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Hello MIT Postdocs and EuroClub Members,
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<div>April 20th, 2026 marks the running of the 130th Boston Marathon. The evening before this occurs, the streets will close down to all vehicular traffic and we will seize the opportunity for 26 miles of biking bliss - riding from the start point in Hopkinton,
to the end point in Copley Square. In order to accomplish this successfully, several things need to happen including transporting yourself and your bike to the marathon start line. To do this, we are organizing U-HAUL trucks to transport your bike from MIT,
so you just need to catch a train to get to the starting line and your bike will be waiting for you. Bikes are <a href="https://www.mbta.com/guides/marathon-guide">not allowed</a> on the Framingham/Worcester Line over the marathon weekend. The ride will begin
at 8PM and we will return to Boston approximately at 11PM.</div>
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<div>If you’re interested, take a look at the sign up form, located <a href="https://forms.gle/SU4Z3tcdUqfejhda8">here</a> and please complete it by 8PM EST April 18th if you want to join. We will get a headcount and send out confirmations shortly thereafter.
You will need to:</div>
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<div>1. Be comfortable cycling 26+ miles in the dark (must bring proper lights and gear)</div>
<div>2. Be willing to sign a standard <a href="https://globalsupport.mit.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Liability-Release-Form_220329.pdf">MIT waiver</a> (we will provide it on the day of the ride!)</div>
<div>3. Bring water and snacks to fuel yourself! </div>
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<div>Looking forward to seeing you out there! </div>
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<div>Keep on Pedaling,</div>
<div>PDA Sports Committee + EuroClub </div>
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