Riders know the end is only a few miles away when they pass through a covered bridge in Cornish, N.H., and head into Windsor Vt. The last 50 miles are less challenging terrain, but the impact of more than 100 miles and plenty of hills can begin to take its toll. Plenty of farms, fields and scenic views highlight the route before Leviathan. The ride continues northwest then north along the Connecticut River. The first 50 miles are relatively flat, but the next 50 miles offer two big climbs and plenty of rolling hills.Ī six-mile climb toward Ashby takes riders to southern New Hampshire. The ride starts in the Seaport District at Boston Harbor, goes through the financial district (which is quiet and not congested on a Saturday morning), past the Boston Common, over the Charles River, through Cambridge and heads northwest. The Harpoon B2B is an epic one-day, grueling ride held in June, 148 miles from the Harpoon brewery on Northern Avenue in Boston to another Harpoon brewery in Windsor, Vt. It was great to have this big climb and this big descent.” “Everybody talked about Leviathan, but I hit a rhythm there. “That was the toughest part,” said Todd Jewett of Westboro, who did the B2B for the first time this year. The challenge ahead is Leviathan, a four-mile grinding ascent with several twists that keep the top of the climb out of sight. The course makes a 90-degree, right-hand turn from Route 119 onto Route 63 and bounds upward. While winding through bucolic southwestern New Hampshire and passing a red-roof covered bridge along the Ashuelot River in Winchester, the scenery almost lulls cyclists into believing they are on a leisurely recreational ride through the countryside.īut if the distance already pedaled and the nearly 60 miles to go haven't alerted cyclists that the Harpoon Brewery to Brewery Ride is going to push them to their physical limits, the skyward pitch is about to make it clear. (We suggest you book in advance.About 90 miles into the 148-mile ride and the course is about to go up, way up. □♀️ You’ve spent the week renewing your marketing. It offers public seating and lounge areas, interactive art exhibitions, assorted games, and a food kiosk. □ The Lawn On D is a fun and relaxing seasonal outdoor venue in the heart of the Seaport District. □Find the graves of three signers of the Declaration of Independence Peter Faneuil, benefactor of the famed downtown Boston landmark patriot and craftsman Paul Revere James Otis, Revolutionary orator and lawyer and five victims of the Boston Massacre. □♀️ A self-directed 2.5 miles that leads to 16 nationally significant sites, every step tells a story of the American Revolution (the trail passes through the North End, so you can grab that cannoli while you’re there). □ Toast an excellent week at one of the many breweries within walking distance of the event hotel: Trillium, Cisco, Night Shift, Lord Hobo, and Harpoon are located within walking distance. Toast with locally brewed beer (or root beer).Wander around Boston’s historic neighborhoods □ such as Beacon Hill and the South End, where doorstep pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns will get you in the mood for Halloween.The food and street scene there will transport you! Don’t miss the cannoli at Bova’s, Mike’s Pastry, or Modern Pastry-all of which claim to have the bests in Boston. □ Boston’s oldest neighborhood is considered Boston’s Little Italy. □ Part of Faneuil Hall Marketplace, this Greek Revival building has 130 food stalls and more than a dozen restaurants offering an enormous variety of dishes. □️ If museums are your thing, Boston is your city. □ Stroll on over to the Institute of Contemporary Art and check out the latest exhibit. You can ride up the coast, leaf-peeping all the way to Portland, ME and back. Or hop on the Downeaster for a train ride. □ Enjoy the fall foliage from the water with a foliage cruise. Take in one-of-a-kind installations by renowned artists. ☀️Nestled between Boston’s scenic waterfront and historic Fort Point District, you’ll feel the energy and excitement of a newish neighborhood in an old city. You know what you need now? A weekend in Boston! (Treat yo self!)Ĭheck out these 12 reasons to extend your stay and soak up all Boston has to offer. You’ve spent the week immersed in the laughs and learning at our MarketingProfs B2B Forum. Spend Your #MPB2B Post-Event Weekend in Boston!
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