Tour Opacum

4th Annual Bike Ride for Land Conservation sponsored by Southbridge Credit Union

About the Event

Event Schedule

Start Times: The start times are staggered by route and intended to allow riders time to finish their ride and return to the winery between 11:30 and 2:30.  We’ll coordinate a group start, but you’re welcome to head out on your own (after checking in), and to start a little earlier or later so you can make it back within that 11:30-2:30 range.  Not back by 2:30? Don’t worry- we’re not packing up without you, but we’ll probably give you a friendly call to see how you’re doing  🙂

Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before your route departs to register or check-in.

  • 6:30 am: Walk-in registration & check-in for pre-registered riders opens.  
  • 7:00 am: Full Tour Departs
  • 8:00 am- 2:00pm:  Mini Tour riders can depart on their own anytime between 8am and 2pm
  • 9:00 am: Half Tour Departs
  • 10:30 am: Quarter Tour Departs
  • 10:45 am: X Tour Departs
  • 11:30 am – 4:00 pm After Ride Party! : Food (until 3), drinks, live music, games

Remember to check back in at the registration table when you return to the winery so we know you made it.  In a rush, or decided to cut your ride short? Please call us so we know you’re okay. 508-347-9144

Join Us After the Rides

Join us after the rides starting at 11:30 for wine and beer, food, live music, kids crafts, and lawn games.

Food

Food will be available from 11:30-3 at the Winery.  All riders get a free food voucher in addition to snacks throughout the day.  

Wine

Use your drink ticket to enjoy a delicious glass of red, white or rose wine from our talented hosts, Brimfield Winery.

Music

Live music from James Paul starting at 11:30, followed by Screen Door at 1:30 pm to carry us through the afternoon!

Beer

Thirsty from your long ride? Use your drink ticket to get a refreshing craft beer from Rapscallion Brewery.

Games & Kids Activities

Decorate your bike station for kids, coloring & bubbles! Lawn games for the kid in all of us!

Volunteer Opportunities

Sign up to be a volunteer at Tour Opacum to help with registration, rest stops and other activities and then join your riding buddies for the after-ride festivities.  Help is also needed with pre-event prep the day and week(s) before the ride. All volunteers get a T-shirt, food and beverage ticket. Email us for more information TourOpacum@Opacumlt.org

Location & Directions

Brimfield Winery & Cidery
35 Main Street, Brimfield MA 01010

Located in the beautiful town of Brimfield, about 10 minutes from I-84 or the Mass Pike.

The Winery is right on Route 20.  You’ll see signs for the event, and a beautiful red barn. Follow the signs and event volunteers for parking.

  • From the Mass Pike (westbound): take Exit 9 for I 84 toward Route 20. Take exit 3B and stay on Route 20 West (7 miles)
  • From the Mass Pike (eastbound): take exit 8 toward MA-32/ US 20. Turn right onto MA 32 S (0.7 miles) and then turn left on Route 20 East, stay on Route 20 for 7 miles.
  • From 84 North: take Sturbridge Exit 3 towards Route 20 West. (7 miles)

Stay a While!

Enjoy all that this beautiful region has to offer by staying in one of the many great lodging options in Brimfield & Sturbridge. Stay over on Saturday night so you’re rested and ready for your ride on Sunday, or stay Sunday so you can really enjoy the post-ride festivities without having a long drive home! Or make a weekend of it!

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