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Kings Tour Of The Quabbin

Written by Boston Biker on Apr 05

Got this in the email, looks like a good time.

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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN presents: KING’S TOUR OF THE QUABBIN

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Bicycle 62, 100 or 125 miles on a challenging road route around the Quabbin Reservoir, a pristine jewel in the heart of Massachusetts. Not much traffic — plenty of hills.

All rides start from Naquag Elementary School, Route 122A (Main Street), Rutland, Mass.

7 a.m. DOUBLE METRIC CENTURY (200 km = 125 miles)
8 a.m. CENTURY (100 miles)
9 a.m. METRIC CENTURY (100 km = 62 miles)
RAIN OR SHINE

Entry fee $15-$25.
Pre-register online by June 9,
http://www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/quabbin

Entry fee covers cue sheet, arrowed route, snacks. Helmets are required.

More information: Lynne Tolman, 508-831-0301, [email protected], or Peter Howard, 508-799-BIKE (2453)
Description, profile, map, cue sheet and registration: http://www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/centuries.htm


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Feel Like Getting Out Of The City? Kings Tour Of The Quabbin

Written by Boston Biker on Apr 06

Got this in the email a while ago, looks like a fun time.

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Sunday, June 7, 2009 — KING’S TOUR OF THE QUABBIN, 62, 100 or 125 miles, staggered start/finish (9:00/8:00/7:00 a.m.) at Naquag Elementary School, Route 122A, Rutland, Mass., rain or shine; $15-$20 to pre-register online by June 3, or $20-$25 to register at start. Hilly! Presented by Seven Hills Wheelmen. Details: www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/centuries.htm . Contact: Lynne Tolman, 508-831-0301, [email protected], or Peter Howard, 508-799-2453.

www.sevenhillswheelmen.org
SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN presents:

quabbin_reservoir_massachuset.jpg

KING’S TOUR OF THE QUABBIN

Sunday, June 7, 2009

Bicycle 62, 100 or 125 miles on a challenging road route around
the Quabbin Reservoir, a pristine jewel in the heart of Massachusetts.
Not much traffic — plenty of hills.

All rides start from Naquag Elementary School,
Route 122A (Main Street), Rutland, Mass.

7 a.m. DOUBLE METRIC CENTURY (200 km = 125 miles)
8 a.m. CENTURY (100 miles)
9 a.m. METRIC CENTURY (100 km = 62 miles)
RAIN OR SHINE

Entry fee $15-$25.
Pre-register online by June 3,
http://www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/quabbin

Entry fee covers cue sheet, arrowed route, snacks.
Helmets are required.

More information: Lynne Tolman, 508-831-0301, [email protected],
or Peter Howard, 508-799-2453
Description, profile, map, cue sheet and registration:
http://www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/centuries.htm

Directions to Naquag School in Rutland, Mass.:
Interstate 190 to Exit 2;
Follow signs to Holden (but don’t take Ararat Street;
go west on West Mountain Street/Doyle Street, left onto Shrewsbury Street, right onto Main Street/Route 122A);
Stay on Route 122A north into Rutland. School is at top of hill on left.

Alternate directions to Naquag School in Rutland, Mass.:
Interstate 290 to Exit 13 (Kelley Square, Vernon Street, Worcester);
Go north on Route 122 about 10 miles to center of Paxton;
Turn right on Route 56 north to Rutland center (about 5 miles);
Turn left onto Route 122A north. School is about 1/2 mile on your left.


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