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November News
Simsbury.bike News - Nov. 2019
Simsbury Free Bike Regional Bike Share concluded its 9th and final season in October. We would like to thank all the volunteers, advocates and businesses that worked tirelessly to support this program. The availability of trailside bicycles brought thousands of people to the Town of Simsbury over the years and showcased our trail system to residents and visitors alike. The Simsbury Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee will continue to work with residents, schools, businesses, and the town to promote safe cycling, improve connectivity and showcase and protect our section of the Farmington Canal Heritage trail. Simsbury is so fortunate to be part of the East Coast Greeenway, a model corridor for walking and cycling that extends from Maine to Florida. www.greenway.org.
The Simsbury Parks and Open Space Master Plan's initial findings and survey results indicate that biking, walking and hiking are popular and valued community activities. Learn more.
Check out these regional November meetings: annual meetings for Bike Walk CT (11/8) and the Farmington Valley Trails Council (11/15), and the Northeast Multimodal & Transit Summit (11/25).
Calendar Highlights
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Th., 11/21 - Simsbury Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee, Simsbury Public Library, 10 AM. Agenda
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See "Calendar" button above for complete listing.
Get Involved
Did you know Farmington Valley Youth Cycling has mountain, road, and cyclocross teams for boys and girls ages 8-18? No prior experience is necessary. Learn more.
Please consider helping us with our bike advocacy work. We have volunteer opportunities of all shapes and sizes. Contact us for more information.
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National Bike Challenge
2019 Challenge Updates
The League of American Bicyclists, in partnership with Love to Ride, is again hosting the National Bike Challenge (NBC) from May 1 though Sept. 30.
Locally, we have elected not to host our local NBC challenge, the Simsbury Bike Challenge, to give our dedicated participants a break from this fun but sometimes intense competition. We will consider reopening the Simsbury Bike Challenge in 2020. In the meantime, local riders may participate in the 2019 NBC. Local results may still post on the NBC's Simsbury page.
What is the National Bike Challenge?
The National Bike Challenge (NBC) is a free, nationwide bicycle advocacy and wellness program that encourages people to bike for fitness, transportation, and recreation. Participants log the miles they bicycle and compete for prizes and awards in an online community. It’s fun, motivating, and a great way to support local and national bike advocacy efforts.
The NBC runs May 1- Sept. 30 with open enrollment throughout the challenge.
Ride anywhere, any distance, any frequency,
then make your rides count!
Looking Back, Looking Ahead
Since 2015, Simsbury has logged over 300,000 miles in the NBC. In 2016 Simsbury Free Bike finished as the #1 advocacy group in the U.S. If you liked the SBC and want to see it return, please consider becoming a volunteer to help support this and other bike initiatives.
For more information, contact
Debbie at challenge@simsbury.bike.
National Bike Month
National Bike Month is celebrated in May in communities across the country to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more people to give biking a try. In Simsbury, Bike Month is truly a month-long celebration with events, rides, classes, safety campaigns, and more. Join us as we Bike to Work, Bike to School, and bike for fun! See our complete 2019 Bike Month Calendar for details.