— THANK YOU —
To everyone who participated in Folks on Spokes & Step Forward!
Hundreds of participants came together to walk and ride, raising $45k and counting for mental health and addiction recovery services.
Our community showed up with heart and determination. From the touching Remembrance Ceremony to the finish-line fun and camaraderie, it was a day filled with purpose and unity.
A special shout-out to our fundraisers, volunteers, sponsors, and donors—your support truly made all the difference.
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About Folks on Spokes & Step Forward Ride + Walk For Mental Health
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.
Thank you for taking part 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
Participate in the annual Folks on Spokes & Step Forward 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.
Where: Fowler Field, 1 Shipyard Lane Milford, CT
When: Sunday September 29, 2024
Folks on Spokes
Join the annual Folks on Spokes 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:
8:00 am Check-In & Registration Opens for All (remains open until 10 a.m.)
8:45 am Start Line Program for 40-Mile Ride
9:00 am 40-Mile Ride Begins
9:30 am Remembrance Ceremony
9:45 am Start Line Program for 20, 10, and 5-mile Rides & 5K Walk
10:00 am FOS Riders & Step Forward Walkers Take Off Together
11:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch & Finish Line Festivities
Ride Maps and Directions
Below are documents containing the maps for each ride or walk distance.
Attachments
Click on any PDF below to view / print maps:
- 5K Route Map(FOS-5K_FINAL.pdf)
- 5 and 10 Mile Route Map(FOS-MAp5-and-10.pdf)
- 20 Mile Route Map(FOS-MAp-20_FINALpdf.pdf)
- 40 Mile Route Map(FOS-MAp-40-mile_FINALpdf.pdf)
We have GPX, FIT files, Ride with GPS Route Link, and turn-by-turn instructions for each bike route. Please use our Google Drive here to access and download these files.
The Walk 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 Walk Check-In and Start Times:
8:00 am Check-In & Registration Opens for All (remains open until 10 a.m.)
9:30 am Remembrance Ceremony
9:45 am Start Line Program for 20, 10, and 5-mile Rides & 5K Walk
10:00 am FOS Riders & Step Forward Walkers Take Off Together
11:00 am – 2:00 pm Lunch & Finish Line Festivities
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? Check out our sponsorship form here. Please contact Allison Csonka in Bridges’ Development Office at acsonka@bridgesmilford.org or 203.878.6365 x337 if you have any questions.
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