Lincoln Weston

Next Thursday we'll we'll circle out to Lincoln and Weston, and along the Cambridge Reservoir in Waltham fora total of 30 miles. . The route has a 1600 ft elevation gain, including a few steep climbs that will keep us sweating. It's looking like an 80 degree day, so we'll make an Ice Cream stop at Pizzi Farm in Waltham at about mile 22.5.

Registration closes at 6 on Wednesday.

As usual, the ride will start near the Alewife Craft Food Hall (35 Cambridgepark Drive) near the Alewife Garage in Cambridge.

We'll keep an overall pace of about 14 mph on the average, slower on the climbs and faster stretches like around the reservoir.

This is intended to be a no-drop ride, but it is expected that you are in shape to keep up at close to the average speed. We will wait near the top of the few hills and before we turn
so that everyone can ride at a pace that works for everyone.

We should get back to the start around dusk, so you really need to bring fully charged lights. Make sure that your bike is in good working order before you leave home. Helmets required.

If you sign-up, show up. No shows and people who cancel late may be excluded from future rides.

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.

For those who are interested, we can gather for a beer and munchies at the food hall post ride.

If anyone is traveling by car, there is parking in the Alewife Garage and some free parking in the lot at the Summer Shack.