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AMC Bicycle Committee Rides and Events |
Classification of rides:
- Easy: 10-13 mph average speed
- Intermediate: 13-16 mph
- Advanced: 16 and over mph
Helmets are required on all AMC Boston Chapter rides.
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Rides
Fri., April 7-Oct 27
Friday Morning Series - Weston
Rating: Intermediate
Meet 10AM in front of Weston Town Hall. April rides 15-20 miles, increasing
to 30+ miles by Oct. Rolling terrain maybe a few hills. Snow, rain, or
temp below 40 cancels. Helmets required.
Directions: From Rt 128 take exit 26 and follow 20 West for 1.4 mi
then bear right onto Boston Post Rd. After about 0.4 mi, pass the Common on right and turn right on Townhouse Rd.
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Thursday, May 18 - Aug. 24
Thursday Night Bike Ride Series
Rating: Intermediate/Advanced
Every Thursday night in prime cycling season. Rides are 20-24 miles, show and go, mostly in western suburbs of Boston. Maps and/or cue sheets provided. Bike should be in good condition. Riders should be able to fix a flat and ride 20-24 miles in 1.5 hours. Pace of ride is intermediate (13-16mph) and advanced (16+mph). Dinner at local restaurant often follows ride. Helmets required. Rain cancels. May, June, July meet at 6pm, leave on ride at 6:15p sharp. Note: August rides meet at 5:45pm and depart at 6pm sharp. See weekly listings for varying ride start locations and leaders. Leaders and Co-Leaders needed for rides in June, July, Aug. months. For more info. contact Thursday Ride Series Coordinator (617-576-2542).
Tues. May 16 - Aug. 29
Tuesday Evening Bike Rides
Rating: Easy
Weekly series of moderately paced (10-13 mph) rides of 10-15 mi. in Metro West area. Show and go; no reg. nec. Meet 6:15 p.m. Rides leave 6:30 sharp. (For August rides, times are 15 min. earlier.) Helmet & bike in good condition required. Rain cancels. See weekly dates for directions. Dinner at local restaurant often follows ride.
December 15
Last Friday before winter
Rating: Intermediate
The calendar says that winter is a week away, but the forecast says "Get out on your bicycle!" Let's get together as usual for the Friday morning series: 10 AM at Weston Town Hall. We will ride for 24 miles and have a great time. There are some nice hills, so expect an average speed of 13 to 14 mph. L: (781-237-3120 before 11PM)
Sunday, January 14
Midwinter Ride along the Minuteman Bike Path
Rating: Easy/Intermediate
Ride of 20 miles (or less) on flat terrain, with hot chocolate/coffee stops and lots of good cheer. Helmets req. Snow/ice-covered path, rain or below freezing temps cancel.L: Mary Ellen Kiddle , register w/ CL: (617-596-2270 before 10PM).