(South Sta)Grafton MBTA-Hudson-Assabet Riv Trail -Concord-Cambridge
About the event
Grafton MBTA - Hudson-Assabet River Trail - Concord- Porter Square Cambridge Beautiful! C 53 miles. Lots of trails. Bathroom/ short coffee stop at mile 5 (Red Barn Coffee Roasters, right around the main Westborough downtown area. Lunch at aprox mile 20 in Hudson, the small city that became famous because it won back walkable streets and a downtown from big box stores and sprawl. Bathroom/ short coffee stop at aprox mile 36 at Nashoba Brook Bakery in West Concord. Start: PLEASE BE AT SOUTH STATION BY 6:45AM to Take commuter rail to Grafton from Boston South Station at 7:00 am, arriving Hudson 8:16 am or meet us there. C 12-13 mph, ride as a group. Anyone wishing to ride a lower number of miles can come back with the commuter rail in Acton (around mile 31) or West Concord (around mile 36) or Concord (around mile 40).. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56086268 Updated route with Rocco's Doughnut Company (Westborough), The Vinntage Cafe and Wild Hare (Hudson) and Nashoba Brook Bakery (West Concord) noted with special symbols.
IMPORTANT: IN CASE OF BAD WEATHER WILL BE RESCHEDULED/ REPLACED BY A S. ANY CHANGES WILL BE ANNOUNCED. RECOMMENDED BICYCLE TYPES: Road or hybrid. The route is mostly paved but there may be some unpaved sections. As there will be some hills, tandem or very heavy bikes are not recommended. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/56086268 Updated route with Rocco's Doughnut Company (Westborough), The Vintage Cafe (Hudson) and Nashoba Brook Bakery (West Concord) noted with special symbols.
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. 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. Cycling poses inherent risks and dangers. Participation 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. NOTE 5: Rain or threat rain or other bad weather may require cancellation and possibly rescheduling this event. I will keep attendees posted as the event date gets closer. If you need to reach me, call or text me at 617-818-7841.
