Update: Bike To the Train Day in Maplewood and South Orange is postponed until Thursday, May 20, 6 to 9 a.m., because of the forecast for rain for Wednesday. Extra bike racks have been set up.

The first annual South Orange Maplewood Bicycle Coalition (SOMbike) Bike to Work Week is scheduled for May 16- 21. As part of National Bike To Work Week, both towns issued proclamations in support of the initiative, and SOMbike urges everyone who can to bike to the train stations and their jobs or try cycling for fun and fitness.

South Orange Village President Doug Newman and Maplewood Deputy Mayor Fred Profeta were scheduled to kick off BTWW by leading bike rides through the two towns this past Sunday. May 19 has been designated as Commuter Ride To The Train Day, and free coffee, water bottles, juice and cookies will be provided to all participants from 6 to 9 a.m. All riders will be eligible to win prizes donated by local businesses. Extra bike parking will be available. The event will be held rain or shine.

Full schedule of Bike to Work Week events:

MONDAY, May 17

Ride with the South Orange Trustees to Village Hall: 7-7:30 p.m.

TUESDAY, May 18

Ride with the Maplewood Township Committee to Maplewood Town Hall

WEDNESDAY, May 19

Commute ride to the train stations. Freebies to bike commuters and free entry into raffle for great prizes.

THURSDAY, May 20

Work in town? Errands to run? Bike commute into town.

Film: "The Bicycle Thief," 7 p.m., South Orange Library

FRIDAY, May 21

Film: "Breaking Away," 1 p.m., South Orange Library

Local sponsors include: PNC Bank, No. 165 (Maplewood), Village Diner (South Orange), Crane's Deli, Fringe Salon, Eden Gourmet, The Bagel Chateau, Rita's Water Ice, Village Trattoria, Zigo, South Orange Frame Shop, Cold Stone Creamery, Village Ice Cream Parlor, Kitchen A La Mode, Bonte Waffles  & Cafe, Sparkhouse Kids, Trader Joe's, 3 R Living, St. James Gate, Arturo's, Starbucks