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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
MOST WEEKENDS
"EASY C RIDER"
Seven Hills Wheelmen features the "Easy C Rider," moderately paced bicycle
rides of 15 to 35 miles on relatively gentle terrain in the Worcester,
Mass., area, most Saturdays or Sundays. Starting times and locations are
posted each week at www.easycrider.com. Helmets are required. For more
information, call (508) 831-0301 or visit www.sevenhillswheelmen.org.


SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
SPECIAL EVENT
SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008
GEORGE STREET BIKE CHALLENGE FOR MAJOR TAYLOR

See how fast you can pedal up George Street, a steep hill in Worcester,
Mass., that was a training ground for 1899 world bicycling champion
Marshall W. "Major" Taylor. It's one rider at a time against the clock in
this uphill time trial presented by Barney's Bicycle and the Seven Hills
Wheelmen. The distance is 500 feet and the grade averages 18 percent, with
the steepest part closer to 24 percent. Entry fee is $15; preregister at
www.majortaylorassociation.org. Proceeds benefit the Major Taylor
Association, Inc. Day-of-race registration opens at 8:30 a.m. July 27 at
George and Main streets, Worcester, and the first rider starts at 10:00 a.m.
For more information or George Street raffle tickets, call Barney's Bicycle
at (508) 799-2453 or visit www.majortaylorassociation.org
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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
MOST WEEKENDS
"EASY C RIDER"
Seven Hills Wheelmen features the "Easy C Rider," moderately paced bicycle
rides of 15 to 35 miles on relatively gentle terrain in the Worcester,
Mass., area, most Saturdays or Sundays. Starting times and locations are
posted each week at www.easycrider.com. Helmets are required. For more
information, call (508) 831-0301 or visit www.sevenhillswheelmen.org.
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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
EVERY MONDAY
BICYCLE RIDE
AUGUST 2008
Meet at 6:00 p.m. Mondays at Barney's Bicycle, 165 Chandler St., Worcester,
Mass., for a 12-mile bicycle ride with the Seven Hills Wheelmen. Helmets
are required. For more information, call (508) 831-0301 or visit
www.sevenhillswheelmen.org.
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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
EVERY WEDNESDAY
BICYCLE RIDE
AUGUST 2008
Meet at 6:00 p.m. Wednesdays at the Old Stone Church, Routes 12 and 140,
West Boylston, Mass., for a 20-mile bicycle ride with the Seven Hills Wheelmen.
Helmets are required. For more information, call (508) 831-0301. Schedule
changes (for Wednesday night rides only) will be posted at
www.sevenhillswheelmen.org/weds.htm
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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2008
BICYCLE RIDE
Meet at 7:30 a.m. Aug. 3 at the Auburn Mall, Route 12, Auburn, Mass., to
carpool to Portland, Conn., for a 75-mile bicycle ride with the Seven Hills
Wheelmen. Bring money for a ferry across the Connecticut River and a change
of clothes for dinner after the ride. Helmets are required. For more
information, call (508) 831-0301 or visit www.sevenhillswheelmen.org.
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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2008
BICYCLE RIDE
Meet at 9:00 a.m. Aug. 16 at Wachusett Brewing Co., 175 State Road East,
Westminster, Mass., for a 65-mile bicycle ride with the Seven Hills
Wheelmen, followed by a tour of the brewery. Helmets are required. For more
information, call (508) 831-0301 or visit www.sevenhillswheelmen.org.
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SEVEN HILLS WHEELMEN
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2008
BICYCLE RIDE
Meet at 9:00 a.m. Aug. 17 at 177 Stafford Road, Holland, Mass., for a
30-mile bicycle ride with the Seven Hills Wheelmen. Helmets are required.
For more information, call (508) 831-0301 or visit www.sevenhillswheelmen.org.


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Blackstone Valley Bike Path (Part of the Eastern Greenway)   See maps of Mass and RI Bike Paths or go to BlackstoneRiverBikeway

The Valley is blessed to have committed volunteers, nonprofit and government agencies with a vision, cooperative spirit and focused energy working on constructing and/or connecting several bike/walking paths throughout our Valley. These include: eighteen trails actually built or in progress in the Valley that needed to be joined, including the Blackstone River Bikeway and the Southern New England Trunkline Trail (SNETT).  To identify these trails and the home community, click here for a trail description list

The first priority of the National Heritage Corridor is to complete (by 2012) the entire 48 mile Blackstone River Bikeway from Union Station in Worcester to the Narragansett Bay in Providence with the help of state, federal funding and local contributions. The second priority is to support the development and extension of the Southern NE Trunkline Trail (SNETT) from the Franklin State Forest to Willimantic, Ct. In addition, the following trails are prioritized by sub-section

 Although the Mass side of the Blackstone River Bike Path is running considerably behind the progress of the Rhode Island side, the funds are being allocated to make this a reality in Massachusetts within the next several years. There is presently only  a one-mile path for walking and biking in Millbury near the McCracken Road exit of Rte 146 (near 1-90) although this is not yet officially opened at this time. However, many people have been using this section. In addition, 25% design has been reached on a three mile section in Millville-Uxbridge area.  (Bikeway Schedule by town)

Rhode Island offers two loops for biking - an 18 mile loop, and a 24 mile loop, both indicated on the map,  and which offers a bounty of history, scenic attractions, historic viewsheds of blended rural landscapes and mill villages through Pawtucket, Lincoln, Central Falls and Lincoln, R.I. The completion of R.I.'s 19 mile bikeway is expected for 2004. These bike routes are currently well used and loved by many bikers, walkers, rollerbladers.

These two routes are also wonderful for good health while soaking  in the historical significance of this region as America's First Industrial Home. The Slater Mill Site or the mill villages throughout the hamlets or towns of Ashton, Albion, Berkeley, Manville and Quinnville, Valley Falls or Central Falls or Lonsdale offer an unparalleled view into our past.

This project entails great cooperation to acquire or utilize properties along the way with a chart indicating the number of properties (public and private) needed to participate in this joint vision getting close to fruition. The Greenway Challenge utilizes major portions of the RI bikeway each September for biking 10 miles and running 7 miles. 

The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council (BVTC), in conjunction with  the Greenways Alliance of Rhode Island, also offers a self-guided map showing the completed sections, the proposed sections and the other amenities, such as rest areas with restrooms facilities or food locations which is available by calling 1-800-454-2882 or 401-724-2200.  So happy biking, jogging or adventuring!

One of the most charming sections of Rhode Island bike path meanders past the Kelly House and the prize winning rehabilitation of the 890 foot long Ashton Viaduct in Ashton (also known as the Joseph A. Russo Memorial Bridge). This is a beautiful site filled with charm and history typifying the owner's home along the canal and dense mill houses, now utilized as modest housing, abutting the nearby mills. 

Recently, Cumberland has announced an extensive plan for construction and rehabilitation of properties for affordable housing. The re-use of mills and mill housing has been a successful transition throughout the Valley Corridor, but much more is needed to save the old mills and provide affordable housing. 

Bikepath on RI Tourist Council website     Bike Club         RI bike path website

Link: Bike It or Hike It in Ashton are

Great Rhode Island Biking, Kayaking, etc. Resources -Lots of Links - Rinks  - Uxbridge soccer fields - Appalachian Mt Club - Minuteman Road Club - NE bike racing schedule/info - BSTRA Needs Your Help!

Bicycling - Sunday morning rides from Trek Stop in Grafton (508-839-9199)  

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