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Congratulations to South Windsor for becoming Connecticut's next Bicycle Friendly Community! South Windsor earned the League of American Bicyclists' Bronze designation in Fall 2012. The League awards Bicycle Friendly Communities at five levels (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze) and, with this diverse round of applicants, there are now 242 BFCs in 47 states. With the guidance and expertise of the BFC program, these communities are propelling the growth in bicycling nationwide. According to recent census data, bicycle commuting grew 80 percent in the largest BFCs, but only 32 percent in non-BFC cities, from 2000 to 2011. South Windsor Walk and Wheelways led the celebration on Saturday, Oct 20th with a Torch Ride and cycling tour of South Windsor following the ceremony.  Passing the Tourch from one Bicycle Friendly Community to another! Rob O'Connor, South Windsor Walk and Wheel Ways; Steve Mitchell, Bicycle Advocate for East Coast Greenway and Town of Simsbury; South Windsor Mayor Tom Delnicki; and Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glassman. Photo Credit: Bike Walk Simsbury  Simsbury First Selectman Mary Glassman and South Windsor Mayor Tom Delnicki head the only Bicycle Friendly Communities in CT.
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