Sterling on Monday May 4th

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 explore the Mass Central Rail Trail to Holden.
  • 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)

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