Adventurides - This Week

Hello Adventuriders!

This Week - Somerville - Sterling - West Acton

The weather this week is going to be spectacular. Tomorrow, the relative humidity is forecasted to be 41%….like Arizona.

We'll start off with our traditional ride (note the starting time of 10:00) to Somerville from Bedford and have lunch at Dave's Fresh Pasta (or BYO), However, I've planned two excursions, one optional - 15 minutes of short hills in the middle of Lexington, and the other a re-visit of the Davenport St (near Porter Square) outdoor mural which is now complete:

The starting point is the Bedford end of the Minuteman Commuter Bikeway. Set your GPS to 84 Loomis St in Bedford. At the lights on Great Rd (4 & 225) take a right on South Rd. Then at the first set of lights, left onto Loomis. Park at the depot.

On Monday, September 12 - Bedford Depot (10:00am)

• 10:00 AM - The morning Fearless Leader Ride will leave.
• 2:30 - 3:00 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Bedford Depot
• Distance -  23 miles.
• Elevation Gain -  350 feet.

LUNCH will be at Dave's Fresh Pasta or BYO

On Wednesday, September 14 - Sterling CMRT and Wachusett Dam

The morning ride will be led by Dena and Vicky. The ride takes us on the beautiful Central Mass Rail Trail. 

I will lead the afternoon ride to the Wachusett Dam.  Will there be mutiny?  Can we find our way back?  Join us to find out!

The Dam is spectacular.

• 9:30 AM - The morning Recreation Ride will leave
• 11:30 we should be back
• Starting Point Map In Sterling center take a left off route 62 onto Waushacum Ave. Just after School St crosses, take a right down a hill on a bumpy driveway. On your right you'll see a store called Oh My Gosh. This is the trailhead parking area for the Central Mass Rail Trail.
• Route Map - Sterling CMRT
• Distance - 16.3 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 467 feet 
• Off Road - The trail is off-road but smooth

• Lunch will be at Village Pizza and More

•    12:30 PM The afternoon Fitness Ride leaves
•      2:30 PM  We should be back
•    Starting Point Map (same as AM ride)
•    Route Map - Sterling - Wachusett Dam (in Clinton)
•    Distance 14.8 miles
•    Elevation Gain - 796 feet

       

On Friday, September 16 - Acton Elm Street Playground

Joel will be leading today's rides.

• 9:30 AM - The Fitness Ride will leave.
• 11:30 AM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Elm Street Playground
• Route Map - West Acton Littleton
• Distance - 14.3 miles
• Elevation Gain - 829 feet

           Lunch at Idylwilde Farms (we'll eat at a picnic table) or BYO

• 12:30 PM - The afternoon Recreation Ride will leave.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Elm Street Playground
• Route Map - West Acton Boxboro
• Distance - 11.2 miles
• Elevation Gain - 623 feet
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Hope to see many of you at these rides!

Bill 

PS  Does anyone use the starting point and route maps?  I'm finding that sometimes I have to use a right click on the mouse to use the link.  If no one uses them, I will eliminate them and use GPS locations or give instructions...

Westford Ho

It's a GO for today's rides in Westford.

My cell # is 781-248-2624.

Bill

REMINDER - RIDES TOMORROW

Tomorrow's forecast calls for partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies, with temperatures going from the high 70s in the morning to the high 80s in the afternoon.

Bring plenty of water. We don't have all that far to go so we'll keep the pace reasonable.

I will bring waiver forms in case you don't have one.  Please bring $15 in cash or make a check out to Jane Anderson. Please come a few minutes early for waiver and fee processing.

I will send a Go/NoGo message in the morning.

Hope to see you there!

Bill

On Friday, September 9th - Forge Pond Beach, Westford

Starting Point

• Name - Forge Pond Beach.
• Address - (Near) 1 West Prescott Street or 1 Pleasant Street
• Town - Westford, MA 01886.
  
• Parking - Plenty - There is a small road right next to the railroad track crossing that leads to the beach. Its at the intersection of West Prescott, East Prescott, and Pleasant Streets (blinking lights, railroad crossing, Abbott Mills, etc.). Go slowly as you approach, it can be difficult to spot.
• Facilities - Porta-Potties (hopefully open)

• At 9:30 AM the Morning Fitness Ride will leave
• We will return by 11:30 am.
• Starting Point Map - Forge Pond Beach, Westford.
• Route Map - Forge Pond - Burge's Pond
• Distance = 11.4 miles
• Elevation Gain = 602 feet
  

• At 11:30 AM, we'll have lunch: either BYO (picnic tables at the pond) or go across the road to the pizza joint

• At 12:30 PM the Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave.
• We will return by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - Forge Pond Beach, Westford.
• Route Map - Forge Pond - Nabnasset Pond
• Distance = 13.7 miles
• Elevation Gain = 571 feet 

Season 26! Friday's Rides



Greetings Fellow  AdventuRiders!

Our 26th season will start on Friday, September 9th. Yes, that's this Friday.

I hope you have all had a wonderful summertime. Now, with the kids back in school, it's time to get serious about having some fun on our bikes!

I am writing this while waiting for Hermine to land in Truro, but we've had no rain and lots of wind, but nothing too bad so far. Current forecasts call for summer to return by Friday which may be a very warm day. So I have changed venues - from Carlisle to Westford so we can be near some ponds.

This year's sign up is much simpler. Your signed waiver will serve as a registration form. So bring it with you along with $15 (checks can be made out to Jane Anderson) and off we go. 

Many thanks to Alex, Dena and Vicky, Joel and Darlene for signing up to lead some rides!!

Safety and Readiness:

• Check out your bike NOW. Please make sure your tires are full, your chain is lubed, and you have a spare tube.
• If your helmet is older than 5 years, consider getting a new one as they do wear out.
• Bring plenty of water! 

On Friday, September 9th - Forge Pond Beach, Westford

Starting Point

• Name - Forge Pond Beach.
• Address - (Near) 1 West Prescott Street or 1 Pleasant Street
• Town - Westford, MA 01886.
  
• Parking - Plenty - There is a small road right next to the railroad track crossing that leads to the beach. Its at the intersection of West Prescott, East Prescott, and Pleasant Streets (blinking lights, railroad crossing, Abbott Mills, etc.). Go slowly as you approach, it can be difficult to spot.
• Facilities - Porta-Potties (hopefully open)

• At 9:30 AM the Morning Fitness Ride will leave
• We will return by 11:30 am.
• Starting Point Map - Forge Pond Beach, Westford.
• Route Map - Forge Pond - Burge's Pond
• Distance = 11.4 miles
• Elevation Gain = 602 feet
  

• At 11:30 AM, we'll have lunch: either BYO (picnic tables at the pond) or go across the road to the pizza joint

• At 12:30 PM the Afternoon Recreation Ride will leave.
• We will return by 2:30 PM.
• Starting Point Map - Forge Pond Beach, Westford.
• Route Map - Forge Pond - Nabnasset Pond
• Distance = 13.7 miles
• Elevation Gain = 571 feet 

As usual, I'll send a GO/NOGO message early on Friday morning.

Later in the week, I'll send out the info for next week's rides, as of now, scheduled to be: Bedford-Somerville; Sterling; Acton.

See you soon,

Bill (& Jane)

Ride Leader Sign Up and Info on Fearless Leader's Choice Rides

Hard to believe but there are only about 15 days until we have our first ride! 

 Remember the google sheets that Carole developed last year?  Well here they are again:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jTZS739Y-NR3330w0-yykO_CmBxbSOM1FIW8-JTKvLI/edit#gid=1207170000

There are four worksheets now: 1. a list of routes (at the bottom are the names of new ones done last season); 2. last season's calendar/rides and leader sign up; 3. A blank calendar for this season for leader sign up; 4 a list of Fearless Leader Choice Rides...the first few are from the last three years and the remainder are from previous years.

1.  If you would like to help Jane and me by leading a ride(s) this season, please sign up on the 3rd worksheet...choose  ride(s) from the first worksheet. (Remember: FLC rides are now on Mondays and Wed. is R/F and Friday is F/R.)

2. Please help us decide which Fearless Leader Choice rides to do.  Look at the 4th worksheet and rate the rides. Bill has started with the BS column. Add a column with your initials and rate the rides. Feel free to suggest areas for new rides. We'll try to invent them or modify existing RideWithGPS rides. Darlene is working on 2 such rides.

3. The Waiver:  a few people have printed the waiver, filled it out, scanned it and emailed it to us.  Feel free to do the same if you enjoy techie stuff.

Hope to see you soon,

Jane and Bill

2016letter

AdventuRides Update

Dear AdventuRiders,

As you know,  I am stepping aside as your Fearless Leader.  It has been great fun to exercise and explore with you over the last 13 years!  I am happy to report that AdventuRides will continue with two new leaders this fall: Bill Segal (bill.segal@comcast.net) and Jane Anderson (janeanderson1960@comcast.net)  Both Bill and Jane are experienced AdventuRides riders and leaders.  They might reach out to you as they decide the future format  of our group. 
AdventuRides will NOT be listed in the recreation department listings this fall. You will be contacted by email with the details of our fall season as they become available.  I think you will be pleased with the changes under discussion.  We all clearly want your input and feedback.  Feel free to contact Bill and Jane directly if you wish.

Enjoy the summer- and I look forward to seeing you all in the fall.

Carole