Well, despite the beautiful weather we had this weekend, Monday is supposed to be cloudy with a few showers in the afternoon :-( The forecast calls for Mostly Cloudy and mid 60s in the morning and upper 60s and a 30% chance of rain in the afternoon. Hopefully, we'll get the morning ride in at least.
The morning ride will feature a trip to Massapoag Pond and after a noticeable hill we will cruise down to Keyes Pond on the way back.
The afternoon ride will also pass Keyes Pond on the way to Nabnassett Pond and we will return by way of Burges's Pond in the old East Boston Camps.
On Monday, May 21st - Westford, Forge Pond Beach
- At 9:30 AM the Morning Recreation Ride will leave.
- We will return by 11:30 AM.
- Starting Point Map - Forge Pond Beach, Westford.
- Route Map - Forge Pond - Massapoag Pond.
- Distance = 14 miles
- Elevation Gain = 300 feet (medium)
- Unpaved = 2 miles - probably a bit of sand.
- Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work.
AR Index = Roughly 18 flat, paved miles.
- At 11:30 AM, we will have lunch at Pizzeria Presti. If the weather cooperates, we'll have a picnic, otherwise we will eat at the restaurant.
- At 12:30 PM the Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave.
- We will return by 2:30 PM.
- Starting Point Map - Forge Pond Beach, Westford.
- Route Map - Forge Pond - Nabnasset Pond
- Distance = 15 miles
- Elevation Gain = 250 feet (easy)
- Unpaved = 1 1/2 miles
- Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work.
AR Index = Roughly 17 flat, paved miles.
On Wednesday, May 23rd - Providence, RI
The weather doesn't look that good, but I will schedule the inaugural AdventuRide from Providence, RI to Bristol, RI on the beautiful East Bay Rail Trail. We will have lunch at Redlefsen's Restaurant before heading back. It doesn't look like sliding it until Thursday will help with the weather :-( Stay tuned.
On Friday, May 25th - East Pepperell
We will start in East Pepperell, ride to Hollis and then Nashua. We will spend quite a bit of time in Mine Falls Park (smooth dirt trails) before returning to Pepperell for lunch at Dolce's.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole