GO - Groton Center

SummeRides - Groton Center on Wednesday

Dear AdventuRiders,

Well, 3 out of 4 weatherpersons agree that tomorrow will be a nice day. It will still be quite warm (around 80) and humid, but that is what jumping into rivers and lakes is all about. We also need to celebrate the opening of the new Fitch's Bridge over the Nashua River. 

Let's meet in Groton Center at 9:30 AM and ride to Pepperell on the Rail Trail and (optionally) jump into the Nissitissit River. From there we will ride UP to Heald Pond for a refreshing swim in a hilltop glacial pond. Then it's UP and DOWN to Bertozzi for a dip in the Squannacook River. On the way back we will cross the New Fitch's Bridge before returning to Groton Center for lunch at Filho's Cantina.

On Wednesday, July 24th - Groton Center

The SummeRide will leave Groton bound for Pepperell.

• 9:30 AM - We will leave for Pepperell.
• 1:00 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center
• Route Map - Groton - New Fitch's Bridge
• Distance - 24 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 500 feet.
• Off Road - 1/2 mile.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 28 flat, smooth miles.

We can have LUNCH at Filho's Cucina in Groton Center.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

STOP - The SummeRide is Postponed :-(

NOOOO - "They" promised a sunny day, not rain!

SummeRide #1 - FINALLY - Monday, July 22nd - Groton Center

Dear AdventuRiders,

FINALLY the HOT and HUMID weather has quit for a while, but the humidity is supposed to be back soon. So, let's take advantage of it while we can. We also need to celebrate the opening of the New Fitch's Bridge over the Nashua River. 

Let's meet in Groton Center at 9:30 AM and ride to Pepperell on the Rail Trail and (optionally) jump into the Nissitissit River. From there we will ride UP to Heald Pond for a refreshing swim in a hilltop glacial pond. Then it's UP and DOWN to Bertozzi for a dip in the Squannacook River. On the way back we will cross the New Fitch's Bridge before returning to Groton Center for lunch at Filho's Cantina.

Hopefully I get my bike put back together and I'm not too out of shape.

On Monday, July 22nd - Groton Center

The SummeRide will leave Groton bound for Pepperell.

• 9:30 AM - We will leave for Pepperell.
• 1:00 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center
• Route Map - Groton - New Fitch's Bridge
• Distance - 24 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 500 feet.
• Off Road - 1/2 mile.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 28 flat, smooth miles.

We can have LUNCH at Filho's Cucina in Groton Center.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

GO - Groton @ 10:30

THANKS! + RiverFest + SummeRides

Dear AdventuRiders,

THANKS for a great season, we couldn't do it without you! We did 34 rides and 750 miles total in spite of some weather challenges. In addition to the local rides, we also went to Rhode Island twice, Cape Ann and the North Shore twice, Portsmouth, Boston, and the Mass Central Rail Trail.

So, now that I am becoming acclimated / acquiesced to Summer let's get the FREE SummeRides season started. This coming week's weather doesn't look so good, but a few ideas for later include the new Fitch Bridge and the new Portsmouth Memorial Bridge (when they open) and LUNCH at the new Ixtapa Mexican Grill & Cantina in Groton.

First up is RiverFest on Sunday, June 23rd. I will be leading a ride from 10:30 AM until noon which is a "Family Ride" from Groton Center to Pepperell on the Rail Trail to explore the Nashua and Nissitissit Rivers. None of this will be new to seasoned AdventuRiders, but its a good way to get to RiverFest since you will need to take a bus from Deluxe (NEBS) parking lot if you plan to drive.

As a reminder to new riders, you MUST have an approved bicycle helmet, and you MUST pump up your tires! You will also need to initial and sign our Release and Waiver of Liability. Sorry, no unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Look for me over in the shade near the GELD building.

On Sunday, June 23rd - RiverFest

• 10:30 AM - We will leave for Pepperell.
• Noon - We should be at RiverFest.
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center.
• Route Map - RiverFest.
• Distance - 9 1/2 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 85 feet.
• Unpaved - None.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

Hope to see you there,

Bill, but not Carole :-(

GO - Westminster @ 9:30