The days are getting cooler, the nights a little longer, and hints of that crisp autumn smell are in the air. Fall is approaching, and so is the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride! Pedal 35, 75, or 100 miles on October 6and join more than 300 others biking to protect clean water in Buzzards Bay. Registration is open at savebuzzardsbay.org/ride.
At the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride, you’ll get some of the best coastal fall views that New England has to offer: long stretches of windswept beaches, bright foliage, and bogs red with cranberries. All cyclists are fully supported with a free lunch stop, multiple water and snack stations, on-the-road bike mechanics and dinner at the end of your journey.
Whether you’re a first-time cyclist or seasoned professional, the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is sure to provide excitement, gorgeous landscapes, and an opportunity to experience what makes the South Coast unique. Each cyclist in the Watershed Ride has a fundraising goal that supports the Buzzards Bay Coalition, a nonprofit organization working to protect clean water in communities throughout Buzzards Bay and Vineyard Sound.
This year, with the support of thousands of community members, volunteers and participants, we will raise more than $225,000 to support the Coalition’s work on education, advocacy, research, and conservation. Peter Pereira of New Bedford shares: “Cycling is the perfect mode of transportation to enjoy the natural beauty of our region. The Watershed Ride is the perfect opportunity to support the Coalition by doing an activity that I love.”
Overlapping routes begin in Little Compton, RI (100 miles), Westport (75 miles), and Rochester (35 miles), with all three converging in Woods Hole for a finish line party with live music, beer, wine, al fresco dinner, and awards ceremony. Team participation is welcome and encouraged! To learn more or sign up, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/ride.
The Buzzards Bay Coalition is also offering free training rides throughout the month of September in several towns. Meet other cyclists, ride parts of the course, and learn more about the Watershed Ride! To reserve a spot at a training ride, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/events.