The fifth annual Woony Ride will take place on Saturday, Sept. 20, following the proposed direction of a new northern Rhode Island bike route.
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras will join the ride along the Woonasquatucket River Greenway. The Woony Ride promotes expansion of the bike path and benefits youth and environmental programs along the Woonasquatucket River.
This year’s ride includes two new spurs along the Greenway between Waterplace Park and Johnston. The first spur, a new section of the bike path, starts at Donigian Park on Valley Street and crosses over the river next to the Rising Sun Mills Dam. It offers views of the Rising Sun Mills fish ladder, adorned with a mosaic sculpture by local artist Will Machin. The second new spur starts at Merino Park and joins the existing path at Buttonhole Golf Course. This quiet and pastoral spur runs through the former Lincoln Lace and Braid factory sites.
The Woony Ride offers five ride options between 5 and 62.5 miles in a combination of city, town and rural routes. The after-party for returning riders in Waterplace Park will feature live music, food from Julian’s Restaurant and prizes for riders and teams. Kristin Lessard of Coast 93.3 will join the ride and serve as emcee.
Each year, the Woony Ride has doubled its number of participants. More than 280 riders joined in last year. The 2014 Woony Ride has been capped at 500 riders to ensure a great experience for everyone.
This year’s Woony Ride will cover the full length of the bike paths along Rhode Island’s two American Heritage Rivers, the Woonasquatucket River Greenway and the Blackstone Valley Bikeway. Participation in the Woony Ride will help to build public support for the official extension of Rhode Island’s two riverbank bike paths.
Riders may register at www.WoonyRide.org and learn more at www.wrwc.org.
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