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Suffield Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride This Weekend

The Pan Mas Challenge (PMC) is a great event that supports the wonderful work of The Jimmy Fund.

It's time to brush the cobwebs off your bicyle and get read to ride. The 2012 Suffield Pan Mass Challenge Kids Ride is scheduled for Saturday, May 12, tobenefit the Jimmy Fund.

All children between the ages of 3- and 15-years-old are invited to take part in this event, the first of its kind held in Suffield.

The ride will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the , 260 Mountain Rd. The price is $15 per cyclist.

The ride features two paths, a small loop for young riders in the McAlister Intermediate School parking lot and a loop up Hill Street and back to the school, approximately 5 miles in all, for older riders. Numerous volunteers will staff both loops and security measures will include slow-moving patrol vehicles and radio communication.

All proceeds for the race go the Jimmy Fund, with 100 percent of rider donations qualifying as tax deductible. Visit the website for more information www.kids.pmc.org

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Maria Giannuzzi May 15, 2013 at 07:40 am
The problem is resurfacing all the roads in Suffield would cost a great deal of money. Suffield is aRead More big town. I do understand that some roads in Suffield do not have enough adjacent suitable land to create a separate bike lane, but I believe bike lanes could be constructed along sections of some scenic roads. Half a loaf is better than none at all. Salvatore, if you have not already been there, you may want to consider cycling on the island of Nantucket. I have not been there in years, but outside of its main town, Nantucket did offer good riding conditions and peaceful surroundings--at least when I visited.
salvatore iervolino May 14, 2013 at 09:13 pm
Thank you for your comment. Actually, I was simply suggesting that roads are resurfaced. There isn'tRead More probably enough room for bike lanes on most of these backroads, but if at least the pavement was brought to an acceptable condition, that would make biking much more pleasant (I should say "possible") and, let's not forget, much safer. Some particularly damaged areas represent a serious danger to bikers' safety.
Maria Giannuzzi May 14, 2013 at 08:10 am
There may be a solution--a compromise of sorts. Put a narrow, but well-maintained bike lane on largeRead More sections of each scenic road in town, the roads with fewer cars and trucks. Just having the bike lanes may be draw for out-of-town cyclists to visit Suffield and spend money at local businesses. Instead of attempting to change Suffield into a metropolitan area, with all the problems that brings, celebrate (and financially support) its original identity--a scenic, peaceful agricultural town with some nice amenities.
Nicole Turgeon May 17, 2013 at 12:05 pm
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