Fifth Annual Bike Race Comes to Blue Hills Sunday

The Blue Hills will be buzzing with activity on Sunday, May 1 as over 200 cyclists take to the streets for the Fifth Annual Blue Hills Classic, hosted by the Blue Hills Cycling Club and 545 Velo, a Newton-based racing club.

The US Cycling certified bike race, which marks the start of National Bike Month, will take riders on a challenging seven-mile course through the Blue Hills and Milton. The route starts near Houghton's Pond, follows Hillside Street to Route 138, down Canton Avenue, and back to the start along Unquity Road. 

The different races will be staggered throughout the morning, beginning at 8 a.m. and wrapping up around 11 a.m. According to the Milton Bicycle Advisory Committee, the times were selected to minimize traffic. Police will enforce rolling road closures to protect the riders.

The Blue Hills Cycling Club also welcomes volunteers to help direct traffic at intersections and blind driveways. To volunteer, contact the BHCC at www.bluehillscycling.com.

Spectators are welcome to enjoy the race, but cautioned not to park on the street. The Houghton’s Pond lot will be congested with race participants, but additional parking will be available at the lot on Blue Hill River Road, the Trailside Museum along Route 138, and at Ulin Rink.

The proceeds from the race are used for prizes and support Milton Parks and Recreation Department and the Massachusetts Conservation Trust.

While the Blue Hills Cycling Club and 545 Velo organized the race they were assisted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the Milton Police Department, the Canton Police Department, the Massachusetts State Police / Milton Barracks, and bike component manufacturer SRAM.

For more information, visit www.bluehillsclassic.com.