It's a beautiful day!
Bring something warm.
Bill
GO - Sterling Rail Trail
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Monday, September 19, 2011
at 6:07 AM
This Week - Sterling - Brookline - Bolton
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Saturday, September 17, 2011
at 11:07 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
Well, if you believe the weatherman, Monday looks like a TOP 10 sort of day with bright blue skies and temperatures from the mid 50s to the mid 60s! So, I've planned a couple of rides featuring the Mass Central Rail Trail starting in Sterling, MA.
On Monday, September 19th
The Morning Recreation Ride will explore the Mass Central Rail Trail to Holden and we will return the same way since it is such a nice trail.
- The Morning Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We should be back by 11:30 AM.
- Starting Point Map - Sterling.
- Route Map - Sterling - MCRT.
- Distance - 16 1/2 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 300 feet (easy).
- Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
AR Index = roughly 19 flat, paved miles.
Lunch will be at Village Pizza & More in Sterling.
The Afternoon Recreation Ride will take us on a bit of the Mass Central Rail Trail and will then explore the hills of Lancaster and the true story of "Mary Had A Little Lamb".
- The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
- We should be back by 2:30 PM.
- Starting Point Map - Sterling.
- Route Map - Sterling - Lancaster.
- Distance - 13 1/2 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 375 feet (more difficult).
- Unpaved - 2 miles - very smooth crushed rock.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
AR Index = roughly 17 flat, paved miles.
On Wednesday, September 21st
We will meet at Lake Potanipo in Brookline, NH and ride to the ghost town of Monson on our way to views from Federal Hill and lunch in Milford, NH. We may ride a bit of the Potanipo Rail Trail on the way back.
On Friday, September 23rd
We will meet in Bolton Center and ride to Marlboro and return by way of the Assebet River Rail Trail to Hudson. If it is nice day, we can drive back to Hudson and have lunch with one (or more) of the 80 beers on tap at the Horseshoe Pub.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole
GO - Westminster Bandshell
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Friday, September 16, 2011
at 5:34 AM
Bring something warm.
Bring a snack.
Reminder - Westminster Tomorrow
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Thursday, September 15, 2011
at 5:17 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
Tomorrow is looking fabulous, but chilly. Be sure to bring something warm and a wind layer.
I found a Dunkin Donuts in Westminster to serve all your lavitorial needs. As you enter Westminster on Route 2A, take a sharp left at the cracker factory to get to the starting point, or continue 1/4 mile on Route 2A and DD will be on your left.
Hope to see you there,
Bill
On Wednesday, September 14, 2011, Bill Brandt <bill.brandt@gmail.com> wrote:
> Dear AdventuRiders,
> After consultation with my Vice President of Keeping It Real, We decided the Greenville trip was probably too ambitious this early in the season and it will be much prettier with some Fall foliage.
>
> So, I am changing the ride to a gorgeous ride around Mount Wachusett. Carole, Eddie and I did this ride in June and it shot right up to the Top 10 Ride category! Its a bit outside our 30 minute starting point radius around Groton, but Route 2 is quick and I adjusted the starting time.
> The weather is supposed to be PERFECT for biking with bright blue skies and a high in the low 60s. We may be fighting a headwind on the way back ...
> BTW, while you're out there, you can buy your Mount Wachusett Season Ski Pass for as little as $239 for non-holiday weekdays and all nights by using "ADVENTURIDES" as your GPS group name.
>
> On Friday, September 16th - Westminster
> The Fitness Ride will take us west to the Mount Wachusett region. We will start in Westminster, climb UP toward the west shoulder of Mount Wachusett on some scenic backroads before zooming DOWN to beautiful views at Princeton. From there we ride to Gardner passing many lakes before turning back to Westminster. There are a couple of significant hills at the beginning of the ride including a Cat 5 (easiest category) as we pass the mountain. From there it is rolling hills back to Westminster.
>
> The Exploration Ride will leave at 9:45 AM.
> Starting Point Map <http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=218228614350416641468.00049ef2b4192c146fb0a&ll=42.543453,-71.903136&spn=0.009106,0.019248&z=16> - Westminster Bandshell
> Route Map <http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/37557470> - Westminster - Wachusett
> Distance - 23 miles
> Elevation Gain - 725 feet (more difficult)
> Unpaved - 1 mile - some rough spots
> Equipment - I plan to bring my ROAD bike.
>
> AR Index = roughly 31 flat, paved miles.
> Here is the schedule:
>
> 9:45 AM - The Exploration Ride leaves.
> 1:00 PM - We will be back to Westminster.
>
> Hope to see you there,
> Bill and Carole
>
Change of Plans - Westminster on Friday
Posted by
Fearless Leader
on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
at 6:46 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
After consultation with my Vice President of Keeping It Real, We decided the Greenville trip was probably too ambitious this early in the season and it will be much prettier with some Fall foliage.
So, I am changing the ride to a gorgeous ride around Mount Wachusett. Carole, Eddie and I did this ride in June and it shot right up to the Top 10 Ride category! Its a bit outside our 30 minute starting point radius around Groton, but Route 2 is quick and I adjusted the starting time.
The weather is supposed to be PERFECT for biking with bright blue skies and a high in the low 60s. We may be fighting a headwind on the way back ...
BTW, while you're out there, you can buy your Mount Wachusett Season Ski Pass for as little as $239 for non-holiday weekdays and all nights by using "ADVENTURIDES" as your GPS group name.
On Friday, September 16th - Westminster
The Fitness Ride will take us west to the Mount Wachusett region. We will start in Westminster, climb UP toward the west shoulder of Mount Wachusett on some scenic backroads before zooming DOWN to beautiful views at Princeton. From there we ride to Gardner passing many lakes before turning back to Westminster. There are a couple of significant hills at the beginning of the ride including a Cat 5 (easiest category) as we pass the mountain. From there it is rolling hills back to Westminster.
- The Exploration Ride will leave at 9:45 AM.
- Starting Point Map - Westminster Bandshell
- Route Map - Westminster - Wachusett
- Distance - 23 miles
- Elevation Gain - 725 feet (more difficult)
- Unpaved - 1 mile - some rough spots
- Equipment - I plan to bring my ROAD bike.
AR Index = roughly 31 flat, paved miles.
Here is the schedule:
- 9:45 AM - The Exploration Ride leaves.
- 1:00 PM - We will be back to Westminster.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole
A Bunch of Other Stuff
Posted by
Fearless Leader
at 5:17 PM
Dear AdventuRiders,
There are a bunch of other things going on this Fall that you might be interested in.
Bill
Human Powered Vehicle Festival - 09/17/2011
Is happening this Saturday at the Ayer end of the Nashua River Rail Trail. Of course the highlight :-) is the ride I am leading at 9:30 AM that will go to Groton, West Groton, Shirley Center, Surrenden Farm, and back to Ayer. There are complete details at the HPVF website.
GrotonFest - 09/24/2011
A little of everything - think harvest festival. Here is the website.
Chili Cook-Off - 10/10/2011
Not only is this Carole's birthday, it is also the Chili Cook-Off at Devens Common to benefit the Autism Resource Center. I will plan a ride that just happens to end up in Devens. Alex and I did this last year, and it was really fun!
Bikes Not Bombs + Other Recycling- 11/05/2011
Saturday, November 5
9am-2pm
Ayer-Shirley Regional Schools Parking Lot
141 Washington Street, Ayer
Open to anyone at no cost as long as you *bring non-perishable foods* to be
donated to Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry
Vendors on hand (more
information)<http://recycleyourreusables.wordpress.com/2011/09/06/lowell-wish-project/>
- The Lowell Wish Project
- Bikes not Bombs ($10 donation per bike)
- ProShred (paper shredder)
- Nike Reuse a Shoe
- ReFoamIt (styrofoam recycler)
- Wheels for the World (wheelchairs, walkers, etc)
- Gently used sporting goods sale
- Local farmer selling fall produce
*We need volunteers*! If you would like to help on or before November 5,
please contact Laurie Sabol at the phone number or email below.
For more information
- http://recycleyourreusables.wordpress.com/
- 978 496-5839
- Ayerrecycles@gmail.com
Laurie Sabol
Ayer Recycling Committee