Safety: Spectators need to arrive at any of the ‘watching’ areas early and before cyclists come through. Please use  caution and beware of cyclists on the road to avoid any interference. It is especially important that spectators do not  pull out in front of any cyclists.

Start:Line the streets of downtown Great Barrington to watch the iconic start and cyclists fighting for position. Remember roads close at 8:30 AM (Rt. 183) and 9A (Hawthorne Rd) but Hawthorne Rd. from Rt. 183 to the Lionsgate Lot will re-open at 12:15P

Climbs: Your best views of the cyclists’ grimaced faces is while they’re climbing up the hills: • Taconic Hill (Great Barrington), Alford Rollers (Alford), Route 102-Sportsman’s Club (W. Stockbridge), Prospect Hill  (Stockbridge), Wheatleigh (Lenox)

Stockbridge (Red Lion Inn): There are great spectating areas along Route 102 heading into Stockbridge before the  intersection where cyclists take a hard left to climb Prospect Hill.

Final Turn (W. Hawthorne/Interlaken): Cyclists will be giving it their last effort before descending to the boat ramp  finish. Spectators get a great view and are close to Camp Mah-Kee-Nac for the finish / party.

Road Closures & Parking:Please note that Route 183 down to the boat ramp will be closed to vehicles at 8:30am.  Additionally, Hawthorne Road will close at 9 am. Hawthorne Rd from Rt. 183 to the Lionsgate Lot will open at 12:15 PM to allow spectators to park. There is no on-road parking in either of these locations. If anyone wants to spectate around these areas, arrive prior to 9 A, or wait until 12:15 P, park in the Tanglewood Lionsgate Lot and walk to the different spots….it is an easy stroll with directional signs to Camp Mah-Kee-Nac for paddle, run and finish viewing  too!