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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: Nock Middle School, 70 Low Street, Newburyport (
map)
Start Time: 9 am roll. Please arrive 8:45.
Regroup/ Rest Stop Location(s):
Rest stop in Exeter (@mile 29.5) at Me & Ollie's Bakery & Cafe
Distance: 54.8 miles
Average Pace: 13-15 mph avg expected
How to Determine Your Average Pace
Elevation Profile: Mostly gentle rolling, no real challenging hills.
Surface: Road
Group Intent: Steady
Group Structure: Regrouping / No-drop Ride
Ride Leadership:
Ken Schwarz, 781-640-8727, ken.schwarz@crw.org
Sweep Coverage: No Sweep
Ride Attribute Definitions
Route: RWGPS 54.8 miles
Ride Description
From beautiful Newburyport, we’ll wind through some lovely back roads into Southern New Hampshire. The rides will follow stretches of quiet roads along the Merrimack River. We will be heading as far north as Exeter, where we stop for snack/restroom @ Me & Ollie's Bakery & Cafe (mile 29.5)
Caution at Spofford St. Bridge: This narrow bridge heading into Newburyport has no shoulder and is a major bottleneck; solo riders should firmly take the center of the lane to prevent dangerous passes, while groups should cross as a tight, two-abreast block. If you see heavy traffic or wide loads approaching, please use the pedestrian sidewalk for your own safety.
Terrain: Mostly gentle rolling, no real challenging hills.
Meeting Location
We will meet at the Nock Middle School parking lot. Please arrive 15 mins before rolltime.
Parking
Nock Middle School, 70 Low Street, Newburyport (map)
On Low St. going west, turn right into parking immediately lot after Johnson St.
Restrooms
Public toilets at Bradley Fuller Park next to school (350 yds from parking lot)
Weather Cancellation
Please check CRW calendar.
