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Intro to Recreational Road Cycling - Hatfield

Date and Time

Saturday, April 27, 2024, 10:00AM - 1:00PM

Location

Hatfield, MA,
Massachusetts, Connecticut River Valley,
MA United States

Registration

Registration is required for this activity.

Overview

Join us for a delightful 15-mile group bicycle ride at a relaxed pace (9-11 mph average) on well-paved and mostly flat roads. This outdoor activity is designed to accommodate adults who are new to recreational group cycling and would like to learn basic rider safety and simple bike maintenance skills. The activity begins with approximately 45 minutes of training. After the training, we will get on our bikes and take a leisurely ride through Hatfield and Whately. Everyone will get a bit of practice with proper gear shifting technique on a couple of modest hills. At the end of the ride, you will have an opportunity to ask the leaders any questions you might have. This ride is suitable for anyone comfortable with being continuously active in the outdoors for 90 minutes. You must have a road, touring, or hybrid bike in good working order, a properly fitting bicycle helmet, a spare bicycle tube that fits your tires, water, and a light snack.

AMC Trip Policy

Cost

Free

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Activity

Bicycling

Offered By

Western Massachusetts

Status

Cancelled

Difficulty

Relaxed

Audience

Adults (18+)


Leader




Janine is Chair of the AMC Western MA Bicycling Committee. Prior to starting the AMC Western MA Chapter Bicycle Committee, Janine led bicycle trips for the AMC Boston Chapter for two decades. She enjoys planning and leading bike rides, taking AMC members to interesting places in Massachusetts and exploring with them by bike.

Leader




Brant is a trip leader for the AMC Western MA Chapter Bicycling Committee. Brant has been riding bikes for both pleasure and exercise for as long as he can remember. Starting in the early 2000s, bicycling became Brant's primary outdoor activity (except during winter), and he now rides at least 3000 miles each year. His bike is named Ulysses, inspired by the final line of the poem by Tennyson.