Dear AdventuRiders,
The forecast for this week is generally Cooler and Partly Cloudy. The Fall foliage should start to peak in the next couple of weeks.
On Monday, October 8th - Columbus Day
No Rides :-( I'm planning to go to Troy, NY to visit my college freshman :-)
On Wednesday, October 10th - East Pepperell
Don't be intimidated by the distance and elevation gain. The first half is pretty hilly, but the visit to the ghost town of Monson Center and the views from Federal Hill makes it all worthwhile. Lunch is at the 27 mile mark and it's mostly smooth and downhill from there. We have 4 hours to do the ride, so our average speed doesn't need to be greater than normal.
- 9:30 AM - The Exploration Ride will leave.
- 12:30 PM - LUNCH at Chrysanthi's Restaurant in Brookline.
- 2:30 PM - We should be back.
- Starting Point Map - East Pepperell Center.
- Route Map - East Pepperell - Milford.
- Distance - 36 1/2.
- Elevation Gain - 950 feet (more difficult - Cat 5 hill going to Monson Center).
- Unpaved - 1 1/2 miles - generally smooth.
- Equipment - Despite the unpaved portion, I highly recommend a road bike due to the distance.
AR Index - Roughly equal to 45 flat, smooth miles.
On Friday, October 12th - Hudson
Orchards and Vineyard of Bolton - Beautiful views from Old Bay Road - Old Church / New Community Center renovation in Berlin - Wachusett Aquaduct in Northboro - DOWNHILL on ARRT from Marlboro to Hudson.
- 9:30 AM - The Fitness Ride will leave.
- 12:30 PM - We should be back.
- Starting Point Map - Hudson - Horseshoe Pub.
- Route Map - Hudson - Berlin - ARRT
- Distance - 26 1/2 miles
- Elevation Gain - 860 feet - 1 Cat 5 hill.
- Unpaved - 1/2 mile - very smooth.
- Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike (as usual).
AR Index - Roughly equal to 36 flat, smooth miles.
LUNCH afterwards at Horseshoe Pub with 80 beers on tap, and it's Oktoberfest!
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole (Birthday Girl)