4th Annual South Coast Bikeway Summit This Thursday
Written by Lauren LeClaire
March 24, 2014
Exciting things are happening for biking on the South Coast.
This Thursday, March 27, the South Coast Bikeway Alliance will host the 4th annual summit from 5-8 pm at the Fort Tabor Community Center, 1000 Rodney French Blvd, New Bedford.
The festivities will begin with a welcome session from 5-6 pm followed by presentations from Fall River Mayor William Flanagan, New Bedford Mayor Jon Mitchell, Representative Bill Strauss, Co-Chair of the Joint Transportation Committee, and MassBike Executive Director David Watson.
Eric Weis and Molly Henry of the East Coast Greenway Alliance will unveil the "Old Colony Route" through South Coast region and this fall's planned "Yankee Roundabout" bike tour.
Willie Weir, a nationally acclaimed columnist for Adventure Cyclist Magazine and the author of Travels with Willie and Spokesongs, will be the keynote speaker. Mr. Weir is also a photographer, radio commentator, inspirational speaker and bicycle advocate. Mr. Weir has cycled over 60,000 miles throughout the world.
The event is free to attend, but organizers are accepting donations to help offset summit expenses.
Visit the South Coast Bikeway Alliance website to get your tickets.