EVERYONE RIDES - Spread the word
It's time for everyone to get riding! United Cerebral Palsy will be holding two sessions for people to get fitted for adapted bikes to be borrowed for use on the Ashuwillticook Rail Trail this season. The two dates are Tuesday, June 26th from 1-3pm and Wednesday, July 12th from 1-3pm. United Cerebral Palsy staffers, Samantha Spence, Physical Therapist and Cailtin Grant, Physical Therapy Assistant will be conducting the fittings at the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) building located on Route 8 in Cheshire. This program began last year. There is no appointment necessary. Individuals will be fitted in the order in which they arrive. The fittings allow the therapists to determine which of the adapted bikes is best suited for each individual and take a maximum of 20 minutes. Over the past 10 years, Farnam's Challenge with the support of Ad Lib and BBPC has raised over $15,000. Funds have been used to support individual athletes and their participation in events and conferences. This year $10,000 worth of adaptive equipment has been purchased. Additional bikes have been purchased by United Cerebral Palsy through its Assistive Technology Regional Center funded by the Massachusetts Assistive Technology Act Project (MassMatch) program operated through the Massachusettts Rehabilitation Commission. The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has constructed a shed next to their facility on Route 8. And the equipment is NOW AVAILABLE- FREE for anyone who requires adaptive support to ride on the Ashuwillticook rail rail . Three wheel cycles provide stability for individuals who are unable to ride more traditional bikes. Hand cycles provide an alternative for folks unable to use their legs.
Once individuals interested in using the equipment have been correctly fitted for an adapted bike, they will call Dawn Matthews, UCP Director of Assistive Technology at 442-1562 to schedule their bike ride. Dawn will then coordinate with the staff at the DCR to insure delivery of the equipment to the Farnam's Crossing Parking lot to ride.
Mt Greylock Century - Mount Greylock Century on Saturday, July 7,2012
Check out
http://bcacycling.blogspot.com/p/greylock-century-ride.html for your consideration, perspiration and elevation preparation.
Bike Night at Pittfield Suns Game - Sunday, July 8
4 PM matinee gives you the perfect opportunity to go green and ride your bicycle to Wahconah Park. They will even valet your bike so you don't have to worry about it during the game. And if you ride your bike to the park and purchase a general admission ticket, you will be upgraded you to a box seat at no extra charge.
Hoosic River Ride
The 8th Annual Hoosic River Ride on Saturday August 25, 2012 will start at Southern Vermont College in Bennington, Vermont. Once again this year there will be four scenic route options; an 8 mile family ride, a two state 30 mile ride, a 50 mile ride and a 3 state 76 mile challenge over Petersburgh Pass. Each route traverses lightly travelled roads with great views, historic landmarks and covered bridges. Well stocked rest stops and a post ride picnic are all part of this great cycling event to support the Hoosic River Watershed Association. Register by August 1st to save $10 on your registration fee. Please visit
www.hoorwa.org or
www.bikereg.com/16195 to register of get more details.
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance ProgramThe technical assistance application deadline is August 1. Head to their
application page to see how they can help you.
