TNR Bedford/Billerica

Join us on Thursday August 21 as we roll out to Bedford via Burlington and Billerica. This time we will cut east towards North Reading before returning. The route features longish straight runs once we ger through Burlington, with a few small hills to make it interesting. Overall, this is a rolling, but not hilly ride (1100 ft of climb) of about 30 miles.

We start near the Alewife Craft Food Hall/Alewife Garage. We'll keep a pace of about 15 mph on the average. This is intended to be a no-drop ride, but 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.

The departure time will be 5:30 and expect that we'll return right around sunset. You're strongly encouraged to bring lights. Make sure that your bike is in good working order before you leave home. Helmets required. You are responsible for your own safety.

Registration closes at midnight on Wednesday before the ride. If there are fewer than 4 riders, I will cancel. If you sign-up, show up. Everyone will be waitlisted until you've responded to the question. The ride is capped at 10 participants.

I will offer a brief safety talk before we depart promptly at 5:30. If rain is in the forecast, I will cancel the ride by 4 pm.

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.