Salisbury Beach MA to Portsmouth NH "All Along the 'Ocean Tower'"

This is a combination loop to an out and back going from Salisbury Beach to Portsmouth NH and back.

Total Distance: 44.3 miles
Elevation: 793 ft

This is a (mostly) flat route which pretty much goes along the coast almost the whole way. We can grab some lunch in Portsmouth before heading back the way we came.

Any road bike, gravel bike, or hybrid bike is sufficient for this ride.

Average speed will be between 12-16 mph

We will meet in the big parking area on the right-hand side as you come into Salisbury. Parking will cost unless you can find a spot somewhere nearby (which may be difficult to find as it is at a premium during the summer season (as it is a public beach)).

Here is the link the route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54488358

NOTE 1: In order to take advantage of as much daylight riding as possible (especially as we get closer to September/October), the posted ride time is the START/DEPARTURE TIME of the ride time, NOT the "show up at the meeting location" time. The ride will depart at the start time regardless of who is not there at that time.
You must arrive ahead of time to prepare and make any last minute adjustments to your bike as early as you think you need (the earlier the better) to be ready to leave at the start time.

NOTE 2: You MUST have a helmet, a working rear light attached to the back of your bike (either on your bike bag (see further on), your seat post, the rear of your bike frame or the rear of your helmet), and a bike bag containing:
-at least one spare tube in case you get a flat
-a patch repair kit or CO2 cartridge(s) and inflator (or have a small bike tire pump on your bike)
-tire removal tool(s)
You should know how to either repair a flat or replace the tube.
It also is highly recommended you have at least one front light in case it gets dark

NOTE 3: You must have some type of GPS on your bike to be able to ride the route turn by turn (in case for whatever reason you get dropped or lost somehow). If you don't have a GPS, you must have some type printed cue sheet you can refer to. Riders who don't have these will not be allowed to ride the event. You should also know to find and download the route onto your GPS (or how to install the GPS app on your phone and download the route onto your app on your phone) if you need. Greater Boston and New England Cycling Meetup Event Organizers and Ride Leaders are NOT IT Tech Support.

NOTE 4: As a condition of attending this Meetup event, you agree to hold harmless, and indemnify the organizers and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. Kayaking, camping, hiking, bicycling, and other similar activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. As organizers, we make no claims regarding any expertise for this outing. This is not a guided tour.