Buzzards Bay Coalition fund-raiser pedals through Dartmouth

Oct 6, 2021

More than 400 cyclists pedaled across the region Oct. 3 to show their support for clean water during the 15th annual Buzzards Bay Coalition’s Watershed Ride, a scenic bicycling tour that pedaled through Dartmouth as it stretched from Little Compton, R.I. to Woods Hole.

The 416 registered cyclists, supported by 100 volunteers, raised $385,000 and counting for clean water.

This annual event supports the coalition’s work to ensure clean water in all Bay communities, restore and protect watershed lands, and get people of all ages outside and engaged with their local environment. 

Supporters can still donate to the Watershed Ride by visiting savebuzzardsbay.org/ride.

“This year is our biggest Watershed Ride and one of the best yet _ enthusiastic participation, a stunning route, and beautiful fall weather,” said Coalition President Mark Rasmussen. “It felt great to return to our traditional course and to welcome so many new cyclists to this spectacular celebration of the Bay.”

The Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride is one of two signature outdoor fundraising events hosted by the Coalition. The other is the Buzzards Bay Swim, a 1.2-mile open-water swim across outer New Bedford Harbor. 

For more information, email events@savebuzzardsbay.org or call (508) 999-6363.