Fwd: 14 Days to Save $100

Dear AdventuRiders,

Since the Friday Fitness Ride is already planned, I haven't got anything better to do than remind you about Wachusett Season Ski Passes. Use the group name ADVENTURIDES, or the coordinator name WILLIAM BRANDT before November 14th and save $100.

Bill

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Anyone interested in a SUNDAY Salem ride?

Dear AdventuRides,

Between the rain / drizzle and slippery leaf gunk on the roads, I thought it was best to postpone the Salem ride today. This time of year the beautiful day are fewer and farther between. Not that I believe 10 day forecasts, but next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday are supposed to be rainy :-(

Anyhow, this SUNDAY, November 4th is looking very nice, perhaps a TOP 10, but chilly!

Is there any interest in a SUNDAY Salem ride? We won't have to worry about rush hour traffic and the Salem / coastal crowds are probably non-existant. Let me know, and I'll try to work something out. Spouses and older children capable of 31 miles of purposeful riding are welcome.

Bill (and maybe Carole)

STOP - The Exploration Ride is Postponed :-(

Reminder - Salem Halloween Spooktacular on Wednesday

Dear AdventuRiders,

Well, I just got back from a reconnaissance trip to Salem, and other than "Parking $20" signs, everything was wet but undamaged by the Frankenstorm. The edges of the road and many of the bike lanes are covered in wet leaves, so we will need to be especially careful. It looks like Marblehead brought out the street sweepers to clean up the main roads!

The weather forecast doesn't look great, but there is a chance it will quit raining by 10:00 AM. I am counting on all of you to aim your massive psychic power toward Salem tomorrow!

For those driving, the starting point is well  PAST Salem on Route 128. Get off at Exit 18 (Route 22 - Essex St). Take a RIGHT at the end of the ramp onto Route 22, drive about 1/4 of a mile Turn LEFT onto Cole Street. Bear RIGHT at the stop sign, cross the railroad tracks and it becomes Cross Ln. In about 1/4 mile the soccer field will be on your RIGHT. The PortaPotty was still there today.

For those who want to carpool, let's meet at Shaw's in Groton at 8:45 tomorrow morning. RSVP.

On Wednesday, October 31st - Salem Halloween Spooktacular (Thanks Dewi).

As I was was scouting out this ride, I ended up wanting to yell "Enough with the beautiful ocean vistas already, I get it!". Along with the history and Halloween madness of Salem, this promises to be a EPIC ride. Lunch is at Cap't Waterfront Grill & Pub. One of my friends works there and she claims it's the best place in town. Stay tuned for more info.

• 8:45 AM - Carpool from Shaw's in Groton.
• 10:00 AM - We will leave from Beverly.
• 12:30 PM - Lunch at Cap't Waterfront Grill & Pub.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back to Beverly.
• Starting Point Map - Beverly, Cross Lane Soccer Field.
• Route Map - Beverly - Salem - Marblehead.
• Distance - 31 miles (mostly flat).
• Elevation Gain - 400 feet (easy).
• Unpaved - 1 mile (smooth).
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike (as usual).

AR Index - Roughly equal to 33 flat, smooth miles.

Hope to see you there,

Bill and Carole

STOP - All Monday Rides Are Postponed

This Week - Hurricane - Halloween - Hollis

Dear AdventuRiders,

Well, I've given up trying to forecast the weather! I am going to plan this week's rides as if nothing is going on, and we'll see what happens...

On Monday, October 29th - West Groton

By popular demand, the morning ride will feature "civilized off-road" along the future (don't hold your breath) Squannacook River Rail Trail. We will visit the Bertozzi Wildlife Management Area and the swimming hole. After a ride along the river behind McDonald's we will explore the other side of the river.

The afternoon ride will explore a bit more rugged off-road on the Shirley side of the river.

• 9:30 AM - The morning Recreation Ride will leave.
• 11:30 AM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Cutler Field (PortaPotty equipped).
• Route Map - West Groton - Squannacook.
• Distance - 11 miles.
• Elevation Gain - 150 feet (easy).
• Off Road - 2 miles.
• Equipment - I will do my best to bring my hybrid bike.

AR Index - Roughly equal to 13 flat, smooth miles.

LUNCH is at the all new and improved Clover Farm Market.

• 12:30 PM - The afternoon Recreation Ride will leave.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back.
• Starting Point Map - Cutler Field (PortaPotty equipped).
• Route Map - TBD.
• Distance - Yes.
• Elevation Gain - Yes.
• Off Road - Yes.
• Equipment - I will do my best to bring my hybrid bike. 

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

On Wednesday, October 31st - Salem Halloween Spooktacular (Thanks Dewi).

As I was was scouting out this ride, I ended up wanting to yell "Enough with the beautiful ocean vistas already, I get it!". Along with the history and Halloween madness of Salem, this promises to be a EPIC ride. Lunch is at Cap't Waterfront Grill & Pub. One of my friends works there and she claims it's the best place in town. Stay tuned for more info.

• 10:00 AM - We will leave from Beverly.
• 12:30 PM - Lunch at Cap't Waterfront Grill & Pub.
• 2:30 PM - We should be back to Beverly.
• Starting Point Map - Beverly, Cross Lane Soccer Field.
• Route Map - Beverly - Salem - Marblehead.
• Distance - 31 miles (mostly flat).
• Elevation Gain - 400 feet (easy).
• Unpaved - 1 mile (smooth).
• Equipment - I plan to bring my road bike (as usual).

AR Index - Roughly equal to 33 flat, smooth miles.

On Friday, November 2nd - Pepperell - Hollis - Milford

The plan is to start in East Pepperell Center, ride to Hollis, climb Federal Hill and stop at the ghost town of Monson Center before zooming down to Milford. From there we will return via the wide shoulder of Route 13 with an optional stop at Chrysanthi's Restaurant for lunch on the way back. The ride should be about 30 miles with at least one Cat 5 hill.

Hope to see you there (and not blown away),

Bill and Carole

GO - Bolton Center