This Week - Sterling - Rutland - Hudson

Dear AdventuRiders,

Well, the weather is not looking the best for tomorrow :-( We did get a bit wet on Friday, but the foliage was spectacular!


On Monday, October 7th - Sterling - MCRT

The Morning Recreation Ride will explore the Mass Central Rail Trail to Holden and we will also visit the Old Stone Church in West Boylston.
    • The Morning Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
    • We should be back by 11:30 AM.
    • Starting Point Map - Sterling Center - PortaPotty equipped.
    • Route Map - Sterling - MCRT - Recreation.
    • Distance - 17 miles.
    • Elevation Gain - 400 feet.
    • Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count.
    • Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
    • AR Index = roughly equal to 20 flat, smooth miles.

    11:30 AM - Lunch will be at Village Pizza & More in Sterling.

    The Afternoon Beginner Ride will cover the same parts of the MCRT, but will take a shorter and flatter route.
    • The afternoon Beginner Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
    • We should be back by 2:30 PM.
    • Starting Point Map - Sterling Center - PortaPotty equipped.
    • Route Map - Sterling - MCRT - Beginner
    • Distance - 14 1/2 miles
    • Elevation Gain - 280 feet (moderate)
    • Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count
    • Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
    • AR Index = roughly equal to 17 flat, smooth miles.


    On Wednesday, October 9th - Rutland
    • The Fearless Leader's Choice Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
    • We will return by 2:30 PM.
    • Starting Point Map - Rutland - TBD.
    • Route Map - Rutland - TBD.
    • Distance = 26 miles.
    • Elevation Gain = 900 feet (challenging).
    • Unpaved = 14 miles (smooth crushed rock).
    • Equipment = Any sturdy, well maintained bike will work. I am planning to bring my hybrid bike.
    • AR Index = Roughly equal to 35 flat, paved miles. 

    On Friday, October 11th - Hudson

    Orchards and Vineyard of Bolton - Beautiful views from Old Bay Road - Old Church / New Community Center renovation in Berlin - Wachusett Aquaduct in Northboro - DOWNHILL on ARRT from Marlboro to Hudson.

    BTW, there are no restroom facilities at the starting point. There is a McDonald's on Route 85 just across the river from South Street.
    • 9:30 AM - The Fitness Ride will leave.
    • 1:00 PM - We should be back.
    • Starting Point Map - Hudson - Horseshoe Pub.
    • Route Map - Hudson - Berlin - ARRT
    • Distance - 23 1/2 miles
    • Elevation Gain - 750 feet - 1 Cat 5 hill.
    • Unpaved - 1/2 mile - very smooth.
    • Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
    • AR Index - Roughly equal to 31 flat, smooth miles.

    LUNCH afterwards at Horseshoe Pub with 80 beers on tap.


    Hope to see you there,
    Bill and Carole

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