Larry has also volunteered a seat on his tandem bicycle to anyone in the press or government that would like a ride to a downtown Bike to Work event. Any media representatives interested in attending a BTW event on a bicycle built for two can e-mail Larry @ lapowers57@hotmail.com.

Larry between Gina McCarthy (DEP Commissioner) and David Ringquist (CCBA Pres).

Dave started biking to work in 1986 when his car needed expensive repairs. He never repaired the car and has been commuting by bike ever since. He commutes 12 months of the year, 2 or 3 times a week and never finds the bike ride a chore, it is the most enjoyable way he knows of to get to work. Dave says "The highlight of my bike commute is when I am riding on the Charter Oak bridge and can look down at the traffic I would be sitting in if I was in my car. Biking is the way to go!" 

West Hartford Mayor Scott Slifka presented the Award after riding in with the Elizabeth Park Bike Pool.

His initial interest has evolved into a regular commuting habit, which he has continued despite demands of family and job. He works to encourage others to bike-commute and has been instrumental in having bicycle parking installed in a number of downtown garages.

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Karen likes to start very early in the morning for a quick – traffic-free ride. She says that her commute by bike "saves money and eliminates ‘rush hour road rage’ from my life. It also provides the base for my cycling training for the triathlons I participate in during the summer months."

Karen during a September Century Ride.