Pedal ONWARD! for Life
ONWARD For Life!
ONWARD! A living Tribute to Roy Walters
Roy Walters was a dedicated volunteer, activist, and advocate for history, trails and cycling in Volusia County. People know Roy and his wife Sandy as the driving force for restoring the Enterprise Museum and saving the Thornby property from developers. The beautiful wooded property became Thornby Park with a beautiful stone gazebo donated by the Walters.
Sandy and Roy have been active cyclists and advocates for many years. When Roy spotted a cyclist who was struggling, he would often shout “Onward!” and other words of encouragement.
After Roy’s sudden death in 2023, Sandy began thinking of a fitting tribute to Roy. She didn’t want another plaque or fixture – there are plenty of those commemorating their preservation work.
Instead, Sandy wants a living tribute for his contributions to trails and cycling, encouraging people to overcome barriers like lack of confidence, motivation, appropriate gear, or knowledge to get back on a bike.
Don’t have a bike or your bike is out of order? We have loaner bikes and can find a way around most problems. Please complete our application here.
We all know that regular exercise can keep us healthy and fit
For now and as we age.
Bicycling can be the best kind of exercise.
- Easy on Joints
- Fun
- Social
- Good for
- Heart
- Muscles
- Disease prevention
- Balance
- Flexibility
- Coordination
Ready to get back on a Bike?
This fall we are launching our Pilot ONWARD project. We want this to be a win for all of us. Future ONWARD! projects will grow to include all ages and abilities. For our Pilot project we are seeking healthy, active adults who have ridden a bike in the past.
You don’t need a bike – we have loaners. Just fill our the form below and we’ll be in touch to see if this project is right for you.
Register here for more information
