Which bike tour takes you along scenic routes through quaint Central Massachusetts towns, including stops at swimming holes, homemade ice cream stands, and even a Trappist beer brewery, and let's you pedal along at your own pace while chatting with the new friends you just made at breakfast? The Mass BikePike Tour does, of course!

Now in it's seventh year, this tour, designed to appeal to riders with a range of experience and abilities, proudly calls itself “The Friendliest Ride in the East”.  This year's tour will take place August 7 - 10.

The tour starts in Shirley, and riders will explore the apple country, visit the 18^th century utopia of Harvard, savor the all-day breakfast at old-fashioned classic diner in Oxford, and try to pick which town green is the most beautiful – it's a tough call! Along with the beautiful scenery, riders can look forward to the climb to the top of Purgatory Chasm. Beer-lovers will enjoy the chance to ride by the monastery that is the first and only certified Trappist Beer brewery in the United States!

Each evening features a pre-dinner “social hour”, a nightly campfire/stargazing, and optional field trips to local attractions. The Mass BikePike Tour is affordably priced and all proceeds benefit MassBike. The tour is fully supported with cues, arrows, sag vehicles, rest stops and staff.

Spaces go quickly, so sign up now to reserve your space! The tour also offers volunteer spots to offset the cost of signing up. For more information, please visit www.massbikepike.org.