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On the weekend of May 19th, five Iberdrola and Community Energy employees set out on a 100 mile bike trip from Richfield Spring, NY to Fenner, NY. The trip was to promote awareness of wind energy’s presence and importance in the upstate NY area. Richfield Springs is near the site of the future Jordanville Wind Project, being developed by Iberdrola. Over the course of the journey the riders would pass the Madison wind project, visit the site of the future Munnesville wind project, and reach their destination at the Fenner wind farm. Despite predictions of a rainy and cold weekend, the rain held off for nearly the entire trip, the temperature was perfect for biking, and the sun came out to welcome the riders with a beautiful sunset in Fenner.
Organizers planned the tour for a scenic route on the back roads and byways of central New York. It was certainly scenic – and brutally hilly. Upon arrival at Fenner, the cyclists energy levels were falling, but the local supporters who greeted them at the end of the tour lifted everyone’s spirits. The cyclists and supporters enjoyed food, drink and good company that evening before everyone retired for a long awaited night’s rest.
Participating in the trip were (pictured from left to right) Kristin Sullivan, community outreach coordinator; Brian Cocca, wind development coordinator; Dale Cocca, Jordanville development associate; Michael Fischer, sales manager; and Mardi Ditze, customer service manager (taking pictures).
The Madison wind farm can be seen behind us, from dandelion hill, on one of our pit stops.
Upon arrival at the Fenner wind farm, we were greeted by local wind farm supporters who already had dinner cookin'. It was great to be met with such a warm welcome on a day that threatened rain.
Like a scene from a fairytale, the clouds broke as the sun was setting, illuminating the Fenner turbines and the landscape they sit on.
Locally known as "Thelma and Louise," these two turbines seem like one six bladed turbine from this popular vantage point.
Isn't clean energy beautiful?
