Charles River Wheelers

Lisa Simpson (47, 34, 21)

  • 2026-09-19
  • 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM
  • 185 Powder Mill Rd, Concord, MA 01742
  • 43

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Ride Overview

Start: Willard Elementary school
Start Time:
9:30
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):
 Idylewilde Farm (19.6) long & medium, Great Brook Farm (34) long. No stop on short
Distance(s):
47, 34, 20
Average Pace(s):
 47 miles: 15-16 mph, 34 miles: 15-16 AND 11-12 mph, 20 miles: 13-14 mph
How to Determine Your Average Pace

Elevation Profile: Moderately hilly
Surface: Road 
Group Intent: 
 Steady 
Group Structure: [Regrouping / Pace Groups / No-Drop / 
Ride Leadership: Multiple Leaders 
Sweep Coverage: TBD

Ride Attribute Definitions 

Route(s): 

47 miles

34 miles

20 miles

Please arrive 15 minutes before start time.

Ride Description (Optional)

Join Lisa on her eponymous ride over our scenic rural roads. Starting in Concord, we'll make a loop through Sudbury, Stow, Boxborough, Littleton and Acton. The longer route adds Westford and Carlisle. The terrain is moderate with one notable but short climb near Honey Pot Orchards. Lunch/refreshments are available for purchase at nearby Verrill Farm at the end of the ride.

Meeting Location

Willard Elementary school

Parking

Park in the front lot

Restrooms

None

Weather Cancellation

Inclement weather cancels

Ride Leader

John O'Dowd (bikejon@verizon.net, 978-760-4705) will lead a 15-16 mph group on the 47 mile route

Jim Salvie (jsalvie@icloud.com) will lead a 15-16 mph no-drop group on the 34 mile route

Francie Sparks will lead a 11-12 mph group on the 34 mile route

Kat Cai (chickat@gmail.com) will lead a13-14 mph group for the 21 mile 

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