CRW Ride Participation
CRW rides are open to members and guests. Guests may participate in up to two rides per year before joining the club.
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Ride Overview
Start: 256 Central St, Acton, MA
Start Time: 9:30
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): 49 mile: Farmhouse Cafe, @ mile 26, Dunstable.
34-mile ride: Salt and Light Cafe @ mile 15, Groton
Distance(s): 49, 34
Average Pace(s): 49 miles: 16+, regrouping, 34 miles: 12 - 14 no-drop
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: Moderate Hills
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / Pace Groups No-Drop
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders
Sweep Coverage: on 34 mile route only
Ride Attribute Definitions
Routes
49 miles
34 miles
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Ride Description (Optional)
Come enjoy the quiet, tree lined back roads of Groton, Pepperell and Dunstable near the New Hampshire border. Both routes take the roller coaster-like Whiley Rd past Lost Lake in Groton. The long route passes Massapoag Lake in Dunstable. After the ride treat yourself to a beer and fine food at True West brewery in Acton. Brewery opens at noon. If beer isn't your thing you can reward yourself next door at the West Side Creamery. Or have a great coffee and pastry next next door at the Acton Coffee House. There is a treat for everyone in West Acton!
Make sure you have navigation; Route design courtesy of Bob Wolf.
Meeting Location
Behind West Acton Fire Station
Parking
Park behind the solid line or you will be towed
Extra parking behind West Acton Library at 21 Windsor St, Acton MA
Restrooms
Not available at ride start
Weather Cancellation
Inclement weather cancels ride. Check your email morning of ride for cancelation notice
Ride Leader
49 miles: John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 978-760-4705 will lead a 16+ mph group (2266' elevation)
34 miles: Christophe Perez (christopheperez1@gmail.com) will lead a 12-14 mph no-drop group (1542' elevation)
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