North Shore Cyclists The Best Cycling North of Boston

Leader: Howard and Ellen Wack. Email: h.w@verizon.net cell phone: 978-273-1971

Start:Topsfield Plaza, Topsfield, MA map to start

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

Time: Sunday, August 17, 2008: 67 miles at 8:00, 46 miles at 9:00, 26 miles at 10:00

What to expect: Some familiar roads through familiar towns with the long ride going to Newton & Plaistow, New Hampshire. Cookout and swimming at Howard & Ellen’s house after the ride. Bring side dishes/salads or a $5 donation.
 26 mile cue sheet 
46 mile cue sheet 
67 mile cue sheet

route overview map 

View long route at http://www.mapmyride.com/route/us/ma/topsfield/541452532916 .

Blazing Saddles is one of the earliest rides of the Fall century season. Travel through the rural towns of Boston's North Shore and southern New Hampshire; ride along beautiful rivers, lakes, and bridges; see New England churches, town halls, and farms. The terrain includes rolling hills, long flats, and rural roads. The nearby ocean furnishes cool breezes. Trees provide plenty of shade, and the sun lends warmth on those open flats.

Complete information at http://www.nscyc.org/BlazingSaddles2008

Start
Triton Regional High School
112 Elm Street, Byfield, MA.

Directions
From Rt. 95: Take the CENTRAL ST exit- EXIT 55- toward S. BYFIELD / NEWBURY. Turn slight right onto Central St. Stay right as it continues onto School St. Turn left onto Elm St - keep right at the fork. Triton will be on the left. From Rt. 1 - turn left onto Elm St, school will be on your right.

Time
7am -Registration opens
8am -100 and 62 mile rides start
9am -50 and 35 mile rides start

Please visit the Blazing Saddles Century page for complete information and registration

Leader: none

Start: Triton School, Byfield, MA map to start

Directions: From Rt. 95: Take the CENTRAL ST exit- EXIT 55- toward S. BYFIELD / NEWBURY. Turn slight right onto Central St. Stay right as it continues onto School St. Turn left onto Elm St - keep right at the fork. Triton will be on the left. From Rt. 1 - turn left onto Elm St, school will be on your right

Date and Time: Sunday, August 24, 2008 : 9:00 AM for 35, 50, 62 or 100 miles

What to Expect: This is the annual Sunday re-ride of the Blazing Saddles Century for the volunteers. There is no designated leader, but cue sheets will be provided at the ride.

Leader: Marty Silvia marsilvia@comcast.net;

Start: Cushing Park, Newburyport map to start   

Directions: From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.
 

Date and Time: Sunday, August 31, 2008: 9:00 AM for 62, 54, or 36 miles, with extra 8 mile unmarked loop to Fort McClary, Maine and back. The arrow for Let's Go Coastal is a white chevron. Mileages may vary slightly from cue sheets. 

What to expect: Beautiful ocean views and Portsmouth NH. Mostly flat with a few small hills. All rides feature NH coastline and rural inland.

Cue sheets, long medium and short 

Full Route overview map 

Map My Ride route description and map

Combined cue sheet (including Maine), from Cue sheet Inventory

46 mile cue sheet with 7 unmarked miles

Map My Ride of 46 mile route

Leader: Paula Bossone

Start: Masconomet Regional High School, Boxford 

map to start 

Directions: From Route 95 take exit 51 (Endicott St) east towards Topsfield. The school is 1/4 mile on right. The ride leaves from the parking lot (at the far end from I-95).
Date and Time: Monday, September 1, 2008: 9:00 for 23/35/50 miles What to expect: (This is the usual "New Saturday Ride" )
Meander through Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Ipswich and Topsfield. Great mix of long flat straights and a few short hills to work the legs out. Download the map and cue sheet from the links below. Note: There will be no Monday evening ride on Labor Day.

Cue sheet

Saturday route overview map

Leader: Larry Griffin. phone: 978-973-3177, email: grifflarry@comcast.net


Start: Haverhill High School, 137 Monument St., Haverhill, MA map to start

Directions: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. Haverhill High School is on the right. From Rte 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. Haverhill High School is on the right.

Date and Time: Sunday, September 7, 2008, 9:30 AM for 65 or 53 miles, 10:00 am for 35 or 25 miles.
What to expect: A classic NSC ride touring scenic Rockingham County NH. Quiet roads, rolling terrain & moderately hilly - Arrows and cue sheets.

View 25 mile ride : http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ma/haverhill/197753289

View 63 mile ride at: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ma/haverhill/25302331

View 38 mile ride at: http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/ma/haverhill/971459120

Ride arrow is a white number 1  
Cue Sheet
Route map
 

The September 14 "Sunday Ride" is cancelled due to rain. The Cape Ann Ride has been rescheduled for Sunday October 5