Dear AdventuRiders,
turn LEFT and follow the rail trail signs.
Well, if you believe the weatherman, Friday looks like a TOP 10 sort of day with bright blue skies and temperatures from the low 50s to the low 60s! So, I've planned a couple of rides featuring the Mass Central Rail Trail starting in Sterling, MA.
As you are traveling through Sterling Center on Route 62 West, when you see this view out your windshield,
turn LEFT and follow the rail trail signs.
On Friday, September 19th
The Morning Fitness Ride will take us on a bit of the Mass Central Rail Trail , the true story of "Mary Had A Little Lamb" and a visit to the Wachusett Dam.
- The Morning Fitness Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
- We should be back by 11:30 AM.
- Starting Point Map - Sterling.
- Route Map - Sterling - Wachusett - Clinton.
- Distance - 15 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 700 feet (more difficult).
- Unpaved - 2 miles - very smooth crushed rock.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly 19 flat, paved miles.
Lunch will be at Village Pizza & More in Sterling.
The Afternoon Recreation Ride will explore the Mass Central Rail Trail to Holden and we will return the same way since it is such a nice trail.
- The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
- We should be back by 2:30 PM.
- Starting Point Map - Sterling.
- Route Map - Sterling - MCRT.
- Distance - 16 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 500 feet (easy).
- Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly 18 flat, paved miles.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole