Ride country roads of Weston, Lincoln, and Sudbury. The ride crosses the Sudbury River, and there is a delightful stretch along the Cambridge Reservoir. The 45 mile ride extends further into Wayland, Weston and Sudbury.

This is not an arrowed ride. Please bring a copy of your ride selected cue sheet if you do not have a GPS. I will offer to lead a group of riders @14-15mph pace. Other that that, you are encouraged to ride at your own pace.

We will meet in front of town hall. Please note, the building may be locked, limiting access to the restrooms.

This is a great tour passing many of the apple orchards northwest of Boston.  Bring your climbing legs as you will need them!  

We'll travel the quick route from Groton to Hollis NH, South Amherst and long route riders will attempt "the climb" up to Mont Vernon. Please be certain you have low gears for this and the Old Milford Road climb on the return. Be forewarned that both climbs have some steep sections!! If in doubt, the 45 (medium) mile ride has plenty of more do-able hills and travels a lovely route through Milford to Brookline, NH. The 30 mile ride detours from the longer rides in Hollis taking in quiet back roads into Brookline. Once back in Groton Filho's Cucina and the Salt and Light Cafe on Main Street are great places for lunch.

This is the long-loved ride from Portsmouth NH that goes up the coast to Nubble Light and Perkins Cove, and then goes inland;. When people ride up the coast, they think that the best part of the ride is over first, but it gets even better inland. The short ride does not go as far as Nubble Light, but is flat. The highest point on the long ride is 250 feet. This ride is joint with North Shore Cyclists, and we will be joined by people training for the Ride to End Alzheimer's.
If you would like to use a cue sheet, please print one at home and bring it to the ride

Registration required. For CRW Members only. Limited to 200 riders. No day of event registration.

Join the Charles River Wheelers for one of three beautiful routes of 100, 62 and 50 miles on slightly rolling rural roads through the Merrimack Valley of northeastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Our 100 mile ride will take you through Exeter and Hampton Falls, NH. The other routes travel through such towns as Boxford, Groveland and Topsfield. All routes pass through the Harold Parker State Forest.

The short ride goes through Concord, Acton, Littleton, Westford, and Carlisle. The long ride adds Stow and Harvard. The long ride passes an impressive array of apple orchards, while taking in a few hills.

Modified version of the former West Podunk route on back roads in and around Shirley, MA, voted America's Most Historic Small Town by ePodunk.com (really!). Short ride includes Groton, Sterling, Lancaster, and Bolton. Long ride adds nice loop in Townsend and Lunenberg. Both routes now have lunch stop at Kimball's Farm in Lancaster and avoid busy retail area in Leominster. Limited food and drink opportunities, so BYO.

Cross six, eight or twelve bridges of the Sudbury River and see up to three more, including one that George Washington crossed. Cruise along in the beautiful Sudbury River valley with 4-6 hills to keep you warm. Experience beautiful Pelham Island Road paving on the two longer routes.

There are NO BATHROOM FACILITIES at the start. Consider the coffee shops at the stop light and please make a small purchase. Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts are at the intersection of Sudbury Road and Thoreau St., just across the RR tracks from the start.

The arrows (white thermometer) are labeled: S=19 miles, L=27, XL=36. NOTE CRW NO LONGER ARROWS RIDES. BUT THERE WILL BE SOME FADED ARROWS FROM LAST YEAR THAT ARE VALID

Please print your own CUE SHEET if needed before coming to the ride. You can print cue sheets from the RideWithGPS app.