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Bike Summit

The Summit is Back!

March 23, 2025 by Sandra

On Tuesday, May 13, 2025, the South Coast Bikeway Alliance’s 11th Annual Summit returns.  Join us from 6 – 7:30 pm as we gather at the UMASS Dartmouth – School for Marine Science & Technology 836 South Rodney French Blvd., in New Bedford to share news and progress along the South Coast Bikeway and featuring keynote speaker Trish Karter. Ride your bicycle to the event or park free in the lot or on the surrounding streets. Check our Facebook page and website for group rides to the Summit. Please let us know you plan to attend by submitting a RSVP.

Arrive at 5:30 pm to visit with South Coast Bikeway Alliance Representatives in our member communities from Swansea to Wareham.  Find out what is happening in your community and learn how you can help complete the bikeway. Our speakers session will begin at 6:00 and will include:

  • Sandra Medeiros, South Coast Bikeway Alliance President – South Coast Bikeway overview and a Call to Action
  • Trish Karter – Entrepreneur, Ride Across America team member, Mt. Washington Hill Climb uphill racer and record holder, creator of AGING STRONG – an initiative to change cycling platforms to encourage older riders and women to stay in the game – or to jump in (!) and make it more fun.
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Want to ride to the event? Group rides will be leaving from South Dartmouth and Fairhaven. Want to ride to the event? Group rides will be leaving from South Dartmouth and Fairhaven.
Cyclists will leave Dartmouth High School at 4:45 pm.
Cyclists will leave Staples in Fairhaven at 4:45 pm and meet with riders at Ferry Street (Phoenix Bike Path terminus) before heading to the Summit. Helmets, lights, and locks are suggested.

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The Summit is Back!

April 19, 2023 by Sandra

On Tuesday, May 9 the South Coast Bikeway Alliance’s 10th Annual Bike Summit returns.  Join us from 6 – 8 pm as we gather at the James Arnold Mansion (formerly the Wamsutta Club) at 427 County ST in New Bedford to share news and progress along the South Coast Bikeway. Guest speakers include MassDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Pete Sutton, MassBike Communications Coordinator, Jes Slavin and SRPEDD Transportation Planners Jon Gray, Andrea Duarte and Sean Hilton. Ride your bicycle to the event or park free in the lot or on the surrounding streets. Check our Facebook page and website for group rides to the Summit. Please let us know you plan to attend by submitting a RSVP.

Arrive at 6 to visit with South Coast Bikeway Alliance Representatives in our member communities from Swansea to Wareham.  Find out what is happening in your community and learn how you can help complete the bikeway. Our speakers session will begin at 6:30 and will include:

  • Pete Sutton of MassDOT sharing updates on projects along the Route 6 corridor.
  • SRPEDD Transportation Planners will share their new Trip Generator and aspects of their soon to be released Bike Plan.
  • Jes Slavin of MassBike will give an overview of the new Massachusetts Vulnerable Road Users Law.
RSVP

Want to ride to the event? Group rides will be leaving from South Dartmouth and Fairhaven. Learn more and sign up at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSkwYFZAMxK0zihEhpfHQAvaOc4ENP2Yxm1XCq2iuGXIEuqA/viewform?usp=pp_url

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