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| Pierre Lallement, inventor of the bicycle |
In a press release today Economic Development Commission chairman Vinnie Scarlata said, "please be ready to officially welcome our latest historic icon, Pierre Lallement, former resident and inventor of the bicycle. Thanks to Pierre, Ansonia is the 'Home of the Bicycle' and now is our time to embrace that distinction. "
Lallement, a Frenchman, was living in Ansonia when he invented the bicycle in 1865.
The downtown festival is being hosted by the Cultural Commission and Economic Development Commission.
"Cyclists from New Haven will complete their commemorative ride and appear (downtown) at about 11 a.m. Bring your bikes and join the final lap around downtown ending at City Hall for the day’s dedication," Scarlata said. (Meet-up will be 10:45 a.m., behind Big Y supermarket).
"Decorate your bikes and helmets for the best dressed contest. Bring your old gear to the Bike Swap or donate.
"See the BMX Rampage team do their amazing pipe and ramp exhibition. Big kids (yes! you dad) try your skills on the Trike Obstacle Course if you dare.
"For our little trikers, Griffin Hospital's Valley Parish Nurses will be conducting helmet fittings and giveaways while supplies last."
There will be bike safety inspections. Guests include: Sports Centers of Ct. of Shelton; Sports Authority of Milford; Zanes Cycles of Branford; Total Fitness; and the EliptiGO. Outdoor dining will be available from local restaurants, and much more.
Scarlata urged residents to "come down to Main Street, Sunday, June 3, and enjoy your town as we brand ourselves the "Home of the Bicycle."
The above post is a lightly edited version of a release from Vinnie Scarlata, chairman, Ansonia Economic Development Commission.
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