Hello Adventuriders!
This Week - Somerville - Sterling - West Acton
The weather this week is going to be spectacular. Tomorrow, the relative humidity is forecasted to be 41%….like Arizona.
We'll start off with our traditional ride (note the starting time of 10:00) to Somerville from Bedford and have lunch at Dave's Fresh Pasta (or BYO), However, I've planned two excursions, one optional - 15 minutes of short hills in the middle of Lexington, and the other a re-visit of the Davenport St (near Porter Square) outdoor mural which is now complete:
The starting point is the Bedford end of the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. Set your GPS to 84 Loomis St in Bedford. At the lights on Great Rd (4 & 225) take a right on South Rd. Then at the first set of lights, left onto Loomis. Park at the depot.
On Monday, September 12 - Bedford Depot (10:00am)
- 10:00 AM - The morning Fearless Leader Ride will leave.
- 2:30 - 3:00 PM - We should be back.
- Starting Point Map - Bedford Depot
- Distance - 23 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 350 feet.
On Wednesday, September 14 - Sterling CMRT and Wachusett Dam
The morning ride will be led by Dena and Vicky. The ride takes us on the beautiful Central Mass Rail Trail.
I will lead the afternoon ride to the Wachusett Dam. Will there be mutiny? Can we find our way back? Join us to find out!
The Dam is spectacular.
- 9:30 AM - The morning Recreation Ride will leave
- 11:30 we should be back
- Starting Point Map In Sterling center take a left off route 62 onto Waushacum Ave. Just after School St crosses, take a right down a hill on a bumpy driveway. On your right you'll see a store called Oh My Gosh. This is the trailhead parking area for the Central Mass Rail Trail.
- Route Map - Sterling CMRT
- Distance - 16.3 miles.
- Elevation Gain - 467 feet
- Off Road - The trail is off-road but smooth
- Lunch will be at Village Pizza and More
- 12:30 PM The afternoon Fitness Ride leaves
- 2:30 PM We should be back
- Starting Point Map (same as AM ride)
- Route Map - Sterling - Wachusett Dam (in Clinton)
- Distance 14.8 miles
- Elevation Gain - 796 feet
On Friday, September 16 - Acton Elm Street Playground
Joel will be leading today's rides.
- 9:30 AM - The Fitness Ride will leave.
- 11:30 AM - We should be back.
- Starting Point Map - Elm Street Playground
- Route Map - West Acton Littleton
- Distance - 14.3 miles
- Elevation Gain - 829 feet
Lunch at Idylwilde Farms (we'll eat at a picnic table) or BYO
- 12:30 PM - The afternoon Recreation Ride will leave.
- 2:30 PM - We should be back.
- Starting Point Map - Elm Street Playground
- Route Map - West Acton Boxboro
- Distance - 11.2 miles
- Elevation Gain - 623 feet
Hope to see many of you at these rides!
Bill
PS Does anyone use the starting point and route maps? I'm finding that sometimes I have to use a right click on the mouse to use the link. If no one uses them, I will eliminate them and use GPS locations or give instructions...