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Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County
Traffic Advisory: Expect Delays During CT Challenge Bike Tour In Fairfield County With more than 1,000 expected to participate in the annual CT Challenge Bike Tour on Saturday, traffic may be tied up on local Connecticut roads, leading to delays for motorists. Cyclists will kick off the event at 7:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, with participants competing in a 10, 25, 50, 75 or 100-mile route. The event starts and finishes at the Fairfield County Hunt Club in Westport In total, 1,004 riders have registered among 122 teams.. The Westport Police Department issued an advisory, warning that motorists can expect to see a large volume of cyclists between 7:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. in…

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by Zak Failla
Fort Lee, NJ
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She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal
She Said Yes! Fort Lee 5K Race Ends With Finish Line Proposal A New York woman rocked more than just Fort Lee's annual Rock the River Race on Sunday. Moments after crossing the finish line, Thomas Susarchick proposed to girlfriend Ariel Hidalgo, who he met six years ago at the same race, ABC7 reports. And yes, Hidalgo rocked the rock. The annual run begins at the Ross Dock picnic area at the Palisades Interstate Park. Thousands of runners and cyclists attend each year. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY.

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by Cecilia Levine
Beekman-Poughquag, NY
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Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet
Going For A Ride This Spring? Here's Why You Need To Wear A Helmet As the weather warms and roads are cleared of sand and salt, biking offers a healthy and fun way to take in the spring season. However, before riding down the block or around town, it's important to always put on a helmet. “Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of head and brain injuries in the event of a crash, but only 18 percent of bicyclists wear them,” said Angela Katz, trauma injury prevention and outreach coordinator at WMCHealth. Ensuring that children wear helmets correctly and consistently starts with parents wearing them, said Katz. “Be a role model for your children.” Look for helmets…

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