Reminder - Boxboro on Wednesday - Westminster on Friday

Dear AdventuRiders,

The weather forecast for tomorrow looks delightful! Sunny and mid 60s when we leave, and still Sunny and mid 70s when we return.

Unfortunately, I have to pick up kids tomorrow at 1:30PM so I can't stop for lunch :-(

On Wednesday, September 12th - Boxboro 

This is one of my favorite rides. Its scenic, challenging, and has a two mile downhill run through Harvard. Of course that means that there are some uphills too, but the one category 5 (easiest category) hill we have is mostly just long and not that steep. 

The route is about 27 1/2 miles long and 800 feet vertical with most of the elevation gain in the first hill, although it is uphill back to the starting point too. It is all on road and I plan to bring my road bike.

• At 9:30 AM the Exploration Ride will leave.
• We will return by 1:00 PM.
• Starting Point Map. We will meet at the Soccer Fields on Liberty Square Road. PortaPotty equipped.
• Route Map. Boxboro - Harvard - Hudson.
• Distance = 27.5 Miles.
• Elevation Gain = 800 feet (more challenging).
• Unpaved = None.
• Equipment = I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index = Roughly 35 flat, smooth miles.

On Friday, September 14th -Westminster

Get ready for a gorgeous ride around Mount Wachusett. Its a bit outside our 30 minute starting point radius around Groton, but Route 2 is pretty quick and I adjusted the starting  time accordingly.

The Fitness Ride will take us west to the Mount Wachusett region. We will start in Westminster, climb UP toward

the west shoulder of Mount Wachusett on some scenic backroads before zooming DOWN to beautiful views at Princeton. From there we ride to Gardner passing many lakes before turning back to Westminster. There are a couple of significant hills at the beginning of the ride including a Cat 5 (easiest category) as we pass the mountain. From there it is rolling hills back to Westminster.

• The Exploration Ride will leave at 9:45 AM.
• We should be back by 1:00 PM.
• Starting Point Map - Westminster Bandshell
• Route Map - Westminster - Princeton - Audubon
• Distance - 25 miles
• Elevation Gain - 800 feet (more difficult)
• Unpaved - 1/2 mile - some rough spots
• Equipment - I plan to bring my ROAD bike.

AR Index = roughly 35 flat, smooth miles.

We can have lunch at the Old Mill Restaurant in Westminster.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

GO - Groton Center

It could be a bit chilly this morning. 

This Week - Groton Center - Boxboro - Westminster

Dear AdventuRiders,

Welcome to the first full week of AdventuRides - Season 18! The weather is looking delightful at this point.

Please remember to check your tire pressure! Your ride will be MUCH more enjoyable with a properly maintained bike. If you are unsure of the appropriate tire pressure, talk to me before the ride and I can fix you up.

On Monday, September, 10th - Groton Center.

The morning ride features a couple miles of Rail Trail to get bikes and riders sorted out. Then its off to Dunstable on some scenic backroads and then we will return via Martins Pond Road with a stop a Baddacook Pond.

• 9:30 AM - The Morning Recreation Ride leaves.
• 11:30 AM - We should be back (by way of Filho's Cucina).
• Starting Point - Groton Center.
• Route Map - Groton - Dunstable - Baddacook.
• Distance - 14.5 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 250 feet (easy).
• Unpaved - about 1/2 mile of gravel.
• Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 16 flat, smooth miles.

11:30 - 12:30 Lunch at Filho's Cucina.

The afternoon ride features a tour of the old Fort Devens and a few more miles of Rail Trail on the return leg.

• 12:30 PM - The Afternoon Recreation Ride leaves.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point - Groton Center.
• Route Map - Groton - Devens.
• Distance - 15.5 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 275 feet (easy).
• Unpaved - None.
• Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work - I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 17 flat, smooth miles.

On Wednesday, September 12th - Boxboro.

Lunch at the Horseshoe Pub.

On Friday, September 14th - Westminster.

Lunch at the Old Mill Restaurant.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

GO - East Pepperell Center

Reminder - East Pepperell Center on Friday

Dear AdventuRiders,

Our 18th season officially starts tomorrow. The weather looks like its going to cooperate too. It should be Partly Cloudy and low 70s when we leave and Mostly Sunny and low 80s when we return.

On Friday, September 7th - East Pepperell - Nashua

This route starts off as one of my fairly standard, but still scenic, routes to Hollis NH. From there we head to Nashua on some beautiful, mostly downhill back roads. Then its a bit more uphill to avoid the boring residential areas of Nashua before we get to Mine Falls Park. We will ride along the river to Downtown Nashua before turning back to ride along the canal back to Mine Falls. From there, it is a fairly boring ride along Route 111 (very nice wide shoulder) to the Nashua River Rail Trail and back to East Pepperell.

• The Fitness Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
• We should return by 12:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - East Pepperell Center.
• Route Map - East Pepperell - Nashua.
• Distance - 27 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 550 feet (moderate) - mostly at the beginning of the ride.
• Unpaved - 6 miles - mostly smooth dirt and no cars.
• Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work. I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 31 flat, paved miles.

Optional Lunch afterwards at Lunch at Dolce Wood - Fired Italian Grill.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

STOP - The Exploration Ride is Postponed.

Welcome to our 18th Season!

Dear AdventuRiders,

Carole and I have been busy getting ready for our 18th season of AdventuRides (and "they" said it would never last :-)

So this is a good time to look over your bike and get it tuned up if necessary, and be sure the tires are in good condition and INFLATED PROPERLY.

You can also register at the following Recreation Departments:

NOTE: First time riders can try us out and their first ride is FREE.

Acton Recreation - page 25.

Littleton Recreation - coming soon.

Pepperell Recreation

Roudenbush Community Center

We also need everyone to initial and sign a copy of our Waiver of Liability. You can print it out here, or I will have copies with me.

Most importantly, REMEMBER YOUR HELMET!

The weather is not looking great for Wednesday, but hope springs eternal!

On Wednesday, September 5th - Boxboro 

This is one of my favorite rides. Its scenic, challenging, and has a two mile downhill run through Harvard. Of course that means that there are some uphills too, but the one category 5 (easiest category) hill we have is mostly just long and not that steep. 

The route is about 27 1/2 miles long and 800 feet vertical with most of the elevation gain in the first hill, although it is uphill back to the starting point too. It is all on road and I plan to bring my road bike.

Lunch is at the Horseshoe Pub in Hudson.

• At 9:30 AM the Exploration Ride will leave.
• We will return by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map. We will meet at the Soccer Fields on Liberty Square Road. PortaPotty equipped.
• Route Map. Boxboro - Harvard - Hudson.
• Distance = 27.5 Miles.
• Elevation Gain = 800 feet (more challenging).
• Unpaved = None.
• Equipment = I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index = Roughly 35 flat, paved miles.

On Friday, September 7th - East Pepperell - Nashua

This route starts off as one of my fairly standard, but still scenic, routes to Hollis NH. From there we head to Nashua on some beautiful, mostly downhill back roads. Then its a bit more uphill to avoid the boring residential areas of Nashua before we get to Mine Falls Park. We will ride along the river to Downtown Nashua before turning back to ride along the canal back to Mine Falls. From there, it is a fairly boring ride along Route 111 (very nice wide shoulder) to the Nashua River Rail Trail and back to East Pepperell.

• The Fitness Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
• We should return by 12:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - East Pepperell Center.
• Route Map - East Pepperell - Nashua.
• Distance - 27 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 550 feet (moderate) - mostly at the beginning of the ride.
• Unpaved - 6 miles - mostly smooth dirt and no cars.
• Equipment - Any well maintained bike will work. I plan to bring my road bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 31 flat, paved miles.

Optional Lunch afterwards at Lunch at Dolce Wood - Fired Italian Grill.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole