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 4, 11, 18, 25 - Bicycles Deliver Meals
weather depending
May 22 - Wheels for Meals - see ride details below
May 17 - 21 - Bike to School/Work Week
May 21 - National Bike to School/Work Day
May 18 - Time Trials at Chapel Park see times below
May 29 - Corning Circuit Race
??? - Ladies Night at Kingsbury Cycle Shop
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. 27 mile bike tour to Chemung and back.
4. 34 mile tour to Caton and back.
5. Metric Century - #3 & #4 Combined
To enter a ride children are asked to donate $5 or 4 cans of food; adults are asked to donate $40; and seniors are asked to donate $15. 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
Below, Jack Chaney and Kent Goben present a check to Darlene Ike, Executive Director of Chemung County Meals on Wheels
During May 2010, 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 2009, when all of the activities were completed, Meals on Wheels of Chemung County received $2,223 in donations.
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!
This is a fundraising program for Chemung County Meals on Wheels. A donation of $100.00 will provide you one of the jerseys as well as participation in the Wheels for Meals ride.
The jerseys are a club fit style. This means that they are a looser fitting jersey rather than a racing fit. In other words, it is more comfortable! The sizes come in:
