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Neighborhood Ride: Dorchester

August 5, 2017 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Quincycles will lead a convoy to this ride.  Meet us at Montilios Bakery, Adams Street at 9am to ride over with us.

When: Saturday, August 5, 10:00am Rain Date: Sunday, August 6)

Where: 551 Talbot Ave, Dorchester Center, MA 02124

What: The fourth of a series of rides to connect and explore the neighborhoods of Boston and Quincy by bike. Rides are appropriate for 16+ and helmets are required. Get your Neighborhood Ride Series Passport stamped as you enjoy all 5 rides around South Metro Boston and be entered to win prizes form local businesses.

From DotBike:

Our route map is now live! We’ll be taking a “Puddingstone Tour”, visiting 4 locations in Dorchester that have rock outcroppings and 1 Puddingstone Parish. Learn about Metro Boston’s geological history, including Roxbury Puddingstone, Mattapan Volcanic Complex and more! Hear famous Boston-poet Oliver Wendell Holmes’ verse “The Dorchester Giant” read a-top this millions years-old rock!

The route is 10-miles long, with about half of that distance along off-road paths. This will be a no-drop ride with multiple stops along the way to rehydrate.

Thanks to our sponsors Ashmont CyclesHome.stead bakery & cafeDudley Cafe, Anderson Cycles, and Boston Alliance for Community Health!#IBikeBoston #BikeYourHood #NeighborhoodRideSeries

Details

Date:
August 5, 2017
Time:
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Venue

Ashmont Cycles
551 Talbot Ave
Dorchester, MA 02124 United States
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