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Photos: Patriotic pedalers reinvent Revere’s ride

The inaugural Paul Revere’s Bike Ride, held May 17, sold out at 500 registered cyclists.

The Billerica Colonial Minute Men fire a musket salute to kick off the event.
The Billerica Colonial Minute Men fire a musket salute to kick off the event.

The Acton Museum’s inaugural Paul Revere’s Bike Ride, held May 17, sold out at 500 registered cyclists who rode a 21-mile or 32-mile loop through Acton, Lexington, Lincoln, Bedford, and Carlisle to mark the 250th anniversary of the historic horseback trek and the start of the American Revolution.

Photos: Ken McGagh/The Acton Bridge

Cyclists line up at the Acton Museum.
Cyclists line up at the Acton Museum.
Dressed for the occasion, Acton native Johnny Kinsman of Maynard, right, and artist “Ert Amongus” of Maynard get ready.
Dressed for the occasion, Acton native Johnny Kinsman of Maynard, right, and artist “Ert Amongus” of Maynard get ready.
Cyclists prepare to depart the Acton Museum.
Cyclists prepare to depart the Acton Museum.
Cyclists pass flowers at the First Parish Church.
Cyclists pass flowers at the First Parish Church.
Dressed in Colonial garb, Acton native Johnny Kinsman of Maynard records himself passing through Acton Center.
Dressed in Colonial garb, Acton native Johnny Kinsman of Maynard records himself passing through Acton Center.
Cyclists speed through Acton Center.
Cyclists speed through Acton Center.

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