Several ICBers joined cyclists from across New England in a "Unity Ride"
November 11th, marking the 2-month anniversary of the Sept. 11th
attacks. The ride was organized by TeamICB sponsor Ciclismo
Classico, an Arlington-based provider of bicycling tours in Italy.
Participants were each asked to donate $50 to contribute to the
United Way September 11th Fund. The rides were organized in
9 locations around the country, and each began with a moment of
silence at 8:53 a.m. in memory of lives lost and spirits challenged.
Volunteers provided food and
drinks before and after the ride. The hot chocolate was particularly
welcome, as the day was brisk, despite the bright sunshine. ICBers
attending the Stowe area event were Aims Coney, Susan Mix and Tom
Keane; Dave Uhrenholdt attended the Arlington-Boston ride. We all
enjoyed the chance to participate in the event, and received a
warm, if somewhat skeptical ('I have an extra bungee cord in case
you need a pull later!'), reception from the cyclists.
The 25-mile Stow area route was delightful, including some roads
Advanced Tourists would be familiar with, while introducing other
new ones. By ride's end, we were tired but happy that we had
made some new friends and perhaps opened an eye or two to the
potential of inlines as transportation. Thanks much to Stow route
organizer Colleen Terry for welcoming us on her ride,
and to Ciclismo Classico
founder Lauren Hefferon for inviting us to the event.
