Pack Monadnock Sunday 5/15 8AM

[cbusick]

I want to do Mark's loop from last year up to Pack Monadnock for some final BKill prep.
Dirt roads, 6000+ feet of climbing, 80 miles.

Here's the route we used last year: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/9430407
It was a great ride.

8AM at Mark's house. 102 Burrage Ave, Leominster

Notes from last year:
Notes:
Bring $$ they charge $3 or $4 to ride up to Pack
There is a gas station at the bottom of rt101 AFTER pack that we can hit. Also there is water at the top if you want to refill for free. Or we can hit the cafe in Peterborough.
Road conditions.... DIRT! There will be dirt on this ride and plenty of it so plan accordingly. I recommend two tubes for everyone...
It's almost 80miles so plan on 5hrs to be on the safe side with the spouses...

Pack is pretty steep, I recall it sucking on a 39X25 last year.

Here's my strava data from last year: https://www.strava.com/activities/353834942

[Mast]

Also - watch the braking on the descent with CF wheels. Older CF rims could get hot and bubble out.

[slisab72]

Fun. So, would you guys do this on a cx bike? I've done Pack a few times but always riding roads to/from. I can't fit more than 25s on my road bike.

[Mkidd3]

Road bikes.... I have 25's on mine as well. A spot or two it's "interesting" but totally rideable.

[scottc]

In

[slisab72]

okay, great.

[ssarah]

I'm in too!