Alewife-Horn Pond Evening Ride
Details
Activity Type: Biking | Road
Difficulty: 3 - Easy
Trip Leader(s): Michael Barry
Registration Type: Registration
Please Click Here to RSVP: https://activities.outdoors.org/a5UVX0000019j0X
Audience: Everyone
Description: Come enjoy a mellow 14.1 -mile mostly bike path tour around Horn Pond via Winchester with 350ft of climbing. There are some surface streets we must use to connect the paths and a nice road stretch on the way back. There are some short sections of well packed gravel, any type bike is ok. Though we are mostly on bike paths, there are many crossings and expect heavy bike, and pedestrian traffic and quick turns. Following the rules of the road is a must for safety. Cyclists should be able to maintain a steady 11-13 mph riding speed. Due to the urban conditions our overall speed will probably be 8-10 mph including waiting for lights. To keep the group well guided and sort of together through the many turns and crossings, we will ask riders to participate in the "human arrow" method (more detail at the pre-ride brief). Helmets required, bright, highly visible clothing and blinky lights are highly recommended. Please download the ride from the RWGPS link to your smartphone, gps device, or print a cue sheet Feel free to contact the leader for any questions. Meet at 5:45 at the start of the Minuteman Bikeway across the street from the Alewife MBTA Station Parking Lot, on the Arlington Side. Search on "Start of Minuteman Bike Path" in google maps to get exact location. We will aim to be biking off at 6:00pm after a meet and greet and ride briefing. For those interested after the ride, we will be having something to eat and refreshments at the nearby Cambridge Craft Food and Beer Hall after the ride. Link to ride on RWGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50751095 .
Reminder: Please click the RSVP link above to register!