Through Gilbert Hills State Park - June 24, 2026

RIDE REPORT

 

Wednesday, 24 June 2026, Through Gilbert Hills State Park

Ride Leader:  Ellen Dirgins

26 miles, 10:00 am start from Sharon, MA

Riders (9):  Ellen, Alan Cantor, Barry Kaditz, David Balaban, Frank Aronson, Gary Williams, Gene Ho, Wing Chow, and first-timer Nate Morgenstern.

 

There were excellent conditions for a bike ride with low humidity, partly cloudy skies, and zero incidents.  It was another great return for me to be leading the group, offering a chance to catch up with familiar faces and welcome new riders.

 

Thanks to Gene for sweeping and for all those who arrowed.

Report by Ellen Dirgins.

 

Concord to Westford - June 10, 2026

 RIDE REPORT

Wednesday, 10 June 2026, Concord to Westford

Ride Leader:  Gene Ho

~33 miles, 10:00 am start from Concord, MA

Island Cruise - June 3, 2026

  RIDE REPORT

Wednesday, 3 June 2026, Island Cruise

Ride Leader:  Alan Cantor

36 miles, 10:00 am start from Sherborn, MA

Riders (8):  Alan, Armen Kasparian, Barry Nelson, Frank Aronson, Frank Calabrese, Mark Friedman, Neil MacGaffey, and Wing Chow

 

Eight wonderful people rode under fabulous, blue skies, over mostly beautiful roads.  A good time was had by all.

 

Thanks to Barry for sweeping the first twenty-one miles and for leading the final fifteen.

Report by Alan Cantor. 

Lake Boon from Concord - May 27, 2026

 RIDE REPORT

Wednesday, 27 May 2026, Lake Boon from Concord

Ride Leader:  Gene Ho

~30 miles, 10:00 am start from Concord, MA

May 6, 2026 - Sherborn to Norfolk

 RIDE REPORT

Wednesday, 6 May 2026, Sherborn to Norfolk

Ride Leader:  Alan Cantor

35 miles, 10:00 am start from Sherborn, MA

 

Riders (7):  Alan, Betsy Harper, Betsy Kimball, David Goldberg, Frank Aronson, Frank Calabrese, and Wing Chow.

Seven wonderful people rode 35 wonderful miles on a scenic suburban route on what turned out to be a wonderful day, as the weather gods provided at least partial sunshine.  All got to ride at their own pace.  Thanks to Betsy K. for being the sweep!  :)

 

The only disappointment was that two riders who had signed up did not show up and did not communicate with the ride leader.

 

Report by Alan Cantor.

Callahan State Park spring hike - April 8, 2026

 HIKE REPORT

 

Wednesday, 8 April 2026, Callahan State Park spring hike

Hike Leader:  Alan Cantor

5.5 miles, 10:00 am start from Framingham, MA

Hikers (14):  Alan, Betsy Harper, Ernie Glickman, Gerry Sheetoo, Judy Perrin, Kristina Leclaire, Lorraine Gotlib, Lynell Stromberg, Marie Keutmann, Melissa Norton, Phyllis Evan, Richard Vignoni, Steve Hoffenberg, and Zach Woods. 

 

We had an absolutely beautiful day for the Wednesday Wander (our new name for the activity that once was done on bikes) hike.  We hiked in Callahan State Park, in Framingham - Red Tail to Backpacker and Bear Paw trails.  The AllTrails link is here.  It’s a winding and looping 5.5 mile hike with a few moderate climbs, some nice views, and just one small stream to ford.

 

From the sounds coming from behind, there were many spirited conversations.  It’s the best of WW - an activity that promotes the social connection as much as the fitness.  Richard declared it the best hike of the season.

 

Report by Alan Cantor.

Loop around Ponkapoag Pond early spring hike - April 1, 2026

Loop around Ponkapoag Pond early spring hike -  April 1, 2026 

Hike Leader: Elsa Lawrence

~4.4 miles, 10:00 am start from Canton, MA

Hikers (11): Elsa, Aiko Pinkoski, Annemarie Altman, Barbara Martin, Dee Galacki, Jeffrey Wallen, Judy Perrin, Kristina Leclaire, Molly Schaeffer, Phyllis Evan, and Zach Woods.

 

As we were gathering to start the walk, the question was when would the rain stop.  We started walking with rain jackets and some people had umbrellas which were quickly collapsed as the rain let up.

 

We were fortunate to have a still day with beautiful views of the pond, the Blue Hills, and a number of birds, including a pileated woodpecker and red wing blackbirds.  The wide trails enabled us to walk two or three abreast for conversations.

 

Eight of us went to Thyme in Canton center for a delicious, post-hike Mediterranean lunch.

Report by Elsa Lawrence.