JOIN US SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2023
ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED. DAY-OF-EVENT REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.
Day-of-Event Registration will be available at Fowler Field on Sunday, Oct. 1, beginning at 7:30 a.m. for the rides and 9:00 a.m. for the walk until 10:00 a.m.
Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your course start time. Start times for each course are:
8:30 – 40 Mile Ride
9:00 – 20 Mile Ride
9:30 – 10 & 5 Mile Rides
10:00 – 5K Walk
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For over 30 years, riders and walkers have come out to raise funds and awareness for mental health and addiction recovery in support of Bridges Healthcare services.
Register the day-of to ride or walk in one of CT’s longest-running events and most scenic courses to create a healthier future for individuals and our community!
Ride or Walk for Mental Health – October 1, 2023
Participate in Folks on Spokes & Step Forward 2023 to raise funds for community mental health and addiction services.
There are two ways to participate: Ride in one of Connecticut’s longest-running charitable bike rides or Walk to support mental health and recovery and to honor lives lost to addiction and suicide. Come solo or join as part of a team.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED – EVENT DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE
When: Sunday, October 1, 2023, 8:00 AM
Where: Fowler Field, 1 Shipyard Lane Milford, CT
Folks on Spokes
Join the Folks on Spokes 2023 ride for mental health and addiction recovery. Cyclists of all levels can enjoy the scenic, mapped routes around the Connecticut shoreline.
Distances are 5, 10, 20 and 40 miles or any combination of these routes for a longer ride. The rest stops along the route offer water, fruit and snack bars. Restroom facilities are also available at several points along the ride.
All riders must wear a bicycle helmet and follow safe cycling practices throughout their ride.
Tentative Ride Check-In and Start Times:
7:30 Check-In & Registration Opens for Rides
8:20 Welcome, Line up, & Instructions for 40-Mile Ride
8:30 40+ Mile Ride begins
8:45 Welcome and Recognition Awards, Line up for 20-Mile Ride
9:00 20 Mile Ride begins
9:30 5 and 10 Mile Family Fun Rides begin
9:45 Remembrance Ceremony
10:00 Walk begins
11:15 Lunch to Go
2:00 Event Closes
Ride Maps and Directions
Below are documents containing the maps for each ride or walk distance.
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Click on any PDF below to view / print maps:
The Walk scheduled for October 1, 2023, supports those struggling with their mental health or addiction recovery. It also honors the tragic end of lives lost to addiction, overdose, suicide, or other mental health-related issues.
To honor and remember loved ones who were lost to suicide and overdose, or any mental health and addiction-related disorder, a Remembrance Ceremony will be held at Fowler Field @ 9:45 am before the Step Forward Walk.
The Step Forward Walk event offers understanding and compassion to those who may feel isolated in their grief. We will be there to support you as you honor your friends and loved ones. Please join us to be part of a healing community. We walk together in remembrance.
Tentative Ride Check-In and Start Times:
9:00 Check-In & Registration Opens for Walk
9:45 Ceremony
10:00 5k Walk – View 5K Route Map
11:15 Lunch to Go
2:00 Event Closes
Sponsor the upcoming Folks on Spokes Ride/Step Forward Memorial Walk and give health, hope, and recovery to those in need in our community. Your contribution makes a difference!
Give your business exposure to over 300 participants while supporting community mental health services—Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Please complete this form and return it by August 15, 2023. After completion, please get in touch with Allison Csonka in Bridges’ Development Office at acsonka@bridgesmilford.org or 203.878.6365 x337.
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