, Congressman Olver promised to continue to support funding for bike path, increase access to enhancement funding, and assist with negotiations with the railroads.
Special thanks to Christine Neumann for her work in organizing this excellent presentation. Now we must work to make the vision a reality.
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Special Thanks to Charles Tracy
We have certainly benefited from our two year National Park Service Assistance grant. Charles Tracy has shared his expertise, positive energy and organizational skills. Charlie was key in our successful completion of the implementation plan. He helped us develop South County committees and supported their initial efforts ie. Stockbridge's Cycle Route map. And he helped us expand our constituency through the development of the e-newsletter. He also helped us secure some funding from Rails to Trails.
We are hoping that our application for another year of NPS support will be selected and that we will continue to have the privilege of working with Charlie. |
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Thank you for your continued support!
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