Cape Ann Ride from Ipswich
Leader: Gordon Harris (978) 979-6598 email : gordonharris2@yahoo.com
Start: Hammatt St. downtown parking lot, Ipswich, MA map to start
Directions: Take Ipswich Rd. from Rt. 1 in Topsfield. As you enter downtown Ipswich, cross the tracks and take a left on Depot Square, and bear right around the back of the downtown stores. The parking lot is on your right before Rt. 1A/133 (Central St.)
Date and Time: Sunday, June 7, 2009: 9:00 AM for 29, 39, or 53 miles
What to expect: Quiet local roads from Ipswich takes us to Manchester by the Sea, continuing on for a very scenic tour of Cape Ann's rocky coastline. The ride direction is counter-clockwise, crossing on to Cape Ann in Gloucester where we ride out to Atlantic Ave. The short loop turns back to Ipswich from Magnolia, the Medium route turns back after Gloucester, and the longest route goes on to Rockport, back through Annisquam Village.
The return for all three mileage versions follows Rt. 133 and scenic side routes in West Gloucester and Ipswich. There is an optional extra loop to the Eastern Point Lighthouse in Gloucester .
This is a scenic tour with frequent turns, and is not designed for paceline riding!. Review the route before arriving for the ride. The route is marked with a yellow "Dan Henry", a circle with a line pointing the direction, as shown on this page. Note that this ride also has a spring start from Magnolia, so the Short/Med/Long indications on the road may not always be correct. If you are riding in a pack, make sure that the leader knows the route.. Please review the section of the route in Magnolia, where riders frequently get lost, despite being given maps, cue sheets, "Map My Ride" and extensive arrowing. If despite all of our efforts you do get lost or miss a turn, just enjoy the ride-- you'll make it back.
Cue sheet and map downloads: (There will be a limited number of printed handouts available at the ride start.)
VIEW THESE ROUTES ON MAP MY RIDE
Short route on Map My Ride