Meals on Wheels of Chemung County, Inc.
Prepared in Love






Delivered in Love
There are several events during May 2009 in support of Bike For Fun & Health.  Below are a few of the pictures for some of the cyclists at the Meals On Wheels Office in Elmira on May 9th.
Southern Tier Bicycle League

The Southern Tier Bicycle League (STBL) is a volunteer agency who’s mission is to promote year-round bicycling in the Southern Tier of New York through educational and recreational cycling activities for people of all ages and abilities.
The STBL Vision
Have the New York Southern Tier region be a great place to bicycle, with appealing cycling activities all year long.
The STBL leads the way through effective regional programs for cycling safety, rides, races, children’s events, facilitating commuting to work and school and providing bikes to persons in need.
The STBL is the primary source for regional information on the benefits of bicycling including better health and reducing our impact on the environment.
The STBL is an effective advocate for expanding cycling opportunities in the region, including participation in planning, implementation and management of bike trails and routes.






May 1 - Bicycle Month Kick- off

May 5, 12, 19, 26 - Bicycles Deliver Meals
weather depending    

May 9 - Wheels for Meals

May 11 - 15 - Bike to School/Work Week

May 15 - National Bike to School/Work Day

May 19 - Time Trials at Chapel Park see times below

May 23 - Corning Circuit Race

May 29 - Ladies Night at Kingsbury Cycle Shop
               Postponed from May 1st




















      







WHEELS FOR MEALS
Meals On Wheels, 150 Fox Street, Elmira, NY
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Races begin at 9 a.m.
People of all ages are invited to participate in this fun event to benefit Meals On Wheels of Chemung County. The “races” are really bike rides for people in three age categories: children, adults and seniors. There are four distances to choose from:
1.    3 mile fun ride for children and their escorts.
2.    7.4 mile short tour for a shorter challenge.
3.    35 mile bike tour to Canton and back.
4.    61 mile tour to Chemung and back.

To enter a race, children are asked to donate $10 or 4 cans of food; adults are asked to donate $40; and seniors are asked to donate $25. In all race categories, additional donations are encouraged to benefit Meals On Wheels. Pre-registration is encouraged (but not required) by calling MOW at 734-9535, or download the form online at www.mealsonwheelschemung.org.  





We provide bikes for those in need, and are seeking bike donations
The Southern Tier Bicycle League gives away free bikes to people who need one in our community!

For adults in need, we renew about one bike every month, giving away about a dozen a year.
For children whose families can’t afford a new bike, we renew and give away more than 50 a year.

Donations of your time, parts and money are always appreciated too.
Contact Jack Chaney by email at
jackchaney1@msn.com, or call 607-377-1075.
BIKE RENEWAL PROGRAM
These 2 taken during

Senior Games Time Trials
2008
Above, Dan Reed and Brian Klotz present a check for $2,600 to Mark Delluomo of Corning Meals on Wheels and Darlene Ike of Chemung County Meals on Wheels


Below, Jack Chaney and   Kent Goben present a check for $923 to Darlene Ike, Executive Director of Chemung County Meals on Wheels


During May 2009, The Southern Tier Bicycle League will hold held several cycling events to raise awareness, for competition, just for fun and very importantly to raise money for Meals on Wheels. 

In 2008, when all of the activities were completed, Meals on Wheels of Chemung County received $2,223 in donations.


SouthSide Tops Market - Come See our Local Celebrities compete! .
See Below
Click here for Ride Packet & More Info including map of Ride
Kent Goben takes first day - May 5th
Jacob Semesky poses with Peter Wallin, Board President and his dad Ted Semesky (1 of our cooks) prior to his ride.
Jacob Semesky raised $170 for Meals on Wheels!
Ryan MacDougall (our youngest rider) gets his bike helmet fitted by Kent Goben and an Elmira Police officer prior to the ride.
Board members Denice Hamm, Ann Kozlowsky and Linda Struble man the registration table.
Waiting to begin the ride
They're off!
Randy Rhoads, Greg Rhoads, Jack Chaney, Bill Griffiths and Bill Fisher are some that completed the 100 K (61 miles) ride!  Congratulations to all!
This year 34 cyclists participated ranging in ages - 9 through 72!
Tom Allen & Kent Goben  May 12th
Times for the Under 55 riders at Time Trials 2009
 
  Brian Klotz7:25Matt Tammaro7:46
  Paul Kingsbury8:26Dave Hansen  8:43
  Edward Dailey8:47 Brian Jones    9.09
  Bill Fisher 9:14 Ed Hansen      9:27
  Andy Glosenger      9:26

      Thanks for your support!