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1 The 33rd Pan-Massachusetts Challenge 77 Fourth Avenue Needham, MA WE-CYCLE Tell your family, friends and sponsors to watch WCVB s (Channel 5) Special PMC Kick-off: Friday, August 3rd NoN ProFit org Us Postage Paid BroCKtoN, Ma PerMit No. 402 Visit our web site: EVENTHANDBOOK

2 PMC Headquarters How to use this handbook How To Use This Handbook We strongly encourage all riders and volunteers to carry this book with them throughout the weekend. It is an invaluable resource. In addition to providing general information about the PMC, fundraising and preparing for the weekend, it includes a tabbed reference for every site as well as an index for quick topic referencing. Color tabs break the handbook into sections Directions Parking Information Site Maps Rider Schedules Volunteer Shift Schedules Site Timelines Frequently Asked Questions The Rider FAQ section is particularly helpful for both riders and volunteers. For questions about any site, flip to the tabbed section and scroll (the subjects are listed alphabetically) until you find the subject of your question. For example, at the Sturbridge start, a rider may ask: Where will I find my luggage when I arrive at MMA? - flip to the rider FAQs section, find MMA, and then Luggage. Where do I pick up my luggage when I arrive at MMA? Riders staying on the ship or in dorms: luggage is delivered to the hallway outside their rooms. Riders tenting or staying off campus: luggage is located on the basketball courts. How to use In addition to this handbook, you will find a multitude of information on the PMC website, including egift online giving, training tips, PMC photos and videos, PMC Classifieds, the PMC Store, and more. Read the Rider and Volunteer Information sections to see how you can use your MyPMC page to manage your event logistics. 04 Message From Billy Starr 05 PMC Weekend 05 Route Information 06 Route Map 07 Weekend Schedule 07 Meeting Family and Friends 08 No Smoking 08 Opening Ceremonies 09 Road Safety & Medical Coverage 09 Mandatory Requirements For Participation 09 Safety Tips 10 Rules of Conduct 11 PMC Medical Coverage 11 Hyponatremia Information 11 Road Etiquitte & Safety 12 Rider Tracking 13 Rider Information 14 FitCorp Training & Nutrition Zone 14 Rider Amenities 15 Packing Right and Light 16 Rider Schedules 22 Rider FAQs Table of Contents

3 Table of Contents 42 Volunteer Information 43 MyPMC 43 Volunteer Site Web Pages 43 The Volunteer Virtual Rider 43 The Volunteer Rider 44 Volunteer Responsibility Code 44 Volunteer Check-In 44 Meeting With Your Crew Leader 45 PMC Road Crew: General Information 46 PMC Road Crew: Personal Vehicle Parking 46 PMC Road Crew: Pre-Event 47 Volunteer Schedule & Shifts 57 Volunteer FAQs 61 Sites, Directions, Maps 62 PMC Hub Site: Sturbridge 63 PMC Hub Site: Wellesley 64 PMC Hub Site: Bourne 66 PMC Hub Site: Provincetown Inn 67 PMC Hub Site: Provincetown Family Finish 68 PMC Site: EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal 69 Waterstop Directions 75 Sturbridge Map 77 Wellesley Map 79 Bourne Map 81 Provincetown Inn Map 83 Provincetown Map 83 Provincetown Family Finish Map 85 EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal Map 88 Index 93 PMC Headquarters PMC Sponsors Dear PMC cyclists and volunteers, Welcome to the 33rd annual Pan- Massachusetts Challenge and the PMC family, that is made up of thousands of cyclists and volunteers from around the globe. Together, we have raised $338 million for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute though it s Jimmy Fund. Along the way, we have become a uniform paceline, as committed to each other and our event as we are to the cause. This year, we ll set out on 11 routes that span 360 miles between Sturbridge, Wellesley, Sharon, Bourne and Provincetown. More than 5,500 of us will ride to raise $36 million and bring the PMC s 33-year fundraising total to $374 million. More than 3,100 volunteers will assist our effort, beginning with office work in the spring and summer, along the routes on PMC weekend, and back in the office in the fall as all the money we collectively raised comes due. Increasingly, PMC volunteers are fundraisers too. In 2011, volunteers raised $1.7 million of the $35 million the PMC donated to Dana-Farber. For the past five of its 33 years, the PMC has given 100 percent of every rider-raised dollar directly to DFCI, a pass-through efficiency rate nearly unheard of within the athletic fundraising industry. We are a committed group and we have high expectations. In addition to the efforts made by PMC riders, financial supporters, and volunteers, PMC corporate sponsors are extremely important to the success of our event. More than 200 PMC corporate sponsors donate goods and services to the PMC that keep our riders strong. From burgers and water to refrigerated trucks and bicycle chains, PMC corporate contributions are important to the PMC s success and fundraising efficiency. Thank you for committing to the PMC and for joining our family. The great feeling we share during and after the ride is our reward for our fundraising and athletic efforts. But the gratitude extended by those who suffer from cancer, their family members, and the doctors and researchers at Dana-Farber who put the money we raise to good use, is our greatest reward. I ll see you on the road, Billy Starr 03 04

4 PMC Weekend Route Information One Event: 10 Routes, 4 Sunday Finishing Destinations The PMC provides routes that cater to your level of cycling and weekend agenda. The original first-day route, Sturbridge to Bourne, is the longest and most difficult. The first 50 miles are hilly. The mileage of the Wellesley to Bourne route is formidable, but the route is much less difficult than the Sturbridge to Bourne ride. There are two finish lines in Provincetown, the original PMC route s Provincetown Inn and the alternative Family Finish. Riders guests are not allowed on site at the Provincetown Inn. The Family Finish is for those who intend to rendezvous with family members and friends. It offers most of the amenities of the Provincetown Inn, as well as games and entertainment for children. The finish line in Wellesley offers a family friendly atmosphere in the metro Boston area. Riders who finish at Patriot Place can be greeted by friends and family and take a bus back to the Wellesley hub site for post ride festivities. No matter which route you choose Bourne, Wellesley, Sturbridge, or Provincetown you will enjoy an unbelievable feeling of accomplishment when you cross the finish line. You will have done something to fight cancer. TWO-DAY RIDES: AUGUST 4 & 5 Sturbridge to Provincetown 190 miles Sturbridge to Wellesley 192 miles Wellesley to Provincetown 163 miles Wellesley to Wellesley 165 miles PMC a la carte: Sturbridge or Wellesley to Bourne, August 4 and Wellesley to Wellesley Sunday, August 5 ONE-DAY RIDES: AUGUST 4 Sturbridge to Bourne 111 miles Wellesley to Bourne 84 miles ONE-DAY RIDES: AUGUST 5 Wellesley to Patriot Place 25 miles Wellesley to Wellesley 50 miles Bourne to Wellesley (Volunteer Ride) 80 miles* (Mileage may vary slightly according to route changes made prior to the event.) *Imagine having the emotional satisfaction of volunteering as well as the physical rush of riding 80 miles with hundreds of fellow PMC riders. Volunteers are invited to join PMC riders on the leg from MMA in Bourne to the Babson College finish in Wellesley. In order to participate you must: 1. Register for the ride online by July 15th. 2. Volunteer for PMC on or before August 4th. 3. Raise a minimum of $1,000. ROUTES TWO-DAY RIDES: AUGUST 4 & 5 Sturbridge to Provincetown 190 miles Sturbridge to Wellesley 192 miles Wellesley to Provincetown 163 miles Wellesley to Wellesley 165 miles PMC a la carte: Sturbridge or Wellesley to Bourne, August 4 and Wellesley to Wellesley Sunday, August 5 ONE-DAY RIDES: AUGUST 4 Sturbridge to Bourne 111 miles Wellesley to Bourne 84 miles ONE-DAY RIDES: AUGUST 5 Wellesley to Patriot Place 25 miles Wellesley to Wellesley 50 miles Bourne to Wellesley (Volunteer Ride) 80 miles :00 Ferry arrives 6:30 -> 12:00 HS Ferry arrives 1:30 3:55 HS Ferry arrives 5:30 Wellesley to Patriot Place-> Patriot Place PMC Weekend

5 PMC Weekend PMC Weekend Schedule The weekend begins with the PMC Opening Ceremonies, which take place Friday evening in Sturbridge and is broadcast on WCVB-TV Channel 5. For most riders, the PMC begins on Friday afternoon when they make their way to their official starting location. For many volunteers, the weekend starts on Wednesday or Thursday before the event, with setup responsibilities at one of the major sites or waterstops. The ride begins Saturday morning at 5:30 a.m. in Sturbridge and at 7:00 a.m. in Wellesley. All oneday and two-day riders will merge at the Dighton- Rehoboth waterstop for lunch and finish on Saturday afternoon at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) in Bourne. Volunteers are stationed at waterstops approximately every 20 miles along the routes to support the riders by serving food, parking bikes, and taking care of all medical and mechanical needs. In Bourne, the PMC riders celebrate the end of a full day of cycling with live music, an all-you-caneat buffet, and a well-earned 15-minute massage. On Saturday evening, one-day riders return to Wellesley or Sturbridge by bus or their own mode of transportation. Although some two-day riders spend Saturday night off campus, most have overnight accommodations at MMA. Sunday morning at MMA begins with reveille at 4:40 a.m. and breakfast served by PMC volunteers. Most riders are on the road to either Provincetown or Wellesley by 5:00 a.m. In Wellesley, those riding the one-day loop depart at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning from Babson College and meet up with riders returning from MMA at the waterstop at Patriot Place. On Sunday afternoon, volunteers greet riders at four finish points: Provincetown Inn and Family Finish in Provincetown, the Patriot Place waterstop, and Babson College in Wellesley. Meeting Family and Friends along the Route We recommend that riders and volunteers who want to meet up with friends and family at spots along the route carry a cell phone in their ride jersey. Guests will not be allowed past the family area on the MMA campus or on the grounds of the Provincetown Inn, so you must coordinate meeting places that are nearby. There are designated rendezvous sites on the MMA grounds, after the Finish Line, and at the Winslow Street field near the Family Finish in Provincetown. Signs and volunteers will direct PMCers and guests to the appropriate meeting places. Though friends and family bring spiritual nourishment to PMC waterstops, the food onsite is generously donated by PMC sponsors and is allocated for riders and volunteers only. Smoking is NOT Allowed During PMC Activites The PMC is an athletic event and as such, we must consider the health of those around us. Please keep in mind that the PMC benefits Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; many PMC riders and volunteers have family members who have been touched by lung cancer and other smoking-related diseases. Please, if you smoke, leave your cigarettes at home. Opening Ceremonies and WCVB-TV s Chronicle Magazine Friday, August 3, 6:30-8:30 P.M. Opening Ceremonies will run from 6:30-8:30pm on August third in the Hawthorne Room at the Sturbridge Host Hotel. WCVB s Chronicle, dedicated entirely to the PMC, will run from 7:30-8:00pm as part of our presentation. All riders are invited to attend the ceremonies at SHH, where it will also be broadcast in the Rider Registration area and tennis court. Riders who do not wish to travel to Sturbridge can also view the program in the Trim Parking Lot at Babson college or via the streamed program online PMC Weekend

6 Road Safety & Medical Coverage Mandatory Requirements for Participation Helmets (US CPSC-approved) must be worn riding. Headphones, ipods, and radios are not permitted while riding SAFETY tips for safe group riding by the League of American Bicyclists Be Predictable. Group riding requires even more attention to predictability than riding alone. Other riders expect you to continue straight ahead at a constant speed unless you indicate differently. Use Signals. Use hand and verbal signals to communicate with fellow cyclists and with other traffic. Hand signals for turning and stopping are as follows: left arm straight out to signal a left turn; left arm out and down with your palm to the rear to signal slowing or stopping; and for a right turn, put your right arm straight out or put your left arm out and up. Give Warnings. Warn cyclists behind you well in advance of changes in your direction or speed. To notify the group of a change in path, the lead rider should call out left turn or right turn in addition to giving a hand signal. Announce Hazards. When riding in a group, most of the cyclists do not have a good view of the road surface ahead, so it is important to announce holes, glass, sand, grates, and other hazards. The leader should indicate hazards by pointing down to the left or right, and by shouting hole, bump, etc. where required for safety. Watch Out at Intersections. When approaching intersections that require vehicles to yield or stop, the lead rider will say slowing or stopping to alert those behind to the change in speed. When passing through an intersection, some cyclists say clear if there is no cross traffic. Note that each cyclist is responsible for verifying that the way is indeed clear Watch for Traffic Coming From the Rear. Riders in front cannot see traffic approaching from the rear. It is the responsibility of the riders in back to inform other cyclists by saying car back. It is also helpful to warn of traffic approaching from the front with car up. Change Positions Correctly. Generally, slower traffic stays right. You should pass others on their left. Say on your left to warn the cyclist ahead of you that you are passing. If you need to pass someone on the right, say on your right clearly since this is an unorthodox maneuver. Leave a Gap for Cars. When riding up hills or on narrow roads with traffic, leave a gap for cars between every three or four bicycles to allow motorists the ability to pass. Move Off the Road When You Stop. Whether you are stopping due to mechanical problems or to regroup with your companions, move well off the road so you don t interfere with traffic. When you restart, each cyclist should look for, and yield to, traffic. Riding Two-Abreast. Even where riding double is legal, courtesy dictates that you single up when cars are trying to pass. Failure to comply with our rules of conduct, or behavior which results in the harm, or potential harm of other riders, may lead to expulsion from the event. Rules of Conduct 1. Ride defensively in consideration of fellow riders. 2. Communicate with your fellow riders, using proper cycling terms such as on your left, car back, etc. 3. Ride single file and as far to the right of the road as is safely possible, except to pass. Pass on left side only. 4. Use proper hand signals when turning. Make left turns from the center of the road or left turn lane. Cross railroad tracks at right angles. 5. Do not cross the yellow center line regardless of passing zone. 6. Obey all traffic signs and signals. 7. Ride in control of your bike at all times. 8. Riding to endanger the safety of your fellow riders Road Safety & Medical Coverage Failure to comply with our rules of conduct, or behavior which results in the harm, or potential harm of other riders, may lead to expulsion from the event.

7 Road Safety & Medical Coverage is strictly prohibited. 9. Obey instructions from the PMC Road Crew and Route Guides and pay attention to information posted on PMC road signs. 10. Each rider is expected to speak out when observing a violation. When spoken to, the response should be in appreciation of the concern expressed. PMC Medical Coverage on the Weekend Medical staff offers basic First Aid only. Any situation requiring greater attention will be treated at the nearest medical facility via ambulance. While riding, carry all prescription medications and your health insurance card in your jersey or bike bag. The medical staff has no I.V. solutions or prescription medications. Please remember to keep yourself well hydrated before, during, and after the ride (regardless of the weather). A combination of electrolyte solution (Gatorade, etc.) and water is best. Also, make sure to snack on fruit for potassium and chips or pretzels for sodium. Hyponatremia Information It is critically important to avoid dehydration by drinking water and sports drinks on a schedule throughout the ride (roughly one liter per hour, starting with water and switching to sports drinks after the first hour or two). Do not rely on thirst thirst kicks in only as you are becoming dehydrated. It is also important not to overconsume water. Over hydration with straight water lacking the sodium found in sports drinks may result in hyponatremia, sometimes referred to as water toxicity. This is a dangerous and potentially deadly condition that can be avoided by switching to primarily drinking a sports drink that contains at least 100 mg of sodium after the first 1-2 hours of riding. Be sure to read your fluid labels as many sports beverages contain far less than this minimum recommended amount. Road Etiquette and Safety The PMC is not a race. The ride is conducted on open roads. Motor vehicle traffic is present. Volunteer Road Crews mark and patrol the routes throughout the weekend to assist our riders. We also benefit from the support of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association and the community police departments in each of the 48 towns along our route. However, riders are ultimately responsible for their safety by riding with caution and respect for all others on the road. Through years of experience in staging this event and because of the growing number of riders, and the variation in riding skills, the requirements and rules of conduct have been developed to ensure your safety along the route. Rider Tracking The PMC uses a comprehensive ID bracelet that must be worn in order to participate in the weekend. The bracelet is your passport to PMC Weekend. Information on the bracelet includes: your name, your designated route, lodging and baggage location at MMA, homeward transportation, your egift number, allergies, emergency contact name and phone number, and whether or not you are of legal drinking age. It will also include a bar code for positive identification. Riders must be scanned at the end of each day s ride. YOU MUST DISPLAY A PHOTO ID OR LICENSE AT REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE YOUR ID BRACELET. Your ID bracelet will be fastened to your wrist. NO ONE will be admitted to MMA or the Provincetown Inn without it. When you register you will receive ID tags for your bike and luggage. Fasten them securely. If untagged, luggage will go to PMC headquarters. ONLY REGISTERED RIDERS MAY PICK UP REGISTRATION PACKETS OR WEAR PMC ID BRACELETS. Consider the impact of an emergency phone call to a medical professional or significant other where the information being transmitted is false or inaccurate! We need everyone s cooperation to manage safety, quality control, and expectations Road Safety & Medical Coverage

8 Rider Information Rider Information Rider Amenities On PMC Weekend your primary responsibility is to ride your bike. The logistics of the weekend are catered by more than 3,000 volunteers. Amenities include: Carb-loading dinner at the Sturbridge Host Hotel (SHH) or at Babson College, Wellesley on Friday, August 5. Cycling and Fitness Exposition, Friday at the SHH, and Friday and Sunday at Babson College. Food, beverage, mechanical and medical assistance along each route. All meals during the event. Cycling jersey with zippered front and rear pocket. Water bottle. Transportation of personal gear while cycling. Saturday evening lodging at the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA), if desired. Complimentary 15-minute post-ride massage at MMA. (Two-day riders receive priority, but one-day riders may stand by for a massage.) Return transportation at the end of the event. Dietary Restrctions The PMC strives to provide a variety of meals, snacks, and refreshments to accommodate our riders and volunteers. However, if you have a specific allergy or dietary restriction, please plan accordingly. Vegetarian options will be available at all of our hub sites and water stops. Peanut butter is a staple of the PMC and we cannot guarantee cross contamination will not occur despite our best efforts. Rider Information FitCorp Training and Nutrition Zone The PMC has teamed up with FitCorp to provide riders with a comprehensive guide to training and nutrition. FitCorp has created an extensive webbased resource we recommend all PMC riders read. Topics covered in this web-based resource include Nutrition 101, Fueling Your Training and Your Ride, month-by-month Training Phases, and a recommended Long Ride Schedule for both one- and two-day riders. Have specific questions about fitness or training? Simply click the links provided to FitCorp with your questions. For more information visit:

9 Rider Information Packing Right & Light The following is a suggested list of items you should consider when packing your bag and preparing your bicycle for PMC Weekend. Each rider is permitted one piece of luggage, which cannot exceed 20 pounds. Luggage in excess of 20 pounds will not be delivered to your room. Please pack as lightly as possible. Transporting your luggage is a major task for our volunteers throughout the weekend. With your cooperation, the task is much more manageable. Please bring only those items essential to the weekend. Please do not hang items from your luggage at anytime during the weekend, as they could easily be misplaced. Bike helmets must fit INSIDE of bags. Do not attach them to the outside as they may be damaged. While our volunteers are very careful with your bike, if you are concerned about the possibility of your bike being scratched in transport, we suggest you pack and apply bubble wrap to your bike if we are transporting it for you on either day. The PMC is not responsible for any damage to your bike or bike accessories incurred while transporting your bike. Please remember to have your bike tuned up PRIOR to PMC Weekend and, please, no tubular tires (sew-ups), if at all possible. US CPSC-approved Helmet Casual clothes Cell phone (in a ziplock bag, carry with you) Cycling shoes, shorts, tights, jersey, socks, gloves Duffel bag Extra water bottle Fanny pack (for additional clothing while riding) Flash light Identification, money, credit card, health insurance card (carry with you) Plastic trash bag(s) - to protect dry clothing in case of rain and to pack wet items PMC t-shirts from years past PMC Event Handbook (pack this Handbook) Prescribed medications and car/home key (carry with you - do not pack them in luggage) Rain gear Seat bag with repair kit and 2 spare inner tubes Sleeping bag or sheets Sunglasses, sunscreen, lip balm Sweat shirt or fleece Swimsuit Toiletry Kit Towels (2) Tuned-up bicycle w/pump Shower cap or plastic bags (to cover bike saddle) Rider Schedules Sturbridge FRIDAY :00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Riders check in at registration. Shuttle service runs to Sturbridge area hotels. 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Cycling & Fitness Expo. 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Buffet Dinner: Free for riders. -Guests: Advance purchase required. 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Bikes may be serviced at the rear of the hotel. 6:15 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Musical guest: Adam Ezra 7:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Opening remarks by Billy Starr. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Broadcast Chronicle on WCVB-TV Channel 5 8:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Keynote Address SATURDAY :00 a.m. 5:30 a.m. Bikes may be serviced in the rear of the hotel. 4:00 a.m. 5:15 a.m. Shuttle service runs to Sturbridge area hotels. 4:00 a.m. 5:15 a.m. Buffet breakfast. 4:30 a.m. 5:15 a.m. Riders check in at registration. 5:15 a.m. Riders line up in starting area. 5:30 a.m. START! Riders depart Sturbridge. 8:00 p.m. Saturday buses return from Bourne. SUNDAY :00 p.m. Buses return from Provincetown Rider Schedules-STURBRIDGE

10 Rider Schedules-BABSON COLLEGE 8:15 p.m. Buses return from EDIC Ferry Terminal. Babson College, Wellesley FRIDAY :30 p.m. Rider shuttle buses depart for Sturbridge. ETA 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Riders check in at Rider Registration and drop off luggage/bike.we encourage all riders to register on Friday night. - Dinner: Free for riders. Friends and family are welcome, but must purchase a ticket in advance or at the event (adults $15, kids $5) - Cycling & Fitness Expo 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Bike mechanics available for limited services in Trim Parking Lot. 6:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony broadcast live in Trim Parking Lot. SATURDAY :30 a.m. 6:30 a.m. Luggage drop-off and last minute rider registration available. 5:30 a.m. 6:45 a.m. Riders enjoy a breakfast buffet. 6:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Emergency bike repair available in Trim Parking Lot. 6:15 a.m. 6:45 a.m. Riders line up in the start area. Opening Ceremony. 7:00 a.m. START! Riders depart Babson. 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening buses return from MMA. SUNDAY :00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Last minute Rider Registration is available. 6:00 a.m. 7:15 a.m. Riders enjoy a breakfast buffet. 6:45 a.m. 7:15 a.m. Riders line up in the start area. 7:15 a.m. Opening Ceremonies. 7:30 a.m. START! Riders depart for the one-day Sunday routes 9:30 a.m. First riders finish at Babson. 10:00 a.m. Busses start transporting Sharon finishers back to Wellesley 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Riders enjoy a buffet. Friends and family are welcome, but must purchase a ticket in advance or at the event (Adults $15, kids $5) Cycling and Fitness Expo 1:00 p.m. Bus departure for riders going to Sturbridge. ETA 2:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Buses return from Provincetown. 7:15 p.m. Buses return from EDIC Ferry Terminal. Mass Maritime Academy SATURDAY :30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Riders arrive. 11:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Riders enjoy a barbeque and refreshments 11:00 a.m. Riders begin to make massage appointments in the cafeteria (massage location). 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Riders may get their bikes serviced near bike parking on the baseball field. 1:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Three bands perform. 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Riders may get their bikes serviced by Road Crew vehicles near the football field Rider Schedules-MMA/BOURNE

11 Rider Schedules-PROVINCETOWN 6:15 p.m. Living Proof Photo at the flagpole on the canal (Academy Drive) side of MMA. 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Bus departure for one-day riders. -Riders may meet their pick-up persons in remote parking lots serviced by a PMC shuttle. SUNDAY :40 a.m. 5:45 a.m. Reveille and breakfast for riders. -Riders pack bags and bring them to luggage trucks. 5:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Riders may get their bikes serviced near the football field. 5:00 a.m. Riders begin departing MMA. (Road Crew will not be on the route to assist riders who leave earlier than 5:00 a.m.) 5:30 a.m. Group start for riders finishing in Wellesley, including Volunteer Riders. (Meet in the Gym Lot). 6:30 a.m. Luggage trucks depart. Provincetown Inn and Family Finish SUNDAY :00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Riders check in. -Riders pick up their luggage and shower. 9:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Lunch: Free for riders -Friends and family are welcome at the Family Finish only. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the event. (Adults $20, kids $10, under 3 years old free). - Alcohol will not be served at the Family Finish -Many riders tour historic Provincetown. (Maps available at the Information Booth). 12:00 p.m. High Speed Ferry departs MacMillan Wharf. (carry your bike and bag with you) -ETA EDIC, Boston: 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Buses for riders depart from the Provincetown Inn to Wellesley and Sturbridge. (carry your bag with you) -ETA Wellesley: 5:45 p.m. -ETA Sturbridge: 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. Ferry departs from MacMillan Wharf. -ETA EDIC, Boston: 6:30 p.m. 3:55 p.m. High Speed Ferry departs MacMillan Wharf. (carry your bike and bag with you) -ETA EDIC, Boston: 5:25 p.m. EDIC/ Black Falcon Terminal FRIDAY :15 p.m. Bus to Sturbridge. Riders park in EDIC garage, load their bike onto a truck, and board a bus to Sturbridge. 1:00 p.m. All buses depart EDIC together promptly at 1:00 p.m. -ETA Sturbridge 2:30 p.m. (Shuttle service to local Sturbridge hotels is available). SUNDAY :30 p.m. High Speed Ferry arrives at EDIC. 5:45 p.m. High Speed Ferry arrives at EDIC. 6:30 p.m. Ferry arrives at EDIC. -Riders board buses, pick up cars at the EDIC garage, or rendezvous with a pick-up person. 6:45 p.m. Buses depart for Wellesley and Sturbridge. -ETA Wellesley: 7:15 p.m. -ETA Sturbridge: 8:15 p.m Rider Schedules-EDIC/BLACK FALCON TERMINAL

12 RIDER FAQs STURBRIDGE If a question is not listed, check the Information Booth. Rider FAQs: Sturbridge 21 Bike Mechanics Where/When can I get my bike serviced? Bikes are serviced in the parking lot at the rear of the hotel (see map on p.75-76). Mechanics from Landry s Bicycles will be available for any unexpected repairs on Friday and early Saturday morning. For repairs over and above a simple adjustment, be prepared to stand in a VERY long line. Please make sure your bike is in good working order prior to the event. Bike Parking Where do I park my bike overnight? A secured bike storage area is available in the front of the hotel, across from entrance nearest the Exhibit Hall (see map on p.75-76). Bike Transportation If I took the Friday bus to Sturbridge, where do I find my bike? Your bike will come on a designated truck, and will be unloaded into the main parking lot when it arrives (generally shortly after the buses). Please claim your bike in the parking lot and take it to the storage area. Clothing What should I wear if it rains? Every rider should carry rain gear, including a rain 22

13 Rider FAQs: Sturbridge jacket and cycling tights. Food When is the buffet? Friday: 4 p.m. - 7:00 p.m How much does it cost? The buffet is free for riders. Guest tickets are available for sale at the food tent in the rear of the hotel or through your MyPMC page before the event. Buffet cost: adults $20, children $10. Guests who have purchased tickets in advance through a rider or volunteer s MyPMC page will be on a list at the entrance of the food tent there are no physical tickets. (Children under 3 are free) Guests Are guests allowed at the Sturbridge Host? Yes! Dinner tickets can be purchased before the event through your MyPMC page or on PMC weekend. Living Proof Photo Where/when will the Living Proof photo be taken? The photo will be taken on Saturday at MMA at 6:15 p.m. Please see map on p for location. Lodging Does the PMC provide Friday night lodging? No. Does the PMC provide shuttle services to and from my hotel? In most cases, yes. Please see the shuttle section on the next page for detailed information on the shuttle service. Lost & Found Where is the Lost & Found? The Lost & Found is located at the Information Booth. Luggage Can I load my luggage on Friday night? No. Where/When do I load my luggage? You may begin loading your luggage at 4:00 a.m. in the main parking lot of the Sturbridge Host Hotel (where riders congregate for the start.) On to which truck do I load my luggage? Each loading area will have a prominently displayed luggage tag poster. Match this to the tag on your bag and hand your luggage to the volunteer at that loading door. What do I do if the information on my luggage tag is incorrect? Report to the rider registration area to have this corrected. Medical Questions Where do I seek medical attention? The medical area is located adjacent to volunteer check-in in the Executive Room. See map on p Opening Ceremonies When/Where do the Opening Ceremonies start? Opening Ceremonies are held in the Hawthorne Room from 6:15 p.m. 8:30 p.m. They are also broadcast in the Rider Registration area and under a separate tent in Host s rear parking area. Parking Please see the Sturbridge section under Directions on p.62. Registration When can riders register? Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:30 a.m.- 5:15 a.m. Shuttles Is there a PMC shuttle service? The PMC provides a shuttle bus service between Rider FAQs: Sturbridge

14 Rider FAQs: Sturbridge the Host and many area hotels. Please refer to the list of hotels serviced available online at A detailed shuttle schedule will also be available online in early summer and will be posted at the Sturbridge Information Booth on the event weekend. Please note that the shuttle service ends at 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening and begins again at 4:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. Transportation Is it possible to change my return transportation option? Please address this at rider registration. When do the Friday buses from Boston arrive? 2:30 pm. The bus departs Boston at 1:00 pm. Babson/Wellesley If a question is not listed, check the Information Booth under the big tent in the Trim parking lot. Bike Mechanics Where can I get my bike serviced? Mechanics from Farina s Bicycle Center will be available in Trim Parking Lot for any unexpected problems. For repairs over and above a simple adjustment, be prepared to stand in a VERY long line. Please make sure your bike is in good working order prior to the event. Bike Parking Can I store my bike overnight for the Saturday ride? You may drop your tagged bike off at the Trim Parking Lot once you have registered. Bikes will not be covered overnight. Rider FAQs: Babson/Wellesley Waterstops Where is the first waterstop? Whitinsville (24.8 miles). Is my bike secure? Yes, Babson Public Safety watches bikes overnight on Friday. Can I store my bike overnight on Saturday for the Sunday ride? No, there is no security on Saturday night. Clothing What should I wear if it rains? Every rider should carry rain gear, including a rain jacket and cycling tights. Departure When do riders depart? Saturday morning: Promptly at 7:00 a.m. Sunday morning: Promptly at 7:30 a.m. Food When is the food buffet? Friday: 4 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Saturday: Breakfast, 5:30 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. Sunday: Breakfast, 5:30 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Lunch, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m

15 Rider FAQs: Babson/Wellesley Is it free? The buffet is free for riders. Guest tickets are available for sale on PMC weekend, or through your MyPMC page before the event. Buffet cost: adults $15, children $5. Guests who have purchased tickets in advance through a rider or volunteer s MyPMC page will be on a list at the entrance of the food tent there are no physical tickets. Children under 3 are free. Guests Are guests allowed at Babson? Yes. Living Proof Photo Where/When will the Living Proof Photo be taken? The photo will be taken on Saturday at 6:15 p.m. at MMA. See MMA map on p for location. Lost & Found Where is Lost & Found? Lost and Found is located at the Information Booth, under the big tent in the Trim Parking Lot. Luggage Where/When can I load my luggage? Friday: You may load your luggage from 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. If you load your luggage on Friday it will not be accessible on Saturday morning. Saturday: You may load your luggage from 5:00 a.m. - 6:45 a.m. On to what truck do I load my luggage? Saturday: Trucks will be labeled with your MMA accommodation status: one-day, offsite, ship, tent, and dorms. Your accommodation status is listed on your luggage tag. Load your luggage onto the truck that matches your tag. Sunday 1-Day Ride: There will be a designated area for one-day riders near the start line. Sunday Buses: If you are taking the bus back to Sturbridge, you must carry your luggage with you. What do I do if the information on my luggage tag is incorrect? Please address this at the Exceptions table at Rider Registration. Sunday: Where/When can I pick up my luggage after I finish? Your tagged luggage will be in the designated area in the Trim Parking Lot. Medical Questions Where do I seek medical attention? Medical professionals will be at Babson on Saturday and Sunday in the main start and finish areas. Parking Where do I park for the entire weekend? You will be directed to the appropriate lot. If your car remains in the lot after Sunday night, it will be towed. Where do guests park? Volunteers will direct them to a lot. Registration When is Rider Registration open? Friday: 3:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Please note that if you arrive before 3:00 p.m. volunteers may not be ready to assist you. Saturday: 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. - 6:30 a.m. Showers Where do I shower? A shower truck is located in the Hollister Parking Lot, across from the Trim Parking Lot. Transportation-Bikes/Buses A shuttle is provided to take you to outlying lots from the Trim parking lot. Friday: When/Where do the buses from Babson to Sturbridge leave? Rider FAQs: Babson/Wellesley

16 Rider FAQs: Babson/Wellesley The bus to Sturbridge departs: 1:30 p.m. from the Bryant Parking Lot. The bike truck will depart at the same time. E.T.A. Sturbridge: 2:30 p.m. Sunday: When/Where do I load my bike to be transported to Sturbridge? Bikes may be loaded in the Trim Parking Lot until 12:45 p.m. the bus is scheduled to leave Babson College at 1:00 p.m. E.T.A. Sturbridge: 2:30 p.m MMA/Bourne If a question is not listed, check the Information Booth. Bike Mechanics Where/When can I get my bike serviced? 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Mechanics from Landry s Bicycles will be servicing bikes at the Finish Line Parking Lot 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.: Road Crew vehicles will service bikes in the parking lot near the football field. Do I have to pay? No. Mechanics are all volunteers. There is NO tipping for bicycle service. Bike Parking Where do I park my bike? Bikes are parked on the baseball field. Please refer to the MMA map on p Can I bring my bike to my room? No, bikes are not permitted in the dorms or on the ship due to fire department regulations. Bike Transportation: One-Day Riders Can I bring my bike on the return buses? Buses to Sturbridge and Wellesley: You must load your bike on the truck labeled with your final destination. Rider FAQs: Mass Maritime Academy/Bourne Where do I load my bike for transport? Trucks will be waiting at the finish line for those taking the bus back to their starting point. Riders who are being picked up at the satellite location should load their bike onto the truck to the satellite lot. When does my bike have to be loaded? Please load your bike upon finishing at MMA. Clothing What should I wear if it rains? All riders should be prepared for a variety of weather conditions: MMA can be both hot during the day and cool at night

17 Rider FAQs: Mass Maritime Academy/Bourne Food When is breakfast? Breakfast runs from 4:40 a.m. - 5:45 a.m. Additionally, coffee, muffins and bagels will be served at the Middleboro and Barnstable waterstops. Where is the beer? The beer is located on the Parade Field, near the large Food Tent. Guests Are guests allowed at the finish line? Yes, guests are welcome to cheer for PMC riders at the finish, which is outside of the MMA campus. Guests are not allowed past the family area on the MMA campus. Parking on campus is not permitted. All guests must park at satellite lots. Living Proof Photo Where/when will the Living Proof Photo be taken? The Living Proof Photo will be taken at 6:15 p.m. Please see the MMA map on p for the location. Living Proof shirts will be distributed at the photo. Lodging Tents: PMC tents are already set up and are first come, first served. Roommates are not assigned. The tents fit two people comfortably and all tenters are expected to double up. Riders using their own tents may set them up on site. Please note that tents cannot be staked on the football field. Dorms: Dorm rooms are pre-assigned. Your dorm name and room number are printed on your wristband. Ship: Cabins on the ship are pre-assigned. Your cabin number is printed on your wristband. How do I change my lodging at MMA? In order to accommodate as many riders as possible, all beds at MMA have been assigned. Additionally, luggage is delivered to each rider s assigned room prior to their arrival at MMA. We are therefore unable to accommodate room changes on the day of the event. Please review your roommate selections online on your MyPMC page to confirm you have made the correct selections. When is reveille? 4:40 a.m. Riders typically depart around 5:15 a.m. Lost & Found Where is Lost & Found? Lost & Found is located at the Information Booth. Luggage Where do I pick up my luggage when I arrive? Riders staying on the ship or in dorms: luggage is delivered to the hallway outside of the riders rooms. Riders tenting or staying off campus: luggage is located under the tent at the Finish Line Parking Lot. Where do I load my luggage Sunday morning? Luggage trucks will be located adjacent to the parade field (where breakfast is served). Trucks depart at 6:30 a.m. When can I load my luggage? Luggage must be loaded between 4:45 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Luggage trucks are labeled by FINISH LINE destination. On to which truck do I load my luggage? Trucks are labeled with finish point destinations. Load your luggage on the truck labeled with the finish point of your ride, as indicated on the Sunday side of your luggage tag. IMPORTANT: Your bag will be delivered to the destination labeled on the TRUCK, regardless of what your tag indicates as finish destination. Please double check to make sure you put your bag on the correct truck so it is waiting for you when you arrive. Massage Can all riders receive a massage? Two-day riders receive priority; all riders who Rider FAQs: Mass Maritime Academy/Bourne

18 Rider FAQs: Mass Maritime Academy/Bourne would like a massage will get one. If there are no appointments available, you will be given a walkon number. Walk ons may choose to wait in the walk-on line or return at 7:30 p.m. when tables are filled with riders who do not have a scheduled time. You must shower before your massage. Can I eat or drink in the massage area? No. Food and drink are not allowed. Can I get more than one massage? No. Please be respectful and do not attempt to return. Medical Where do I seek medical attention? The Medical Tent is located just off the field near the Food Tent. Additional first-aid is available at the Finish Line. Please refer to the map on p I was picked up in a medical van along the route. Where is my bike? Your bike is located at the Medical Tent. I do not think I can continue my ride on Sunday. What do I do? If possible please arrange to be picked up with your luggage and your bike at MMA. If you are not able to arrange for your own return transportation, please return to the medical tent no later than 5:00 a.m. Sunday morning with your luggage and bike. Bikes will be sent back to PMC Headquarters in Needham. Transportation to both finish lines will be provided via Road Crew. Because of their duties on the road, the Road Crew is not able to provide direct transportation. Parking Where do guests park? Guests and those picking up riders must park at PMC satellite lots. On-campus parking at MMA is prohibited. A shuttle bus will provide direct transportation from satellite lots to MMA. The designated rider pick-up lot is the Buzzards Bay Theatre lot (105 Main St, Buzzards Bay) Why can t my ride pick me up on campus at MMA? In order to minimize vehicle congestion on and near the MMA campus, minimize wait times for rider pick-up, and ensure the safety of all PMC riders, we have determined that no cars will be allowed down Academy Drive or on campus at MMA. Registration Where is rider registration? Rider registration is located at the finish line where you were scanned. When can volunteers register for the Sunday Volunteer Ride to Wellesley? Volunteers who are riding the Sunday Volunteer Ride to Wellesley may register at Volunteer Registration on Saturday between noon and 6:00 p.m. or at the Information Booth between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Saturday or between 4:45 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Volunteer riders who wish to ride together will meet at 5:30 a.m. at the finish line to start their ride on Sunday morning. Rendezvous Where do I meet my ride? You can meet the person picking you up at Guest Services, and take a PMC shuttle to the former Buzzards Bay Theatre lot. You may also take a PMC shuttle directly to the Buzzards Bay Theatre lot, which is the designated lot for rider pick-up. How can I locate another rider I am supposed to meet? A message board is available at the Information Booth. Showers Where do I shower? Riders staying in dorms or on the ship: Shower in the dorms or on the ship. One-day riders and those staying in tents: Showers are Rider FAQs: Mass Maritime Academy/Bourne

19 Rider FAQs: Mass Maritime Academy/Bourne located in the gym or dorms. Additional shower trucks can be found on the Finish Line Parking Lot. Team Photo Where/When will the Team Photo be taken? Team photos will be taken between 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the flag pole on the canal. Please see the MMA map on p for details. Transportation How do I change my return transportation option? One-day riders may wait standby for a bus ride to Sturbridge or Babson. Sunday transportation changes cannot be made at MMA. Where/When do the buses for one-day riders leave? Depart: 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Depart From: Canal side of the football field. E.T.A. Wellesley: 6:15 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. E.T.A. Sturbridge: 6:45 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Can I bring my bike on the bus? No, your bike must be loaded on the bike truck labeled with your destination. Do I bring my luggage on the bus? Yes. Does the PMC offer shuttles to local Bourne hotels? No, but you may call a local cab company for transportation. Volunteer Ride Where do I register for the Sunday Volunteer Ride to Wellesley? Register at Volunteer Registration on Saturday between noon and 6 p.m. or at the Information Booth between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday or between 4:45 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Volunteer riders who wish to ride together will meet at 5:30 a.m. at the finish line to start their ride on Sunday morning. Where do I sleep? You are welcome to sleep in your own tent or share a PMC tent. Provincetown If a question is not listed, check the Information Booth. Bike Parking Where can I park my bike when I finish in Provincetown? Family Finish: Bikes are parked in the Winslow Street field adjacent to the finish line. Provincetown Inn: Bike racks are located in the Bike Line, behind the P-Town Inn. Bike Transportation Where/When do I load my bike for the return trip? Fast Ferries: Carry your bike and bag onto the ferries. Ferry: Provincetown Inn: Bikes must be loaded on the truck to your final destination immediately upon finishing or put in the Bike Line if not going on the bike truck. Do not leave bicycles unattended as they will be impounded. Bike trucks leave for EDIC, Babson, and Sturbridge as they are filled and no later than 2:00 p.m. Family Finish: Bikes must placed on bike racks labeled with final destination. Volunteers will be available to direct you. Buses: Bikes must be loaded on the truck to your final destination immediately upon finishing. Luggage is to be carried with you. Family Finish How do I get to the Family Finish? The Family Finish is located at 28 Winslow Street. Please see the map on p for shuttle information. Food When is the buffet? 9:00 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Can guests eat at the Family Finish? The buffet is free for riders. Guest tickets are Rider FAQs: Provincetown

20 Rider FAQs: Provincetown available for sale on PMC weekend, or through your MyPMC page before the event. Buffet cost: adults $20, children $10. Guests who have purchased tickets in advance through a rider or volunteer s MyPMC page will be on a list at the entrance of the food tent there are no physical tickets. Children under 3 are free. Guests Are guests allowed at the Family Finish? Yes. However, guests must purchase meal tickets if they would like to eat. Are guests allowed at the finish line outside the Provincetown Inn? Yes. There will be a free shuttle running between the P-Town Inn finish line, the North Truro free parking lot for guests, and the Family Finish. Guests are welcome to park at public parking lots, all of which are within walking distance to the Family Finish. Guests are not allowed on the Inn s property. Why are families not allowed on the Provincetown Inn s property? We no longer have the capacity for family and friends at the Inn. There is a clearly marked rendezvous spot at the Meet & Greet area at the hostel on Winslow Street. Where should guests park? Due to space limitations, guests are not allowed to park at the Family Finish. Please see p for the locations of public parking lots that are serviced by PMC shuttles. Be on the lookout for PMC event updates via . Lodging I have a day room. When can I check in? If a rider has a day room at the P-Town Inn, he/she may check in after 9:30 a.m. Lost & Found Where is the Lost & Found? Family Finish: At the Information Booth near the hostel. P-Town Inn: In the Volunteer Room in the P-Town Inn. Luggage Where can I pick up my luggage? Luggage will be under the luggage tent. Please refer to the maps on p for the locations. Where/When do I load my luggage for the return trip? High Speed Ferries: Carry luggage onto the ferries. Ferry: Load luggage on the designated luggage truck. This truck departs at 2:30 p.m. Buses: Carry luggage on the bus. Medical Where can I seek medical attention? Family Finish: The Medical Tent is near the Finish Line. P-Town Inn: In the restaurant inside the Inn. Parking Where do visitors who are picking up riders park? Visitors may park at any Provincetown public lot. For a map of Public Parking locations see the Provincetown map on p Visitors are not allowed to park at the Provincetown Inn or at the Family Finish. Rendezvous Where do I meet my ride home? Pick-up persons will not be permitted on the P-Town Inn s premises. Please make arrangements to meet at the Meet & Greet area at the hostel on Winslow Street. Follow signs for Family Finish meeting area. Showers Where do I shower? Family Finish: Shower trucks are located in the elementary school parking lot at the top of Winslow Street. P-Town Inn: Shower tents are located near the rotary. Shuttles Where do the shuttles run? See p for shuttle information. The shuttle runs to the free remote lot (in North Truro) from both the P-Town Inn and the Family Finish. Public parking lots are not serviced by the shuttle because they are all Rider FAQs: Provincetown

21 Rider FAQs: Provincetown within walking distance of the Family Finish. Shuttles will not run to the Volunteer Parking lot at the Province Lands Visitor Center during volunteer shift hours. Transportation BUS INFORMATION: If I did not sign up for a bus can I get on? You may try to ride standby. Buses depart at 2:00 p.m. from the P-Town Inn. Luggage: Carry with you. Bikes: Load on designated trucks. E.T.A.: Wellesley - 5:00 p.m. E.T.A.: Sturbridge - 6:00 p.m. FERRY SAFETY AND REGULATIONS: Due to safety concerns of the Bay State Cruise Company, squirt guns are not permitted on the ferry. Bay State Cruise Company reserves the right to confiscate the squirt guns of any passenger who does not comply with this request. HIGH SPEED FERRY INFORMATION: Depart: 12:00 p.m. and 3:55 p.m. The walk from the P-Town Inn is about 1 mile. The walk from the Family Finish is 1/3 mile. Luggage: Carry your luggage with you. Bikes: Take your bike with you. (Buses are not available from EDIC to Sturbridge or Wellesley.) FERRY INFORMATION Departs: 3:00 p.m. from MacMillan Wharf. Luggage: Load luggage on designated ferry luggage truck. Bikes: Load bikes onto trucks labeled with your final destination point. E.T.A. Boston: 6:30 p.m. Buses from EDIC to Sturbridge or Wellesley are available by advance ticketing only. EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal If a question is not listed, check the Information Booth. Bikes How do I find my bike? If this is your final destination, a volunteer will assist you. Bikes are alphabetized by last name. If you are taking a bus to Sturbridge or Wellesley, your bike is being transported by truck to your final destination. Luggage Do I carry my luggage on the bus? Yes. Parking Where do riders and guests park? Riders and guests may park in the EDIC parking lot for a fee. Overnight parking is permitted. Transportation If I did not sign up for a bus, can I get on? You may try to ride standby. BUS INFORMATION Friday: Depart: 1:00 p.m. E.T.A. Sturbridge: 3:00 p.m. Sunday: Depart: 6:45 p.m. E.T.A. Wellesley: 7:15 p.m. E.T.A. Sturbridge: 8:15 p.m. Luggage: Carry your luggage on the bus. Bikes: Your bike is transported from Provincetown to your final destination point. Rider FAQs: EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal Riders who register for the 3 p.m. ferry and do not show up will be charged $25 unless they cancel with the PMC Office prior to the event. Is there standby for the Ferries? No

22 Rider FAQs: PMC Waterstops PMC Waterstops How many miles to the next waterstop? SATURDAY Sturbridge to Bourne To Next Waterstop To Bourne Sturbridge Whitinsville Franklin Dighton-Rehoboth Lakeville Wareham 6.8 Wellesley to Bourne To Next Waterstop To Bourne Wellesley Wrentham Dighton-Rehoboth * (see above for further splits) Volunteer Information Volunteer Information SUNDAY Bourne to Provincetown To Next Waterstop To P-town Bourne Barnstable Brewster Wellfleet 19.9 Bourne to Wellesley To Next Waterstop To Wellesley Bourne Middleborough Patriot Place 25.2 Wellesley to Wellesley To Next Waterstop To Wellesley Wellesley Patriot Place

23 Volunteer Information MyPMC Event Logistics, Site Information, & More A MyPMC Home Page is set up for every registered volunteer. Visit and click MyPMC to login to your page. Use your Home Page to: Review and modify your Volunteer Information. View your Site s web page. Edit your biography. Link to your PMC Profile. Manage your Crew (Crew Leaders only). Crew Leaders can review their crew information and their volunteers. Volunteer Site Web Pages All major PMC hub sites, waterstops, and the Road Crew have individual volunteer web pages. On these pages you will find a Site Map, parking instructions, FAQs, contact information for crew leaders, and a ride board. To access your site page, log into your MyPMC, click on your site name, then click Site Info and use the drop-down menu to find the correct site. The Volunteer Virtual Rider Fundraising is NOT required for PMC volunteers, but consider this if every volunteer raised only $100, we could donate another $300,000+ toward life-saving cancer research and treatment at Dana Farber. Use all the fundraising tools the PMC has to offer and raise $10s, $100s or $1,000s to support the PMC mission. For more information on becoming a Virtual Rider please visit The Volunteer Rider Volunteers are invited to ride the 68 mile Bourne to Wellesley route on Sunday. Register online, volunteer for the PMC on or before PMC Weekend and raise a minimum of $1,000 to participate. Volunteer riders are welcome to bring their own tent to stay overnight in Bourne on Saturday, and will receive information about a Sunday morning rendezvous location to start the ride. Volunteer Responsibility Code The PMC infrastructure relies on an army of volunteers who generously donate their time and energy to the event. Failing to stay for your entire shift might unfairly burden fellow volunteers as well as the riders. Volunteer Check-In As a volunteer, you must register at each site to which you are assigned. During the check-in process, you will receive a volunteer identification bracelet. At your first site, you will receive a volunteer T-shirt and nametag for the weekend. Once you have registered, you will be given a rendezvous point where you will meet your crew leaders and other members of your team. The PMC uses a comprehensive ID bracelet that must be worn on your wrist at all times during the weekend. The bracelet you receive is site-specific. If you work at more than one site, you must register at each site to receive the proper identification bracelet, which doubles as your site meal ticket. YOU MUST DISPLAY A PHOTO ID OR LICENSE AT REGISTRATION TO RECEIVE YOUR ID BRACELET. ONLY REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS MAY WEAR PMC ID BRACELETS. Meeting with Your Crew Leader Most leaders start the day by providing an orientation for their volunteer crew. Be sure to alert your leader if you have any physical limitations. Crew Leaders may choose to assign specific responsibilities to crew members, while others will keep crew positions more general. Please recognize that if you arrive late, your Crew Leader may not have time to share an overview of the date with you. If this is the case, please do your best to pitch in and ask questions of fellow volunteers. If you are unsure of what you should be doing and cannot locate your Crew Leader, please ask an alumni volunteer Volunteer Information

24 Volunteer Information PMC Road Crew The PMC Road Crew is a mobile crew of approximately 80 volunteers who support the riders during the event. Comprised of medical and bike mechanic staff members, the Road Crew is a weekend-long commitment. Members of the Road Crew will be paired and assigned to a support vehicle, which is equipped with medical and mechanical supplies, as well as radios for communication across the fleet and with PMC Command. Throughout the weekend Road Crews respond to incidents, as directed by PMC Command, and patrol the routes to assist riders with mechanical or medical issues. As the event winds down on Saturday, Road Crews will be directed to MMA and mechanics will set up and assist riders with mechanical issues. Two other elements within the Road Crew are the Sign and Transportation Crews. The Sign Crew works during the week preceding the PMC. to post the directional arrows and informational signs along the PMC routes, as well as check the routes for missing signs during the weekend. Sign Crew volunteers work one or more days during the pre-event week, depending on their particular assignments. The Transportation Crew works during the event weekend, under the direction of PMC Command, to transport riders who cannot continue, as well as riders who might need to be picked up at medical facilities. Directions Please refer to the Hub Site sections for maps and directions to PMC sites. All Road Crew members will be assigned a starting point on the PMC Weekend. Crew members volunteering on the Sturbridge-to-Bourne route will begin at the Sturbridge Host Hotel; members working the Wellesley-to-Bourne route will start from Babson College. Personal Vehicle Parking Sturbridge: Please follow signs for parking towards Old Sturbridge Village. Wellesley: Friday: Parking is available in the Athletic Deck Garage. Road Crew members who reside in the Greater Boston area will be given the option of parking their vehicles for the weekend at Babson College and being transported to Sturbridge. Volunteer Information Pre-Event First-year members of the Road Crew are required to attend a pre-event training session, held at PMC Headquarters a few weeks prior to PMC Weekend. This meeting will familiarize the crew with PMC medical and mechanical policies and procedures. It will also provide an opportunity to meet Crew Leaders and have any questions answered in a relaxed, informal atmosphere

25 Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-STURBRIDGE Volunteer Schedule & Shifts *ALL VOLUNTEERS MUST CHECK IN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR SHIFT* Sturbridge Bike Mechanic Friday: 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Bike Parking Friday: 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Food Friday: 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 3:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Information Friday: 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Logistics Friday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Luggage Saturday: 3:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Parking & Traffic Friday: 9:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Photographer Friday: 3:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Retail Sales Friday: 12:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Rider Registration Friday: 9:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m. Shuttle Friday: 2:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Volunteer Registration Friday: 7:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Saturday: 3:45 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Welcoming Crew Saturday: 8:15 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Sunday: 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Babson College, Wellesley Bike Mechanic Friday: 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 5:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Bike Parking Friday: 3:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Family Fun Friday: 5:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Food Friday: 10:00 a.m 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Saturday: 4:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Sunday: 4:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-BABSON COLLEGE

26 Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-BABSON COLLEGE Logistics Thursday: 5:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Friday: 9:00 a.m 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 5:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Logistics Driver Friday: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Luggage Friday: 3:00 p.m. 10:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Medical Friday: 4:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Saturday: 6:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Parking & Traffic Friday: 3:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 5:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Photography Friday: 3:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 6:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Retail Sales Friday: 2:30 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. Rider Registration Friday: 2:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 5:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. Site Beautification Friday: 6:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Volunteer Registration Friday: 1:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 4:40 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Sunday: 4:40 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Mass Maritime Bourne Bike Mechanic Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Bike Parking Saturday: 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sunday: 4:30 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Breakfast Sunday: 12:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Command Center Friday: 10:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday: 4:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Food Crews Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Greeter Saturday: 11:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. Sunday: 3:00 a.m. 6:00 a.m. Guest Services Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Information Saturday: 10:30 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-MMA/BOURNE

27 Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-MMA/BOURNE Logistics Friday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Luggage Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 4:00 a.m. 8:00 a.m. Massage Saturday: 12:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. (Therapists) 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. (Appointments) 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. (Appointments) Medical Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m. 9:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Sunday Parking & Traffic Saturday: 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Perimeter Saturday: 8:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Rider Registration Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Room Assignments Saturday: 2:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sign Crew Friday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Site Beautification Saturday: 11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Supply Distribution Saturday: 3:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Volunteer Registration Saturday: 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Provincetown Inn and Family Finish Bike Parking Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Communications Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Construction Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Entertainment Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Family Fun Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Food Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. General Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Information Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Logistics Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Luggage Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Medical Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Parking & Traffic Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-PROVINCETOWN

28 Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-PROVINCETOWN, EDIC, WATERSTOPS Retail Sales Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Rider Registration Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Room Assignment Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Security Crew Saturday: 8:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Showers Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Site Beautification Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Theme Team Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Volunteer Registration Saturday: 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal General Sunday: 3:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. Waterstops SATURDAY Whitinsville Saturday: 4:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Franklin Saturday: 5:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Dighton-Rehoboth (Lunch Stop) Saturday: 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Lakeville Saturday: 7:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Wareham Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Wrentham Saturday: 6:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. SUNDAY Barnstable Sunday: 4:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Brewster Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Wellfleet Sunday: 7:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Middleborough Sunday: 5:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Patriot Place Sunday: 6:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Road Crew Schedule FRIDAY :30 p.m. Volunteers who want to leave their personal vehicles in the Boston area meet at Babson College and take the Road Crew bus to Sturbridge. 6:30 p.m. Arrive at Sturbridge and check in at Volunteer Registration. 7:30 p.m. Road Crew Orientation begins in the Seminar Room. SATURDAY :15 a.m. Sturbridge crews deploy along the route ahead of the riders. 6:45 a.m. Wellesley crews deploy along the route ahead of the riders. 8:30 p.m. Meet to review the day s events and prepare for Sunday Volunteer Schedule and Shifts-WATERSTOPS, ROAD CREW

29 Volunteer Schedule and Shifts- ROAD CREW SUNDAY :45 a.m. Crews depart prior to the 5:00 a.m. start at MMA. 5:00 a.m. Wellesley crews depart prior to the 7:30 a.m. start. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. The event finishes in Wellesley. Crew members remove PMC equipment and supplies from road vehicles. 1:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. The event finishes in Provincetown. Crew members remove PMC equipment and supplies from road vehicles

30 Volunteer FAQs: General Information Volunteer FAQs General Info General Information I can t find my crew. What should I do? Please return to Volunteer Registration and someone will assist you. There is nothing for me to do. How can I help out? We encourage you to take initiative. Communicate with your Crew Leader. If your task is complete, you may find something else to do within your crew or seek to be reassigned to a crew that needs more assistance. Don t be afraid to seize an opportunity. If you are in doubt as to whether something you might do conflicts with what is already being done, feel free to check with your Crew Leader. Often the biggest job at any site is clean up, and it is always helpful to get a head start on this task during the day. I did not sign up for this crew. Why was my position changed? In the words of one of our volunteer leaders, It s not about what you want to do, but where you are needed. While we do our best to plan for the weekend, inevitably we find that resource management varies greatly within the sites. Please remain flexible. Our job as volunteers is to support our riders in the best way possible so that we can raise more money for the Jimmy Fund. We will do our best to give volunteers an opportunity to work where their interests lie, but this cannot be achieved in every instance. Volunteer Ride Where do I register for the Sunday Volunteer Ride to Wellesley? At Mass Maritime Academy register at Volunteer Registration on Saturday between noon and 6 p.m. or at the Information Booth between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Saturday or between 4:45 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning. Where do I sleep? You are welcome to sleep in your own tent or share a PMC tent if there is availability. Volunteer FAQs: General Information Am I expected to work the entire shift? What if I cannot work an entire shift? When selecting a work assignment, please carefully consider the duration of the shift. Crew Leaders plan on the participation of all assigned volunteers for the entire duration. If you think you will not be able to commit for the entire shift, please consider another opportunity. Volunteers will be asked to pitch in wherever needed throughout the duration of their assigned shift

31 59 60 Volunteer FAQs: PMC Road Crew PMC Road Crew Please note that all Road Crew policies and procedures will be covered in the pre-event training sessions and in the Road Crew Manual you will receive on PMC Weekend. When do I need to arrive for my shift? If you will be taking the Road Crew bus from Babson on Friday afternoon, you should be at the campus no later than 3:30 p.m. If you are meeting the Crew in Sturbridge, you should plan to be there and check in no later than 6:30 p.m. Your Crew Leader will be contacting you prior to the event to confirm your travel arrangements. Where will I eat and sleep during PMC Weekend? You will stay at a hotel in the Sturbridge area on Friday night. The PMC will provide meals throughout the weekend. Please bring a sleeping bag, as crew members will sleep on mattresses in the Engineering Building on Saturday night at MMA. Crew members will eat at MMA on Saturday night. How do I get home from Provincetown on Sunday afternoon? Bus transportation will be provided to both the Sturbridge Host and Babson College. Can I request the route to which I would like to be assigned? We pride ourselves on making every possible effort to accommodate special requests. However, please keep in mind that we must balance medical and mechanical crews, veteran crew with newcomers, and other considerations, so your flexibility is greatly appreciated. Volunteer FAQs: PMC Road Crew

32 Sites, Directions, Maps Waterstops Whitinsville 2 Franklin 3 Wrentham 4 Dighton-Rehoboth 5 Lakeville 6 Wareham 7 Barnstable 8 Brewster 9 Wellfleet 10 Middleborough 11 Patriot Place Site Logistics & Directions PMC Hub Site: Sturbridge Host Hotel Sturbridge 366 Main Street, US 20 Sturbridge, MA Sturbridge is the original starting line for the PMC. Riders depart for MMA for one- or two-day rides. Directions The Host Hotel is located on Route 20 West. From the north, east and west, take the Massachusetts Turnpike (Interstate 90) to Exit 9, Route 20 West. Follow this road and get off at Exit 3-B, Route 20 West. Follow the road for 1 mile and take a right into the main entrance of the hotel (between McDonald s and Burger King). From the South, take either Interstate 84 or Route 131 to Route 20 West. The hotel is located less than one-quarter mile from the first set of traffic lights at 366 Main Street. Parking at Sturbridge Available parking at the Sturbridge Host Hotel campus will be limited this year due to changes in the site s infrastructure. When the Host lots are full, arriving vehicles will be directed to overflow parking at Old Sturbridge Village (OSV). OSV is just down the street from the Host Hotel, and a shuttle service will run continuously between the two locations. If you are arriving in Sturbridge after 3:00 p.m. on Friday, it will likely be fastest to bypass the Host and proceed directly to OSV parking. The route to OSV will be very well marked. Weekend-long parking is available in the unpaved lot in front of the Host hotel, adjacent to Route 20. If your car is parked in another location for Friday evening, we ask that it be moved to this lot by Saturday morning. Please note that cars parked in non-pmc lots adjacent to the Host, particularly those belonging to local merchants, may be towed. 61 (formerly Sharon) 62 Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors

33 Sites, Directions, Maps PMC Hub Site: Babson College Wellesley 231 Forest Street Wellesley, MA Babson College is one of two starting lines and one of three finish lines for PMC riders. Families and guests are welcome on site. PLEASE NOTE: UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED, ALL VEHICLE ACCESS TO THE BABSON CAMPUS WILL BE VIA OLIN COLLEGE, Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA. Riders taking the bus to Sturbridge on Friday will be parking and leaving from Bryant Lot. (See map.) All riders are encouraged to register Friday. PepsiCo Pavilion will not be used for the weekend. Saturday morning QUICK DROP-OFF AREA in Knight Lot. (See map) Directions From the North & South: Take I-95 to Exit 19b, Highland Avenue. Head South on Highland Avenue for approximately 1.5 miles. Bear right at the fork onto Chapel Street. Follow for 300 yards. Take a right onto Great Plain Avenue, Route 135. Follow Great Plain Avenue for approximately 1.6 miles. The Olin College entrance will be on your right. From the West: Take the Mass Pike/I-90 East to Exit 14. Take I-95 South and follow directions above. **SATURDAY MORNING ONLY** QUICK DROP-OFF AREA, NO PARKING Babson West Gate Entrance: Wellesley Avenue. This is for dropping off riders only. All other parking/access to Babson will be via Olin College, Great Plain Avenue. The drivers will not be able to leave their vehicles, even if only to watch the Start. Babson West Gate Entrance: After turning onto Great Plain Ave, continue for.8 miles. Take a right onto Central Avenue. Follow Central Avenue for.6 miles. Take a left onto Forest Street (Volante Farms will be on the corner.) Follow Forest Street for approximately 1 mile, driving past the Babson Main Entrance. Take a left onto Wellesley Avenue. Follow for approximately 1,200 feet to the West Gate Entrance. PMC Hub Site: Mass Maritime Academy Bourne 101 Academy Drive Bourne, MA The finish line for all one-day riders and the halfway point for all two-day riders is the Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) in Bourne. Guests are not permitted on campus due to space limitations. PLEASE NOTE: NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED ON ACADEMY DRIVE! Rider Pick-Up Lot: former Buzzards Bay Theater 107 Main Street Buzzards Bay, MA Local Directions: Follow appropriate directions below to the rotary. At the rotary, go halfway around and take the exit after Ocean State Job Lot. There is a small sign for Main Street, Buzzards Bay. The former Buzzards Bay Theater is on the right about a mile and a half down the road. Directions From the North: Take Route 3 South to Route 6 West. Follow Route 6 West to rotary in Bourne (you will see signs for Route 495, Bourne Bridge, etc.). Follow rotary around as if continuing on Route 6 West, but get off just after 6 West (you ll see signs for MMA). Follow the road for 1.0 miles until you are directly opposite the Canal Railroad Bridge on your left. From here you will see the MMA sign ahead on your left. Look for signage along Route 6 and Route 28 for PMC Rider and Visitor Parking! From the West: Take Route 495 South until it ends and becomes Route 25. Continue on Route 25 to Exit 3 (Route 6, Bourne, Sagamore). Go around rotary to the second right (just after exit for Route 6 West). You will see signs for MMA. Follow road for 1.0 miles until you are directly opposite the Canal Railroad Bridge, on your left. From here you can see the sign for MMA ahead on your left. Look for signage along Route 6 and Route 28 for PMC Rider and Visitor Parking! Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors

34 Sites, Directions, Maps Alternate Route from the West: Take Route 495 South to Route 195. Take Exit 21, Route 28 (Cranberry Highway). Take a left off of the exit onto Route 28. Follow Route 28 for approximately 7 miles into Bourne. Look for signage along Route 6 and Route 28 for PMC Rider and Visitor Parking! Parking at Mass Maritime Academy * PLEASE NOTE: NO CARS WILL BE ALLOWED ON ACADEMY DRIVE! To reduce vehicle congestion on and near the MMA campus, minimize wait times for rider pickup, and ensure the safety of all PMC riders, we have made the following changes to parking at MMA. Parking is available ONLY in satellite lots serviced by PMC shuttles. There is NO PARKING OR RIDER PICK-UP ON CAMPUS AT MMA. No cars will be allowed onto the campus, including Academy Drive and the gym parking lot. There will be NO rider pick-up area on campus at MMA. Those picking up riders must park at the former Buzzards Bay Theater (address above) and meet your rider at that lot (or at Guest Services, using a PMC shuttle). The PMC encourages carpooling, as parking spaces in the satellite lots are limited. If you are dropped off, please be aware that pick-up person(s) will not be permitted on campus to find volunteers or riders. Please be certain to designate a time to meet them at Guest Services or directly at a satellite lot. You will receive more details about parking via over the summer remember to read ALL PMC Event Updates! *Breakfast Crew and massage therapy volunteers should park along the canal. Massage therapy volunteers will be mailed parking passes in advance. PMC Hub Site: Provincetown Inn P-Town Inn (P-Town Inn) 1 Commercial Street Provincetown, MA The Provincetown Inn is the original finish line of the PMC for two-day riders. Guests are not permitted on-site due to space limitations. Directions to Volunteer Parking (Family Finish or P-Town Inn) Take Route 6 East to Provincetown. Look for traffic lights at Race Point Road. Turn right onto Race Point Road. After 1.5 miles, turn right into the Province Lands Visitor Center. Please park in the lot furthest from the beach. A shuttle will take volunteers to the Provincetown Inn, which is located at One Commercial Street and to the Family Finish, which is located on Winslow Street. Be sure to arrive on time as shuttle service to and from the Visitor Center Parking Lot will not be available during volunteer shifts. Only registered volunteers are permitted to park at the Province Lands Visitor Center. All others will be ticketed and towed. Guest Parking in Provincetown (P-Town Inn or Family Finish) Due to space limitations there is no guest parking at the Provincetown Inn or Family Finish. Public parking lots are available for guests and are within walking distance of the Family Finish. A shuttle will run between the P-Town Inn, the Family Finish, and the remote parking lot in North Truro. Please see the map on pages for more parking information. Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors 65 66

35 Sites, Directions, Maps PMC Hub Site: Provincetown P-Town Family Finish Family Finish 28 Winslow Street Provincetown, MA The Family Finish is an alternate Provincetown finish line where family and friends are welcome to join in the festivities. Friends and family must purchase a meal ticket online at prior to PMC Weekend. Please note: DOGS ARE NOT ALLOWED Directions From the North: Take Route 3 South to Route 6 East to Provincetown. Follow the directions below for either volunteer or guest parking. PMC Site: EDIC/ Black Falcon Terminal EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal 10 Drydock Avenue Boston, MA Directions From the North: Take I-93 South: On the expressway downtown, inside the Liberty Tunnel, take Exit #23 (Purchase Street). At the top of the ramp, go to the traffic signal, and turn left onto Seaport Boulevard. Continue on Seaport Boulevard to the fifth traffic light (this is where Seaport Blvd becomes Northern Ave). Continue straight into the Boston Marine Industrial Park, following Avenue. Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors Directions to Volunteer Parking (Family Finish or P-Town Inn) Take Route 6 East to Provincetown. Look for traffic lights at Race Point Road. Turn right onto Race Point Road. After 1.5 miles, turn right into the Province Lands Visitor Center. Please park in the lot furthest from the beach. A shuttle will take volunteers to the Provincetown Inn, which is located at One Commercial Street and to the Family Finish, which is located on Winslow Street. Be sure to arrive on time as shuttle service to and from the Visitor Center Parking Lot will not be available during volunteer shifts. Only registered volunteers are permitted to park at the Province Lands Visitor Center. All others will be ticketed and towed. Guest Parking in Provincetown (P-Town Inn or Family Finish) Due to space limitations there is no guest parking at the Provincetown Inn or Family Finish. Public parking lots are available for guests and are within walking distance of the Family Finish. A shuttle will run between the P-Town Inn, the Family Finish, and the remote parking lot in North Truro. Please see the map on pages for more parking information. From the South: Take I-93 North to Boston, take the exit to I-90 East/Logan Airport. Inside the tunnel, take Exit 25/South Boston. At the traffic lights, you will be at Congress Street. Continue forward onto East Service Drive. At the next signal, turn right onto Seaport Boulevard. Continue straight onto Northern Avenue and follow the directions from the north. From the West (Mass. Turnpike, I-90 Eastbound): Follow the Mass. Pike East toward Logan Airport. Pass the I-90/I-93 interchange and enter the tunnel eastbound. In the tunnel, take Exit 25/South Boston and follow directions from the south. Volunteer Parking: Volunteers should park in the Harpoon Brewery Lot on Northern Ave. Rider and Guest Parking: Riders and guests may park in the EDIC Garage for a fee. Overnight parking is permitted. For information on public transportation, visit: www. massport.com/ports/cruise_direc.html 67 68

36 Sites, Directions, Maps Waterstop Directions WHITINSVILLE WATERSTOP presented by: Potpourri Designs 355 Main Street, Whitinsville, MA From the East: Take I-95 to I-90/Mass Pike West to Exit 10A, Route 146 South. Take the right fork to Route 146 South/Worcester Providence Turnpike. Follow Route 146 South for 9.1 miles. Take the Main Street exit to Whitinsville. Turn left off the exit onto Main Street. Potpourri Designs is 1.7 miles down on your right, across from Arcade Pond. FRANKLIN WATERSTOP Jefferson School 628 Washington Street, Franklin, MA From the North, South, and West: Take Route 495 to Exit 16, King Street toward Woonsocket RI. Take King Street for 0.8 miles to merge with Washington Street. Bear left for 0.2 miles to 628 Washington Street and turn left onto Lord Way. DIGHTON-REHOBOTH WATERSTOP presented by: right onto New Street, continue approximately 1.2 miles and turn left into the school driveway (also known as Regional Road). From the North (Boston): Take I-93 South to Route 24 South to Route 44 West/Cape Hwy, becomes Dean Street/Route 44. Follow to center of Taunton, continue around rotary (Taunton Green) and follow Route 44 West /Winthrop Street approximately 10 miles toward Providence, RI. After passing the Entering the Town of Rehoboth sign, you will approach a traffic signal. At that traffic signal, turn left onto New Street. Continue for approximately 1.2 miles and turn left into the school driveway (also known as Regional Road). From the East (Cape Cod): Travel Route 495 East to Route 44 West/Cape Hwy and follow Route 44 West/Cape Hwy., becomes Dean Street/Route 44. Follow directions from the South. From the South (Fall River): Travel Route 24 North to Route 44 West/Cape Hwy. Route 44 West/ Cape Hwy becomes Dean Street/Route44. Follow to center of Taunton, continue around rotary (Tauton Green) and follow Route 44 West/Winthrop Street approximately 10 miles toward Providence, RI. After passing the Entering the Town of Rehoboth sign, you will approach a traffic signal. At that traffic signal, turn left onto New Street. Continue for approximately 1.2 miles and turn left into the school driveway (also known as Regional Road). WRENTHAM WATERSTOP presented by: Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School 2700 Regional Road, North Dighton, MA From the West (Rhode Island): From Route 195 in East Providence, travel Route 44 East for approximately 10 miles through Seekonk, MA and into Rehoboth, MA. Continue through the intersection of Route 44 and Route 118 for approximately 2 miles until you reach the traffic light at the intersection of Route 44 and New Street. Turn Wrentham Developmental Center, 131 Emerald Street, Wrentham, MA From I-95: Take Exit 9 (Gillette Stadium). Take Route 1 South. After passing Gillette Stadium (on your left), at the first light take a right onto Pine Street. Follow Pine Street.3 mile, take a right at the stop sign and continue on Pine Street. Travel on Pine Street for.9 mile and take a left onto Route 1A 69 70

37 Sites, Directions, Maps South. Travel on Route 1A South for about 1.1 miles and take a right onto North Street. Follow North Street about.2 mile and take a left onto Emerald Street for.75 mile. At fork, take a right onto Shear Street for.5 mile, take right ont Smith Street. The waterstop is directly in fromt of you. From Route 495: Take Exit 15. Take a left off the exit onto Route 1A North. Go approximately 3.3 miles and take a left onto North St. Follow directions from I-95. LAKEVILLE/FREETOWN WATERSTOP presented by: Apponequet Regional High School 100 Howland Road, Lakeville, MA From the North: Take 128 South to I-93 North to Route 24 South. Follow Route 24 to Exit 12, Route 140 South. Follow Route 140 South to Exit 10, Route 79 South. Take a right off the exit onto Route 79 South toward Myrics. Just after Marty s US RV take a left at the blinking light onto County Street. Continue on County Street for 3 miles then take a right on Freetown Street. Follow to the end and take a right onto Howland Road. From the South: Take Route 140 South to Exit 10, Route 79 South. Follow directions from the North. From the West: Take 90 East (Mass Pike) to Exit 11A, I-495 South. Follow I-495 to Route 24 South. Follow directions from the North. WAREHAM WATERSTOP John W. Decas School 760 Main Street, Wareham, MA From Boston: From Route 24 go south to I-495 (Cape Cod). Follow I-495 South to Exit 1 to merge onto I-195 West (towards Wareham/New Bedford). Take Exit 21 for Route 28 South. Turn right onto Cranberry Highwy/Route 28. Follow Route 28 for.5 mile then turn left on Tobey Road. Follow Tobey Road to the end and turn left at the stop sign onto Main Street. The John W. Decas Elementary School will be in sight on the right, turn right at the first road then left into the school s parking lot. From Providence: From I-95 go to I-195 East. Follow I-195 East to Exit 21 (Wareham, Route 28), turn left at the exit ramp stop sign onto Cranberry Highway/Route 28. Follow directions from Boston. BARNSTABLE WATERSTOP Barnstable Courthouse 3195 Main Street, Barnstable, MA From the North: Take Route 3 South to Route 6/ Mid-Cape Highway. Take Exit 6, Route 132. Exit 6 is about 14 miles from the Sagamore Bridge. At the end of the Exit ramp turn left onto Route 132 (Iyannough Road) Travel.8 miles and bear right onto 6A (Main Street) Travel 2.4 miles and the courthouse complex will be on your right. The waterstop is in the parking lot adjacent to the courthouse. BREWSTER WATERSTOP Nickerson State Park 3488 Route 6A, Brewster, MA From the North: Take Route 3 to Route 6/ Mid-Cape Highway. Take Exit 12, Route 6A. Exit 12 is about 35 miles from the Sagamore Bridge. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto Route 6A toward Brewster. Follow the road about 1 mile and look for Nickerson State Park on the left side of the road. WELLFLEET WATERSTOP Wellfleet Elementary School 100 Lawrence Road, Wellfleet, MA From the North: Take the Sagamore Bridge over the Cape Cod Canal, take Route 6 about 45 miles all the way around the Cape toward Wellfleet. At Orleans rotary, continue straight on Route 6. Turn right at the 3rd light in Wellfleet. This can be identified by the fire station ON RIGHT and a sign for Newcomb Hollow Beach as you make the RIGHT turn. STAY RIGHT and go 0.2 miles up a hill to Wellfleet Elementary School on your right Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors

38 Sites, Directions, Maps MIDDLEBOROUGH WATERSTOP Middleborough Council on Aging 558 Plymouth Street, Middleborough, MA From the North: Take Route 495 South toward Cape Cod to Exit 6, US-44 toward Plymouth/ Middleboro. Turn right at Harding Street/US-44 East. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit and stay on US- 44 East, and follow this road for approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right at Plymouth Street, and take the first left to stay on Plymouth Street. The waterstop will be on your left. PATRIOT PLACE WATERSTOP (formerly Sharon Waterstop) Gillette Stadium One Patriot Place Foxborough, MA From I-495: take Exit 14A onto Route 1 North. Follow Route 1 North approximately 4 miles to Gillette Stadium, which will be on the right. Sites, Directions, Maps 2009 PMC Sponsors 73 74

39 Bike Mechanics PMC Hub Site: STURBRIDGE More Dining Health and Fitness EXPO Opening Ceremonies overflow viewing Team Sales Bike Storage Overnight Parking Dirt Lot 75 76

40 PMC Hub Site: WELLESLEY presented by 77 78

41 Drop-Off Drop-Off Presented by by The PMC Bourne FINISH Massachusetts Maritime Academy SSecurity Overnight Overnight Bike Racks Bike Racks 1-Day, 1-Day, Tent Tent Off-Site Off-Site Luggage Luggage Landry s Landry s Bike Bike Repairs Repairs Rider Rider Pick-Up Pick-Up & & Parking Parking Shuttle Shuttle Guest Guest Rendezvous FINISH FINISH Showers Trucks PMC Hub Site: BOURNE Volunteer Check-In In In Gym PMC TENTS Volunteer Registration Showers for for Off-Site, One-Day, Tents Tents Security Information Room Assignments Lost && Found BIKE REPAIR Team Photos 4-6 p.m. Living Proof 6:15 p.m. Massage Massage PMC PMC Store Store Medical Big Top Food Court Sunday Luggage Trucks Sunday Luggage Trucks Massage Massage Therapist Therapist Stage Hospitality Hospitality Yoga Yoga session session 4:30 4:30 p.m. p.m. Relaxation U.S.S. ENTERPRISE 79 80

42 PMC Hub Site: PROVINCETOWN INN Presented by Buses to Sturbridge and Babson 81 82

43 Volunteer Parking Shuttle Service: Saturday 8 a.m. 8 a.m p.m. 5 p.m. Sunday a.m. a.m. and and p.m. p.m. Own Transportation Rider Pickup Jerome Smith Lot Lot Cemetery Road 6A Departures at at Noon and and 3:55 p.m. Presented by by Alden Street PMC Hub Site: PROVINCETOWN FAMILY FINISH Jerome Road Jerome Road CEMETERY No No Veh Vehicle Parking BIKE TRUCKS BIKE TRUCKS FOOD BUFFET Monument Parking Lot Boston Boston Medical Medical LUG LUGGAGE & BIKES TRASH SEATING PMC Store TO FAST FERRY AND P-TOWN 6 Jerome Smith Lot Jerome Rider Pickup Smith Lot Live Rider Parking Pickup Only Live Parking Only Jerome Road Jerome Road BIKE BIKE LANE Provincetown Family Finish Presented by by FINISH LINE Check-In Winslow Street INFO HOSTEL SHOWERS SHOWER TRUCKS PTown Inn Shuttle High School Bike Bike Racks Racks VFW VFW Shank Shank Painter Road Painter Road 83 84

44 Trade Center PMC Hub Site: EDIC/BLACK FALCON TERMINAL World Volunteer Parking Northern Avenue EDIC/Black Falcon Terminal South Boston Channel Street Harbor Street Nort Northern Avenue Harpoon Beer Friday Buses EDIC Garage Rider Parking Tide Street Summer Street Design Center Drydock Street Terminal Street Sunday Buses Sunday - Bike & Luggage Pickup Black Falcon Terminal To South Boston 3:00 p.m. Ferry Arrives at 6:30 p.m. Noon and 4 p.m. Fast Ferries Arrive at 1:30 & 5:30 p.m. 85 Boston Harbor 86

45 Index 87 INDEX Amenities, 14 Babson, 17, 26, 63, 77 (map) Barnstable, 71 Bike Mechanics Babson, 26, 77 (map) MMA, 30, 79 (map) Sturbridge, 22, 75 (map) Bike Parking Babson, 48 MMA, 50 Sturbridge, 47 Brewster, 72 Contact PMC HQ, 93 Dighton-Rehoboth, 69 EDIC, 20, 40, 68, 85 (map) Family Finish, 19, 83 (map) Ferries, 20 Food Babson, 48 Family Finish, 52 MMA, 50 Provincetown Inn, 52 Sturbridge, 47 Franklin, 69 Guests Babson, 27 Family Finish, 37 MMA, 31, 64 Provincetown Inn, 37 Sturbridge, 23 Hyponatremia, 11 Lakeville, 70 Lost & Found Babson, 27 Family Finish, 37 MMA, 32 Provincetown Inn, 37 Sturbridge, 23 Luggage Babson, 27 EDIC, 40 Index 88

46 Index Family Finish, 38 MMA, 32 Provincetown Inn, 38 Sturbridge. 23 Lunch Stop (Dighton Rehoboth), 41, 69 Mandatory Requirements for Participation, 9 Maps Babson, EDIC, Family Finish, MMA, Provincetown Inn, Provincetown Parking & Shuttle, Sturbridge, Massage, 14, 33, 51 Meal Tickets (Food) Babson, 27 Family Finish, Sturbridge, 23 Medical Coverage, 11 Medical Locations Babson, Family Finish, MMA, Provincetown Inn, Sturbridge, Middleborough, 41, 72 Mileage, 5-6 MMA, 18, 30, 64, 79 (map) Opening Ceremonies, 8 Packing, 15 Parking Babson, 28, EDIC, 40, Family Finish, 38, MMA, 33, Provincetown Inn, 38, Sturbridge, 24, Provincetown, 19, 36, 66, Registration Babson, 17 MMA, 18 Sturbridge, 16 Rider Check In, 12 Rider information, Road Crew, 45, 54, 59 Routes, 5-6 Safety, 9-12 Schedule (events), 7 Babson, 17 EDIC, 20 General Event, 7 Family Finish, 19 MMA, 18 Provincetown Inn, 19 Road Crew, 54 Sturbridge, 16 Showers (maps) Babson, MMA, Provincetown, Shuttles (maps) Family Finish, Sturbridge, Provincetown, Site Web Pages, 43 Sponsors, 94 Start Time Babson, 17 Sturbridge, 16 Sturbridge, 16, 22, 62, (map) Tips for Safe Group Riding, 9-12 Training, 14 Volunteer Information, See sections for site specific information. FAQs (general), 57 Volunteer Shifts Babson, EDIC, 53 Family Finish, MMA, Provincetown Inn, Index

47 91 92 Index Road Crew, Sturbridge, Waterstops, Wareham, 41, 71 Waterstops, 41, 61 Whitinsville, 41, 69 Wellfleet, 41, 72 Wrentham, 41, 70