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2014 Ride Schedule Announced

Posted by on Mar 27, 2014 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

For the third season, Quincycles is pleased to announce it will be hosting a variety of rides for Quincy residents and friends.   All rides are free and open to the public.  Please contact us at info@quincycles.org to be put on our email list announcing the latest ride details.  Weather related cancellations will be posted on facebook and sent by email. 2014 Ride Schedule “Second Saturday Rides” will be held monthly beginning on Saturday, April 12 at 7:30am.  These rides will begin at Quincy City Hall, 1305 Hancock Street, and will take various 15-20 mile routes through Quincy, Dorchester, Milton, and the Blue Hills.  Specific details of each ride, including the routes, will be posted here, sent by email, and posted on facebook.    Dates for these rides:  April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, and November 8. “Third Saturday Easy Rider Rides” will begin on Saturday, May 17 at 9:30am.  These rides will begin in different locations of the city and  are perfect opportunities for recreational cyclists who are either new to cycling, returning to cycling, or would like shorter and slower paced rides.  Details will be posted here, sent by email, and posted on facebook. Dates for these rides:  May 17, June 21, July 19, August 16, and September 20. “Family Ride” is being planned in conjunction with the DPW Bike Safety Rodeo set for Saturday, May 17 from Noon to 3:00pm.  This is a perfect opportunity to ride with small children in a safe environment. Two “Destination Rides”  are planned for the Spring and Fall.  The Spring Destination Ride will be held on Saturday, May 31 beginning at 8:30am on the “East Bay Trail” in Rhode Island from Providence to Bristol (24 miles round trip).  The Fall Destination Ride will be held on October 18 beginning at 8:30am on the “Shining Sea Trail” from Falmouth to Woods Hole on the Cape (24 miles round trip).   More details will be announced closer to the dates. “Hub on Wheels” – Sunday, Sep 21, 2014.  We encourage people to  join “Boston Bikes” for their 10th annual “Hub On Wheels” citywide bike ride!  Experience a car-free Storrow Drive, explore historic neighborhoods, and take in views of the Boston Harbor with thousands of other cyclists is an extra special experience not to be missed!  Partiicipants can choose from 10, 30 and 50 mile routes. Registration opens in the Spring. Other rides will be announced throughout the year.  If you have any ideas for rides please contact us. Disclaimer:   All individuals participating in rides sponsored by Quincycles assume responsibility for their own safety by obeying the laws of the road, wearing a helmet and appropriate clothes, being aware of their surroundings at all times, and through proper maintenance of their...

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