Dear AdventuRiders,
I LOVE my "job", except for the deciding when to GO and when to STOP.
Tomorrow falls into the category "um, maybeeeee...".
During my reconnaissance run today it occurred to me that while the calendar says "Spring", the reality is that it was 19 degrees this morning, the ponds are still frozen, the roads have pot-chasms, frost heaves, and general awfulness.
The weather forecast for tomorrow is not very encouraging either with wind chills below freezing in the morning and rain possible by noon :-(
Anyhow, now that I've bummed you out ...
The GOOD news is, ... If you have a smart phone, you should be able to click on the Google navigation link below and get turn by turn verbal directions to the starting point.
On Monday, March 30th - East Pepperell Center
Starting Point
- Name - Rail Trail Parking
- Address - 56 Groton Street
- Town - Pepperell, MA, 01463
- Navigation - Google
- Parking - Gravel parking lot beside Kemp's Service Station.
- Facilities - NONE.
9:30 AM - The Morning Recreation Ride will leave.
- Route Map - East Pepperell - Hollis.
- Distance - 12 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 660 feet (moderate).
- Unpaved - A couple of miles (could be a bit muddy).
- AR Index - Roughly equal to 14 flat smooth miles.
11:30 AM - We are scheduled to be back.
11:30 AM - Lunch Time
Unfortunately, Breen's Diner is closed on Mondays. TBD
12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave.
- Route Map - East Pepperell - Brookline
- Distance - 16.5 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 700 feet (moderate).
- Unpaved - None.
- AR Index - Roughly equal to 18 flat smooth miles.
2:30 PM - We are scheduled to be back.
Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole
PS. Please tell me what you think of the new format!