Dear AdventuRiders,
Well, the weather is not looking the best for tomorrow :-( We did get a bit wet on Friday, but the foliage was spectacular!
On Monday, October 7th - Sterling - MCRT
The Morning Recreation Ride will explore the Mass Central Rail Trail to Holden and we will also visit the Old Stone Church in West Boylston.
- The Morning Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We should be back by 11:30 AM.
- Starting Point Map - Sterling Center - PortaPotty equipped.
- Route Map - Sterling - MCRT - Recreation.
- Distance - 17 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 400 feet.
- Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly equal to 20 flat, smooth miles.
11:30 AM - Lunch will be at Village Pizza & More in Sterling.
The Afternoon Beginner Ride will cover the same parts of the MCRT, but will take a shorter and flatter route.
- The afternoon Beginner Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
- We should be back by 2:30 PM.
- Starting Point Map - Sterling Center - PortaPotty equipped.
- Route Map - Sterling - MCRT - Beginner
- Distance - 14 1/2 miles
- Elevation Gain - 280 feet (moderate)
- Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly equal to 17 flat, smooth miles.
On Wednesday, October 9th - Rutland
- The Fearless Leader's Choice Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We will return by 2:30 PM.
- Starting Point Map - Rutland - TBD.
- Route Map - Rutland - TBD.
- Distance = 26 miles.
- Elevation Gain = 900 feet (challenging).
- Unpaved = 14 miles (smooth crushed rock).
- Equipment = Any sturdy, well maintained bike will work. I am planning to bring my hybrid bike.
- AR Index = Roughly equal to 35 flat, paved miles.
On Friday, October 11th - 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.
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.
- 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