Gravel

Dirty WEDNESDAY Battle Road (CRW SOCK RAFFLE!!!)

Date: 
Aug 11, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Amy Juodawlkis
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Lexington Green

1903 Mass Ave
Lexington , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

From route 128 take Exit #31 east (Rts. 4 & 225) 1.7 miles to Lexington Center. Park in the surrounding neighborhoods and bike to the start. Meet at by the Minuteman Statute.

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***CRW SOCK RAFFLE: One pair of the awesome, new, not-available-for-purchase CRW club socks will be raffled off to a registered MEMBER rider who has not already won a pair!!!***
***NOTE updated route (7/26/21) eliminates travel on one-way Clark St at start.***
Join us for a fun and social gravel/mixed terrain ride! This ride is mostly on wide gravel roads & rail trail. Some of it may be rough, sandy, & muddy. According to Strava, the route is 44% dirt & 15% not specified. Tires 32–35mm should be sufficient. If you are familiar with the route you can show-and-go at your own pace; if you are new, we will have a no-drop group.

A journey through Revolutionary War history. Start at Lexington Battle Great near John Parker statue to the eastern entrance to Minuteman National Historic Park. Follow the Battle Road past several historic buildings, soldier graves, Paul Revere capture site, all the way to the other side of the park at Meriam's Corner. Continue over trails through Concord farmland and open space.

Loop back on historic rail beds that connected Lexington-Bedford-Concord: Reformatory Branch & Minute Man Bikeway. Until Lexington Battle Green where "first shots heard around the world" on 19 April 1775.

*** Bring proper navigation tools: GPS device, phone app, or cue sheet. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you. ***

Rain cancels. Ride leader will make the call by 3 PM on the day of the ride.

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
10
Ride Closed: 

Dirty THURSDAY Battle Road (CRW SOCK RAFFLE!!!)

Date: 
Aug 5, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Amy Juodawlkis
Cancel ride: 
Ride is cancelled
Reason for cancellation: 
August 5 ride is cancelled due to rain. See you next week!
Listing Type: 
Ride
Ride Start: 

Lexington Green

1903 Mass Ave
Lexington , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

From route 128 take Exit #31 east (Rts. 4 & 225) 1.7 miles to Lexington Center. Park in the surrounding neighborhoods and bike to the start. Meet at by the Minuteman Statute.

***CRW SOCK RAFFLE: One pair of the awesome, new, not-available-for-purchase CRW club socks will be raffled off to a registered MEMBER rider!!!***
***NOTE updated route (7/26/21) eliminates travel on one-way Clark St at start.***
Join us for a fun and social gravel/mixed terrain ride! This ride is mostly on wide gravel roads & rail trail. Some of it may be rough, sandy, & muddy. According to Strava, the route is 44% dirt & 15% not specified. Tires 32–35mm should be sufficient. If you are familiar with the route you can show-and-go at your own pace; if you are new, we will have a no-drop group.

A journey through Revolutionary War history. Start at Lexington Battle Great near John Parker statue to the eastern entrance to Minuteman National Historic Park. Follow the Battle Road past several historic buildings, soldier graves, Paul Revere capture site, all the way to the other side of the park at Meriam's Corner. Continue over trails through Concord farmland and open space.

Loop back on historic rail beds that connected Lexington-Bedford-Concord: Reformatory Branch & Minute Man Bikeway. Until Lexington Battle Green where "first shots heard around the world" on 19 April 1775.

*** Bring proper navigation tools: GPS device, phone app, or cue sheet. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you. ***

Rain cancels. Ride leader will make the call by 3 PM on the day of the ride.

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
10
Ride Closed: 

Dirty Wednesday Battle Road

Date: 
Jul 28, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Amy Juodawlkis
Cancel ride: 
Reason for cancellation: 
Listing Type: 
Ride
Ride Start: 

Lexington Green

1903 Mass Ave
Lexington , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

From route 128 take Exit #31 east (Rts. 4 & 225) 1.7 miles to Lexington Center. Park in the surrounding neighborhoods and bike to the start. Meet at by the Minuteman Statute.

***NOTE updated route (7/26/21) eliminates travel on one-way Clark St at start.***
Join us for a fun and social gravel/mixed terrain ride! This ride is mostly on wide gravel roads & rail trail. Some of it may be rough, sandy, & muddy. According to Strava, the route is 44% dirt & 15% not specified. Tires 32–35mm should be sufficient. If you are familiar with the route you can show-and-go at your own pace; if you are new, we will have a no-drop group.

A journey through Revolutionary War history. Start at Lexington Battle Great near John Parker statue to the eastern entrance to Minuteman National Historic Park. Follow the Battle Road past several historic buildings, soldier graves, Paul Revere capture site, all the way to the other side of the park at Meriam's Corner. Continue over trails through Concord farmland and open space.

Loop back on historic rail beds that connected Lexington-Bedford-Concord: Reformatory Branch & Minute Man Bikeway. Until Lexington Battle Green where "first shots heard around the world" on 19 April 1775.

*** Bring proper navigation tools: GPS device, phone app, or cue sheet. Do not rely on others to help you with navigation. They may ride at a different speed than you. ***

Rain cancels. Ride leader will make the call by 3 PM on the day of the ride.

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
10
Ride Closed: 

40.1 mi Concord Gravel 10:00 am

Date: 
Jul 15, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
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Ride is cancelled
Reason for cancellation: 
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North Bridge Parking Lot

300 Monument St
Concord , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

Route 2 to Rt 126 (Walden Street) to Concord Center, right on Main Street, left around monument and right onto Monument Street. The North Bridge Parking Area is 1/2 mile ahead on the right. The ride start is about 1 1/2 miles from the Concord commuter rail station on the Fitchburg line. Go north on Sudbury street, bear right on Main street, and from there, follow driving directions. Train schedules are here: https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable

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Nashoba Brook Wildlife Sanctuary

Starting at Concord's North Bridge parking lot we'll bike along the Reformatory and Narrow Guage Trails, through dirt roads in Great Brook Farm and Stony Brook reservation, on some obscure paths at Westford Academy, into the Nashoba Wildlife Sanctuary, and finish up on Cargill and Estabrook roads.
Meet at 10:00 am at the Northbridge Parking lot.
40% gravel 60% pavement distance wise. 60% gravel 40% pavement time wise. Allow about 5 hrs to ride at a leisurely pace. Bring your gravel or mountain bike.
Any questions, call or test gene ho at 617-610-1875 or email ho.eugene@verizon.net

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
60
Ride Closed: 

25.4 mi Groton gravel ride 10:00

Date: 
Jul 10, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
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Nashua River Rail Trail

0 Station Avenue
Groton , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

From I-495, take exit 31 to Rt 119 West and continue for about 7.0 miles to Groton center. Turn left onto Station Avenue before Groton Town Hall, drive to the end and park alongside the Rail Trail. Or take the Fitchburg commuter rail line to the Ayer station, then the trail: schedule is here: https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable

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Town maintained dirt roads, conservation jeep trails, and paved roads in Groton.
Bring your gravel or mountain bike. More miles on the pavement but more time on the dirt.
No food stops on route so bring food and water. Should take about 3 hours.
Any questions call or text gene at 617-610-1875 or email ho.eugene@verizon.net

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
30
Ride Closed: 

22.0 mi Danvers Gravel 10:00 AM

Date: 
Jul 5, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
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Bike on unpaved rail trails, jeep trails, and shady backroads in Danvers, Topsfield, and the Willowdale state forest.
About 10 miles of rail trail, 7 miles of road, and 5 miles of jeep trails.
Bring a gravel or mountain bike.

Start at Danvers High School near the tennis courts. https://goo.gl/maps/gRjcxNaBoUW5a5qz7
Any questions - text or call gene at 617-610-1875 or email ho.eugene@verizon.net

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
10
Ride Closed: 

CANCELLED. 22.0 mi Danvers Gravel 10:00 AM

Date: 
Jul 3, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
Cancel ride: 
Ride is cancelled
Reason for cancellation: 
The weather forecast isn't cooperating for riding on Sat. I'll re-post for Monday Jul 5 at 10:00
Listing Type: 
Ride
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Bike on unpaved rail trails, jeep trails, and shady backroads in Danvers, Topsfield, and the Willowdale state forest.
About 10 miles of rail trail, 7 miles of road, and 5 miles of jeep trails.
Bring a gravel or mountain bike.

Start at Danvers High School near the tennis courts. https://goo.gl/maps/gRjcxNaBoUW5a5qz7
Any questions - text or call gene at 617-610-1875 or email ho.eugene@verizon.net

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
10
Ride Closed: 

Concord Gravel Ride 9:00 AM

Date: 
Jun 24, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
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Municipal Parking Lot-Concord-Keyes Rd

150 Keyes Rd
Concord , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

Rt. 128/95 to Exit 29, Rt. 2 West. Go 4.6 mi., look for the Rt. 126 sign, and turn right at that intersection onto Walden Street. Bear right at the fork. At 1.2 mi. in Concord Center make a left onto Main St. and a right into the town parking lot. The Visitor Center is at the south end of the parking lot. By commuter rail and bicycle: From the Concord station, head north on Sudbury Road, which merges into Main Street, then take the first left onto Keyes Rd -- about 1 mi. Train schedule is here: https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable

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18 miles around Concord Center, some road but mostly on dirt. Plan on 2.5 hours of riding but there are numerous bailout points that bring you back to the parking lot if time runs short.
Bring your gravel or mountain bikes. Non techy and a good intro to riding in the local woods if you haven't done it before.

Notes: 

ATTENTION!
A daytime ride for night shift workers.

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
30
Ride Closed: 

Concord Gravel Ride 5:30 PM

Date: 
Jun 21, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
Cancel ride: 
Ride is cancelled
Reason for cancellation: 
Bit off more than I could chew on this AM’s ride. Too tired
Listing Type: 
Ride
Ride Start: 

Municipal Parking Lot-Concord-Keyes Rd

150 Keyes Rd
Concord , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

Rt. 128/95 to Exit 29, Rt. 2 West. Go 4.6 mi., look for the Rt. 126 sign, and turn right at that intersection onto Walden Street. Bear right at the fork. At 1.2 mi. in Concord Center make a left onto Main St. and a right into the town parking lot. The Visitor Center is at the south end of the parking lot. By commuter rail and bicycle: From the Concord station, head north on Sudbury Road, which merges into Main Street, then take the first left onto Keyes Rd -- about 1 mi. Train schedule is here: https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable

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18 miles around Concord Center, some road but mostly on dirt. Plan on 2.5 hours of riding but there are numerous bailout points that bring you back to the parking lot if time runs short.
Bring your gravel or mountain bikes. Non techy and a good intro to riding in the local woods if you haven't done it before.

Notes: 

ATTENTION!
This is the longest day of the year. We'll start at 5:30 to take advantage of the added light.

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
30
Ride Closed: 

Concord Gravel Ride

Date: 
Jun 17, 2021
Ride Leader(s): 
Gene Ho (6176101875)
Cancel ride: 
Reason for cancellation: 
Listing Type: 
Ride
Ride Start: 

Municipal Parking Lot-Concord-Keyes Rd

150 Keyes Rd
Concord , MA
See map: Google Maps
Directions: 

Rt. 128/95 to Exit 29, Rt. 2 West. Go 4.6 mi., look for the Rt. 126 sign, and turn right at that intersection onto Walden Street. Bear right at the fork. At 1.2 mi. in Concord Center make a left onto Main St. and a right into the town parking lot. The Visitor Center is at the south end of the parking lot. By commuter rail and bicycle: From the Concord station, head north on Sudbury Road, which merges into Main Street, then take the first left onto Keyes Rd -- about 1 mi. Train schedule is here: https://mbta.com/schedules/CR-Fitchburg/timetable

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18 miles around Concord Center, some road but mostly on dirt. Doable in 2 hours but, if time runs short, the last loop can be eliminated saving 45 minutes.
Bring your gravel or mountain bikes. Non techy and a good intro to riding in the local woods if you haven't done it before.

Notes: 

ATTENTION!
Download the latest, revised route. More dirt, less road, and a bit less distance.

Available to any leader: 
Yes
Rider Limit: 
30
Ride Closed: 

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