Monday - Hike not Bike- Farandnear in Shirley, MA

The bad news is….the weather tomorrow is going to be in the  30s. I've hit my low temperature limit, especially after standing in the cold today for two soccer games.  

The good news is….. we will have our first AdventuRamble tomorrow morning.  We will check out the newest Trustees of the Reservation property Farandnear in Shirley, MA.  

http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/central-ma/farandnear.html?referrer=https://www.google.com/

We will meet at 10:00 at the parking lot at 156 (?) Center Road, Shirley. There are 2 1/2 miles of trails. When we've had enough, we will eat lunch at Devens at the Natural Cafe and Market at Devens.  http://www.thenaturalcafe.biz/  at 176 Jackson Road, If enough people complain, we can go to the Devens Grill http://www.devensgrill.com/ at 4 Ryan's Way in Devens.

Starting Point

https://www.google.com/maps/dir//42.5669,-71.6556/@42.566903,-71.6578397,17z/data=!3m1!4b1

I don't believe there are bathroom facilities, so plan accordingly.

Directions

From Points East
From I-495 S take exit 29B to merge onto MA-2 W toward Leominster. Take exit 36 toward Shirley Road/Shirley.  Merge onto Fort Pond Road (0.1 mi). Turn left onto Shirley Road (0.9 mi) and continue onto Lancaster Road (1.2 mi). Take a slight left onto Center Road (1.6 mi) and parking for Farandnear will be on your left.

From Points West
From MA-2 E take exit 36 toward Shirley Road. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Shirley Road/Shirley/Ayer and merge onto Shirley Road (1.0 mi). Continue onto Lancaster Road (1.2 mi). Take a slight left onto Center Road (1.6 mi) and parking for Farandnear will be on your left.

Schedule

10:00- We will leave the parking area for a hike

12:00ish- We will head to lunch at Devens

1:00ish - We will be done

Hope to see you there!

Carole

Today- NASHUA- GO. Meet in Peperell at Rail trail parking lot

Wachusett GPS Pass Deadline is TOMORROW (or today, if you sleep like a normal person)

Hello,

Tomorrow is the last day to sign up for a Wachusett season pass at the lowest possible rate.  The price increases 100 dollars on Thursday. Please join us using the name Adventurides in the Group Name.  If you do sign up, please let me know because the website is not properly listing our members.  Feel free to pass this on to friends, family members and neighbors.

https://www.wachusett.com/shoponline/entity/tabid/254/c-1-gps.aspx

Thanks

Carole

This week HUDSON- NASHUA- RAIN?

It's hard to stay on schedule with the Hudson rides.  The routes are interesting and the restaurants slow. We'll do the best we can.

On Monday, November 16th - Hudson - (Assebet River)

• The Morning Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
• We will return by 11:30 AM.
• Starting Point Map - Hudson - Rail Trail Cafe
• Route Map - Hudson - ARNWR
• Distance = 15 1/2 miles.
• Elevation Gain = 450 feet (easy).
• Unpaved = 5 miles mostly smooth but leaf covered.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index = Roughly equal to 17 flat, paved miles.

Lunch is at 11:30 AM.

• The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
• We will return by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - Hudson - Horseshoe Pub.
• Route Map - Hudson - Bolton - ARRT
• Distance = 17.5 miles
• Elevation Gain = 850 feet (more difficult)
• Unpaved = a little bit
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index = Roughly equal to 22 flat paved miles.

On Wednesday, November 18th, - East Pepperell- Nashua

We will ride on some gorgeous roads on the way to Nashua.  Mines Fall park is unpaved, but mostly easy riding. It's a cool urban park, with a waterfall and canal.

We can have lunch at El Colima in Nashua before heading back. This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants around. It has moved to 116 West Pearl Street. The route here might not be exactly what we ride.  

• The Exploration Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
• We should be back by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - East Pepperell Center Rail Trail Parking.
• Route Map - Pepperell - Nashua - El Colima
• Distance - 28 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 550 feet (moderate).
• Unpaved - 8 miles - it sounds worse than it is.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
• AR Index - Roughly 34 flat, smooth miles.

Friday looks like rain.  If the forecast improves, I'll come up with a plan. Hopefully with more lead-time than tomorrow's rides :(

Go! Larter field Dunstable

Sunny!

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This week: GROTON- NO RIDES (VETERANS' DAY) - DUNSTABLE

On Monday, November 9th- Groton Center

• 9:30- The Recreation Ride will leave.
• 11:30 - We should be back (because our recreation riders are NOW really fitness riders)
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center. Make sure you parallel park pointing away from Buckingham Bus.
• Route Map - Groton - Shirley Center.
• Distance - 15 1/2 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 350 feet
• Rough Surface - 1 1/2 miles.
• Equipment - I might bring my hybrid bike.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 19 flat, smooth miles.

LUNCH 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM at Filhos.  We may run a few minutes late.

• 12:30 PM - The Fitness Ride  will leave.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Groton Center.
• Route Map - Groton - Story Book House
• Distance - 15 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 700 feet.
• Unpaved - 1/2 mile - it could be rough.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 20 flat smooth miles.

Wednesday,November 11th is Veterans' Day.  No rides.

On Friday,  November 13th -Dunstable - Larter Field

• 9:30 AM - The Fitness Ride will leave.
  
• 11:30 AM - We should be back.
  
• Starting Point Map -  Dunstable - Larter Field.
• Route Map - Dunstable - Tyngsboro.
• Distance - 16 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 800 feet.
• Unpaved - None
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 21 flat. paved miles.

LUNCH 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Picnic Lunch at Larter Field - BYOL - No food places nearby. REALLY, REALLY.

• 12:30 PM - The Recreation Ride  will leave.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map -  Dunstable - Larter Field.
• Route Map - Dunstable - Nashua
• Distance - 13.5 miles
• Elevation Gain - 500 feet
• Unpaved - 1 mile.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.

• AR Index - Roughly equal to 16 flat. paved miles.

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Wachusett Mountain Group Season Pass info

Dear AdventuRiders,

It's time to buy your Wachusett Mountain Ski Pass. The deadline is Wednesday, November 18th.

It's the best deal around, and Wachusett Mountain has 3 high speed quad chair lifts (including one for the bunny hill!) and phenomenal snow making and grooming. If you show up on weekdays at 9:00 AM, it's like having your own personal ski area.

You only need to use your pass 5 times to save money. The best part is that you never have to wait in ticket lines. 

After skiing, we've been known to go upstairs to the Black Diamond Restaurant for some surprisingly good and inexpensive food while soaking up some sun. Another favorite activity is to get a beer at the Coppertop Lounge and sink into one of the Adirondack chairs on the deck.

If you are interested, go to https://www.wachusett.com/shoponline/entity/tabid/254/c-1-gps.aspx

and save $110 by using the name ADVENTURIDES as the group name. 

Please forward this to anybody you think might be interested, They do not need to be associated with AdventuRides.

Carole

GO and GO . East Pepperell Center (Rail trail parking lot)

Hi -

The temperatures will be in the high sixties! See you soon.

Caroie

GO and GO. Lunenberg Center

Fwd: [AdventuRides] This Week - Lunenberg -No Rides- East Pepperell

Thank you to all AdventuRiders, past and present, who came to the service celebrating Bill's life, sent notes to the family (and me), called,  donated, baked, drove and were just generally awesome.  Together, we will figure out a special AdventuRides tribute for Bill, but as Gene Autry sang, "It's time to get back in the saddle again."  And yes. I had to look that up. 

It looks like we will have a glorious week for riding.  Monday's temperatures will range from the mid to high fifties.  The Lunenberg Senior Center porcelain should be available for us before and after the rides.  Friday looks even warmer, with temperatures reaching the high sixties.

On Monday, November 2nd - Lunenburg Center

Please park in the upper lot, between the senior center and the teen center. FYI-it ALWAYS feels colder on the ride than at the starting point.

9:30 AM - The Morning Recreation Ride will leave.

• Starting Point Map - Lunenburg Center.
• Route Map - Lunenburg - Shirley.
• Distance - 13 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 700 feet.
• Unpaved - none.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 18 flat, paved miles.

11:30 AM - We are scheduled to be back.

11:30 AM - Lunch Time

LUNCH is a PICNIC at the Teen Center. We can get food at the Village Grill or Bring our Own.

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave

• Starting Point Map - Lunenburg Center.
• Route Map - Lunenburg - Pearl Hill.
• Distance - 14 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 700 feet.
• Unpaved - none.
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 19 flat, paved miles.

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2:30 PM - We are scheduled to be back.

Wednesday, November 4 - No Rides

On Friday, November 4th - 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 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

11:30 AM - We are scheduled to be back.

11:30 AM - Lunch Time

Breen's Diner , Bring your Own or any better ideas

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave

• Route Map - East Pepperell - Hollis.
• Distance - 12 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 660 feet (moderate).
• Unpaved - A couple of miles.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 14 flat smooth miles.

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2:30 PM - We are scheduled to be back.