From People For Bikes: PFB reaches 500,000 supporters!

Just over two years ago, we launched PeopleForBikes.org with the goal of collecting one million pledges for a better future for bicycling. We are thrilled to report that we officially hit the halfway mark this past weekend at Bike Expo New York. PeopleForBikes.org now stands 500,000 riders strong!

To celebrate this milestone, we called upon America's bicycling superhero, Mr. Rex T. Rider. With his help, we can inspire Americans everywhere to lend their name to our important cause. Watch Rex work his magic in the video below.

 

Thank you for taking us to 500,000 names. A group of this size has considerable clout. When we ask you to speak up on behalf of bicycling, Congress listens.  

Still, we're only halfway to our goal of one million supporters. We can't leave it up to Rex T. Rider to get these pledges himself. We need to help our mustachioed hero make bicycling better for all Americans by asking a friend, a coworker, or a family member to sign the PeopleForBikes.org pledge. If every current PFB supporter got one person to sign the pledge, we could reach one million supporters this year.

Do a good deed for bicycling, and ask someone to sign the PFB pledge today!

Happy riding,

The PeopleForBikes.org crew

Simsbury Free Bike at Snap Fitness Avon!

Pattie & Ty, manning the table!

Simsbury Free Bike was here at the club on Thursday night to chat about their program a bit with our club members.  If you missed it, then you totally missed out.  Pattie came in with two big banners, a full table with trail maps, and an adaptive cycle (you use your arms to power it)!  The program is a non-profit organization aiming to increase interest in cycling in the community of Simsbury and the surrounding areas. 

If you're interested in the program, all you have to do is drop off a $10 deposit to rent a bicycle and helmet, and you're off and running (or in this case, riding).  When you return the bike, you get your $10 back.  It's THAT easy!!  They have "cycle stations" along the Rail to Trail where you can stop to grab a bike.  Currently the only "Cycle Station" that I know about is at Andy's Market (836 Hopmeadow Street), but I heard that they are announcing 6 more on May 1st!  AND, for a $1 donation (Pattie told me that $1 goes to printing more), you can also get a map of the trail.  I grabbed one while she was here. 

An adaptive cycle from their group!

Pattie and I chatted a little bit about the People For Bikes.org program that we have a petition for here in the club (be sure to sign it!), as well as the state of bike lanes and paths here in Avon.  We also talked about how scary it is to walk along 44, let alone try to cross the road (no crosswalks!).  If there is interest, I'm willing to meet up with people to grab some bikes and helmets and go for rides on the weekends!

The best part about this program is that they have an adaptive cycle program as well.  It's great because that means everyone can get out cycling, moving, and enjoying the trail!  If you check out the photos that I attached below, you'll see a certain "celebrity" club member on her very own adaptive cycle!

If you missed the opportunity to chat with Pattie about the program, and would like to do so, you're in luck!  She'll be back again this Wednesday night at 6 PM to chat about the program with you! 

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Louise on her cycle!

Table Display!