Groton (93 Sand Hill Road) on Wednesday

Dear Adventuriders,

Here's the scoop.

Weather: Perfect - SUNNY, mid 60s when we leave, mid 70s when we return.

Nashua: More than just a Mall.

Lunch: El Colima, last time it was delicious!

Scenery: Yes!

On Wednesday, May 6th - Groton - Sand Hill Road

Starting Point

• Name - Sand Hill Road Parking
• Address - 93 Sand Hill Road
• Town - Groton, MA 01450
• Navigation - Google - Waze
• Parking - Plenty.
• Facilities - None.

9:30 AM - The Fearless Leader's Choice Ride will leave.

• Route Map - Groton (Sand Hill Road) - Nashua
• Distance - 32 miles
• Elevation Gain - 1200 feet (actually moderate)
• Unpaved - a bunch of smooth dirt.
• AR Index - Roughly equal to 39 flat smooth miles.

11:30 AM - Lunch Time

El Colima Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Nashua

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

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

Groton - Sand Hill Road Parking Lot on Wednesday

Dear AdventuRiders,

You are all invited to the "day after Cinco de Mayo" ride to Nashua and LUNCH at El Colima Mexican Restaurant in Downtown Nashua.

So, the Seis De Mayo ride will leave from the Sand Hill Road parking lot on the Nashua River Rail Trail at 9:30 AM. It looks like about 30 miles with a few hills in the beginning to Pepperell and Hollis, then DOWNHILL to Nashua along the river in Mine Falls Park, then LUNCH. After lunch it's more smooth trails in Mine Falls Park and then back on the NRRT.

I haven't figured out all the details, but I wanted to give you a heads up. I'll send out all the details later this evening. I'll catch up with ride planning one of these days...

Bill, but probably not Carole :-(

Go Sterling Center

Sterling Center

Sterling on Monday May 4th

Dear AdventuRiders,

You'll have to make do with last year's Sterling ride instructions. I was too busy doing this with Sue this weekend.

On Monday, May 4th - Sterling

The Morning Recreation Ride will explore the Mass Central Rail Trail to Holden.

• The Morning Recreation Ride will leave at 9:30 AM.
• We should be back by 11:30 AM.
• Starting Point Map - Sterling Center - PortaPotty equipped.
• Route Map - Sterling - MCRT - Recreation.
• Distance - 14 1/2 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 500 feet (moderate). NOTE: MapMyRide changed the way it calculates elevation gain. Don't be intimidated.
• Unpaved - 8 1/2 - but it doesn't really count.
• Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
• AR Index = roughly equal to 18 flat, smooth miles.

11:30 AM - Lunch will be at Village Pizza & More in Sterling.

The Afternoon Fitness Ride will ride to the Wachusett Reservoir and Dam.

• The Afternoon Fitness Ride will leave at 12:30 PM.
• We should be back by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - Sterling Center - PortaPotty equipped.
• Route Map - Sterling - Wachusett Dam
• Distance - 14 1/2 miles
• Elevation Gain - 650 feet.
• Unpaved - 1 mile smooth dirt.
• Equipment - Any sturdy, well maintained, bike will work.
• AR Index = roughly equal to 20 flat, smooth miles.
  

Hope to still be able to ride tomorrow,

Bill (and Carole)

Sterling Tomorrow

Dear AdventuRiders,

I'm in the big apple right now. I'll send out details later tonight.

Bill and Carole

FYI: Skiing At Wachusett On Saturday???!!!

Dear AdventuRiders,

Wachusett is reopening tomorrow!!!

Bill

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GO - Carlisle Center

On Friday, May 1st - Carlisle

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 - Fern's outback PortaPotty, or buy something at Fern's.