Ride Morning Instructions
The information on this page will be most helpful to you on the morning of the B2B.
If this is your first time, you should print this page and have it with you.
First time riders should also check out Tips For First Timers.
Review this info carefully, as it includes check-in and ride preparation, departure, and peloton information.
CHECK IN AND RIDE PREP PROCESS:
STEP 1 : UNLOADING YOUR CAR
UNLOAD bikes and gear in lot across the street from the western side (facing downtown Boston) of the brewery. It will be the first parking lot on the right after you go through the rotary (AREA 1).
YOU HAVE 5 MINUTES TO UNLOAD YOUR GEAR. DO NOT PREP EQUIPMENT UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE PARKED YOUR CAR.
STEP 2 : PARKING YOUR CAR
PARK in parking garage down the street (AREA 2). Pay $15 fee upon entering
STEP 3: GRAB YOUR GEAR
PICK UP BIKE AND GEAR from Area 1 and proceed across the street to the Brewery lot (AREA 3)
STEP 4: PACKET PICK-UP
Go to (AREA 3) to get your rider's packet. You must show proper ID to pick up your packet.
STEP 5: GET READY TO RIDE
RIDE PREP- (AREA 4) Assemble, fill tires, get dressed, attach Ride Number to small of back and Bike Number to bike, etc. and then drop your bag of gear that is to go to Vermont in the truck. Mavic and Cycleloft are on site and a light breakfast will be served.
STEP 6: PRE-DEPARTURE MEETING
Ten minutes before your scheduled departure time please take your bike for the mandatory pre-departure meeting at AREA 5.
STEP 7: DEPART
Each Peloton will muster at Area 5 for departure, according to the schedule. Groups of 25 will be released every 5 minutes. If you are not ready to go then it will be up to you to either catch up or go with the next group.
Do not join groups on the road! You must depart from Area 5 and cross the timing pads.
HAVE FUN AND STAY SAFE!
DEPARTURE TIMES ARE BELOW - PLEASE BE READY WHEN YOUR PELOTON IS SCHEDULED TO DEPART!
HARPOON B2B DEPARTURE TIMES
| PELETON | AVG SPEED | ARRIVE BY | PACKET PICK-UP BY | CUE UP IN STAGING AREA |
PELOTON DEPARTURES START |
| 1 | 16 mph | 4:30 AM | 4:45 AM | 5:05 AM | 5:15 AM |
| 2 | 17 mph | 5:00 AM | 5:30 AM | 5:50 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3 | 18 mph | 5:45 AM | 6:15 AM | 6:35 AM | 6:45 AM |
| 4 | 19 mph | 6:00 AM | 6:30 AM | 6:50 AM | 7:30 AM |
| 5 | 20 mph | 6:45 AM | 7:00 AM | 7:20 AM | 7:45 AM |
| 6 | 21 mph | 7:00 AM | 7:10 AM | 7:30 AM | 7:50 AM |
| 7 | 22+ mph | 7:00 AM | 7:15 AM | 7:35 AM | 8:00 AM |
YOU MUST BE ON TIME!!! All Pelotons will depart on schedule as stated above.
Complete information about the morning of the B2B Ride and the day will be available in the B2B Ride Day Info Pack (PDF file posted about 1 week prior to the ride).
In case of Emergency:
Call 911
Rider Assistance: Charlie (number valid on ride day only - check your cue sheet)
