EVENT INFO RIDE MAPS

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16

OFFICIAL

PRESENTED BY

01 Getting to the start

bike Obviously, we love this option. If you can bike to City Hall Plaza, we encourage it!

MBTA The MBTA is a great way to get to City Hall Plaza. However, some restrictions do exist for traveling with a bike. The info below should help you plan your trip if taking the train or bus.

BIKES ALLOWED:

no bikes ALLOWED:

Blue Line, Orange Line, Red Line, Commuter Rail, Ferry, Bus and Silver Line (on racks)

GREEN LINE, MATTAPAN TROLLEY

drive If you need to drive into the event, park in the vicinity of City Hall Plaza. Street parking in Boston is free on Sundays. How nice is that?!

If you can’t find street parking or if you prefer to park in a garage, Spot Hero is our preferred parking partner. It’s easy! Download the Spot Hero app and book your parking in advance for best rates.

Remember to remove your bike from roof racks before entering a garage.

Additionally, bikes are not allowed on platforms in these stations:

▶ Park Street ▶ Downtown Crossing ▶ Government Center

Folding bikes are allowed on all services at all times if they’re completely folded. Motorized bikes and vehicles are not allowed on the T at any time. Visit mbta.com for customized travel directions using the Trip Planner.

city hall plaza

02 schedule of events

6:30-7:45am REGISTRATIONRegister On-site or pick up Pre-registered rider packets at City Hall Plaza

7:50-8:00am Opening Ceremonyat Congress Street Start Line

8:00am Hub On Wheels Starton Congress Street

9:00–2:00pm Post-Ride Finish Festivalon City Hall Plaza

11:00–2:00pm Beer Garden Openon City Hall Plaza

03 the ride

Both the Downtown and Emerald Necklace routes begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. from the Start Line on Congress Street, and both routes will access a CAR-FREE Storrow Drive. To re-open Storrow Drive in a timely fashion, anyone not reaching the Storrow Drive turnaround point by 9:30 a.m. will be turned back early.Please be advised that many other roads along the longer course are open to vehicle traffic, so we ask all riders to obey the rules of the road.

downtown 12 MILES

Emerald necklace 40+ MILES

There are two great options to experience Hub on Wheels:

To print a copy of this year’s 40-mile route or download (GPX or TCX files) to your mobile device, please visit:

Strava: https://www.strava.com/routes/13005180

Ride with GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/28174777

c h a r l e s r i v e rBEACON

HILL

HarvardSq

CentralSq

kenmoresq

KendallSq

BostonCommon

CopleySq

back bay

Cambridgeport

EastCambridge

B ra i n t re eB ra i n t re e

FenwaySouth

end

charlestown

eastBoston

missionhill

brighton

JamaicaPlain

Roxbury

dorchester

mattapan

roslindale

westRoxbury

Hyde Park

Westend

Chinatown

SouthBoston

B ra i n t re eB ra i n t re e

Allston

QUINCY

MILTON

BROOKLINE

CAMBRIDGEWATERTOWN

NEWTON

SOMERVILLE

STORROW DRIVETURNAROUND

BREAK-AWAY FROM 40-MILERS

FINISH

START

LEFT OFF PARK DR. ONTO AGASSIZ

CAMBRIDGE ST.

CONGRESS ST.

04 the ride downtown route

A dozen car-free miles through the heart of the city, pedaling past iconic landmarks like Fenway Park, Boston Common, the State House, Faneuil Hall and more. This family-friendly course is free for kids (ages 10-17), accompanied by a registered parent or guardian.

12 MILES

c h a r l e s r i v e r

m y s t i c r i v e r

B o s t o nH a r b o r

back bay

FenwaySouth

end

charlestown

eastBoston

missionhill

brighton

JamaicaPlain

Roxbury

dorchester

mattapan

roslindalewest

Roxbury

Hyde Park

SouthBoston

Allston

QUINCY

MILTON

BROOKLINE

CAMBRIDGEWATERTOWN

NEWTON

SOMERVILLE

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5

15

20

25

30

35

40

STORROW DRIVETURNAROUND

CARSON BEACHREST STOP

ARBORETUMREST STOP

NEPONSET PARKREST STOP

FINISH

START

CITY HALL PLAZAFINISH

CONGRESS ST.START

05 the ride EMERALD NECKLACE route

Or choose the more adventurous 40+ mile journey down car-free Storrow Drive and across the historic Emerald Necklace park system, including scenic views of The Riverway, Jamaica Pond, Arnold Arboretum, Franklin Park, Stoney Brook Reservation, Neponset River pathways and many of Boston’s vibrant neighborhoods and memorable landmarks.

40+ MILES

06 on-course support

the hotline If you need attention at any point along the course, please call our Ride Safety Hotline at 617-863-0621 to report any issues or technical/medical needs and we will dispatch support.

rest stops There will be three (3) Rest Stops along the Emerald Necklace Route, located at Arnold Arboretum, on Neponset River Trail at Granite Ave. and at Carson Beach on Day Blvd., fueling you up with free drinks and snacks. There is no Rest Stop on the shorter Downtown Route.

bike repair If your bike needs attention, bike repair support is available at all rest stops or flag one of our ride marshals or tech support vehicles.

Bike repair is generously provided by Landry’s, Crimson Bikes and Urban Adventours.

Please remember that Hub On Wheels is a great community RIDE, not a race... and will take place rain or shine. Please obey all rules of the road, be safe, and have fun!

Ride Marshals and tech support vehicles, as well as city and state police, will be out along the route to assist you as needed.

07 the cause

Hub On Wheels is proud to support Boston Children’s Hospital, with $5 of your registration fee automatically going to support the efforts to find a cure for pediatric cancer.

08 the festival

After you’ve pedaled down car-free Storrow Drive and across the Emerald Necklace, you’ll be welcomed back at City Hall Plaza with some post-ride fun!

Boloco is back again this year with a free burrito for all riders*, and the Beer Garden will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For your convenience, a bike valet and bag drop will be available to store your belongings while you enjoy the festival.

*yes, that’s right, a free burrito for all riders. thanks boloco!

▶ Wear your helmet. No ifs, ands, or buts about it.

▶ Respect other cyclists. The Tour is for human-powered bikes only. For safety reasons, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, and motorized bikes are not allowed.

▶ Use hand signals to indicate that you are slowing down, stopping, turning, or changing lanes.

▶ Faster cyclists: pass on the left (call out “on your left” to warn cyclists of your approach).

▶ Slower-paced cyclists: stay to the right. Move all the way to the right side if walking your bike.

▶ Move completely off the road if stopping for any reason.

▶ Heed instructions from Marshals and law enforcement officers.

▶ Ride with the flow of the Tour.

▶ Maintain adequate distance between you and other cyclists, especially when going downhill.

▶ Maintain an appropriate speed; be prepared to slow down for congestion or road hazards.

▶ Keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times.

▶ Cycle defensively. Be prepared for other cyclists to make unexpected moves.

▶ Do not wear earbuds or any other form of headphones.

09 rules of the road

10 general info

WHAT TO BRING

▶ Cash for spare parts, parking, food and merchandise, at the Finish Festival, etc.

▶ Photo identification

▶ Cell phone (Do not use your phone to talk or take pictures while riding.)

▶ Water bottles (You can refill them at Water Stations along the route.)

▶ Extra layers (Check the forecast and dress accordingly.)

▶ Sunscreen and sunglasses

RIDING WITH CHILDREN

Cyclists must be 10 years or older to ride. Children under 10 may participate only if riding with an adult on a tandem, trail-a-bike, bike seat, or trailer. Chil-dren 10-17 may ride the Downtown Route for FREE but must register online as an official rider, and must be accompanied by a registered adult rider.

NEED A BIKE? Don’t have a bike but still want to ride? Reserve a bike by September 9th. Contact our official bike rental partner, Urban Adventours, at (617)-670-0637 or at www.urbanadventours.com

11 general info

REGISTRATION PACKETS/BIBS

Riders who register prior to Labor Day (Monday, September 3) will have their rider packet (including bib number and parking coupon) mailed to them at the address provided in their application. Riders who registered after 12:00am on Tuesday, September 4, or have not received their bib number in the mail for any reason, can pick up their packet at City Hall Plaza.

Packet Pick Up Times on City Hall Plaza:▶ SATURDAY, SEPT 15 9:00a.m.—2:00p.m. at the Boston Social Fitness Festival

▶ SUNDAY, SEPT 16 6:30a.m.—7:45a.m. on the morning of the ride

CANCELLATIONS Hub On Wheels takes place rain or shine.

We understand that sometimes personal circumstances come up that may force you to be unable to participate in the ride. We regret that no refund for cancellations can be made after August 17, 2018. However, your registration may be transferred to another person up to 48 hours in advance of the ride (by Friday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m.), providing your replacement adheres to the same set of ride requirements and completes all necessary permission paperwork. In the event that weather conditions pose a danger to participants and the ride is canceled, the organizer’s liability is limited to refund of the ride registration fee only. Please contact info@hubonwheels.com to process a transfer, or for additional information or questions.

MORE QUESTIONS? Something else you needed? email us at info@hubonwheels.com

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