MAY IS BIKE MONTH
GROUP RIDES WITH COMPETITIVE EDGE SKI & BIKE SHOP
Together with Competitive Edge Ski and Bike shop WakBike Springfield hosts group rides Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact Tyler at the shop (413) 737-7495 with any questions, AND
Complete a WAIVER before your first ride at https://www.bikereg.com/compedgemembership2025
MONDAYS: Group Road Rides, May 5, May 12, May 19 (No Ride on Memorial Day)
leaving store at 612 N. Main St. East Longmeadow 5:30 PM
For details or updates go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622228338055057
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, call Tyler at (413) 737-7495 by previous Friday. This group rides around and near forest park, anticipate 10-12mph avg pace, no one left behind aka No drop.
TUESDAYS: Mountain Bike Group Rides: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
Join us in the woods!!! Rides require, at minimum, an appropriate bike in good working order, water, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube, energy food, and your biggest smile!
LOCATION: Location changes each week but primarily we rotate between Robinson State Park (Agawam), Chicopee State Park & Bear Hole (West Springfield), Check our Facebook Group, Competitive Edge Cycling Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622228338055057) for all ride details & join our club it's free!! Anyone not in Facebook, email WalkBikeSpringfield@gmail.com to get added to the club email list. Many rides are held subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific requirements, too.
First UP, TUESDAY 5/6/2025 Rolling @ 5:30pm, Robinson State Park**, 1.5hrs of ride time “NO DROP”,
**Meeting at the William P. Sapelli Elementary School Parking Lot, 65 Begley St Agawam, MA for GPS
Beginner Mtn Bike Group: New to riding in the woods or or it's been awhile? This groups for you. In this group you will become comfortable and understand the concept of riding in the woods. No one left behind, expect to ride for 1.5-2 hours at whatever pace the group can handle.
Intermediate/Advanced Mtn Bike Group: Need to be familiar with riding in the woods, able to ride at a "good clip". No Drop Ride, but check w Leader Ryan before the ride to be sure this is the right group for you.
WEDNESDAYS: Just for LADIES Road Rides - May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
Ladies Road Ride: led by Deborah, 1.5 - 2 hours riding, 12-15 mph, no drop, regroup as needed.
This Ladies ONLY road ride is a friendly supportive ride just for those of the female persuasion. A safe place to get out and improve our riding without the pressure of faster paced rides. Specific routes are posted to the club group in Facebook, all rides are NO Drop We hope to see you on Wednesdays. ! Check out our Facebook Group Competitive Edge Cycling Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622228338055057) for all ride updates & join the club it's free!
For those not in Facebook, email WalkBikeSpringfield@gmail.com to be added to the group email list for updates/cancellations etc or call Tyler @ (413) 737-7495
Please at minimum, have an appropriate bike (road) in good working order, water, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube, energy food, maybe a little cash in case we stop, and your biggest smile! Many rides are held subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific requirements, too. We'll see you out there — and have fun
** 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 WakBike Springfield hosts group rides Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Contact Tyler at the shop (413) 737-7495 with any questions, AND
Complete a WAIVER before your first ride at https://www.bikereg.com/compedgemembership2025
MONDAYS: Group Road Rides, May 5, May 12, May 19 (No Ride on Memorial Day)
leaving store at 612 N. Main St. East Longmeadow 5:30 PM
For details or updates go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622228338055057
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, call Tyler at (413) 737-7495 by previous Friday. This group rides around and near forest park, anticipate 10-12mph avg pace, no one left behind aka No drop.
TUESDAYS: Mountain Bike Group Rides: May 6, May 13, May 20, May 27
Join us in the woods!!! Rides require, at minimum, an appropriate bike in good working order, water, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube, energy food, and your biggest smile!
LOCATION: Location changes each week but primarily we rotate between Robinson State Park (Agawam), Chicopee State Park & Bear Hole (West Springfield), Check our Facebook Group, Competitive Edge Cycling Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622228338055057) for all ride details & join our club it's free!! Anyone not in Facebook, email WalkBikeSpringfield@gmail.com to get added to the club email list. Many rides are held subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific requirements, too.
First UP, TUESDAY 5/6/2025 Rolling @ 5:30pm, Robinson State Park**, 1.5hrs of ride time “NO DROP”,
**Meeting at the William P. Sapelli Elementary School Parking Lot, 65 Begley St Agawam, MA for GPS
Beginner Mtn Bike Group: New to riding in the woods or or it's been awhile? This groups for you. In this group you will become comfortable and understand the concept of riding in the woods. No one left behind, expect to ride for 1.5-2 hours at whatever pace the group can handle.
Intermediate/Advanced Mtn Bike Group: Need to be familiar with riding in the woods, able to ride at a "good clip". No Drop Ride, but check w Leader Ryan before the ride to be sure this is the right group for you.
WEDNESDAYS: Just for LADIES Road Rides - May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28
Ladies Road Ride: led by Deborah, 1.5 - 2 hours riding, 12-15 mph, no drop, regroup as needed.
This Ladies ONLY road ride is a friendly supportive ride just for those of the female persuasion. A safe place to get out and improve our riding without the pressure of faster paced rides. Specific routes are posted to the club group in Facebook, all rides are NO Drop We hope to see you on Wednesdays. ! Check out our Facebook Group Competitive Edge Cycling Club (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1622228338055057) for all ride updates & join the club it's free!
For those not in Facebook, email WalkBikeSpringfield@gmail.com to be added to the group email list for updates/cancellations etc or call Tyler @ (413) 737-7495
Please at minimum, have an appropriate bike (road) in good working order, water, and a helmet. We suggest a spare tube, energy food, maybe a little cash in case we stop, and your biggest smile! Many rides are held subject to weather. It's a good idea to confirm dates, time and any specific requirements, too. We'll see you out there — and have fun
** 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 (Swim start link is above.)
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, walkBike Springfield 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
Sunday June 8 - Bike Course Pointer - , 6:30am - 12 pm, location and actual time depending on where there caption positions them to direct bikers at strategic turns.
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=bike%20course%20pointers
Sunday June 8 - Run Course Pointer - 8:15am - 2:15 pm, location and actual time depending on where there caption positions them to direct runners at strategic turns.
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=run%20course%20pointers%2F2%20loop%20tent
Please send an email with the slots you volunteered for to pedalnrun@yahoo.com
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 (Swim start link is above.)
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, walkBike Springfield 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
Sunday June 8 - Bike Course Pointer - , 6:30am - 12 pm, location and actual time depending on where there caption positions them to direct bikers at strategic turns.
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=bike%20course%20pointers
Sunday June 8 - Run Course Pointer - 8:15am - 2:15 pm, location and actual time depending on where there caption positions them to direct runners at strategic turns.
https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=88307&job_name=run%20course%20pointers%2F2%20loop%20tent
Please send an email with the slots you volunteered for to pedalnrun@yahoo.com
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.
