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Tuesday, March 3, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM Noah Webster Library Meeting Room FREE event, registration required, space limited, opens February 3rd at 7pm here Bike West Hartford is proud to partner with the wonderful staff of our West Hartford Library to host journalist and author Henry Grabar for a discussion on his acclaimed book, Paved Paradise: How […]

Like peanut butter and chocolate, the popular Trout Brook Trail and Bike West Hartford’s Center Streets Festival were meant to be together. Bike West Hartford was proud to join Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, Mayor Shari Cantor, CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and State Senator Derek Slap for the formal announcement on January 22, 2026. Here is some […]

Join us in 2026 for our NEW Thirsty Thursday meetings from 7 until 9 at Gastropark. We will meet every third Thursday of the month to discuss all things bike-walk-transportation in our community with you. Come have a bite to eat, a drink, and share your thoughts! You can also join us on an informal […]

#Cranksgiving is a food drive on two wheels! Part #bike ride, part madcap scavenger hunt. You’ll pedal the streets and trails of Hartford as you search for specific ingredients that make up a Thanksgiving menu. This is such a fun way to get out and ride and give back to the community! # BikeMafia is hosting this event. To learn […]

At last week’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission (PBC) meeting, PBC members were joined by BWH board members and town staff including Town Engineer Greg Sommer, Director of Community Development Duane Martin, and Town Manager Rick Ledwith.  Staff members generously gave their time to respond to many questions, with the vast majority of time spent discussing […]

Thank you to everyone who already wrote the Town in support of our Slow Down for Kids campaign. They have heard you and the subject will be discussed with Town leaders at the next Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission (PBC) meeting. Please join us at the next PBC meeting on Monday, November 10th at 7:00 pm […]

Bike West Hartford believes that it’s every kid’s right to exercise their freedom and build their confidence by living on safe neighborhood streets! Today, we are introducing a new advocacy campaign based on concerns we have heard from many local parents and kids: Slow Down for Kids! West Hartford’s Vision Zero program has introduced significant […]

 Volunteer for the CTfastrak Trail Count!  Bike West Hartford is helping the UConn CT Trail Census find volunteers for a quick, important data collection task on the CTfastrak multi-use trail. Why it matters: Collecting accurate visitor data is crucial for securing grants, planning maintenance, and understanding the trail’s local economic benefit. The task is easy: We need volunteers (including students […]

Bike West Hartford is delighted to report that the Town is keeping up its Vision Zero momentum with meaningful, effective traffic calming infrastructure! Over the last few weeks we have seen several additions to our roadways that will make all road users safer, including: The last few years have been difficult for West Hartford. We […]

Register online for Jack’s Sweet Send-Off Ride on Saturday, September 27, 2025–meet at 10:15am, roll out at 10:30am! Jack Dougherty has been instrumental in making Bike West Hartford what it is today. He’s made West Hartford a better place for all of us, and we’ll miss him greatly. Our 10-mile group bike ride is designed […]

We are looking for people to help with set-up, clean-up and keeping all participants safe during Center Streets on Sunday, August 24th. If you can donate an hour (or more!) of your time, you’d be helping to make everyone’s favorite day in August a success. Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/PMaoXuB

Bike West Hartford and the Connecticut chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club are co-sponsoring FREE Smart Cycling classes this summer! These classes are led by League of American Bicyclists Certified Instructors (LCIs), who combine indoor instruction with outdoor roadway riding to build your skills and confidence to bike on trails and in traffic. Thank you […]