MAY IS BIKE MONTH
GROUP RIDES WITH COMPETITIVE EDGE SKI & BIKE SHOP
Together with Competitive Edge Ski and Bike shop 4 group rides on
Mondays: May 5, May 12, May 19 leaving store at 612 N. Main St. East Longmeadow 5:30 PM
https://www.compedgeskibike.com/articles/rides-pg37.htm
Group 1: led by Tyler, no drop with a designated regroup area, 18-20 mph avg pace.
Group 2: led by Ryan, no drop ride, expect pace 16 -18 mph avg pace
Group 3: led by Nick, no drop ride, 13-15 mph avg pace
Group 4: New to Group riding? New to Riding on the road? New to Riding? reservation required by previous Friday, call Tyler at (413) 737-7495. This group rides around and near forest park, anticipate 10-12mph avg pace, no one left behind aka No drop.
Wednesday: May 7, 14, 21, 28
Ladies Road Ride: led by Deborah, 1.5 - 2 hours riding, 12-15 mph, no drop, regroup as needed.
* Complete a WAIVER before the first ride at https://www.bikereg.com/compedgemembership2025
** No drop means the group leader makes sure everyone gets back okay. If someone has a flat tire, for instance, the group waits so they can all proceed together
*** Rain cancels rides - decision by 3 PM (413) 737-7495
GROUP RIDES WITH COMPETITIVE EDGE SKI & BIKE SHOP
Together with Competitive Edge Ski and Bike shop 4 group rides on
Mondays: May 5, May 12, May 19 leaving store at 612 N. Main St. East Longmeadow 5:30 PM
https://www.compedgeskibike.com/articles/rides-pg37.htm
Group 1: led by Tyler, no drop with a designated regroup area, 18-20 mph avg pace.
Group 2: led by Ryan, no drop ride, expect pace 16 -18 mph avg pace
Group 3: led by Nick, no drop ride, 13-15 mph avg pace
Group 4: New to Group riding? New to Riding on the road? New to Riding? reservation required by previous Friday, call Tyler at (413) 737-7495. This group rides around and near forest park, anticipate 10-12mph avg pace, no one left behind aka No drop.
Wednesday: May 7, 14, 21, 28
Ladies Road Ride: led by Deborah, 1.5 - 2 hours riding, 12-15 mph, no drop, regroup as needed.
* Complete a WAIVER before the first ride at https://www.bikereg.com/compedgemembership2025
** No drop means the group leader makes sure everyone gets back okay. If someone has a flat tire, for instance, the group waits so they can all proceed together
*** Rain cancels rides - decision by 3 PM (413) 737-7495
BIKE PARKING VALET - MAY 17
AT SPIRIT OF SPRINGFIELD'S WORLD'S LARGEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8 - 11 AM -- BERKSHIRE BANK PARKING LOT HARRISON AVE.
FREE BREAKFAST TICKETS FOR BIKE VALET USERS AND VOLUNTEERS
EMAIL: WALKBIKE SPRINGFIELD TO VOLUNTEER
AT SPIRIT OF SPRINGFIELD'S WORLD'S LARGEST PANCAKE BREAKFAST
8 - 11 AM -- BERKSHIRE BANK PARKING LOT HARRISON AVE.
FREE BREAKFAST TICKETS FOR BIKE VALET USERS AND VOLUNTEERS
EMAIL: WALKBIKE SPRINGFIELD TO VOLUNTEER
IRON MAN RACE VOLUNTEERING - JUNE 8
Join WalkBke Springfiekd's annual FUNDRAISING activity: IRONMAN RACE on
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 5:00 - 8:00 AM
(10 Volunteers Needed)
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=swim%20start
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER and tell Jim via pedalnrun@yahoo.com
Thanks to Jim Gurzenski for coordinating - here are his instructions:
We are again going to volunteer as WalkBike Springfield for the community grant that is being offered by Ironman. The last two years we received $1500 in grants. We are required to have 10 people volunteer at the swim start for the grant and this year they are offering additional bonus hours / money for our volunteering at three other positions they are in need of filling.
1) To volunteer select the link for the shift you would like to do
2) Input your first name and email. There is no password required this year for our group.
3) Read and sign the volunteer waiver, then submit it
4) You will then get a confirmation email that you were successful with your application
5) Please send an email with the slots you volunteered for to pedalnrun@yahoo.com
Bonus Volunteering - If you can't make it on Sunday or can do additional volunteering prior to Sunday, we can get bonus hours added to our grant for filling any of these needed positions:
Wednesday June 4 - Packet Stuffing, 4pm-6:30pm
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=athlete%20packet%20stuffing
Friday June 6 - Athlete Check-in,2 timeslots, 1pm-4:30 and/or 4pm-7:15pm
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=athlete%20check%20in%20friday
Saturday June 7 - Athlete Check in, 2 timeslots, 8am-12noon and/or 11:30am-4pm
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=athlete%20check%20in%20saturday
Join WalkBke Springfiekd's annual FUNDRAISING activity: IRONMAN RACE on
SUNDAY, JUNE 8 FROM 5:00 - 8:00 AM
(10 Volunteers Needed)
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=swim%20start
PLEASE SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER and tell Jim via pedalnrun@yahoo.com
Thanks to Jim Gurzenski for coordinating - here are his instructions:
We are again going to volunteer as WalkBike Springfield for the community grant that is being offered by Ironman. The last two years we received $1500 in grants. We are required to have 10 people volunteer at the swim start for the grant and this year they are offering additional bonus hours / money for our volunteering at three other positions they are in need of filling.
1) To volunteer select the link for the shift you would like to do
2) Input your first name and email. There is no password required this year for our group.
3) Read and sign the volunteer waiver, then submit it
4) You will then get a confirmation email that you were successful with your application
5) Please send an email with the slots you volunteered for to pedalnrun@yahoo.com
Bonus Volunteering - If you can't make it on Sunday or can do additional volunteering prior to Sunday, we can get bonus hours added to our grant for filling any of these needed positions:
Wednesday June 4 - Packet Stuffing, 4pm-6:30pm
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=athlete%20packet%20stuffing
Friday June 6 - Athlete Check-in,2 timeslots, 1pm-4:30 and/or 4pm-7:15pm
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=athlete%20check%20in%20friday
Saturday June 7 - Athlete Check in, 2 timeslots, 8am-12noon and/or 11:30am-4pm
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=athlete%20check%20in%20saturday
SPEED HUMPS FOR SPRINGFIELD
Speed Humps are proven to slow roadway traffic. West Springfield recently installed some, and coming to Springfield soon. Springfield has a process for neighbors to apply for an installation on a residential street, established by Ordinance, with the following Guidance and application form.
WalkBike Springfield is encouraging a kind of speed hump known as raised crosswalks to be constructed throughout the City, starting with crossings to our schools. Send suggestions for raised crosswalk locations to walkbikespringfield@gmail.com.
WalkBike Springfield is encouraging a kind of speed hump known as raised crosswalks to be constructed throughout the City, starting with crossings to our schools. Send suggestions for raised crosswalk locations to walkbikespringfield@gmail.com.
