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.
Please click the Register button to sign up for this ride.
Helmets are required on all CRW rides. Riders are expected to follow the CRW Code of Conduct and be familiar with:
Ride Overview
Start: 27 Jackson Rd, Devens, MA 01434
Start Time: 9:30 am
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s): Monument Square Market. No rest stop on 29 mile route
Distance(s): 29, 42, 56
Average Pace(s): Medium route: 15-16 mph
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: Moderate Hills - Hilly
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: [Regrouping / Pace Groups / Drop Ride
Ride Leadership: One leader (42 route)
Sweep Coverage: Sweep (42 route)
Ride Attribute Definitions
Route(s):
29 miles
42 miles
56 miles
Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Ride Description
Come join us for a tour of the back roads of north central Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Contrary to the ride title we do NOT go to Purgatory Chasm.
The short ride encompasses Shirley, Townsend, Pepperell and Groton. The medium ride crosses into southern New Hampshire and has a rest stop at the Monument Square Market in Hollis.
The long ride goes further into NH, all the way up to Milford. This route also stops at Monument Square Market.
Please note there is no place to get water or food along the 29 mile route
Meeting Location
Take Route 2 to Jackson Rd. Pass through traffic light. Parking is next parking lot ~1/4 mile past lights at large brick building on left side of Jackson Rd., across the street from Bristol Myers Squib
27 Jackson Rd, Devens, MA, 01434
Parking
Parking lot of large brick building on left side of Jackson Rd.
Restrooms
None available at ride start. There is a convenience store ~ 1 mile farther down Jackson Rd.
Weather Cancellation
Rain cancels. Please check for updates Friday May 15th by 11 pm. An email will go out to registered riders if ride is canceled.
Ride Leader
John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net) 978-760-4705
Program or Ride Series (Optional)
Retro Rides!
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