Tour Opacum

7th 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 12 and 3:00.  We’ll coordinate a group start for each route, but you’re welcome to head out on your own (after checking in) a little earlier or later so you can make it back within that 12-3 range.  Check with us before adjusting your start time, otherwise, we can’t guarantee the rest stops will be open when you get there.  Plan to arrive about 30 minutes before your route departs to register or check-in.

  • 6:00 am: Walk-in registration & check-in for pre-registered riders opens.  
  • 6:30 am: Full Tour Departs
  • 8:30 am: Metric Departs*
  • 10:00 am: Half-Metric Departs*
  • 11:00 am: X Tour Departs*
  • 12:00 – 4:00 pm Rapscallion Brewery’s After Party at Brimfield Winery! : Food, drinks, live music, games. All riders get a free drink ticket. Food tickets must be purchased in advance through bike reg for the post-ride meal. 
  • *New routes are being developed for 2024. Start time may be adjusted once routes are finalized.

 

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- phone number provided on the Emergency Card at check-in.

Join Us After the Rides

Join us after the rides starting at 12 for the Rapscallion Brewery after-party complete with wine and beer, food, live music, kids crafts, and lawn games.

Food

The after-ride meal, catered by Nosh Springfield, is sure to refuel your body AND thrill your palate! The buffet features a delicious taco, taco salad, and burrito bar with something for everyone. The ENORMOUS menu includes hard shell tacos and locally made corn and flour tortillas, ground beef, pulled chicken, pork carnitas, veggie walnut crumbles, black beans, refried beans, creamed corn, roasted baja root veggies, sautéed onions and peppers, mushroom asada, white bean and potato, vegan sofritos, and dirty rice plus a huge list of greens, cheeses, salsas, and fresh herbs to put the finishing touches on your meal.

Beer

Thirsty from your long ride? Use your drink ticket to get a refreshing craft-brewed beer from event co-host Rapscallion Brewery.

Wine

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

Music

Live music from The House Tones starting at 12!

Games & Kids Activities

Coloring and games for kids. 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. 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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Campgrounds

Hotels