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August 2005
Bicycling & more in Central Massachusetts &
beyond
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ACTIVITIES
As always, call the leader if the weather conditions are
questionable, or if you have other questions. Ride category explanation.NEXT NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
Sunday, August 14, is the deadline for the September
newsletter. If you can lead a bike ride, hike or other
activity in September, submit the details by midnight Aug.
14 to Lynne Tolman, LTolman@LTolman.org, 508-831-0301.
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Recurring Rides
Wednesday Outdoor Workouts,
Easy Monday Evening Rides, Easy C Rider
Saturday, August 6
Saturday, August 13
Sunday, August 21
Activity: Road ride, D, 18 miles
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, Wachusett Street,
Rutland
Leaders: Paul Miller, 508-853-5593, & Sue Hall, shall7@earthlink.net ,508-886-4061
An easy-paced ride on paved roads with one
serious hill and a rest stop at Calico & Creme in Hubbardston.
The starting point on Wachusett Street in Rutland is 200-300
yards west of the blinking light on Route 68. Same ride Aug. 13
and 21, too.
Sunday, August 7
Activity: Road ride, 45 miles, C+
Location: Paxton Center School, Route 31, Paxton
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Leader: Pete Banach, banach331@charter.net , 508-887-2656
Ride out from Paxton, thru the Brookfields, up
to South Barre and back. Going to try to find some nice back
roads we haven’t travel on before and some we have. I
haven’t worked out the exact route but it should be around
45 miles.
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Friday, August 12
Activity: Open Shop & Club Social
Location: Barney's Bicycle, 165 Chandler St., Worcester
Time: 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Leader: Peter Howard, 508-799-BIKE, barneysbicycle@rcn.com
Bring your bike for free service and/or
maintenance lessons and/or use of the work area and tools at
Seven Hills Wheelmen president Pete Howard's bike store. Work
space is limited to six bikes, but there's no limit on the number
of people (Seven Hills Wheelmen MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS). Club
members who know a thing or two about using a wrench are welcome
to help teach as well. The usual Seven Hills member discount of
10 percent will be increased to 20 percent for over-the-counter
parts on this night only. Refreshments will be served.
Saturday, August 13
Activity: Road ride, D, 18 miles
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, Wachusett Street,
Rutland
Leaders: Paul Miller, 508-853-5593, & Sue Hall, shall7@earthlink.net , 508-886-4061
An easy-paced ride on paved roads with one
serious hill and a rest stop at Calico & Creme in Hubbardston.
The starting point on Wachusett Street in Rutland is 200-300
yards west of the blinking light on Route 68. Next time this ride
will be on a Sunday, Aug. 21.
Saturday, August 13
Activity: Road ride, A/B, 25 miles
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Barney’s Bicycle, 165 Chandler St., Worcester
Leader: Peter Howard, barneysbicycle@rcn.com , 508-799-BIKE
A fast-paced ride, averaging about 18 mph.
We’ll do it again Aug. 28.
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Tuesday, Aug. 16
Activity: Mountain bike ride, advanced terrain
Time: Carpool at 6:15 p.m. from Barney’s or meet on site (call
leader for directions)
Location: Millbury power lines
Leader: Peter Howard, barneysbicycle@rcn.com, 508-799-BIKE
Saturday, August 20
Activity: Road ride, B, 28 or 38 miles
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Tufts University’s Cummings School of Veterinary
Medicine,
Administration Building, Route 30, North Grafton
Leader: Lynne Tolman, 508-831-0301, ltolman@ltolman.org
Grafton, Westboro, Northboro and Berlin, with
an optional 10-mile extension into Bolton. Both routes feature
the relentless Green Street hill in Northboro, followed by a
snack stop at Tougas Farm.
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Sunday, August 21
Activity: Road ride, B, 60 miles
Location: Naquag Elementary School, Route 122A (Main Street),Rutland
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Leader: Bill Meduski, bmeduski@rcn.com , 508-756-2122
A scenic ride that goes through Templeton,
Petersham and Hardwick. A cue sheet and map will be provided, so
everyone can ride at their own pace.
Sunday, August 21
Activity: Road ride, D, 18 miles
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, Wachusett Street,
Rutland
Leaders: Paul Miller, 508-853-5593, & Sue Hall, shall7@earthlink.net , 508-886-4061
An easy-paced ride on paved roads with one
serious hill and a rest stop at Calico & Creme in Hubbardston.
The starting point on Wachusett Street in Rutland is 200-300
yards west of the blinking light on Route 68.
Saturday, August 27
Activity: Road ride, A/B, 25 miles
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Barney’s Bicycle, 165 Chandler St., Worcester
Leader: Peter Howard, barneysbicycle@rcn.com , 508-799-BIKE
A fast-paced ride, averaging about 18 mph.
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MAJOR TAYLOR CENTURY
ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
www.10thgear.com/mtreg.htm
Oct. 2 -- MAJOR TAYLOR CENTURY. Bicycle 25, 62
or 100 miles from Whitinsville, Mass., with 10th Gear Christian
Youth Cycling and the Seven Hills Wheelmen. Contact Arlen &
Rose Hall, 508-234-9945, mtc@10thGear.com .Volunteers
are needed to stage this event. Please contact Arlen & Rose
if you can help.
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