Today's Ride - GO - 9:30

GO - Hudson

This ride starts at 9:30am.

Feel free to bring your finest Halloween-wear.

Temps 43 -49 but with a -5 degree wind chill.

Bill

781-248-2624

This weeks's rides

It's getting late in the season, so come join us for these rides.

It will be a chilly day with a breeze, but sunny.  

On Monday, October 31 - Hudson

Starting Point: Horseshoe Pub Parking Lot:  29 South St Hudson, MA

(Don't park right near the Pub since we're not using it)

•  Map 

9:30 AM Morning Fitness Ride will leave

   Route Map - Hudson - Berlin      15.4 miles; 686 feet of elevation

Nice ride through Bolton and Berlin…search for the best Halloween displays

11:30  We should be back

11:35  Lunch - The Rail Trail Flatbread Co.  33 Main Street, Hudson

12:30  The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave - this is the ride that takes us to the CIA!

They've already had their annual pumpkin drop...

•  Route Map   Hudson - ARNWR   15.5 miles;  460 feet of elevation

2:30 PM  We should be back

2:31 PM  New City Microcreamery…aah, the reward for good exercise!

On Wednesday Nov 2   Carlisle Concord 

Starting point : Carlisle - Center Park Parking lot.  Center Park is next to Ferns Country Store in Carlisle Center. 

(Please do not part at Ferns)

  Starting point map

 9:30 am  The Recreation Ride will leave  (Jane will lead, cell 508-397-4723)

       #17 Carlisle  Old(e) North Bridge 13.8 miles  ele 554.   route map

11:30 am - We should be back

        Lunch at Ferns or ByOL

12:30 pm The Fitness Ride will leave  (Jane will lead, cell 508-397-4723)

       #15: Carlisle GBFSP 18.1 miles    ele 772  route map

2:20 pm  We should be back

 

On Friday November 4   Sterling CMRT 

Starting point :  Sterling-  Central Mass Rail  Trail parking  near Cider Mill (aka Oh My Gosh),  #15 Washacum Ave. 

 Starting Point Map

 9:30 am The  Fitness ride will leave. (Jane will lead, cell 508-397-4723)

           #73 Sterling Stone Church CMRT 15 miles ele  568 route map

11:30 am We should be back

          Lunch at Village Pizza on route 12. 

12:30 pm the recreation ride will leave (Nancy and Jane will lead, Jane's cell 508-397-4723)

       #72 Sterling CMRT 16.3 miles ele 467 route map  

2:30 pm We should be back.

Jane and Bill

Friday's rides cancelled

Even though it is no longer supposed to be rainy tomorrow, there will be a strong wind resulting in wind chills in the 30s all day long. That will make for unpleasant biking.

So we'll do the Hudson rides on Monday and not have a Fearless Leader Ride.

Details on Sunday….

Have a good weekend all.

Also, tomorrow is the anniversary of Bill Brandt's death. I plan to take some time to think about all the gifts he gave that have made a big difference in my life.

Bill

GO - Groton

It's a GO
Don't ya know
Ya gotta be bold
To ride in the cold!

Bill/Jane
781-248-2624

Wednesday Rides

Plan on bringing an extra layer!

On Wednesday, October 26 - Groton

Maybe a final chance at leaf peeping after the rain and wind….

Starting Point:   At the end of Station Ave in Groton along the trail, face east

Map

9:30 AM  The morning Recreation Ride will leave - easy ride along the Nashua River

Route Map:  Groton Pepperell NRRT   13.4miles; 415 feet of elevation

11:30 AM  We'll be back

11:35 AM  Lunch - Salt & Light Cafe or Filho's

12:30 PM  The afternoon Fitness Ride will leave - since we're all fit now, should be no problem to do 18 miles in 2 hours!

Route Map:  Groton - Dunstable 18 18 miles; 859 feet of elevation

  2:30 PM  We should be back

See you there,

Jane and Bill

Go for Gardner today

Dress warmly - high temperature forecast is 50 degrees.

Joel 978-501-0751

Adventurides - October 24, 26, 28

This Week:  Gardner - Groton - Hudson 

On Monday, October 24 - Gardner,Baldwinville,Winchendon - 10AM

Joel will lead us on this new Fearless Leader Choice Ride : "The ride starts out on a short bike trail that leads into Gardner.  After a few city streets it's off to more country roads.  The "adventure" part of the ride is on dirt roads that lead to the Birch Hill Dam on the Miller's River in South Royalston.  The ride passes by Lake Dennison, a popular State park.  Much of the 25 or so miles are on the paved sections of the North Central Pathway. I found a nice restaurant just off the trail called The River's Edge in Winchendon.  Breakfasts are served all day.  Portions are large.  They do not take credit cards."

Starting point:  Trailhead of North Central Pathway at 373 Green St., Gardner - small parking lot

Map

10AM - The ride will leave

Route Map:  Gardner Club Route  21.1 miles (maybe a little longer) ; 847 feet of elevation

Lunch along the way.

2PM - We should be back (maybe 2:30 depending on condition of trails and lunch)

On Wednesday, October 26 - Groton

Maybe a final chance at leaf peeping after the rain and wind….

Starting Point:   At the end of Station Ave in Groton along the trail, face east

Map

9:30 AM  The morning Recreation Ride will leave - easy ride along the Nashua River

Route Map:  Groton Pepperell NRRT   13.4miles; 415 feet of elevation

11:30 AM  We'll be back

11:35 AM  Lunch - Salt & Light Cafe or Filho's

12:30 PM  The afternoon Fitness Ride will leave - since we're all fit now, should be no problem to do 18 miles in 2 hours!

Route Map:  Groton - Dunstable 18 18 miles; 859 feet of elevation

  2:30 PM  We should be back

On Friday, October 28 - Hudson

Today is the anniversary of Bill Brandt's passing.  He loved his Halloween rides (and costumes).  

We'll be missing and thinking of him as we look for great Halloween decorations on today's rides.

Starting Point: Horseshoe Pub Parking Lot Address:  29 South St Hudson, MA

(Don't park right near the Pub since we're not using it)

•  Map: 

9:30 AM Morning Fitness Ride will leave

    Last year we saw this great Halloween scene on this ride (look closely)

•  Route Map - Hudson - Berlin      15.4 miles; 686 feet of elevation

11:30  We should be back

11:35  Lunch - The Rail Trail Flatbread Co.  33 Main Street, Hudson

12:30  The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave - this is the ride that takes us to the CIA!

•  Route Map   Hudson - ARNWR   15.5 miles;  460 feet of elevation

2:30 PM  We should be back

See you there!

Jane and Bill

NoGo

There's enough chance of rain this morning as well as nearly guaranteed rain this afternoon so I am cancelling today's rides.

On Monday, Joel is leading us on a new ride in the Gardner area. It will start at 10. Stay tuned.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Bill

Friday's rides

It is likely that tomorrow's rides will be cancelled due to inclement weather.  If so, I'll reschedule these rides for next Friday.

I'll send a GO/NOGO in the morning.

Bill

On Friday, October 21st - Hudson

Starting Point

•  Name: Horseshoe Pub Parking Lot (park away from the Pub since we won't be going there)
•  Address:  29 South St Hudson, MA
•  Map: 

9:30 AM Morning Fitness Ride will leave

•  Route Map - Hudson - Berlin
•  Distance:  15.4 miles
•  Elevation Gain:  686'

11:30 AM  We should be back

11:30 AM   Lunch at Rail Trail Flatbread Company

12:30 PM  The afternoon Recreation Ride will leave

•  Route Map   Hudson - ARNWR
•  Distance: 15.5 miles
•  Elevation Gain: 460'

2:30 PM  We should be back

GO - Carlisle

Hi, Don't put those bike shorts away yet! Jane 508-397-4723

GO - Concord

Nice weather.

Monument St, North Bridge parking lot.

9:30AM

Bill

781-248-2624

Rides This Week - Concord - Carlisle - Hudson

This Week - Concord - Carlisle - Hudson

Looks like a return to late summer temperatures this week….Monday (65-71), Wednesday (70s). 

On Monday, October 17th - Concord North Bridge Parking - 9:30AM

Today's ride takes us to Concord, Lincoln, Weston, Wayland, Sudbury and West Concord. This is a ride (most of which) I do frequently and is quite pleasant. The 1/2mi. ride on Water Row in Wayland along the Great Meadows Wildlife Refuge is particularly nice. There are a couple of lovely hills but I'm happy to wait at the top or walk as needed. I have an appointment in the afternoon so I will leave you back at the parking spot but there are several restaurants in Concord, including Helen's. Or you could bring a picnic and eat in the Park.

Please note: this Monday ride will leave at 9:30AM!!!!!

Starting Point

• Address -  North Bridge Parking about 300 Monument St, Concord, right across from the entrance to the park (toilets across the street!)
• Town - Concord
• Map

   9:30 AM The Fearless Leader's choice ride will leave

• Route Map
• Distance - 25.6
• Elevation Gain - 1057

12:30 PM  We should be back

On Wednesday, October 19th - Carlisle Center

Jane will be leading today's rides!

Starting Point

• Name - Center Park
• Address - Lowell Street 
• Town - Carlisle, MA 01741
• Navigation - Google - Waze
• Parking - at Center Park just up the street from Fern's - Please DO NOT PARK at FERN'S.
• Facilities - Buy something at Fern's.
  

9:30 AM   The Morning Recreation Ride will leave

• Route Mapxz - Carlisle - GBFSP -12 - Reversed
• Distance - 11.9
• Elevation Gain - 541
• Unpaved - none

11:30 AM  We should be back

11:30 AM - Lunch Time - Fern's or BYOL

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave

• Route Map- Carlisle - Old North Bridge 15.7
• Distance - 15.7
• Elevation Gain - 744

2:30 PM - We should be back

On Friday, October 21st - Hudson

Starting Point

•  Name: Horseshoe Pub Parking Lot (park away from the Pub since we won't be going there)
•  Address:  29 South St Hudson, MA
•  Map: 

9:30 AM Morning Fitness Ride will leave

•  Route Map - Hudson - Berlin
•  Distance:  15.4 miles
•  Elevation Gain:  686'

11:30 AM  We should be back

11:30 AM   Lunch at Rail Trail Flatbread Company

12:30 PM  The afternoon Recreation Ride will leave

•  Route Map   Hudson - ARNWR
•  Distance: 15.5 miles
•  Elevation Gain: 460'

2:30 PM  We should be back

See you there!

Jane and Bill

  

GO - Clinton

See you there - 203 Union St. Clinton 9:30am departure

Bill

781-248-2624

Adventurides - Friday

We're only having one ride tomorrow so that we can relax and enjoy the museum and deli.

The weather will be sunny and chilly…from 47 to 53 degrees.

Please read the following detail:

On Friday, October 7th  - Clinton

Today we're doing the Wachusetts Dam ride but it'll be the only ride of the day because we'll also tour the Museum of Russian Icons.

We'll park at the Museum at 203 Union St in Clinton on the street in front of the Museum or on the 3 streets that surround Central Park across the street.

Please bring sneakers or other non-biking shoes for the tour. After the tour we'll go to (optional) the Bushel N Peck Deli right down the street and/or picnic in Central Park. There is an entrance fee for the Museum. For group Admission, it's $5 per person or $50 for a group of less than 10.  Individual admission is $10/adult or $7/senior.

I would like to encourage all riders to come. If there are any difficult hills, I will get off my bike and walk up with anyone who wants to.

Starting Point Map - Park near 203 Union St., or on nearby Walnut St, Church St. or Chestnut St. (the latter 3 surround Central Park). Please be on time.

9:30 AM - The Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Wachusett Dam*
• Distance - 14.8 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 796 feet.
  

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

11:45 AM - We'll go to the Museum

~1:00 PM - We'll have lunch

I hope we'll have a big turnout.

Bill

* Note: this is the 'Sterling - Wachusett Dam - Clinton' ride. We'll be starting at about mile 5.7 and follow the same route.

Wednesday rides are a GO

Meet at the rail trail at the end of Station Street in Groton for the 9:30 ride and the 12:30 ride. Lunch at Filhos at 11:30. Beautiful weather. Beautiful leaves! Hope to see you there.

Sent from my iPhone

Tomorrow's rides

On Wednesday, October 12 - Groton

Ed Barron will be leading Wednesday's rides and Jane is back!

Ed will send a GO/NoGO message in the morning.  His cell is 781-254-9351.

The forecast is for sunny, cool weather (temps between 53 and 65) and very little wind.

Starting Point 

• At the end of Station Ave in Groton next to the rail trail, park facing east
• Map

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

• Route Map - Groton - East Pepperell
• Distance - 12.7 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 359 feet
  

11:30 AM - Return

 Lunch Time - Filho's or Salt and Light Cafe

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Groton - Storybook House
• Distance -  14.7 miles.
• Elevation Gain -  688 feet
  

  2:30 PM - Return

Bill

This week's rides - Adventurides

Adventurides this week:

No ride on Monday, October 10 due to the holiday.

On Wednesday, October 12 - Groton

Ed Barron will be leading Wednesday's rides and Jane is back!

Starting Point 

• At the end of Station Ave in Groton next to the rail trail, park facing east
• Map

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

• Route Map - Groton - East Pepperell
• Distance - 12.7 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 359 feet
  

11:30 AM - We'll be back

 Lunch Time - Filho's or Salt and Light Cafe

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Groton - Storybook House
• Distance -  14.7 miles.
• Elevation Gain -  688 feet
  

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

On Friday, October 7th  - Clinton

Today we're doing the Wachusetts Dam ride but it'll be the only ride of the day because we'll also tour the Museum of Russian Icons.

We'll park at the Museum at 203 Union St in Clinton on the street in front of the Museum or on the 3 streets that surround Central Park across the street.

Please bring sneakers or other non-biking shoes for the tour. After the tour we'll go to (optional) the Bushel N Peck Deli right down the street and/or picnic in Central Park. There is an entrance fee for the Museum. For group Admission, it's $5 per person or $50 for a group of less than 10.  Individual admission is $10/adult or $7/senior.

I would like to encourage all riders to come. If there are any difficult hills, I will get off my bike and walk up with anyone who wants to.

Starting Point Map - Park near 203 Union St., or on nearby Walnut St, Church St. or Chestnut St. (the latter 3 surround Central Park). Please be on time.

9:30 AM - The Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Wachusett Dam*
• Distance - 14.8 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 796 feet.
  

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

11:45 AM - We'll go to the Museum

~1:00 PM - We'll have lunch

I hope we'll have a big turnout.

Bill

* Note: this is the 'Sterling - Wachusett Dam - Clinton' ride. We'll be starting at about mile 5.7 and follow the same route.

GO Lunenburg

58 - 74 degrees. Sunny.

Bill

781-248-2624

Friday's Rides

Another glorious day tomorrow and perfect for biking. Temps 60 in the morning and 73 in the afternoon.

On Friday, October 7th  - Lunenburg

Starting Point Map - Lunenburg Center, 15 Memorial Drive at the Boys and Girls Club

9:30 AM - The Morning Fitness Ride will leave

Last season when we did this ride it was the reverse of how Bill B. had it (I think) so there was a long hill to climb.

I now have a reversed version of the ride which has a nice downhill portion. We can choose which one we want to do when we leave....

• Route Map - Lunenburg - Pearl Hill  
• Distance - 13.8 miles.
• Elevation Gain -817 feet.
  

11:30 AM - We are scheduled to be back.
LUNCH is a PICNIC in front of the Boys & Girls Club. We may be able to get food if there's a place nearby. that's open or BYO
12:30 PM - The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave

• Route Map - Lunenburg - Shirley      This ride goes by Lake Shirley and Lake Whalom
• Distance - 13 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 659 feet
  

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

See you there,

Bill

GO Chelmsford

Nice day!

Bill

781-248-2624

Wednesday rides

It'll be partly cloudy and 52 degrees when we leave at 9:30, then turn sunny and 60 at lunchtime….all the way up to 65 by the end of the afternoon ride.

See you there,

Bill

On Wednesday, October 5 - Chelmsford

Starting Point 

•  Chelmsford Ctr. Rail Trail Parking: off Rte 4 in downtown Chelmsford; up Cushing Place to the parking lot
• Map

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

• Route Map - Chelmsford GBFSP(Great Brook Farm State Park)
• Distance - 13.7 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 487 feet
  

11:30 AM - We'll be back

 Lunch Time - Center Brickhouse Pizza

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Chelmsford - Freeman Lake
• Distance -  16.4 miles.
• Elevation Gain -  714 feet
  

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

Adventurides: Week of October 2

Adventurides this week:

No ride on Monday, October 3

(Note: SAVE THE DATE of Friday October 14. We'll be doing the Wachusett Dam ride out of Sterling except we'll be stopping for a tour of the Museum of Russian Icons in Clinton with Olga and Julia as our docents and maybe a tour by a friend of Julia....followed by lunch at the nearby Deli...and then we'll finish the ride.)

On Wednesday, October 5 - Chelmsford

Starting Point 

•  Chelmsford Ctr. Rail Trail Parking: off Rte 4 in downtown Chelmsford; up Cushing Place to the parking lot
• Map

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

• Route Map - Chelmsford GBFSP(Great Brook Farm State Park)
• Distance - 13.7 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 487 feet
  

11:30 AM - We'll be back

 Lunch Time - Center Brickhouse Pizza

12:30 PM - The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Chelmsford - Freeman Lake
• Distance -  16.4 miles.
• Elevation Gain -  714 feet
  

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

On Friday, October 7th  - Lunenburg

Starting Point Map - Lunenburg Center, Memorial Drive at the Boys and Girls Club

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

Last season when we did this ride it was the reverse of how Bill B. had it (I think) so there was a long hill to climb.

I now have a reversed version of the ride which has a nice downhill portion. We can choose which one we want to do when we leave....

• Route Map - Lunenburg - Pearl Hill  
• Distance - 13 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 659 feet.
  

11:30 AM - We are scheduled to be back.
LUNCH is a PICNIC at the parking site. We may be able to get food if there's a place nearby. that's open or BYO
12:30 PM - The Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave

• Route Map - Lunenburg - Shirley      This ride goes by Lake Shirley and Lake Whalom
• Distance - 13 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 659 feet
  

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

See you there,

Bill