A Boxford ride will be held every Thursday evening and will alternate between the “Boxford 1 Forest” and the “Boxford 2 Baldpate” routes. Both routes are non-arrowed and are 20 miles through scenic tree-lined back roads of Boxford, North Andover, and Groveland. We typically break into two groups: one is a fast-paced group 18+ mph and one is a moderate-paced group around 15 mph.
A Boxford ride will be held every Thursday evening and will alternate between the “Boxford 1 Forest” and the “Boxford 2 Baldpate” routes. Both routes are non-arrowed and are 20 miles through scenic tree-lined back roads of Boxford, North Andover, and Groveland. We typically break into two groups: one is a fast-paced group 18+ mph and one is a moderate-paced group around 15 mph.
Join us as we wend our way through North Reading and Harold Parker State Forest. The longer route crosses RT 114 before returning back to Middleton and North Reading. Average speeds vary between 14 MPH and 18 MPH. We regroup as needed. Restroom facilities are located nearby at Cumberland Farms and Dunkin.
Please join us for a post ride debriefing at Dunkin. Plan to arrive early for the pre-ride safety talk.
Rescheduled from 12/15 to 12/18 due to cold weather. Regular schedule will resume on 12/22.
Join us as we wend our way through North Reading and Harold Parker State Forest. The longer route crosses RT 114 before returning back to Middleton and North Reading. Average speeds vary between 14 MPH and 18 MPH. We regroup as needed. Restroom facilities are located nearby at Cumberland Farms and Dunkin.
Please join us for a post ride debriefing at Dunkin. Plan to arrive early for the pre-ride safety talk.
The Saturday Fitness is a club tradition and a favorite of both new and long-time club members. Most of the ride takes place on quiet scenic roads passing farms, ponds, woodlands and historic homes. Multiple distance options are provided with the two longer rides reaching the Newburyport area. The ride attracts a wide range of riders, making it a great option for first-time riders.
The Saturday Fitness is a club tradition and a favorite of both new and long-time club members. Most of the ride takes place on quiet scenic roads passing farms, ponds, woodlands and historic homes. Multiple distance options are provided with the two longer rides reaching the Newburyport area. The ride attracts a wide range of riders, making it a great option for first-time riders.
The Saturday Fitness is a club tradition and a favorite of both new and long-time club members. Most of the ride takes place on quiet scenic roads passing farms, ponds, woodlands and historic homes. Multiple distance options are provided with the two longer rides reaching the Newburyport area. The ride attracts a wide range of riders, making it a great option for first-time riders.
Weekly Zwift Rides will take place Saturday mornings at 8:30 for the next month. Zwift riders simply need to join the Zwift club: “North shore cyclists ma"and they can hop on the NSC club rides.
Parking Lot (142 Lowell St, Wakefield, MA)
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Jump in on NSC's classic Thursday Wakefield Ride at an intermediate pace. Beginning at the head of Lake Quannapowitt, we roll up through Lynnfield Center, past Pillings Pond. Then down Lowell/Chestnut St, into North Reading Center, and loop around back to Lynnfield for a terminal velocity descent. Finally a loop around Quannapowitt for a glorious finish and the weekend can begin.
This favorite mid-week ride is being scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesdays during the 2025/26 winter season. The 19-mile route traverses the hills of Topsfield on quiet, pastoral roads and offers over 1200 feet of climb and descent.
The ride is a no-drop ride. It combines an optional interval workout with social interaction, as riders will regroup at the bottom of each hill before advancing along the route. You will feel great at the end of each session, and by the end of the series you will be ready for most hills waiting for you during the summer season.
The usual route is 18 miles with 1000 ft of elevation. You can easily skip some hills, by choosing the 14 mile ride. [There is a split around mile 8] [marked on pavement] This route has a nice flow, and the surface is pretty clean. If wet surfaces are expected, it’ll cancel, as there are some sections of downhill. Usually there is a faster paced group 17-20 MPH. Often a slower group of riders 15-17 MPH goes also but that is not guaranteed as it depends on who shows up. For this reason, please download the route and be ready to navigate.
The usual route is 18 miles with 1000 ft of elevation. You can easily skip some hills, by choosing the 14 mile ride. [There is a split around mile 8] [marked on pavement] This route has a nice flow, and the surface is pretty clean. If wet surfaces are expected, it’ll cancel, as there are some sections of downhill. Usually there is a faster paced group 17-20 MPH. Often a slower group of riders 15-17 MPH goes also but that is not guaranteed as it depends on who shows up. For this reason, please download the route and be ready to navigate.
