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Hartford, Conn. (September 3, 2013) - The 2013 Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour will take place Saturday, September 21, 2013 starting at Bushnell Park in Hartford. The sixth annual tour will take place in conjunction with Hartford's Envisionfest, a celebration of Hartford's arts, food and culture. Hosted by Bike Walk Connecticut, the tour is a fun, family-friendly, leisurely ride that welcomes cyclists of all abilities to explore our capital city's diverse neighborhoods, architectural and cultural gems and parks by bicycle. Riders may choose to ride a 10-, 25- or 40-mile route. Attractions across each route vary, however, some of the highlights along the way may include: Bushnell Park, the Soldier & Sailors Memorial Arch, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Mark Twain House, the Butler-McCook House and Gardens, the Colt building, the Bushnell, Riverside Park, Keney Park, Pope Park, The Hartford Circus Fire Memorial, Trinity College, Charter Oak Landing, the Artist Collective, Goodwin Park, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Park and more! We have added a new addition to the 40-mile route for 2013. This year the 40-mile option will head into East Hartford, Manchester, South Windsor, Windsor and back into Hartford, which will add even more attractions for cyclists to see during their ride. When: Saturday, September 21, 2013. Check-in and late registration: 7-8 a.m. Opening ceremonies: 8:45 a.m. Ride leaves: 9 a.m. Ride returns on your own schedule. Cost through September 18: $30 Bike Walk Connecticut members; $40 non-members; $10 for youth under 18. After September 18 registration is $45 for members and non-members and $10 for youth under 18. More information and registration is available online at http://www.bikewalkct.org/discover-hartford.html. Bike Walk Connecticut is a member supported, not-for-profit organization that promotes bikeable, walkable communities for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut. For more information and/or for press images, contact Bike Walk Connecticut's Executive Director, Kelly Kennedy at kelly.kennedy@bikewalkct.org or call 860-904-2420. The Hartford Courant featured an editorial that focused on all the exciting events taking place in Hartford the weekend of September 21-22. Bike Walk Connecticut's sixth annual Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour is just one of the many events taking place in Hartford that weekend. Come for the tour and stay in the city for the rest of the excitement.
Click here to read the article. The City of Hartford will welcome hundreds of cyclists of all ages on Saturday, September 21, as the sixth annual Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour makes its way through the city. The Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour is presented by Bike Walk Connecticut, a not-for-profit statewide organization that is advocating to make cycling and walking safe and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut. The 2013 tour will give cyclists the option of a 10-, 25- or 40-mile bike ride throughout Hartford's diverse neighborhoods, and is being held in conjunction with EnvisionFest, a celebration of Hartford's arts, food and culture. How it All Started Bike Walk Connecticut started the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour in 2007. According to Hartford resident, and Bike Walk Connecticut member Tony Cherolis, the organization started the tour to fill a void that was left when a popular Hartford Parks Tour was discontinued. "Bike Walk Connecticut was looking for a way to engage a large group of cyclists, show off the beautiful Hartford parks, and hopefully raise funds to promote bicycling infrastructure in the region," said Cherolis. Hence, the Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour was founded. View the full article on MyKidsFan.com Recognizing that biking and walking more and driving less will reduce the greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and climate change, Bike Walk Connecticut was pleased to be a co-sponsor of the July 19 2013 press conference held in Hartford with Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy. Held during another scorching heat wave, the event drew a packed crowd of supporters. In 2010, transportation contributed approximately 27 percent of total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions. Transportation is also the largest end-use source of greenhouse gases (including direct emissions and emissions from electricity use), and accounts for 45 percent of the net increase in total U.S. greenhouse gas emissions from 1990-2010. (source: EPA) More: Blumenthal/Murphy Press Release; Courant story by Daniela Altimari; iWillAct.us
Hartford, Conn. (July 22, 2013) — The 2013 Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour will take place Saturday, September 21, 2013 starting at Bushnell Park in Hartford.
The sixth annual tour will take place in conjunction with Hartford’s Envisionfest, a celebration of Hartford’s arts, food and culture. Hosted by Bike Walk Connecticut, the tour is a fun, family-friendly, leisurely ride that welcomes cyclists of all abilities to explore our capital city’s diverse neighborhoods, architectural and cultural gems and parks by bicycle. Riders can choose to ride a 10-, 25- or 40-mile route. Attractions across each route vary, however, some of the highlights along the way may include: Bushnell Park, the Soldier & Sailors Memorial Arch, the Wadsworth Atheneum, the Mark Twain House, the ButlerMcCook House and Gardens, the Colt building, the Bushnell, Riverside Park, Keney Park, Pope Park, The Hartford Circus Fire Memorial, Trinity College, Charter Oak Landing, the Artist Collective, Goodwin Park, Cedar Hill Cemetery, Elizabeth Park and more! When: Saturday, September 21, 2013. Check-in and late registration: 7-8 a.m. Opening ceremonies: 8:45 a.m. Ride leaves: 9 a.m. Ride returns on your own schedule. Cost through September 18: $30 Bike Walk Connecticut members; $40 non-members; $10 for youth under 18. After September 18 registration is $45 for members and nonmembers and $10 for youth under 18. More information and registration is available online at www.bikewalkct.org. Bike Walk Connecticut is a member supported, not-for-profit organization that promotes bikeable, walkable communities for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut. For more information and/or for press images, contact Bike Walk Connecticut’s Executive Director, Kelly Kennedy at kelly.kennedy@bikewalkct.org or call 860-904-2420. An article on the CT News Junkie web site quotes Bike Walk Connecticut Board Member, Chris Brown.
A group of Hartford residents told state Department of Transportation engineers Tuesday that they need to do better when it comes to offering up design concepts for the pedestrian bridge over Flower Street. “I want you to believe in yourself more,” Chris Brown, director of Bike Walk Connecticut, told them. The meeting Tuesday comes after a year-long battle between the state agency and the Asylum Hill and Frog Hollow neighborhood organizations. The neighborhood groups fought for Flower Street, sandwiched between Farmington and Capitol Avenue, to remain open during construction of the New Britain-to-Hartford busway. They also wanted to ensure it remained open to foot and bike traffic after the busway is built, which is why they challenged the DOT at an administrative hearing that concluded in May. Click here to read the story in its entirety on the CT News Junkie site. Hartford, CT (May 10, 2013) – Bike Walk Connecticut is promoting bike commuting all around the state on May 17, National Bike to Work Day. Bike commuting reduces traffic, avoids pollution, saves gas—and burns calories! More than half of the U.S. population lives within five miles of their workplace, making bicycling a realistic, fun way to get to work. Rookies, veteran commuters and everyone in between are encouraged to pledge to Bike to Work on May 17 at www.bikewalkct.org/bike-to-work.
WHAT: More than 20 Bike to Work Day breakfasts and events are scheduled in cities, towns, and at companies around the state for the morning of May 17. Nearly 30 separate meetups are also scheduled around the state. State government agencies are in on the action too, competing for the “Commissioner’s Cup.” WHEN: May 17, 2013, National Bike to Work Day HARTFORD EVENT: Old State House, 6:30 AM to 9 AM. Program at 8 AM. Rain or shine. STATEWIDE EVENTS: Other Bike to Work Day events will be held across the state. For details, see www.bikewalkct.org/event-locations. MEET UPS: For the full list of Meet Up locations, see www.bikewalkct.org/meet-ups. WHO: Bike Walk Connecticut, with Commissioners Jim Redeker (Transportation), Catherine Smith (Economic & Community Development) Dan Esty (Energy & Environment), and Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra at the Hartford Old State House program. SPONSORS & PARTNERS: Bike Walk Connecticut, Travelers, The Village Ride, City of Hartford, Newington Bicycle, Berlin Bike, Bicycles East, REI, Suburban Ski and Bike, DEEP, and the City of Hartford. Bike Walk Connecticut, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, promotes bikeable, walkable communities for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut. Hartford, CT (April 15, 2013) – Bike Walk Connecticut will hold a statewide summit on Creating Bike-Friendly, Walk-Friendly Places on April 27, 2013 at Yale University, featuring a broad slate of experts on creating bikeable, walkable communities.
The conference is open to all citizen advocates, planners, state and municipal officials, health professionals, and representatives from businesses and universities who seek to make their communities and organizations more accessible to active transportation.
Hartford, CT (September 21, 2012) – Back by popular demand, the 2012 Discover Hartford Bicycle Tour takes place next Saturday on September 29, 2012, kicking off Hartford’s Envisionfest celebration of arts, food and culture. Hosted by Bike Walk Connecticut, the tour is a fun, family-friendly, leisurely ride that welcomes cyclists of all abilities to explore our capital city’s diverse neighborhoods, architectural and cultural gems, and parks by bicycle. Riders may choose to from 10-, 25-, or 40-mile routes. Attractions vary by route, but some of the highlights along the way include Bushnell Park; the Soldier & Sailors Memorial Arch; the Wadsworth Atheneum; the Mark Twain House; the Butler-McCook House and Gardens; the Colt Building; The Bushnell; Riverside Park; Keney Park; Pope Park; The Hartford Circus Fire Memorial; Trinity College; Charter Oak Landing; the Artist Collective; Goodwin Park; Cedar Hill Cemetery; Elizabeth Park; Batterson Park and more. When: Saturday, September 29, 2012. Check-in and late registration: 7 am to 8 am. Opening ceremonies: 8:45 am. Ride leaves: 9 am. Ride returns on your own schedule. Cost through September 26: $30 members; $40 nonmembers; $10 youth under 18. Same day registration is $45; youth under 18 still $10. Register online at www.bikewalkct.org/discover-hartford.html. But hurry! Online registration closes on September 26. More details: For route maps, tour attractions, and other information, please visit www.bikewalkct.org/discover-hartford.html. Proceeds benefit Bike Walk Connecticut, the statewide, not-for-profit membership organization that works for bikeable, walkable communities and active transportation options. Need more coaxing? Everyone who attends may enter a drawing for a Novara Corsa bike courtesy of REI. Thank you for the generous support of our sponsors! An article in the Digital Journal notes Bike Walk Connecticut's bike to work campaign:
"Commuter bike manufacturer Linus Bike commented on the recent Bike to Work program in Hartford, Connecticut. Reflecting a trend in urban areas, Hartford, Connecticut is doing its part to promote the idea of using a commuter bike to get to work. In an effort to build some interest in the idea, Bike Walk Connecticut and CTTransit have teamed up to sponsor a breakfast where bicycle commuters can learn about safety rules and connect with others in the community of existing bicycle commuters. According to an article published on their website, Bike Walk Connecticut is, 'dedicated to making bicycling and walking safe, feasible and attractive for a healthier, cleaner Connecticut.' " Read the full story at : http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/812922#ixzz21pzEaVY2 |
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