2000 Ride Calendar

(Road rides listed first; mountain bike rides below)

April 2 2000 - The Y2K season opening pothole inspection tour
Mike Whalen

Topsfield Plaza, Topsfield
From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn left onto Rte 97 North. At stop sign, go left (Rte 97 continues right). Topsfield Plaza is 1/4 mile on right.

10:00 start for 18 & 40 mile rides.

This ride will be covering flat to rolling terrain. Come join in Mike's annual season opening ride.

April 9 2000 - Ponds and Cows
Mike Habich

Ipswich River Park, North Reading (Moved from Batchelder School)
From Rte 128 take Exit 40. Follow Haverhill Street 3.5 miles north to North Reading center. Left on Rte 62, then left on Central Street at Ipswich River Park sign.

10:00 am for 40-50 miles or 25 miles

Through Harold Parker State Forest, Middleton, Boxford, North Andover by a somewhat familiar route with some new twists and new cows.

April 16 2000 - Time to log some miles!
Kathy Ahern

Park N Ride, Georgetown
From 95 get off at exit 54. Take 133W to Georgetown Center. Park N Ride lot is on your left across from Bank Boston and just before the traffic lights.

10:00 for both 25 and 45 mile loops.

Head north for a quick visit to Southern N.H. and return via Newburyport and Maudsley. Cue sheets and arrows.

April 23 2000 - Show & Go
Leader: Anyone who wants to lead this ride please contact Eric (978) 463-9632

Centerville School, Beverly
Take Rt. 128 N to exit 18, left at end of ramp to Rt. 22N (toward Essex), follow approximately 1 mile, then right onto Hull Street at curve and 1st right into school parking lot.

9:00 AM for distance to be determined by riders or ride leader

April 30 2000 - Scenic tour of the Merrimacs
Kathy Ahern & Dennis Ryan

Aries Sports, Newbury
From Rte 95, take the Rte 113 exit into Newburyport. Right turn at 2nd lights. 3rd lights take right Rte 1 South 1 mile. Aries Sports is on right. Aries will be open before the ride with refreshments after.

10:00 AM for 25 & 50 miles

The 25 mile ride will be mostly flat while the 50 will be varying. possible x-rating for the long ride, no minors please.

May 7 - Olde North Andover Ride
Lenny Sullivan Scott Sirota

Old North Andover Common
Rt.495 to Rt. 114. Left at lights onto Rt.125 (Bertucci's Pizza). At next set of lights right on to Mass. Ave. Follow to the common. Park on left side of common. From Rt. 95 to Rt.114 take right at Rt.125 (Bertucci's Pizza), then same as above.

9:30 AM for both 30 and 50 mile loops.

We are told this is a NSC ride from the early 90's. The long loop goes to Topsfield and Ipswich. Short loop cuts out Ipswich. Maps, arrows, cue sheets. Refreshments after the ride.

May 14 - Annual Mothers Day Ride
Mike Whalen

Montserratt Train Station
From Rte 128 take the Brimbal Ave exit east. Go about 1 mile and take a left onto Rte 22. The train station will be on the right.

9:00 AM for 20 & 45 mile rides.

This ride is a Whalen tradition! Route travels towards Cape Ann, choreographed by Mr. Map himself!

May 21
Bob Makowiecki

Georgetown Park and Ride
Rte. 95 exit 54 west (Rt. 133), to Georgetown center. Park and Ride is on left just before the lights at Rt. 97.

10:00 AM for 50-60 and 25-30 mile routes

Maps & cue sheets, possibly arrowed.

May 28 - Rattlesnake Rendezvous
Jim White

Greater Lawrence Vocational High School
I-93 North, Exit 45 River St. (1st Exit North of I-495), Left at 1st set of Lights onto River Rd., Left at 3rd set of Lights into School Parking. I-93N is Exit 40B off I-495

9:30 AM for 62 miles, 10:00 AM for 25 & 40 miles

Twisty, scenic ride through Andover-Tewksbury area, moderate hills

Monday, May 29 - Memorial Day Show & Go

Topsfield Plaza
From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn left onto Rte 97 North. At Topsfield Center, go left (Rte 97 continues right). Topsfield Plaza lot is a block ahead on the right...we park at the far end of the lot.

9:00 AM for distance to be determined by riders or ride leader

June 4 - Some Cheese with your Whine
Pam Houck - Ann Pernice

Amesbury Elementary School, So. Hampton Rd., Amesbury
Rte 95 to exit 58 for Rte. 100 Amesbury. Go to the 1st traffic light and take a right onto Elm Street. At the rotary take the 1st right onto Market St. (Rte. 150). Go about .5 mile, bear left onto South Hampton Road. From Rte. 495 take exit 54 for Rte 150 Amesbury. At the rotary, go 180 degrees or 2nd right onto Rte. 150. Go about .5 mile, bear left onto South Hampton Road. The school will be on your left.

9:00 for 60-65 mile loop. 10:00 AM for 25 and 35 mile loops

All rides go through scenic back roads through some beautiful farm country of southern New Hampshire. These are new loops and the long loop goes up to Durham, NH. The loops will have some hills which could not be helped (they're perfect as they are). There will be a BBQ at Pam's house after the ride. Contact Pam for what food to bring or bring a $5 donation.

June 11 - The Celestial North Reading ride!
Joe Lewis

Batchelder School, North Reading
North Reading center (Tuesday night ride location). From Route 128, exit 40. Follow Haverhill St. 3.5 miles to N. Reading Center. Cross Route 62, parking lot is ahead on left, across from Gazebo. From Route 93, take exit 40 (62 east). Follow 62 for 5 miles.

9:00 for 46-60 & 35

June 18 - Let's go Coastal
Eric Shaktman
Blane Goguen

Municipal Parking lot, Newburyport
From Rte. 95 take exit 57 rte 113 east. Go for 2 miles and take a left onto Kent St. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Rte 1 go ¼ mile west towards Amesbury. Take a left at the gas station. Lot is 1 block on left.

9:00 for 65, 10:00 for 35 miles.

Beautiful ocean views, and Portsmouth NH. Mostly flat with a few small hills. All rides feature NH coastline and rural inland. Long ride goes to Fort McLary, Maine.

June 25 - Ride to the Sea
Donna Ventura & Tony Salerno

Georgetown Park and Ride

8:00 for 75, 9:00 for 50, 10:00 for 25 mile routes How to get there: Rte. 95 exit 54 west, to Georgetown center. Park and Ride is on left just before the lights. What to expect: The longer routes head toward the seacoast and Gloucester. The shorter loops go into Ipswich. Barbecue at Tony's after the ride. Bring salads or deserts (call Tony for ideas) or $5 donation.

July 2 - Annual cookout at the Estate on the Lake
Paula Bossone

Topsfield Plaza, Topsfield, MA.
From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn left onto Rte 97 North. At Topsfield Center, go left (Rte 97 continues right). Topsfield Plaza lot is a block ahead on the right...we park at the far end of the lot.

9:00 am for 60 miles, 10:00 am for 20 & 40 miles.

The official summer banquet. The social event of the season, the place to be for those who want to be seen! Bring food (call Paula for ideas) or $5 donation. BYOB (bring your own bathing suits)**

Tuesday, July 4 - Show and Go

Georgetown Park and Ride
Rte. 95 exit 54 west, to Georgetown center. Park and Ride is on left just before the lights

8:00 am

July 9 - Al & Rita's Cape Ann Ride
Al & Rita Sauvageau

Centerville School, Beverly, Massachusetts
Take Rt. 128 N to exit 18, left at end of ramp to Rt. 22N (toward Essex), follow approximately 1 mile, then right onto Hull Street at curve and 1st right into school parking lot.

9:00 AM for 60 mile ride; 10:00 AM for 25 or 35 mile rides.

Ride the roads of Cape Ann. Picnic afterward, grill provided; so bring your own food and drinks, plus snacks, a salad or dessert for all of us to share. 9:00 a.m. start time for 60 mile ride; 10:00 a.m. start time for the 25 or 35 mile rides.

July 16 - Let's take the train
Pam Dieterich

Reading train station
Take Rt 128 to Exit 38B (Rt. 28N) Turn left at Mobil Station onto Summer St. Right at first light onto Prescott St. Follow straight to train station.

10:00 am for 30 and 45 mile rides

Ride goes through Wilmington, Andover and No. Andover. Long ride adds some pretty roads in Boxford. Drinks and snacks after the ride. Cue sheets, maps and arrows.

July 23 - Let's get loopy
Ralph Cooper

Topsfield Plaza
From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn left onto Rte 97 North. At stop sign, go left (Rte 97 continues right). Topsfield Plaza is 1/4 mile on right.

9:00 for 60 miles, 10:00 for 35 miles

A nice pleasant ride heading north into New Hampshire on the long loop. We'll be checking out the Merrimac river on the short. Drinks and snacks after the ride

July 23 - Emmaus House Heels, Wheels, 'n Harmony

This ride benefits Emmaus, Inc., an organization devoted to serving the needs of homeless women, children and men. In addition to being the largest provider of emergency shelter in Essex County, Emmaus offers meals, transitional and permanent housing, job training and support services to hundreds of people each year. We request a minimum goal of $75 in pledges for individuals and an average of $75 in pledges per person for groups, families, or crews.

Cyclists can choose from three exciting routes of 20, 62 (100K) or 100 miles, all winding along the Merrimack River and through historic Rocks Village. The 100K route takes cyclists through beautiful Newburyport and Byfield, while the 100 mile loop adds Exeter Center, Hampton Beach, and the scenic Atlantic Ocean.

PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE . . .
Water bottles Preliminary bike checks for cyclists
Refreshments, route maps and roadside assistance, Free food & beverage vouchers
T-shirt and free ticket to the concert for those receiving $150 or more in pledges
Special prizes/gift certificates for top pledge collectors

AFTER THE EVENT . . . Join us for our celebration at the Sport & Fitness Center at Northern Essex Community College. Food and beverages will be available to purchase (cyclists and walkers will receive free food & beverage vouchers). Beginning at 4:00 p.m., a live concert to benefit Emmaus will be held outside of the gymnasium (indoors in the event of rain), featuring Entrain and some of Boston’s most talented musicians and performers. Tickets will be on sale at the event for $12 per person, general seating. Tickets are free to participants with pledges of $150 or more. Dancing is encouraged!

So bring a friend, get healthy, and enjoy the Summerfest while you raise money to help the homeless!

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA

20 Miles 1:30 PM 62 Miles (100 K) 11:00 AM 100 Miles 7:00 AM

July 30 - Ride to Eat or Eat to Ride?
Mike Habich

Ipswich River Park, North Reading, MA
The park is in North Reading center on Central St between Chestnut St and Rte. 62. From Rte. 128, take exit 40; follow Haverhill St 3 miles north, left on Chestnut St, 1/2 mile to park. From Rte. 62, Central St is 1/2 mile west of Haverhill St / Batchelder School.

8:00 am for 65-70 miles, 9:00 am for 40 miles, 10:00 am for 25 miles

Ride travels through Harold Parker State Forest, Boxford, West Newbury, Ipswich. Long route has some nice vistas and good downhills. Short routes have fewer scenic heights. Picnic after the ride at Mike and Betsy's, 1/2 mile from ride start. Bring swimsuit, lawn chair, food or $5--call for ideas.

August 6 - Some More Cheese with your Whine
Pam Houck, Ann Pernice

Amesbury Elementary School, So. Hampton Rd., Amesbury
Rte 95 to exit 58 for Rte. 110 Amesbury. Go to the 1st traffic light and take a right onto Elm Street. At the rotary take the 1st right onto Market St. (Rte. 150). Go about .5 mile, bear left onto South Hampton Road. From Rte. 495 take exit 54 for Rte 150 Amesbury. At the rotary, go 180 degrees or 2nd right onto Rte. 150. Go about .5 mile, bear left onto South Hampton Road. The school will be on your left.

8:00 for 65 miles. 10:00 AM for 25 and 35 miles.

August 13 - Rattlesnake Rendezvous
Jim White

Greater Lawrence Votech in Andover
I-93 North, Exit 45 River St. (1st Exit North of I-495), Left at 1st set of Lights onto River Rd., Left at 3rd set of lights into School Parking. I-93N is Exit 40B off of I-495

9:30 for 62 miles, 10:00 for 25 & 40 miles

Twisty, scenic ride through Andover-Tewksbury area, moderate hills

August 20 - Bruce Feindel Special
Bruce Feindel

Aries Sports, Newbury (978) 465-8099
From Rte. 1 south: Aries is on right about 1 mile south of the Newbury traffic circle/Newburyport District Court.
From Rte. 95 N/S: Take Exit 57 to Rte. 113 E in Newburyport. Turn right at the Shell station onto Low St. Follow Low St to Rte. 1 (about 2 miles), turn right, and follow directions for Rte. 1 S.

8:00 for 68 miles 9:00 for 50 and 30 miles

68 mile route is rolling to hilly: northern Mass and southern NH as far as Exeter and return via the Merrimack River and the llama farm. 50 mile route is rolling, also into northern Mass and southern NH, and 30 mile route is lightly rolling but easy. Arrows and cue sheets. Aries Sports will probably be open after the ride for mechanical support and your shopping pleasure. Refreshments will be served by our host, Aries or Bruce, after the ride.

August 26 and 27 - North Shore Cyclists 1998 Blazing Saddles Century

Info on century page.

September 3 - Show & Go
Leader: Anyone who wants to lead this ride please contact Eric 603-580-1010

9:00 AM for distance to be determined by riders or ride leader

September 4 - Let's go Coastal
Eric Shaktman

Cushing Park, Newburyport
From Rte. 95 take exit 57 rte 113 east. Go for 2 miles and take a left onto Kent St. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Rte 1 go onto Merimac St. ¼ mile west towards Amesbury. Take a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.

9:00 for 65 & 35 miles.

Beautiful ocean views, and Portsmouth NH. Mostly flat with a few small hills. All rides feature NH coastline and rural inland. Long ride goes to Fort McLary, Maine.

September 10 -Show & Go
Anyone who wants to lead this ride please contact Eric

9:00 AM for distance to be determined by riders or ride leader

September 17
Bob Makowiecki

Maudslay State Park, Newburyport

From Rt. 95 take exit 57 and go east on Rt. 113. Two blocks from the highway turn left on Noble St. (just after the St. Mary's Cemetery Arch). At the end of Noble St. turn left. Go two blocks and veer left at the fork. Go 1.2 miles and turn left into the Maudslay parking lot.

9:00 for 25 & 45 Miles

A nice cruise through southern New Hampshire. Cue sheets

September 24 - Steve and Emmett's Excellent and Easy Ride
Steve Zaya and Emmett Halpin

Ipswich River Park, North Reading
The park is in North Reading Center on Central St. between Chestnut St and Rt. 62. From Rt. 128, take exit 40, go around the rotary to Haverhill St. (Nat'l Guard Camp on the right). Follow Haverhill St, about 3 miles, turn left on Chestnut, 1/2 mile to right on Central St. and the park. From Rt. 62, Central St. is 1/2 mile west of North Reading Center at the Haverhill St. crossing. Take a left onto Central and to the park.

9:30 am for both the 22 and 37 mile rides.

We want to show you some roads rarely traveled by the club. The ride will take you through N. Reading, Reading, Wakefield, Saugus, Lynnfield and N. Andover. Elements of the NSC Tuesday and Thursday evening rides are incorporated in this ride. Need I say, "Bring your appetite!"? Of course, "Dot on the Spot" will be there to make your sandwiches.

October 1
Jeff Turpel Jack Ferguson

Haverhill High School
From Rte. 495 north, take exit 50. At end of ramp go straight across Broadway onto Monument St., then go straight through 4-way stop, H.H.S. is on the right. From Rt. 495 south, take exit 50. At end of ramp take a left onto Broadway, then take next left onto Monument St., then go straight through 4-way stop, H.H.S. is on the right.

9:30 am for 35 and 60 mile rides

A scenic NH ride. Quiet roads, rolling terrain & moderately hilly - do your homework! Arrows, maps and cue sheets.

October 8 - Apple Harvest Ride
Ed Bolton

Maudslay State Park, Newburyport
From Rt. 95 take exit 57 and go east on Rt. 113. Two blocks from the highway turn left on Noble St. (just after the St. Mary's Cemetery Arch). At the end of Noble St. turn left. Go two blocks and veer left at the fork. Go 1.2 miles and turn left into the Maudslay parking lot.

9:00 am for 60 miles, 10:00 am for 30 miles.

Ride to Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls, NH for the Applecrest Harvest Festival. What could be a better motivator than a rest stop with apple pie and ice cream, apple cider, cider donuts and more. The short loop is an easy rolling 30 miles, the long loop is a rolling to hilly 60 miles. Arrows and cue sheets.

October 15 - Going North
James Danis

9:00 for 55 miles, 10:00 for 30 miles

The rides go through the scenic farm country of southern New Hampshire. Both loops go through Philips Exeter Academy in Exeter, N.H. and the long loop going through the University of New Hampshire in Durham. Don't worry about the hills, they are offset by the descents. Arrows and cue sheets. Chili and chowder will be served after the ride at my house. I live directly across the street from the school parking lot.

October 22 -Cowpies and Leafpiles

Mike Habich

9:30 for 40-50 miles, 10:00 for 25 miles

Through Harold Parker State Forest, Middleton, Boxford, North Andover. Arrows and cue sheets. Cookies and cider (hot cocoa and soup if it's one of those days) at Mike and Betsy's after the ride.

October 29 - Ride for the Border

Peter McCann

Comverse Network Systems Parking Lot, Wakefield
From Rt 128 Take exit 39. Coming from the north take a left at the exit, coming from the south take a right. Then take your first left onto Quannapowitt, at the Car Dealer, then take your second left into the parking lot. (in front of the parking garage near the foot bridge)

9:30 for 62, miles 10:00 for 25 & 40 miles

Flat to rolling, with a couple of short steep hills thrown in. Almost completely treelined. The ride will travel north from Wakefield thru Reading, Middleton, Boxford, North Andover, Haverhill, with a turn around at a Deli, on Route 108 near Plaistow. Drinks and snacks after the ride.

Mountain Biking

Ride Coordinators: Lenny Sullivan
Francesca Lewis -

Sunday June 25 - Lowell-Tyngsboro-Dracut State Park Lowell, MA
Mark & Amanda Davis

How to get there: Rt. 3 or Rt. 495 to the Lowell Connector exit. Follow Connector to Thorndike St. exit. Stay right and go under connector. Take left at lights on to Fletcher St. Take left at end of Fletcher on to Pawtucket St. Take right at next set of lights and cross Merrimack River. Straight through lights on to Mammoth Rd. Straight at 4-way stop sign. Left at fork in road on to Nashua Rd. Then first left on to Totman Rd. Park gate at end of Totman Rd.

10:00am

A BBQ at the Totman gate is planned for after this ride. If you missed the spring BBQ, you will be in for a treat! Contact ride leaders for what to bring or $5 donation. Confirm with ride leaders if weather is questionable.

We will meet at Lowell-Dracut and drive up to Bush Hill in Hudson, NH for a new loop with less climbing than last time. There will be at least two groups going out - an intermediate and an advanced group. Expect climbing and descending over fast doubletrack through scenic forest. The intermediate group stays out for about two hours and the advanced group will ride for 3-4 hours with some extra downhilling.

Saturday October 21st & Saturday November 11th
Back by Popular Demand the Mountain Biking Clinics by Professor Rick Z. (Single Speed Rick)

Lynn Woods

Rt. 1 Saugus to Walnut St. exit. Head east toward Lynn. Go through lights at Central St. Pass Birch Pond on left, Captain Bob's on right. At blinking light take left on Pennybrook Rd. Go straight to parking lot for Lynn Woods.

9:00am

This will be geared toward beginners and novices who want to learn some of the skills that make off-road riding fun. More advanced riders may want to brush up on their skills. Roadies (you know who you are) who have been off the knobs all season: this will help make the "off season" adjustment (if there really is an off season). For more info contact the Professor: Rick Zagdangross

Saturday October 28 - Great Brook Farm - Carlisle, MA

Lenny Sullivan
Mark Davis

Rt. 3N to Exit 29 (Rt. 129) East (left) 1 mile and take right onto Rangeway Rd. Straight across Nashua Rd. at stop sign. Take a right on to North Rd. Parking lot will be on your right.
From Rt. 495, take Rt. 3S in Lowell. Exit 29 is the first exit off Rt. 3. Right onto 129, then as above.

10:00 am

Great Brook Farm has miles of trails through the woods, corn fields and single track for all skill levels. Lenny will lead intermediate ride and Mark the advanced ride.

Sunday November 5 - Lynn Woods - Lynn, MA

Rick Zagdangross

NEW START LOCATION. From Rt 1 take Rt. 129 east towards Lynn. At rotary continue on 129 east past Atlantic Care Medical Center. Look for sign on right that says Lynn Woods Reservation. At sign take right onto Great Woods Road. Follow straight through stone pillars into parking lot.

10:00 am

Rick will lead the advanced riders. Intermediate ride leader TBD. Ride fire roads, single track and visit the stone and steel towers (nice views of Boston and points north of Lynn), can stop by the wolf pits.

Sunday November 12 - Lowell-Tyngsboro-Dracut State Park Lowell, MA

Mark & Amanda Davis

NEW START LOCATION. Rt. 3 or Rt. 495 to the Lowell Connector exit. Follow Connector to Thorndike St. exit. Stay right and go under connector. Take left at lights on to Fletcher St. Take left at end of Fletcher on to Pawtucket St. Take right at next set of lights and cross Merrimack River. Straight through lights on to Mammoth Rd. Straight at 4-way stop sign. Left at fork in road on to Nashua Rd. Then first left on to Totman Rd. Park at gate at end of Totman Rd.

10:00 am

Varied terrain through woodlands and wetlands, not much climbing. Single track and double track which is moderately technical. Deliberately engineered stupidity for advanced riders available.

Sunday November 19 - Harold Parker State Forest

Dave Smith, Bob Moccaldi

NEW START LOCATION. Rt. 93 to exit 41 Rt.125 North. Take right at 3rd set of lights (State Police Barracks on right) bear left into HPSF and park in dirt lot 300 yards down on left.

10:00 am

Variety of fire roads, single track and pavement for all levels surrounding many roads that our part of our road riding season.

Sunday November 26 - Georgetown/Rowley State Forest Georgetown, MA

Bruce Feindel

From Interstate 95 take Exit 54B and follow Route 133 west for 1.9 miles. At the lights in the center of Georgetown, bear left (south) on Route 97 and continue 1.6 miles to Pingree Farm Road. Turn left and follow the road to the parking lot at the end. Be careful not to block the trailhead gates when parking. PARKING IS LIMITED. If you can double-up and share a ride it will make things a lot easier for everyone. You can also park at Boxford Meetingplace just south on Rt 97.

10:00 am

Come and work off that turkey and stuffing (so you can make room for turkey and stuffing sandwiches). Straddling an interstate highway, this 1100-acre state forest offers a surprisingly secluded mountain biking experience. The 15-miles of single- and double-track trails include options for every cyclist, from rough footpaths to smooth woods roads, while rolling terrain and an array of wetlands provide an ever changing backdrop. This state forest gets less use than other riding locations so the trails are typically abandoned. A map will be available.

Sunday December 3 - Lynn Woods - Lynn, MA

Rick Zagdangross

10:00 am

Sunday December 10 - Leominster, MA

Francesca Lewis Jeffery Ardinger

From Boston, 95, or 495, head west on Rt 2 through Leominster to Route 31 Exit. Take a left at the end of the ramp and proceed south on Rt 31.Continue on Rt 31 past the main entrance, and the picnic area. You will see a ruddy dirt road entrance on your left. This is Parmenter road. There are usually at least a few cars in the dirt parking lot (not to be confused with Crow Hill parking on the right).

10:00 am

All riders of all levels will enjoy the ride. Expect fire roads and single track. For the advanced riders: there are enough obstacles for you! Fairly fast single track with lots of switchback action. Plenty of technical climbs and descents (optional). This is some of the best riding in the area, so if you can't ride everything this time, return for more to raise your ability level.

Sunday December 17 - Lowell-Tyngsboro-Dracut State Park Lowell, MA

Mark & Amanda Davis

10:00 am

Varied terrain through woodlands and wetlands, not much climbing. Single track and double track which is moderately technical. Deliberately engineered stupidity for advanced riders available. Stop at Meg's house afterwards for veggie chili!

Sunday February 4 - Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, MA

Show and Go

Rt. 3N to Exit 29 (Rt. 129) East (left) 1 mile and take right onto Rangeway Rd. Straight across Nashua Rd. at stop sign. Take a right on to North Rd. Parking lot will be on your right. From Rt. 495, take Rt. 3S in Lowell. Exit 29 is the first exit off Rt. 3. Right onto 129, then as above.

10:00 am

Great Brook Farm has miles of trails through the woods, corn fields and single track for all skill levels.

Sunday February 11 - Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover, MA

Show and Go

Rt. 95 to Rt. 114 toward N. Andover look for Harold Parker Road and park signs on left. Take left at end of road onto Middleton Road. Park in Headquarters parking lot on left. From Rt. 495 to Rt. 114 toward N. Andover. Look for Harold Parker Road and park signs on right. Then same as above.

10:00 am

Fire roads and single track through the woods between the paved roads many of the Sunday & Tuesday rides pass.

Sunday February 18 - Salem, NH Area Trails

Show and Go

Meet at the North Salem Plaza on Rt. 111. Take exit 3 off Rt. 93, then Rt. Ill east. Cross Rt. 28, staying on Rt. Ill east past Shadow Lake. N. Salem Plaza will be on your right about 2 miles. Park in outer comer of parking lot. We will shuttle on road 2 miles to remote start due to very limited trailhead parking.

10:00 am

Snow Biking! Bring your studded\mud tires and winter gear, for intermediate level single track on the Hampstead conservation trail system.

Sunday February 25 - Pawtuckaway State Park

Show and Go

Rt. 95 North over the New Hampshire line and through the Hampton tolls. Take Exit 2 (Rt. 101) East. Take Exit 5 (Rt. 102) north. At T intersection near Shop and Save, Take a left then a quick right onto Rt. 156. Follow signs for Pawtuckaway State Park onto Mountain Road and visitor center parking lot.

10:00 am

Many, many miles of trails around Pawtuckaway Lake. Pawtuckaway State Park is a favorite area for rock climbers honing their skills; depending on the weather and conditions we may see some folks even crazier than bicyclists.

Sunday March 4 - Georgetown/Rowley State Forest, Georgetown, MA

Show and Go

10:00 am

Straddling an interstate highway, this 1100-acre state forest offers a surprisingly secluded mountain hiking experience. The 15-miles of single- and double-track trails include options for every cyclist, from rough footpaths to smooth woods roads, while rolling terrain and an array of wetlands provide an ever changing backdrop. This state forest gets less use than other riding locations so the trails are typically abandoned. A map will be available.

Sunday March 11 - Great Brook Farm, Carlisle, MA

Show and Go

Rt. 3N to Exit 29 (Rt. 129) East (left) 1 mile and take right onto Rangeway Rd. Straight across Nashua Rd. at stop sign. Take a right on to North Rd. Parking lot will be on your right. From Rt. 495, take Rt. 3S in Lowell. Exit 29 is the first exit off Rt. 3. Right onto 129, then as above.

10:00 am

Great Brook Farm has miles of trails through the woods, corn fields and single track for all skill levels. Note: Great Brook Farm has marked fee paid trails and X-country ski rentals.

Sunday March 18 - Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover, MA

Show and Go

10:00 am

Fire roads and single track through the woods between the paved roads many of the Sunday & Tuesday rides pass.

Sunday March 25 - Georgetown/Rowley State Forest, Georgetown, MA

Show and Go

10:00 am

North Shore Cyclists The Best Cycling North of Boston