Dear AdventuRiders,
Well we did get a bit wet on Wednesday, but it was relatively warm and we had a nice lunch at Idylwilde Farms.
Here is the mandatory picture at Newcastle on our Portsmouth ride. Thanks (other) Bill!
The forecast for Friday is, in a word, "delightful". It should be mid 60s and Mostly Sunny when we leave and Sunny and mid 70s when we return. Lunch on the deck anyone?
BTW, there are no restroom facilities at the starting point. There is a McDonald's on Route 85 just across the river from South Street.
On Friday, May 10th - 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.
- 1:00 PM - We should be back.
- Starting Point Map - Hudson - Horseshoe Pub.
- Route Map - Hudson - Berlin - ARRT
- Distance - 23 1/2 miles
- Elevation Gain - 750 feet - 1 Cat 5 hill.
- Unpaved - 1/2 mile - very smooth.
- Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
AR Index - Roughly equal to 31 flat, smooth miles.
LUNCH afterwards at Horseshoe Pub with 80 beers on tap.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole