Bridgewater Township Installs First Bike Repair Station at Washington Valley Park

[rlb]

Glad to see the Twp. and County continue to support MTB. I couldn't find it on the two site, here's the email I got:


Mayor Daniel J. Hayes, Jr. announced the installation of the first bicycle repair station in Bridgewater at Washington Valley Park adjacent to the Newman’s Lane parking lot. Washington Valley Park is part of the Somerset County Park Commission park system and is a popular meet up spot for cyclists from all over central New Jersey. The Park Commission and Township both agreed that this would be an ideal location for Bridgewater’s first bicycle repair station.

The Township received a grant to purchase the station from the Healthier Somerset Coalition coordinated by RWJ Barnabas University Hospital Somerset. The grant was part of a larger County initiative to encourage residents to increase physical activity and eat more fruits and vegetables in an effort to prevent chronic disease. Joe Winchock, an avid cyclist and mountain biking coach stated “This is excellent. Super idea. This is a great facility to begin with and the bike repair station is a bonus.” The bicycle repair station comes complete with tools, an air pump and bike mounting pegs. We encourage residents to get out and ride and give it try.

“We are excited to offer this to our residents and visitors to the parks and world class biking trails,” stated the Mayor.

“The addition of a repair station at Washington Valley Park is a great enhancement to an extraordinary set of bike trails. The Park Commission is very grateful to RWJ Barnabas University Hospital Somerset for its generosity and to the Township for its continuing, collaborative efforts,” offered Geoff Soriano, the Interim Secretary Director of the Park Commission

 

[Karate Monkey]

There are a handful of those out at Sandy Hook (and I'm assuming, by extension, the other parts of Gateway). While I've never seen anyone using them, I do appreciate that they are there.

I would love to see them elsewhere (and more MUPs/divided bike lanes, for that matter), but it's hard to sell a $2.5-5,000 setup to a township/council that doesn't ride a bike, and wouldn't know what end of a pump to attach to their tires.

It seems like Nat'l/State parks would be a no-brainer, but...

 

[terrabike01]

Glad to see the Twp. and County continue to support MTB. I couldn't find it on the two site, here's the email I got:


Mayor Daniel J. Hayes, Jr. announced the installation of the first bicycle repair station in Bridgewater at Washington Valley Park adjacent to the Newman’s Lane parking lot. Washington Valley Park is part of the Somerset County Park Commission park system and is a popular meet up spot for cyclists from all over central New Jersey. The Park Commission and Township both agreed that this would be an ideal location for Bridgewater’s first bicycle repair station.

The Township received a grant to purchase the station from the Healthier Somerset Coalition coordinated by RWJ Barnabas University Hospital Somerset. The grant was part of a larger County initiative to encourage residents to increase physical activity and eat more fruits and vegetables in an effort to prevent chronic disease. Joe Winchock, an avid cyclist and mountain biking coach stated “This is excellent. Super idea. This is a great facility to begin with and the bike repair station is a bonus.” The bicycle repair station comes complete with tools, an air pump and bike mounting pegs. We encourage residents to get out and ride and give it try.

“We are excited to offer this to our residents and visitors to the parks and world class biking trails,” stated the Mayor.

“The addition of a repair station at Washington Valley Park is a great enhancement to an extraordinary set of bike trails. The Park Commission is very grateful to RWJ Barnabas University Hospital Somerset for its generosity and to the Township for its continuing, collaborative efforts,” offered Geoff Soriano, the Interim Secretary Director of the Park Commission

Wow.............that's awesome. Its a shame Union and Essex Counties are so anti-bike.
Kudo's to Somerset County and RWJ Barnabas University Hospital Somerset! I'm sure this will get a lot of use.

 

[rottin']

There are a handful of those out at Sandy Hook (and I'm assuming, by extension, the other parts of Gateway). While I've never seen anyone using them, I do appreciate that they are there.

I would love to see them elsewhere (and more MUPs/divided bike lanes, for that matter), but it's hard to sell a $2.5-5,000 setup to a township/council that doesn't ride a bike, and wouldn't know what end of a pump to attach to their tires.

It seems like Nat'l/State parks would be a no-brainer, but...

@Karate Monkey where are the ones on Sandy Hook?

 

[Mildly Wild]

Seen these at White Clay/Middle Run DE

 

[qclabrat]

What do these look like? Is there a wash station? I'd love a wash station

 

[Patrick]

Glad to see this! sets a good precedent.

could use a derailleur hanger vending machine at wildcat.

What do these look like? Is there a wash station? I'd love a wash station

wash station installed at 1106 rt 512 sterling/long hill ......
spritz wash for the car.

i think we went through the stuff on amazon that had pressurized/warmed water tanks to carry in the car/truck for this
in another thread.

 

[Bike N Gear]

What do these look like? Is there a wash station? I'd love a wash station

Just wash it in the reservoir.

 

[Norm]

This is cool as hell. I’m pleasantly surprised this concept made it to NJ and didn’t immediately get shit canned.

Kudos to progress.

 

[mwlikesbikes]

@Karate Monkey where are the ones on Sandy Hook?

There are several along the paved multi use trail. There’s one by the small parking lot before the lighthouse

 

[rottin']

There are several along the paved multi use trail. There’s one by the small parking lot before the lighthouse

Thanks @mwlikesbikes ! That splains it...I never ride the trail, but always ride the road to end and back...may have to scout them out JIC I need one when out there...

 

[JimN]

This is awesome!

could use a derailleur hanger vending machine at wildcat.

keeping it stocked would be a full time job.

 

[rick81721]

Like this? They have Park tools bike stations all around my area in FL

 

[Kangdoy]

Awesome idea! I just hope no one tries to steal the tools or abuses them...

 

[Bike N Gear]

Like this? They have Park tools bike stations all around my area in FL

This is NJ. Someone will probably steal the tools and use them to break into the cars in the parking lot.

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

@pooriggy @Kirt is great news for us who shred tires at CR

 

[Mountain Bike Mike]

This is awesome!



keeping it stocked would be a full time job.

Racing ralphs, stans and tubes

 

[kidzach]

Great news. Essex County, are you watchi…………. never mind

 

[pooriggy]

It's good to see Somerset Co. Parks upgrading WVP with a bike service area.

Also, I have noticed the trash, recycling and porta John service has been more routinely maintained, which is another plus for park users.

If a park is well maintained I believe it sets a tone for visitors and they are more likely to respect the area.

 

[Kaleidopete]

A lot depends on the clientele using the park too. Wawayanda