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March 2005
Bicycling & more in Central Massachusetts &
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ACTIVITIES
Special note: Weather and ground conditions this time of
year are hard to predict, so please check with the leader
ahead of time to find out which, if any, activity is
still scheduled. All locations are in Massachusetts
unless otherwise noted. As always, call the leader if the
weather or snow conditions are questionable, or if you
have other questions. Ride
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DEADLINE
Sunday, March 13, is the deadline for April newsletter.
If you can lead a bike ride, hike or other activity in
March, submit the details by midnight March 13 to Lynne
Tolman, LTolman@LTolman.org
, 508-831-0301. Remember, Patriots Day is April 18
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Every Wednesday
Activity: Wednesday Outdoor Workouts
Location: See www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/weds.htm
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Leader: Rick Krasnick, 508-852-7701, Richard_Krasnick@yahoo.comWOW
means fresh air and exercise. Leader's choice each week
of biking, hiking, snowshoeing, etc., depending on
weather and conditions. We'll try to post details by noon
each Wednesday at www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/weds.htm
. Locations will vary, usually in West Boylston or Holden
-- for example, Cheoy Lee II's at Causeway Crossing on
Route 12 in West Boylston, or the Mass Central Rail Trail
parking lot on River Street in Holden, or the Old Stone
Church in West Boylston. Be sure to check the web page on
Wednesday afternoon.
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Friday, March 18
Activity: Open Shop
Location: Barney's Bicycle, 165 Chandler St., Worcester
Time: 6:30 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 ONLY). Club members who know a thing or two
about using a wrench are welcome to help teach as well. The usual
Seven Hills discount of 10 percent on all purchases other than
bicycles will be increased to 20 percent on this night only. If
this Open Shop is filled, we'll schedule another one soon
afterward.
Saturday, March 19
Activity: Breakfast and hike or bike
Location: Heifer International's Overlook Farm, 216 Wachusett
St., Rutland
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Cost: $5
Leaders: Lynne Tolman, 508-831-0301, LTolman@LTolman.org , &
Rick Krasnick, 508-852-7701, Richard_Krasnick@yahoo.com
Fuel up with pancakes, observe the maple sugaring operation,
visit the farm animals and learn about the work of Heifer
International. The breakfast costs $5; $3 for children ages 3-10;
free for children 2 and younger. Reservations are recommended;
call the farm at 508-886-2221. After we eat, Seven Hills Wheelmen
will head out for a nearby bike ride or hike, depending on
weather and ground conditions. Contact one of the leaders on
Friday to find out the plan.
Note: Overlook Farm also has these breakfasts March 5 and 12.
Monday, March 21
Activity: Road ride, 12 miles
Location: Barney's Bicycle, 165 Chandler St., Worcester
Time: 6:15 p.m.
Leader: Peter Howard, 508-799-BIKE, barneysbicycle@rcn.com
Get the winter kinks out with an easy-paced loop around the
Holden Reservoir near Tatnuck Square. Bike lights are required.
Riders of all abilities are welcome. The leader says: "I
will be riding slow."
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