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Grin and bear it: George St. prepped for 18th George Street Bike Challenge

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Kim McCoy and Dale Wickenheiser work in the hot sun along George Street Thursday. The Seven Hills Wheelmen were on sight pulling weeds and clearing away brush along with the Worcester Green Corps ahead of the local race Sunday.
Kim McCoy and Dale Wickenheiser work in the hot sun along George Street Thursday. The Seven Hills Wheelmen were on sight pulling weeds and clearing away brush along with the Worcester Green Corps ahead of the local race Sunday.

WORCESTER — Before the bikes take over, George Street got a once-over on Thursday. The 18th George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor, with participants making their way up the steep grade, takes place Sunday. The 500-foot climb, with an average grade of 18%, is a challenge for bicyclists of all levels. Champion race Marshall "Major" Taylor trained on George Street.

More: George Street Bike Challenge for Major Taylor

Members of Worcester Green Corps walk down George Street past volunteers from the Seven Hills Wheelmen who were pulling weeds Thursday.
Members of Worcester Green Corps walk down George Street past volunteers from the Seven Hills Wheelmen who were pulling weeds Thursday.
A scene from the 2019 event: A bicyclist makes the climb to the top of George Street.
A scene from the 2019 event: A bicyclist makes the climb to the top of George Street.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: George St. prepped for 17th George Street Bike Challenge