Join Mayor McCabe and the Friends of the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail on a bike ride through Westfield and on the Columbia Greenway Rail Trail to celebrate Bay State Bike Month!
The round-trip ride will leave from Westfield City Hall shortly after 5:30pm.

In case of inclement weather, the ride will be held on Tuesday, May 19th.

More details to follow!

This is a family-friendly, all ages and abilities event. Rules of the Columbia Greenway are posted on the trail and will be followed. Helmets are recommended for adults; required per state law for riders 16 years old and younger.

Bike-friendly events across the state can be found at https://www.massbike.org/massachusetts-bike-friendly-events-calendar.

The Ride of Silence will traverse and unite the globe as nothing before it. Cyclists will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn't aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves.

The Ride of Silence is a free ride that asks its cyclists to ride no faster than 12 mph, wear helmets, follow the rules of the road and remain silent during the ride. The ride, which is held during Bike Month, aims to raise the awareness of motorists, police, and city officials that cyclists have a legal right to the public roadways. The ride is also a chance to show respect for and honor the lives of those who have been killed or injured.

The ride will begin at the Westfield Middle School and travel on West Silver St and Western Ave, turning around near Westfield State University.

In case of inclement weather, the ride will be held on Saturday, May 23rd at 10am.