The sun is shining, the temperature is rising, so why not start training for the 11th annual Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride.

This year routes are 35, 75 and 100 miles and cut across Little Compton, the farm coast of Westport, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Rochester and end with a party in Woods Hole, featuring dinner, beer and wine, live music, awards and free massages.

Avid cyclists and more casual riders are welcome. Many cyclists form teams with their friends, family and coworkers, sporting flashy uniforms and colorful names like “The Patch Pedalers,” “Shore Acres Scallywags,” “Team Girl Power” and “The Speeding Turtles.”

Cyclists ages 12 and older are welcome. Riders are fully supported along the course with water and snack stations, clear route markings, a hearty food truck lunch at Eastover Farm in Rochester, helpful volunteers and on-the-road bike repair technicians. Prizes go to the riders and teams that raise the most money as well as the winners in categories including Best Team Outfit and Biggest Team.

Each rider raises a minimum of $300, but many participants set larger fundraising goals. All funds go directly to the Coalition’s work to protect land and clean water around Buzzards Bay. Last year, cyclists and their supporters raised more than $120,000 to support the Coalition.

To learn more about the Buzzards Bay Watershed Ride and sign up, visit savebuzzardsbay.org/ride.