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Berkshire Bike Path Council
May 2012 Update
May is National Bike Month and in spite of starting with a rainy week, there will be lots of good days to get out and ride. Consider riding to work, to do errands or to visit a friend instead of taking your car. Participate in some of the bike path events , volunteer to help organize and operate the events. Encourage folks to get on bikes who haven't ridden in years. Join a group ride. Enjoy the trail and ride with caution on the roads.
Here is what U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray Lahood has to say about bike month.
Hope to see you and Secretary Lahood cycling this month.
Marge CohanMarge Cohan President, Berkshire Bike Path Council |
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Calendar
- May 17- Bike Documentary Film MOCA 8pm
- May 19- Bike Celebration MOCA 11 -3
- May 26 -Pittsfield Community Ride
- May Bike History Exhibit - Western Gateway Heritage Park North Adams
- Jun 3 - Lime Rock Bike Clinic for kids
- Week of June 7th - Pittsfield Ride to Work Week
- Sept 23 - Housatonic Heritage Community Ride - Stockbridge
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Bikefest - North Berkshire Bike North Berkshire is a grassroots coalition of citizens and organization in northern Berkshire working together to promote safe bicycling for recreation, physical fitness and environmentally friendly transportation. This energetic group has organized Bike Fest which will include a documentary Bike Film Night May 17 at MOCA at 8 and family bike rodeo on Sat May 19 from 11-2. Learn more about it - http://tinyurl.com/Bikefest2012
Pittsfield Community Ride
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Where: Controy Pavilion on Onota Lake at Burbank Park
The ride will be from the Controy Pavilion to Pittsfield State Forest and back along the same roads (same as last year)
Ride will begin at 10:00am
Registration will be from 9:00am to 9:45am
Mass BikePike Tour
The Mass BikePike Tour is a scenic bicycle tour of Western Massachusetts and the Berkshires. Taking place from August 2nd to 5th, it is "The Friendliest Ride in the East" and is suitable for novice to experienced cyclists. Each evening features a pre-dinner "social hour" for participants to mingle. The Mass BikePike Tour is affordably priced and proceeds go to the MassBike Coalition. For more information please visit www.massbikepike.org. We are also seeking volunteers to help out before or during the ride - for more information, please contact ride director Bruce Lederer directly at bruce@massbikepike.org.
Countywide Bikeability Map
Berkshire Regional Planning Commission has put together a county-wide map highlighting how bikeable our roads are along with points of interest like bathrooms, picnic areas and recreational spots, but now we need your help. You have a lot of experience biking in the Berkshires and we need your help to review the map.
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Ashuwillticook Trail Clean Up April 21
Special thanks to M Edward Jewelers for closing their store and encouraging ALL their employees to help "Preserve the Berkshires Natural Gems".
In all about 50 people showed up to clean up the Ashuwillticook trail on a cool and rain threatening morning. The rain held off and much was accomplished. Thanks to the Old Forge for bringing a delicious lunch. And of course thanks to Becky Barnes who did a great job organizing crews and work assignments.
Cycling Classic (aka - the Gran Fondo of Lenox)
Congratulations to JOHN EUSTICE OF SPARTA CYCLING, INC. and the town of Lenox on the first annual Berkshire Cycling Classic in Lenox. Over 300 cyclists, half of whom were local residents participated. We look forward to next year and hope this event continues to grow.
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FREE BICYCLING CLINIC FOR YOUTH
Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT, Sun, Jun 3, 2012
The Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area is providing a free bicycle safety clinic to children ages 5 - 12 years old. Bike safety, handling and helmet use will be taught by League of American Bicyclists certified instructors. Organizers will also be providing bicycle equipment safety checks. Participants in the free event must bring their own bicycle and helmet. In the event of rain, clinic will be cancelled.
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PHOTO OPS
Park Service Day 2012
To share your biking adventures email photos to info@berkshirebikepath.com
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Thank you for your continued support!
Please support our efforts to advocate for better bicycling in Berkshire County. Mail your check, made out to Berkshire Bike Path Council, 55 South Mountain Rd, Pittsfield, MA 01201. Per IRS regulations, your donation to the Berkshire Bike Path Council will be treated similarly to a donation made to a 501(c)(3) organization and will be tax deductible.
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