Dear AdventuRiders,
You'll have to make do with last year's Sterling ride instructions. I was too busy doing this with Sue this weekend.
On Monday, May 4th - Sterling
- 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 - 14 1/2 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 500 feet (moderate). NOTE: MapMyRide changed the way it calculates elevation gain. Don't be intimidated.
- Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly equal to 18 flat, smooth miles.
11:30 AM - Lunch will be at Village Pizza & More in Sterling.
The Afternoon Fitness Ride will ride to the Wachusett Reservoir and Dam.
- The Afternoon Fitness 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 - Wachusett Dam
- Distance - 14 1/2 miles
- Elevation Gain - 650 feet.
- Unpaved - 1 mile smooth dirt.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly equal to 20 flat, smooth miles.
Hope to still be able to ride tomorrow,
Bill (and Carole)