As part of the festival, a Bike and Trike sale will be held on Saturday,
May 15, at the Waitsfield Elementary School. People can sell or buy a
used bike in time to participate in the Valley Walk and Roll bicycling
events.
"Everybody needs a bike! It's a great way to combine fun and healthy
activity that will last a lifetime," says Sue Frechette, MRVHC
president. The group Moms on Bikes hosts a women's mountain bike ride on
Wednesday, May 15. Mad Birders will lead a walk on the village path and
the Mad River Riders will offer different bicycle rides including a
special beginner ride on Thursday, May 20.
Also on May 20 is the chamber mixer for the Mad River Path Association.
"We're so fortunate to have access to the path which is such a wonderful
resource in our community," said Mad River Path Association president
Laura Brines.
Friday, May 21, is Bike to Work and Bike to School Day. Bike to the
Farmers' Market on Saturday, May 22, for free goodies and consider
joining the Byways/Foodbank ride. Details on these and more events as
they are scheduled are available at www.valleywalkandroll.com.
New this year is the weeklong Way to Go! commuter challenge. Anyone
interested in walking, biking or other healthier, more earth-friendly
and less expensive alternatives to driving alone can register and be
entered into a drawing to win prizes. Online registration is available
at www.waytogovt.org and registration will be available at the Bike and
Trike Sale on May 15.
"Our hope is to reduce Vermont's carbon footprint by 500,000 pounds
during this one week alone. Everyone who participates helps Vermont
reach that goal," said Tom Horn, Moretown, Way To Go! organizer.
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