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Rush Hour Challenge 2016: Driver Vs. Bikers Vs. MBTA
The route is Downtown Boston to Davis Square in Somerville.
The challenge is on once again -- a race from Downtown Boston to Somerville's Davis Square meant to decide which mode of transit is truly fastest: a Hubway rider, a commuter on their own bike, an electric-assist bicyclist, a T rider, a runner, a walker and a driver.
For the fourth year running, contestants representing each form of travel will take off in the midst of rush hour traffic. The first to reach Davis Square will be declared this year's winner.
In 2015, the biker won the Rush Hour Race, pedaling to victory on one of the city's Hubway bike-shares.
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Meet this year's contestants below, via Boston's Livable Streets Alliance:
Ari will be running to @Redbones on Monday! Make sure you're there to see him arrive! #RHC2016 @ofsevit pic.twitter.com/Na88iS3gn4
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Jennifer will be navigating through rush hour traffic on a @Hubway to get from downtown to Davis Sq. #RHC2016 pic.twitter.com/EGAQhCzLO3
— LivableStreets (@StreetsBoston) June 3, 2016
Traveling by car, Mark hopes to arrive at @Redbones on Monday before the other challengers #RHC2016 pic.twitter.com/7nhBbq7gh7
Check out Gabriela on her electric assist bicycle on Monday during the Rush Hour Challenge! #RHC2016 pic.twitter.com/gRCaplET06
— LivableStreets (@StreetsBoston) June 3, 2016
Pete will be moving by the power of his own two legs - he'll be walking the Rush Hour Challenge on Monday! #RHC2016 pic.twitter.com/6gH93H2jce
Meet the challengers for the Rush Hour Challenge on Monday! Next up: Paola, who will be biking! #RHC2016 pic.twitter.com/DsBQAfWgRU
— LivableStreets (@StreetsBoston) June 3, 2016
Monica will be taking the T! Send her off at the @MassDOT offices or meet her at @Redbones on Mon. evening! #RHC2016 pic.twitter.com/aIRJbrEVcR
— LivableStreets (@StreetsBoston) June 3, 2016
You can follow along on Twitter through the #RHC2016 hashtag.
The Annual Bike Party follows at Somerville's Redbones BBQ, with a $15 entry free, including a meal, a drink, a raffle ticket and bike valet.
>> Photo via Hubway
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