Dear Family, Friends and Outdoor Enthusiasts from all Walks, Runs, and Bikes of Life-

Whether you are fortunate enough to live in the quaint town of Mattapoisett or any of the neighboring towns or not, just know that there is a lovely path with lush forests and fields, beaches, and coastal farm land surrounding that path to be enjoyed by you, one and all, year round. For many, it's a source of relaxation, inspiration, and yes, perspiration. It's a safety zone away from the roads where children can ride their  bikes, families walk dogs and I occasionally run a few laps up to the Shaw Farm to take in the beauty of the sunset over the salt marsh.  

I am riding the 50 mile bike race, Tour De Creme on May 19, 2019 to raise $500 in an effort to help reconnect neighborhoods for  car-free, outside activity and support the conservation and environmental progress that keeps our natural resources available for generations to enjoy. 

Will you please join me in donating even a small amount to this cause? With many, we can do great things.

Effort is underway to expand the bike trail that begins in Fairhaven, MA, joins Mattapoisett, MA and will connect to Marion, MA, extending the path to over 10 miles in one direction by 2021. The funding over the years has been a combination of federal grants and community fundraising working with partners from the Friends Southcoast Bikeway, Friends of the Mattapoisett Bicycle Trail and Pathway, The Buzzards Bay Coalition and the Mattapoisett Land Trust....just to name a few. It's a lot of work for the right reasons, from many dedicated organizations and people like you.

Thank you for your generous donation and support. I hope to see you out on the trails soon!

For more information about the ride, check out http://tourdecreme.org/

Warmly,

Mona

Thank you.

The Mattapoisett Tour de Crème is not one, but four bicycle tours of the ice cream stands and creameries near the Buzzards Bay town of Mattapoisett, MA. Put on by the Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path together with the Mattapoisett Land Trust, proceeds support efforts to build a bike path to Marion and improve trails on the land trust's preserves. 

As a thank-you for your efforts, we offer the following fundraising perks:

·      for $100, we'll set you up with a delicious lobster roll from the Oxford Creamery's Oxcart.

·      for $250, we'll give you a nifty set of rechargeable front and rear Kryptonite bike lights.

·      for $500, you'll receive a simply fabulous Tour de Crème bike jersey. It takes a while to get them, so you'll need to raise the amount by April 15 to receive it on the day of the event.

·      for $1000, you get it all -- the jersey, the lights and the lobster roll!.

Thank you for helping us improve outdoor recreational activities in Mattapoisett.

The Friends of the Mattapoisett Bike Path is an all-volunteer non-profit 501c3 organization, working since 1999 to complete Mattapoisett’s portion of the federally funded South Coast Bikeway. We fund raise, provide information and generate support for Mattapoisett’s Rail Trail.

The Mattapoisett Land Trust, Inc. (MLT), formed in 1974, preserves land to enrich the quality of life for present and future generations of Mattapoisett residents and visitors. MLT presently protects over 900 acres including forests, meadows, wetlands, salt marsh, vernal pools, beaches and barrier islands. All MLT lands are open for public use, and many include trails and other improvements.

• Bill & Doris Loehning donated $100.00 March 19, 2019 ... "thanks for doing this!! Bill & Doris"
• Some Random guy donated $100.00 March 18, 2019
• anonymous donated $50.00 March 26, 2019
• Betsy Harris donated $25.00 March 22, 2019 ... "This is a wonderful cause in a beautiful town!"
• David Duchaine donated $20.00 March 20, 2019
• Mona Bisson donated $5.00 May 18, 2019