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Ride Description:
Want to ride the Summit2Sea/X-Mass in July ride but can't get a car ride out there? Bike out there instead.
Similar to the 2023 route, the route is based on a GCN video of the route: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZnCkl4AYR8 with modifications to avoid some interesting terrain. (We discovered in 2022 that GCN didn't actually bike the entire route so do don't rely on the route GCN posted.)
It's a hard ride with some dirt roads in the mix. Plan to stay overnight at the top of Greylock to start Summit2Sea//X-Mass in the morning.
It will be a no-drop ride, but the pace will be brisk.
Ride Start Location:
Ride Start: Parking Lot at the base of Wachusett Mountain.
We'll be starting at the base of Wachusett Mountain at 8:30am. The earliest train arrives at 7:56, giving you 30 minutes to get to the mountian. The ride ends at the summit of Mount Greylock and will connect with people riding the Summit to Sea ride. If you are only planning to ride to Greylock, you'll need to arrange for a ride home. If you are riding Summit to Sea, and park near Mount Wachusett, you'll need to arrange transportation back to your vehicle.
Ride Leader(s):
Ryan Kenner 401-486-8465
Link to RwGPS Route
2024 Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46862904
Expect the ride to take 8-10 hours elapsed time with stops.
Logistics:
For those of you staying overnight at Bascom Lodge, Bunk rooms have been reserved for Friday Night along with dinner at the lodge. For more information, please check out the information associated with the Summit 2 Sea / X-Mass ride on July 14/15.
Bring a seat pack with a change of clothes, chargers, and a fresh kit. Two examples of packs used on previous rides are:
https://www.rei.com/product/188016/ortlieb-seat-pack-saddle-bag-11-liters?
https://www.rei.com/product/171759/revelate-designs-spinelock-16l-seat-bag
There are stops along the way for food and drinks. But no support vehicle. Carry repair equipment, credit card and a phone. You'll need to fix any mechanical or find a ride home.
