TNR Wilmington

To those who follow my ride events, I regret the head-fake this week. Meant to schedule for Wednesday, but the calendar defaulted to Monday and I didn't realize it until this morning.

TNR will move to Tuesdays for the most of the remainder of the summer. On July 1, we'll ride to Wilmington on a flat-ish 30 mile route via Winchester and Woburn. The backside of the route will pass by the Schoolhouse Ice Cream shop in Burlington, which may require a stop. After Burlington, we'll head over to ride the Vine Brook paved trail in Lexington which always surprises riders.

This ride will again start near the Alewife Craft Food Hall/Alewife Garage. We'll keep a pace of about 15 mph on the average given the flat terrain and long stretches with no turns. This is intended to be a no-drop ride, but again, you should be in good riding condition with a road bike. We will wait near the top of the few hills and before we turn after long stretches so that everyone can ride at a comfortable pace.

While we should return comfortably before dark, you're encouraged to bring lights. Make sure that your bike is in good working order before you leave home. Helmets required.

Registration closes at midnight on Monday before the ride. If there are fewer than 4 riders, I will cancel. If you sign-up, show up. Everyone will be waitlisted to assure that dedicated riders get a spot. 10 riders max.

I will offer a brief safety talk before we depart promptly at 5:45. If rain is in the forecast, I will cancel the ride by 4 pm.

Also, be sure to sign up for the North Shore Cyclist Blazing Saddles century. There are 4 mapped road rides from 32 to 100 miles, and this year a mixed terrain 54 miler as been added for you gravel riders. Check it out... https://nscyc.org/blazing-saddles-century-2025
for more details.

If anyone is traveling by car, there is paid parking in the Alewife Garage and some free parking in the lot at the Summer Shack kitty corner from the start. You may also find a spot at Thompson Field in Arlington along the Minuteman path.