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Series Overview (please read first)
Century Training Series are open only to registered program members. The intent is to provide 8 progressively challenging rides over 8 weekends to help you prepare for the CRW Cranberry Century in October. This is ride #5.
The program schedule is here. At this point, the program is at capacity, but we may be able to bring in additional riders who can commit to the series up through the Cranberry Century if slots open up. If you are interested in joining, please contact Ken Schwarz (ken.schwarz@crw.org) to discuss.
Ride Overview
Start: McClennan Park, 651 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474
Start Time: 9 am roll. Please arrive 8:45.
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):
Restroom (@mile 13) at Concord Visitor Center
Ice Cream/Portapotty in Carlisle (@mile 47) in Carlisle
Distance: 62.2 miles
Average Pace: 13-15 mph avg expected
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: Mostly rolling, no super-challenging hills.
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / No-drop Ride
Ride Leadership:
Simon Lingard, 781-266-7082, simon.lingard@yahoo.com
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep
Ride Attribute Definitions
Route: RWGPS route (long/reverse)
Ride Description
A metric century through scenic Lincoln, Concord and Carlisle. This is a reverse of the standard CRW ride in order to time an ice cream stop at Kimballs later in the ride (Ferns, the usual stop, is still closed). Rolling hills, a few steeper climbs here and there, 2700' total.
Meeting Location
We will meet at the McClellan Park parking lot. Please arrive 15 mins before rolltime.
Weather Cancellation
Please check CRW calendar.
