Massbike's 2nd Annual Bike Festival + Time Trial

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[Photos from last year's Festival]

Saturday, August 28th (rain date August 29th)
8:30 AM - 4 PM Concord, Massachusetts

Massbike has put together a full day of great rides and events for the whole family - from cycling maniacs to the once-a-year rider. We'll be celebrating the end of summer with a day of rides from 5 miles to a metric century (100 K), including an ice cream ride, a ride to the beautiful apple town of Harvard, and rides to Walden Pond and other swimming holes. The event is being held at the Fenn School near downtown Concord, so we'll also have some history-themed rides to take advantage of our location.

There will be an afternoon bike expo and activities for kids as well.

A competitive - yet open to racing novices - 9.75 mile Time Trial at 4 PM will round out the day's activities.

Our sponsors, Redbones BBQ, Verrill Farms, Wholefoods, Blue Frog Bakery, Rockstar Energy Drinks, and Media Sponsor WRKO will be providing fantastic food and other goodies. Bike checkups will be provided by Landry's.

Advance registration is $25 for individuals and $40 for families. An additional $10 is required to register for the Time Trial. Registration fees on-site will be $35 for individuals and $50 for families. Day-of registration for the time trial will cost $10 if you're also attending the Bike Festival or $15 if you are only doing the time trial.

Please pre-register online!

All proceeds go to Massbike, which works to improve cycling conditions throughout Massachusetts. For more information or to volunteer at this fun event, see www.massbike.org, e-mail Karin at bikefest@massbike.org, or call Massbike at 617-542-BIKE.

Schedule of Events

8:30 AM
Registration and Ride Sign-up - Please arrive on time to register and choose your rides. Pre-ride snacks will be available.
9 AM
Let the riding begin! Rides from 5-62 miles and for all ages are available. Our 100 K (62 miles) "Harvard Hills Metric Century" will leave promptly at 9 AM. A challenging loop through the hillsides and apple farms west of Concord, with a possible tea stop at Fruitlands Museum.
Other rides:
- The Ice Cream headache = 40 miles and lots of ice cream. Gently rolling terrain and 3 ice cream stops (a bonus stop for masochists!) For the cyclist who knows that the ice cream stop is just as important as the ride.
- Revolutionary History ride - taking advantage of our famous location!
- Swimming hole rides - take a dip in some local spots. Suitable for families
- Art Ride to DeCordova Sculpture Park
- Water-lover ride: to the river and hop on a canoe.
- Also shorter ice cream ride options (10-20 miles) available.
For more ride information, please see www.massbike.org or call us!
1-4 PM
Bike Festival at Fenn
Demonstrations of Vintage and other amazing bicycles, kids activities and bike decorating, short rides to historic site, and more!
2 PM
Barbecue begins
Feast on delicious BBQ from Redbones and eat some fresh-picked corn from Verrill Farms. Wash it down with some Rockstar Energy drink and baked goodies from the Blue Frog Bakery!
4 PM
Time Trial - (what you have there is great!)

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