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Groups outline May Bike Month schedule and volunteer needs across Berkshire County
Summary
Organizers reviewed a five‑week calendar of May Bike Month activities — a First Friday kick‑off trick‑bike rally, Hot Plate ride with food, Bike to Work Day with incentives, a Memorial Day weekend ride and a May 31 Bike Rodeo — and requested volunteers and media outreach.
J Jay Elling and other community organizers presented a calendar of May Bike Month events across Berkshire County and asked volunteers to help with planning and promotion. The schedule includes a First Friday downtown trick‑bike rally and demonstration, a Hot Plate ride with food trucks, Bike to Work/School events with a $500 prize for participants, a Memorial Day weekend ride and a Bike Rodeo at the farmers market on May 31 in Pittsfield.
Organizers asked for help promoting events through local media and with on‑the‑ground volunteers for activities such as coordinating employer participation on Bike to Work Day and staffing rodeos. Tori (by phone) gave three confirmed dates for county rodeos (May 2 in Great Barrington, May 3 in North Adams and May 31 in Pittsfield) and described a student yard‑sign/poster design contest for grades 2–8 focused on helmet safety.
Participants encouraged cross‑promotion and coordination with town events, and organizers said they will post contact information and event details in the meeting chat and follow up at the next April meeting.
