Erik Schlimmer tells the story of how he learned to fastpack the Adirondacks, a grueling 110 miles and 19,000 vertical feet of climbing, in five days with only 11 pounds on his back.
As I write this letter there is a scalding heat wave causing record highs in the Northeast.
There are a too many great events going on during Bay State
Bike Week from May 12-16 to even begin to
mention them all here, but that won’t stop us from trying. Information
for these events can be found at www.baystatebikeweek.org.
The Fifty-thousand Mile Commuter Challenge is a chance for Bay State residents to collectively cycle more than 50,000 miles during National Bike Week. Sign up online at www.baystatebikeweek.org and share howmany miles you can bike that week. (In order to be entered as a corporate team, BOTH the employer and employee must register but you can register as an individual.) Plus, there’ll be a friendly competition among Mass. companies:with prizes and bragging rights.
With Bike Buddies experienced cyclists are encouraged to become “bike buddies” to lead convoys or just guide a friend or two. Want some experienced guidance riding into work in Boston? Or want to run errands and need some support? E-mail BikeWeekBuddies@gmail.com and they will find you someone who can get you where you want to go safely. This is great for anyone new to the area or new to cycling who needs a bit of advice.
Safe Rider Convoys will be around from 6:30 to 9 a.m. on Friday May 16. Convoys of cyclists will be formed for rides in and out of Boston and Cambridge, providing a safe and fun way to commute to work and meet new friends.
No Bike, No Problem. Bike rentals are available at Urban Adventours, so anyone without a set of wheels doesn’t miss out on the action. Find locations by calling 1-800-979-3370.
Breakfast Pit Stops will help make that last day of the week a little more pleasant. On Friday, May 16 from 7– 9 a.m. There will be free breakfast at Government Center Plaza. You can also bike by one of the “Goodie Zones” and pick up a free water bottle and some snacks.
The Cycle Loft is hosting the Boston-area Premiere of the Collective's “Seasons” mountain bike film in Celebration of Bike Week at the Regent Theatre in Arlington Center on Thursday, May 15 at 7 p.m.
“Seasons” follows seven of the world's top mountain bikers through the course of four seasons of one year. The film explores what it means to be a full time rider as told through the lives of downhill racers, slopestyle competitors, and big mountain freeriders. It stars mountain bike greats - Thomas Vanderham, Matt Hunter, Andrew Shandro, Steve Peat, Steve Smith, Cam McCaul, Darren Berrecloth.
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