Cycling tour of the Quabbin Reservoir

The King's Tour of the Quabbin, a Seven Hills Wheelmen RideThis Start: Barre Common, Barre MA (map to start) Club Start:  Naquag Elementary School, Route 122A (Main Street), Rutland, Mass. Description: A challenging bicycle ride around the Quabbin Reservoir in the heart of Massachusetts, with several mileage options. Quabbin Reservoir was created in the 1930s… Continue reading Cycling tour of the Quabbin Reservoir

Hatfield MA, Connecticut River Valley Century

Hatfield Century bicycle ride

Start: Lion's Pavilion, Billings Way, Hatfield, Massachusetts Ride: Pioneer Valley Freewheelers century ride Description: This bicycle ride follows rural town roads and lightly traveled state highways . The first half heads north to Brattleboro, Vermont parallel to the Connecticut River then returns along the east side of the river. Just a few hills, and great… Continue reading Hatfield MA, Connecticut River Valley Century

Tour de Minnechaug Mountain, Wilbraham

Minnechaug Mountain bicycle ride

The Tour de Minnechaug Mountain takes you through the historic countryside of the two New England towns of Wilbraham and Hampden, MA. All net proceeds benefit the youth development projects supported by Wilbraham Rotary Memorial Foundation.

Great River Ride

Starting from Westfield near the Mass Turnpike in western Massachusetts, the Great River Ride is "one of the best century rides in the USA" according to Bicycling Magazine.  With almost 9000 ft of climbing over its 102 mile course, the Great River Ride is one of the most challenging centuries in New England. View and… Continue reading Great River Ride

Will Bike 4 Food: Hatfield, MA

Will Bike 4 Food bicycle ride

Will Bike 4 Food offers four different routes (10, 25, 50, or 100 mile) through the beautiful Pioneer Valley, benefiting the FOOD BANK OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, INC. WB4F - 10 MILE Route at RideWithGPS View and print cue sheet View and print map GPX file TCX Course WB4F - 25 MILE Route at RideWithGPS View… Continue reading Will Bike 4 Food: Hatfield, MA

Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée

Greenfield MA bicycle ride

The Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée (D2R2) was conceived in the 1990’s as just a favorite dirt-road loop in the hilltowns of Franklin County, Massachusetts. Since its birth as an organized ride 11 years ago, many have hailed D2R2 as the hardest, most beautiful, most fun, most traffic-free, most unique and overall best ride that they… Continue reading Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée

Pain in the Mass, Amherst MA

Pain in the Mass bicycle ride

THE PAIN in the MASS TOUR  was designed to help support The Tyler Foundation and the families affected by epilepsy.

Amherst Pioneer Valley Farm Ride

Farm Ride Amherst MA

The annual Farm Ride starts from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, MA and offers two full days of cycling in Pioneer Valley farm country, taking beautiful back roads. Arrowed route options range from 15-100 miles and include rest stops and S.A.G. support. Visit the Farm Ride site. 100 mile route Route at RideWithGPS View and print… Continue reading Amherst Pioneer Valley Farm Ride

River Valley Ice Cream Ride

River Valley Ice Cream Ride

Ice Cream Ride:  http://www.icecreamride.com Start location: Turners Falls, MA Charities: MassBike Pioneer Valley, Turners Falls Riverculture and Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) Description: The River Valley Ice Cream Ride blends the best of summertime fun – bikes, gorgeous roads and ice cream. And, it supports organizations working to strengthen our communities, build our agricultural economy… Continue reading River Valley Ice Cream Ride

Food Justice Bike Ride, Greenfield MA

Food for Justice bike ride

Start/Finish at Just Roots Community Farm, 34 Glenbrook Drive, Greenfield, MA. Two scenic courses with some hills (15 & 43 miles) with proceeds going to Just Roots Community Farm.