Tour d'Essex County Century

Saturday's forecast looks awesome for a long ride. Don't forget about the post ride BBQ sponsored by Seaside Cycle.

Saturday, 30 May, 8:30 AM                             
Start: Seaside Cycles, Manchester-by-the-Sea MA

Tour de Essex Details:

Start: 8:30 AM at Seaside Cycle, 23 Elm Street, Manchester MA

Parking: At Seaside Cycles or across Bridge Street in the town lot behind the big white church.

Ride Leaders: Looking for volunteers to lead groups of various speeds

Cue Sheets: available below and also at the ride

After Ride BBQ: To be hosted by Seaside Cycle

Questions: ben@ecvcycling.org

The Tour de Essex County is back! It is time to don your Blue and White and gear up for the season with this spring century. The ride will showcase the great riding that we have here in Essex County - scenic back roads and beautiful coastal vistas.

Starting Seaside Cycles in Manchester-by-the-Sea, the ride will head north on the back roads Essex, Ipswich, Rowley and Newbury to Riverside Cycle in Newburyport. After refueling, the route will then wind south/ southwest through West Newbury, Byfield, Georgetown, and Topsfield to Bay Road Bikes in Hamilton for the second refueling stop. Those opting for the shorter 60 mile option will be able to head back to Manchester and those choosing to take the longer route will be wind through some beautiful farm roads in Hamilton, Wenham, Essex, and West Gloucester. The last refueling stop on the journey will be at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester. Departing from there, your last leg of the journey will be highlighted by incredible ocean views as we make our way along Cape Ann before heading back to Manchester. At the conclusion of the ride, Seaside Cycles will provide food and drink to replenish the efforts of the day and swap stories.

Riders will depart together and speed groups will form on the road as needed.

Cue sheet here.