By now, you probably know how involved my wife and I are with the Bike MS NYC every October. (Yes, we plan on riding it again in a few months. Watch out for my blog post about it in the upcoming weeks.) Did you know there is another great bike race right here in town? Tour de Westfield hits the streets on the second Sunday in September.

• What: Tour de Westfield 2024
• Where: North Side Train Station
• When: Sunday, September 8th from 10 am to 12 pm
• Admission: FREE
• Contact: Westfield Recreation Department via email

Tour de Westfield 2024

Unlike the 30 miles involved in the Bike MS event or the 2,235 miles traversed for the Tour de France, Westfield’s Tour lasts for just two miles. So, all ages and fitness levels may participate in this fun family-friendly event. It really boils down to a two-mile bicycle parade. All riders must wear their helmets. (No exceptions.) If you travel by car to the event, simply park your vehicle at the South Side Train Station parking lot and ride your bike up to the North Side lot.

Westfield Police Officers put on a bike safety rodeo for the entire two hours of the event. They plan on teaching you the basics of bicycle safety, including which side of the road you need to travel on as well as how to make a turn safely among other things. Take your bike to Jays’ Cycle Center so the experts can inspect your bike to make sure it is in good working order. And bring your old bikes that you no longer use to the Tour. Make sure they are in good working order. All sizes and styles are welcome. All donated bikes get redistributed to underprivileged communities.

Registration Information

Even though it costs nothing to participate, you still need to register to join the parade. Please visit the Westfield website here to register today. Anyone who registers before August 25th receives a commemorative T-shirt. Registration closes on September 4th.

Westfield National Night Out 2024

Originally scheduled for August 6th, Westfield’s National Night Out was postponed due to inclement weather. It now takes place next Tuesday (August 20th). Just take the family and/or your friends down to the North Ave Train Station parking lot between 6 pm and 9 pm to enjoy the festivities.

Westfield Sweet Sounds Downtown 2024

Finally, a quick reminder. Sweet Sounds Downtown ends on August 27th. That means just two more weeks of amazing outdoor concerts before the season concludes for the year. So, visit downtown Westfield on Tuesday night between 7 pm and 9 pm for three different live musical performances each week. And stop into the downtown shops and boutiques to pick up something nice for yourself or someone special while you’re at it.

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