Name: Bike the Nashua River Rail Trail
Start: 2025-11-16T11:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-11-16T14:30:00-05:00
Location: Nashua River Rail Trail

With temps expected to be in the mid to upper 40’s, come and enjoy a nice, warmer part of the day riding in the shade of the beautiful, tree-lined Nashua River Rail Trail. This will be an easy, moderately paced ride that extends through the Massachusetts towns of Dunstable, Pepperell, Groton and Ayer. It will be **a round trip of approximately 24 miles**, with regrouping stops in Pepperell and Groton for a quick water break and a little conversation (this IS a social event).

**Parking:** Park in the lot by the intersection of Countryside Drive and Gilson Road in Nashua. Approximate street address is 94 Gilson Road, Nashua, NH.

**Any bike is suitable for this ride, as the trail is entirely paved.**

**Lunch:** Bring a lunch or snack to eat at the end of the trail in Ayer. Also, bring LOTS of water, so you can stay hydrated.

**Ice Cream:** Be sure to bring some cash with you. On our return trip from Ayer, let's stop at **[Main Street Scoops](https://www.facebook.com/p/Main-Stream-Scoops-61557629044268/)**, the new ice cream shop in Pepperell Square (formerly Charlotte's Cozy Kitchen). Got to keep the ice cream tradition going!

**Rest Rooms:** There's a port-a-potty in the parking lot. There are also new restrooms in Ayer at the trail end.

**IMPORTANT:** Be sure your bike is in good working order! Tires should be in good shape and pumped up, gears should shift smoothly, and your brakes should be properly adjusted. If possible, pack a spare tube in case of a flat. A hand pump or CO2 inflator is also desirable, though not absolutely necessary, as many riders will already have them.

**Safety:** A bike helmet is mandatory when riding with us!

**AS CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, 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 such 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.

**Consuming alcohol before or during any of our events is prohibited.**

Dick Fishel

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