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PVPC kicks off National Bike Month with community events

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC) is leading a region-wide celebration with a calendar of events in honor of National Bike Month. PVPC updates Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan This month-long initiative promotes bicycling as a healthy, sustainable, and accessible mode of transportation by partnering with local governments, businesses, and advocacy organizations. What began years ago as a modest Bike Commute Week has expanded into a full, vibrant calendar of events across the Pioneer Valley, reflecting a growing commitment to biking and active transportation in western Massachusetts. Throughout the month, PVPC and its partners will host a range of inclusive activities, from group rides and educational workshops to bike-friendly breakfasts and community festivals, designed to engage residents of all ages and skill levels. Here's a snapshot of events scheduled for the first week of May: East Longmeadow : Ladies Road Ride, Wednesday, May 7, 5:30 p.m., Competitive Edge Shop Springfield : Finish the Rail Trail Presentation, Thursday, May 8, 12:15-1:30 p.m., The Museums Amherst: Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Public Engagement Table, Saturday, May 10 at 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Sustainability Festival at the Town Commons Northampton: Birding By Bike, Saturday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Veterans Field Northampton: (DIY) Bike Fixing Bike Lab, Saturday, May 10 at 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Northern Ave. PVPC hopes the events will inspire more residents to consider biking for transportation and recreation, and encourage long-term investment in bike-friendly infrastructure across the region. Residents are encouraged to participate in upcoming events and share feedback on local biking infrastructure. A full event calendar is available on Local News Headlines WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WWLP.