Dear AdventuRiders,
Well, the forecast for Monday is looking better all the time. Right now it looks like Sunny and Breezy with temps from the mid 50s in the morning to the mid 60s in the afternoon.
The morning ride will feature llamas, Long Pond, Nagog Hill Orchards, and Nagog Pond. It will be the easier of the Monday rides.
The afternoon ride will travel to the Assebet River and then explore 5 miles of gated roads in the Assebet River National Wildlife Refuge. On the way back we will ride a bit of the (unpaved) Assebet River Rail Trail and visit Maynard. We will need to keep moving to get back on time.
On Monday, October 17th - West Acton
- The morning Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We will return by 11:30 AM.
- Starting Point Map = Elm Street Playground, West Acton
- Route Map = West Acton - Littleton.
- Distance = 13.5 miles.
- Elevation Gain = 250 feet (easy, with a lot of rolling hills)
- Unpaved = 500 feet.
- Equipment = Any sturdy, well maintained bike will work. I plan to bring my road bike.
AR Index = Roughly equal to 15 flat, paved miles.
Lunch will be at 11:30 AM from Idylwilde Farms just around the corner from the starting point.
On Monday, October 17th - West Acton.
- The afternoon Recreation Ride will ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
- We will return by 2:30 PM, although we will need to keep moving.
- Starting Point Map = Elm Street Playground, West Acton.
- Route Map = West Acton - ARNWR.
- Distance = 18 miles.
- Elevation Gain = 250 feet (easy)
- Unpaved = 3 miles (mostly smooth - some sand).
- Equipment = Any sturdy, well maintained bike will work. I plan to bring my road bike.
AR Index = Roughly equal to 20 flat, paved miles.
On Wednesday, October 19th - Jefferson.
If the weather cooperates, we will explore the Mass Central Rail Trail from Holden to Barre. Stay Tuned.
On Friday, October 21st - Lancaster - Wachusett Reservoir
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole