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 :(