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Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 12:27 pm
by gcdavid
I have been rolling easy on this route for the last two weeks. It takes about 2 hours round trip (going about 18-19 mph). This is a no one gets dropped, no attacking, casual ride. At least this is what I am doing. You of course can do what you like. A good opportunity to work on some pace line, double pace line, smooth riding, and generally enjoy looking at homes I'll never be able to afford.
Route is mostly flat with some short climbs. Roads are generally good. Not much traffic at this time.
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:02 pm
by rusto
Did this ride with Gary last Sunday and will be there for it tomorrow.
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 1:21 pm
by gcdavid
Departure is from Shaw's on Rte 62. I'll be riding from home.
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 5:09 pm
by dtower
flatness is good !!!!!
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 8:30 pm
by Mark Longwell
Tony- this sounds exactly like the ride I did today from West Acton. I leave my house off of Arlington Street, go through West Acton center and get on Central Street, head over to 27, then into West Concord via School Street, crossing Rte 2 into West Concord, then up to the Concord TT loop- back to West Acton in reverse- minimal hills and exactly 30 miles. A nice round trip.
Cant join you this weekend as I am heading to NYC for a wedding tomorrow AM.
Possibly next weekend.......
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 8:31 pm
by Mark Longwell
oops- it was Gary that started this thread:) sorry......
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sat May 23, 2009 9:23 pm
by cp43
I'm in, see you at Stow at 6.
Chris
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 5:28 am
by dtower
Weather . com predictions are off !
( 5:25 am )
t- storms since 4:15 ( I know because my dog has been freakin out ! )
5:20 more t- w/ heavy rain x few minutes - now light rain ( Hudson )
still hoping for clearance
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 5:33 am
by pwess
doppler not encouraging for the morning - better off later if you can.
I just bagged my WaWa ride for the trainer - can't get out this afternoon - gonna watch Day Earth Stood Still
better day tomorrow
pw
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 8:03 am
by pwess
pwess wrote: - gonna watch Day Earth Stood Still
Su*ked = good thing I got a 90' ride in while watching otherwise I woulda been pissed wasting time on that flick. perfect role for K Reeves = minimal lines, minimal acting.
looks like your ride dried out for ya...
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 8:31 am
by rusto
Hehe, gaming the radar map.
At 5:30 I was still hearing thunder in Maynard, map showed more coming so I put in trainer time, watching "V for Vendetta". Looks like it turned out OK out there.
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 8:41 am
by dtower
My Dog stopped freakin out ~ 5:40.... I dared to venture out.. was late but there was a small group of riders at Shaws !
Thanks for the ride !!!! esp Gary - for posting and being a man of his word : )
Thanks for hanging back 4 me on that gentle slope ( as well as peeking back the last few miles )
Della .. You are very strong ! Glad that you were aiming for z3
Re: Sunday 6:00 am ride from Stow to the Concord TT loop
Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 9:19 am
by pwess
rusto wrote: put in trainer time, watching "V for Vendetta".
Russ, should I plan to watch "V" next trainer ride? Thumbs Down for "Day the Earth Stood Still"
btw, I've enjoyed your blog.
Paul