Reminder - Dunstable Larter Field Tomorrow

Dear AdventuRiders,

Well, the weather is looking pretty grim for biking tomorrow :-( The chance of rain is 60%, but the weatherman has been wrong before. I'll make the call tomorrow morning before 8:00 AM.


The morning Recreational Ride will enjoy the views from High Street and then we will go over to Nashua and ride some paved nature trails. From there we will ride a bit of the Nashua River Rail Trail and wind our way back to Dunstable along scenic backroads. The route is about 13 1/2 miles and the first half is a bit hilly. It is all on road and I plan to bring my road bike. Here is a map.

The afternoon Fitness Ride will visit the "field of dreams" in Dunstable and some pretty back roads in Tyngsboro. The route is about 16 miles and quite hilly. It is all on road and I plan to bring my road bike. Here is a map.


On Friday, November 5th, we will meet at Larter Field in Dunstable. The nearest intersection is Groton Street and Dogwood Lane.

At 9:30 AM - The Recreational ride will leave for High Street. Here is a map.

At 11:30 AM - We will have lunch at The Convenient Man in Dunstable Center.

At 12:15 PM - The Fitness ride will leave for "The Field of Dreams". Here is a map.

• At 2:15 PM - We will be back.

Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole

Wachusett Ski Passes

Dear AdventuRiders,

On my wanderings after the ride today I happened by Wachusett Mountain and found that they were making SNOW!  Check out the picture.

That reminded me to remind all of you to get your season passes before November 17th when the price goes up $100. You can get a weekday season pass for just $229. After just 5 trips to the mountain, you will be ahead and you never have to wait in the ticket line either. Check out all the passes here. Just use the group name ADVENTURIDES to save $110.

Think SNOW (after biking season anyhow).
Bill

PS. We had a very nice ride to Barre today. It was a bit cold this morning, but after a good lunch at Kozy Kabin, it turned into a wonderfully bright and sunny day!

GO - Mass Central Here We Come!

Reminder - VOTE - Jefferson Tomorrow

Dear AdventuRiders,

I hope everyone got out and voted today. Democracy needs you!

Tomorrow's weather is looking very nice. It should be a bit "warmer" than Monday and much less wind. When we leave Jefferson, it should be Mostly Sunny and mid 30s and it will get up to near 50 degrees by the time we get back.


Tomorrow morning we will ride past Eagle Lake on our way UP to Rutland and Pine Hill Reservoir. We then join the Mass Central Rail Trail just before Rutland State Park. From there we will explore the brand new section in Oakham before riding on the road along the Ware River to Barre.

We will have lunch at the Kozy Kabin Restaurant in Barre. I hope its good, since its the only choice for miles around.

After lunch we will retrace our path on the Mass Central back to Rutland State Park and then continue on the Mass Central to the beautiful views on Muschopauge Road. "Its all downhill from there!"

The route is about 28 miles and almost 900 feet vertical, but much of the vertical is on the gentle slope of the rail trail. We have one category 5 (easiest) hill to warm us up in the morning, and about 1/2 the route will be on gravel / dirt / crushed rock. Its certainly doable on a road bike, but I will be bringing my hybrid bike for more comfort off the pavement. Here is a map.


On Wednesday, November 3rd - We will meet in Jefferson, MA. Here is a map. It is about 45 minutes from Groton. Please park across the street from the church.

• At 9:45 AM SHARP - We will leave for Rutland and the Mass Central Rail Trail. Here is a map.
• At Noonish - We will have lunch at the Kozy Kabin Restaurant in Barre.
• At 2:15 PM - We will be back to Jefferson.

Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole


PS. The weather for Friday is looking better at this point.

GO - Beautiful Sunshine, But Chilly

See you at the Pepperell ROTARY.

This Week - Pepperell ROTARY - Mass Central - Dunstable

Dear AdventuRiders,

Sorry for the late planning for this week, but I have been out in Central MA working on a new ride along the beautiful Mass Central Rail Trail. There is a new section to explore, and sadly, Heavy Evie's Happy Kitchen is all boarded up.

Welcome to November! Its going to be sunny, chilly, and breezy for the next few days. If you are properly dressed, it is still very enjoyable bicycling weather though. Tomorrow morning is supposed to be mid 30s in the morning and mid 40s in the afternoon with plentiful sunshine.


The morning Fitness Ride will feature country roads and beautiful views on the way to Hollis, NH. Then its off to Beaver Brook Association for some off road riding through the woods before returning past the Nissitissit River and Pepperell Center, The route is about 15 miles, 370 feet vertical, considerable dirt / gravel roads, and civilized off road through Beaver Brook. I am planning to bring my hybrid bike. Its is doable on a road bike, but a hybrid would be much more appropriate. Here is a map.

The afternoon Recreation Ride will feature the beautiful hills of Pepperell Center and West Groton. After crossing the Nashua River, we will explore the old Groton Fairgrounds and the Petapawag Canoe Launch before heading back on the Nashua River Rail Trail. We will also stop at the new park by the covered bridge for a history lesson. The route is about 14 miles, 210 feet vertical, and all on road, but there is a bit of dirt / gravel in West Groton. I will have my hybrid bike, but a road bike will work too. Here is a map.


On Monday, November 1st. We will meet at the Pepperell Rotary - NOT East Pepperell Center. Here is a map.

• At 9:30 AM - The Fitness Ride will leave for Beaver Brook. Here is a map.
• At 11:30 AM - We will have lunch at C&S Pizza.
• At 12:15 PM - The Recreational Ride will leave for West Groton. Here is a map.
• At 2:15 PM - We will be back.

On Wednesday, November 3rd - We will meet in Jefferson, MA and explore the Mass Central Rail Trail out to Oakham, MA. More details to come.


On Friday, November 5th, We will meet in Dunstable at Later Field.

• At 9:30 AM - The Recreation Ride will leave.
• At 11:30 AM - Lunch.
• At 12:15 PM - The Fitness Rive will leave.
• At 2:15 PM - We will be back.

Hope to see you there!
Bill and Carole

GO - Partly Cloudy and Chilly

Bring a warm Halloween costume :-)