Dear AdventuRiders,
The weather for Friday is looking GREAT at this point. The forecast is calling for SUNNY with light winds and near 50 degrees when we leave and SUNNY and near 60 when we return.
The Friday Fitness Ride will first take us past the Acton Arboretum to enjoy all the trees in full bloom. Then we will cross Route 2 (at the lights) and ride along Fort Pond Brook and the old mill buildings before reaching Maynard. From there we cross the Assabet River, ride the unpaved portions of the Assabet River Rail Trail, explore the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge and have a potty stop. Then is UP and over the hill on our way back past Minuteman Airfield and Flagg Hill. The route isn't particularly hilly, but there is almost 5 miles of unpaved, civilized off-road.
We can have lunch at Idylwilde Farm.
On Friday, April 13th @ 9:30 AM - West Acton
- Meeting Point Map : West Acton - Elm Street Playground PortaPotty equipped!
- Route Map : West Acton - Assabet River NWR
- Ride Distance : 27 miles
- Elevation Gain : 450 feet (moderate)
- Unpaved: 4.5 miles
- Equipment : Any bike will work on this route. I will be riding my ROAD bike since its already in the car.
AR Index : roughly equal to 30 flat, paved miles.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole