2008 A, B, C Ride Weekend:

June 20 through 22, 2008

You can choose to come for two or all three days of this wonderful cycling event.

"A" rides are for stronger riders who can easily handle 18-20 mph on the flats, and who enjoy rides with multiple climbs. These may total as much as 3000 vertical feet per ride, so 39/23 gearing is recommended. There will be at least one "A" ride per day, either flat or hilly.

"B" rides are for cyclists who can maintain 15-17 mph on the flats and enjoy multiple climbs totaling up to 3000 vertical feet per ride, so 39/26 or "triple" gearing is recommended. Although climbs may be included, the pace for these will be moderate.

"C" Rides are not to be confused with our A and B rides, which are for serious cyclists who train regularly. The C Rides are designed for novice cyclists who have done some limited riding, or for experienced cyclists who have been away from the sport. They will roll at an average of 13 to 15 miles per hour on the flats, and will have very little climbing. They will range from 25 to 35 miles in length, and will include a few strategically placed stops for quick refreshment.

You can do our "C" rides on upright bikes, like mountain bikes or hybrids, on which we recommend that you install slick tires. Rides include basic instruction about cycling technique and safety. Most of all, they'll include loads of fun!

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Women's Weekend

June 27 Through 29, 2008

Elaine Formica has planned some great bicycle touring for women only, and she'd love to have you join her and her guides. Wonderful camaraderie and the forging of lasting friendships will accompany a weekend of memorable cycling.

This women's-only weekend is open to both "A" and "B" riders so that we'll be able to have two groups that are relatively evenly matched for comfortable riding for all that attend. "A" rides are for stronger riders who can easily handle 18-20 mph on the flats in a group, and who enjoy rides with multiple climbs. These may total as much as 3500 vertical feet per ride, so 39/23 gearing is recommended. "B" rides are for riders who can maintain 15-17 mph on the flats in a group and enjoy multiple climbs totaling up to 3000 vertical feet per ride, so 39/26 or "triple" gearing is recommended. In the "B" group, the climbing pace will be moderate.

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Our Eighth Annual Epic Climbing Weekend in 2008!

July 19 & 20, 2008

We couldn't come up with a better name for this special weekend, because it is epic. Two days of killer hills that will test even the best climber on a bike. Expect more than ten thousand feet of climbing over 45 to 80 miles per day! With guides at the front and back of the group and frequent regroups there's no getting dropped, and Sunday's ride is van supported. Make your reservation now!

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Epic

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Labor Day Weekend

August 30 through September 1, 2008

Labor Day Weekend with A, B and C Rides. This is just like our other A, B, C ride weekends, except that this weekend is a holiday!

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Mt. Greylock Replacement Event - Just Great Riding

September 20 & 21, 2008

The state of Massachusetts is finally repaving the roads in the Greylock reservation, a project that will close those roads for two summers. That means we won't be able to guide groups on our famous Mt. Greylock Hill Climbs until our 2009 season. You can read about the paving project by clicking here.

Instead, we're offering both "A" and "B" rides this weekend along with one special climbing ride each day which will include 3500 to 4000 feet of climbing over 50 to 60 miles. Come join us!

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"Wow, what a great job you do and what a great time we had. Great roads, great cycling and great people. We know it is your job to care for people and make them comfortable, but you are really impressive. You made us feel so welcome and genuinely befriended. That is hard to do when you see dozens of people rolling through your program."

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