Dear AdventuRiders,
This week is (obviously) Harvard Week! On my weekly cruise around to find routes for this week, I was struck by how beautiful the foliage (and hills) around Harvard were. Never fear though, every day has a different lunch spot and generally different routes. All the rides this week start at the Soccer Fields on Depot Road.
There is a cooling trend this week, so now is a good time to dig out another layer of clothing, full finger gloves, and by the end of the week, some foot warming gear.
BTW, here is a picture of the cranberry bog from Friday's ride:
A quick synopsis of the week includes:
- Monday Morning Recreation Ride - The "Rollercoaster" route with seemingly more downs than ups and NEW asphalt in Littleton.
- Monday Afternoon Beginner Ride - A less hilly route around Bare Hill Pond with a visit to two beaches.
- Wednesday Fearless Leaders Choice Ride - To Hudson for "OktoberFest" lunch at the Horseshoe Pub.
- Friday Fitness Ride - An even more "Rollercoaster-y" ride to Boxboro, Stow, and Bolton. Lunch at Sorrento's.
On Monday, October 21st - Harvard - Depot Road
The weather is looking very nice for Monday with SUNNY skies but a chilly start in the upper 40s. By afternoon the temps will be in the low 60s.
- The Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We will return by 11:30 AM.
- Starting Point Map - Harvard - Depot Road Soccer Fields (PortaPotty equipped).
- Route Map - Oak Hill Rollercoaster.
- Distance - 11 1/2 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 425 feet (mostly climbing Oak Hill).
- Rough Surface - none.
- Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
- AR Index - Roughly equal to 16 flat, smooth miles.
LUNCH - 11:30 to 12:30 - Harvard General Store.
- The Beginner Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
- We will return by 2:30 PM.
- Starting Point Map - Harvard - Depot Road Soccer Fields (PortaPotty equipped).
- Route Map - Bare Hill Pond - Prospect Hill
- Distance - 9 1/2 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 300 feet (mostly climbing Prospect Hill).
- Rough Surface - 1 mile.
- Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
- AR Index - Roughly equal to 13 flat, smooth miles.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole