Community Corner
Milford Planning Numerous Bike Initiatives in May
It all begins May 1 at City Hall and there are several fun events planned throughout the month.
May 1st Bike Milford Kick Off 12 Noon at City Hall Ride over and join Mayor Blake for the kick-off of Milford’s Bike Milford Initiative on the steps of City Hall.
May 2nd Ride to Rack 10 A.M. Behind Colony Grill The ride begins at the new bike parking racks behind Colony Grill across from the Green. Follow the new bike rack route and make sure you are stamped at each rack for a discount on some delicious Colony Grill pizza at the end of your ride. Find rack locations at www.milfordrecreation.org.
May 9th Professional Helmet Check 10 A.M. – 5 P.M. at Tony’s Bike Head to Tony’s for a complimentary helmet check. While you’re in the area, be sure to hitch your bikes at our new racks and enjoy the Spring Arts & Crafts Show on the Green.
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May 15th Ride to Work Day Mayor Blake, Milford Police, friends, family and local officials will ride to work today. We encourage others to do the same!
May 16th Bike Rodeo 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. Harborside Middle School The Milford Police and the Milford Recreation Department to host a Bike Rodeo at Harborside Middle School. Bike rodeo events include: bike safety check; stopping at a line; obstacle cone course; riding bikes in a large circle & a small circle; and using hand signals. Representatives will also be available to inspect that bike safety helmets are properly fitting.
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May 30th Bike Month Finale 5 P.M. Wilcox Park at the entrance of Shipyard Lane & Harborside Drive Join the East Coast Greenway Alliance and the City of Milford for a ribbon cutting to welcome Connecticut’s first contra-flow bike lane!
For more information about the East Coast Greenway, a trail connecting cities from Maine to Florida, please contact molly@greenway.org.
6 P.M. at City Hall Colleen Kelly Alexander, a survivor, thriver, motivational speaker and biking enthusiast, will speak at City Hall at 6P.M.
To register please RSVP to BikeMilford@ci.milford.ct.us. Space is limited and seats will only be available that evening on a first come, first served basis.
To learn more about Colleen please visit her site at www.colleenkellyalexander.com. *Refreshments & free valet bike parking compliments of East Coast Greenway Alliance.
At 6pm bike over to City Hall and hear motivational speaker, Colleen Kelly Alexander. The ECGA will provide free bike valet parking at the 6pm event as well. Sponsored by the City of Milford
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