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
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
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)
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!
Jane and Bill