Welcome to our 18th Season!

Dear AdventuRiders,

Carole and I have been busy getting ready for our 18th season of AdventuRides (and "they" said it would never last :-)

So this is a good time to look over your bike and get it tuned up if necessary, and be sure the tires are in good condition and INFLATED PROPERLY.

You can also register at the following Recreation Departments:

NOTE: First time riders can try us out and their first ride is FREE.

Acton Recreation - page 25.

Littleton Recreation - coming soon.

Pepperell Recreation

Roudenbush Community Center

We also need everyone to initial and sign a copy of our Waiver of Liability. You can print it out here, or I will have copies with me.

Most importantly, REMEMBER YOUR HELMET!

The weather is not looking great for Wednesday, but hope springs eternal!

On Wednesday, September 5th - Boxboro 

This is one of my favorite rides. Its scenic, challenging, and has a two mile downhill run through Harvard. Of course that means that there are some uphills too, but the one category 5 (easiest category) hill we have is mostly just long and not that steep. 

The route is about 27 1/2 miles long and 800 feet vertical with most of the elevation gain in the first hill, although it is uphill back to the starting point too. It is all on road and I plan to bring my road bike.

Lunch is at the Horseshoe Pub in Hudson.

• At 9:30 AM the Exploration Ride will leave.
• We will return by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map. We will meet at the Soccer Fields on Liberty Square Road. PortaPotty equipped.
• Route Map. Boxboro - Harvard - Hudson.
• Distance = 27.5 Miles.
• Elevation Gain = 800 feet (more challenging).
• Unpaved = None.
• Equipment = I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index = Roughly 35 flat, paved miles.

On Friday, September 7th - East Pepperell - Nashua

This route starts off as one of my fairly standard, but still scenic, routes to Hollis NH. From there we head to Nashua on some beautiful, mostly downhill back roads. Then its a bit more uphill to avoid the boring residential areas of Nashua before we get to Mine Falls Park. We will ride along the river to Downtown Nashua before turning back to ride along the canal back to Mine Falls. From there, it is a fairly boring ride along Route 111 (very nice wide shoulder) to the Nashua River Rail Trail and back to East Pepperell.

• The Fitness Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
• We should return by 12:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - East Pepperell Center.
• Route Map - East Pepperell - Nashua.
• Distance - 27 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 550 feet (moderate) - mostly at the beginning of the ride.
• Unpaved - 6 miles - mostly smooth dirt and no cars.
• Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work. I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 31 flat, paved miles.

Optional Lunch afterwards at Lunch at Dolce Wood - Fired Italian Grill.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

GO - Groton Center

Reminder - Groton Center tomorrow (Wednesday)

Dear AdventuRiders,

The weather is looking FABULOUS for tomorrow. Perhaps a little chilly with mid 60 degrees when we leave and low 70s when we return under bright blue skies and exceptionally low humidity.

I am bringing my math-magician son with me, so if you were wondering about "arithmetic progression topology", he may be able to fill you in :-)

On Wednesday, August 29th - Groton Center

• 9:30 AM - the PreSeason Ride will leave.
• 12:30 PM - we should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center.
• Route Map - Groton Center - Wallace Hill - Pepperell.
• Distance - 24 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 600 feet.
• Unpaved - none.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 30 flat, smooth miles.

Lunch at Filho's Cucina in Groton.

Hope to see you there,

Bill (and maybe Carole)

Upcoming Events

Dear AdventuRiders,

I hope everyone had a great summer! I just got back from Bar Harbor and we are planning our 18th season of AdventuRides!

This week looks kind of busy with back to school stuff, but Wednesday looks like a great day and I don't have to do any kid stuff until 2:00 PM. So,

On Wednesday, August 29th - Groton Center

• 9:30 AM - the PreSeason Ride will leave.
• 12:30 PM - we should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center.
• Route Map - Groton Center - Wallace Hill - Pepperell.
• Distance - 24 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 600 feet.
• Unpaved - none.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 30 flat, smooth miles.

Lunch at Filho's Cucina in Groton.

On Wednesday, September 5th - Exploration Ride - TBD

On Friday, September 7th - Fitness Ride - TBD

On Saturday, September 8th - Eastern Trail Lighthouse Ride

• We did this a few years ago and it was cold and pouring rain.
• Give it a try, its for a good cause.

On Sunday, September 9th - Human Powered Vehicle Festival - Ayer

• Carole and I will be there, and we will lead a ride to Shirley Center and back
• I will bring a few of my crazy vehicles.
• Show up! Its a fun afternoon of unique human powered contraptions.

On Saturday and Sunday, Sept 22-23rd - Seacoast Century

• Since I turned 60 this summer (gasp!), I'm making noises about riding the full century in one day.
• The Portsmouth bridge is gone this year, so the Century route goes through Dover, NH.
• This is basically the same route we did 2 years ago, except we won't go to Rollinsford.
• The ride around "Great Bay" is really pretty and you don't have to contend with sea breezes.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

GO - Groton Center

SummeRides - Groton Center - Wednesday

Dear AdventuRiders,

The weather tomorrow is looking like the pick of the week. It should be SUNNY, about 70 degrees with a NW wind and low humidity when we leave. It should be upper 70s when we get back.

Lunch at Filho's or Main Street Cafe.

On Wednesday, July 25th - Groton Center

We will meet in Groton Center at the Nashua River Rail Trail parking lot. Here is the starting point map.

• The route will take us down Martin's Pond Road to Baddacook Pond, over to Massapoag Pond, and down to Keyes Pond. From there we will ride to Tyngsboroand UP to a beautiful view in Dunstable.

• Then we cruise the backroads to Sand Hill Road and catch the rail trail back to the Center. The route is about 27 1/2 miles with about 550 feet vertical (moderate). Here is a route map. There is a bit of dirt / gravel but I'm planning to bring my road bike.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 31 smooth, flat, miles.

Here is the schedule:

• At 9:30 AM - The SummeRide will leave.
• At 12:30 PM - We should be back.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

GO - Harvard Track