Dear AdventuRiders,
The bad news is that fearless leader is still sick, the good news it that my lovely Vice President of Not Losing People, Carole, will be leading tomorrow's rides.
I'm feeling much better and I have a Dr. appointment tomorrow.
On Monday, September 21st - Sterling
Starting Point
- Name - MCRT Rail Trail Parking
- Address - 16 Waushacum Avenue
- Town - Sterling, MA 01564
- Parking - At the end of the rail trail driveway.
- Facilities - portapotty.
- 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 also ride the MCRT via the Old Stone Church.
- 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 - MCRT
- Distance - 17 miles
- Elevation Gain - 650 feet.
- Unpaved - 8 1/2 mile smooth dirt.
- Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
- AR Index = roughly equal to 20 flat, smooth miles.
Hope to see you tomorrow,
(Bill) and Carole