FVTC steps up to help Simsbury Free Bike

Published Date: 4/13/2013

FVTC is a proud sponsor of Simsbury Free Bike, the first community bike share program in the Farmington Valley. The program, launched in 2011, recently announced an expansion of services for the 2013 season.

Simsbury Free Bike began its community bike share program in 2011. It was the first community bike share program in the Farmington Valley with one distribution center and 6 bikes located in downtown Simsbury. In 2012, bikes were available at 7 distribution centers in Farmington, Avon and Simsbury and, beginning in May bikes will be available at even more locations.

Beginning May 1, 2013, bikes will be available to the general public at 12 locations in four towns at locations adjacent to the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail and the River Trail. Visit several locations to enjoy different parts of the trail.

2013 Simsbury Free Bike Locations:

AutoBon Automotive

89 Wolcott Street

Simsbury, CT

(860) 651.9454

Avon Country Deli

136 Simsbury Road

Riverdale Farms

Avon, CT 06001

(860) 676.0766

Flamig Farm

7 Shingle Mill Road

West Simsbury, CT 06092

(860) 658.5070

Fitzgerald's Supermarket

710 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 658.2271

J Foster Ice Cream

894 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 651-1499

Live Every Day Physical Therapy

Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury (Weatogue), CT

(860)413.2073

M&M Tire and Auto

1260 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06089

(860) 658.2233

Mitchell Auto Group

416 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 408-6020

Simsbury Inn ( Guests Only)

397 Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 651-5700

Riverfront Miniature Golf and Ice Cream

218 River Road

Unionville, CT 06085

(860) 675-4653

Peppermill Bakery & Deli

83 Salmon Brook Street

Granby, CT 06035

(860) 844-8320

Simsbury Town Hall (Employees Only)

Hopmeadow Street

Simsbury, CT 06070

(860) 658.3255

Riders interested in borrowing a bike must verify that they are at least 18 years old and provide a refundable $10 deposit. Along with the bike, riders receive a helmet and bike lock. Trail maps can be purchased for $1.00 each and bikes can be borrowed for up to 24 hours. The program operates from May 1st through October 31st.

“Simsbury Free Bike is all about bringing more people to our unique and beautiful trail system, which has been a focus of the FVTC for years,” said FVTC President Bruce Donald. “Biking has so many health, recreational and economic benefits. We applaud this expanding venture.” FVTC is a sponsor and several of our members have donated bicycles, tools and their valuable time.

Simsbury Free Bike is a program of The Children & Adult Mobility Project Inc., (CAMP) a not for profit 501 c 3 corporation. If you are interested in working as a volunteer, would like to make a donation of a bike in good working order, provide sponsorship funding or have interest in expanding the program to your trail side community, email simsburyfreebike@gmail.com or call Larry at (860) 658-1110.