Dear AdventuRiders,
Welcome to the first full week of AdventuRides - Season 18! The weather is looking delightful at this point.
Please remember to check your tire pressure! Your ride will be MUCH more enjoyable with a properly maintained bike. If you are unsure of the appropriate tire pressure, talk to me before the ride and I can fix you up.
On Monday, September, 10th - Groton Center.
The morning ride features a couple miles of Rail Trail to get bikes and riders sorted out. Then its off to Dunstable on some scenic backroads and then we will return via Martins Pond Road with a stop a Baddacook Pond.
- 9:30 AM - The Morning Recreation Ride leaves.
- 11:30 AM - We should be back (by way of Filho's Cucina).
- Starting Point - Groton Center.
- Route Map - Groton - Dunstable - Baddacook.
- Distance - 14.5 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 250 feet (easy).
- Unpaved - about 1/2 mile of gravel.
- Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work - I plan to bring my road bike.
AR Index - Roughly equal to 16 flat, smooth miles.
11:30 - 12:30 Lunch at Filho's Cucina.
The afternoon ride features a tour of the old Fort Devens and a few more miles of Rail Trail on the return leg.
- 12:30 PM - The Afternoon Recreation Ride leaves.
- 2:30 PM - We should be back.
- Starting Point - Groton Center.
- Route Map - Groton - Devens.
- Distance - 15.5 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 275 feet (easy).
- Unpaved - None.
- Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work - I plan to bring my road bike.
AR Index - Roughly equal to 17 flat, smooth miles.
On Wednesday, September 12th - Boxboro.
Lunch at the Horseshoe Pub.
On Friday, September 14th - Westminster.
Lunch at the Old Mill Restaurant.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole