Wachusett from the East - September 15, 2021

 RIDE REPORT

 

Wednesday, 15 September 2021, Wachusett from the East

Ride Leader:  Richard Vignoni

41 mi, 10:00 am start from Bolton, MA

Riders (19):  Richard, Adam Walpert, Alan Cantor, Betsy Harper, Bob Apsler, Dave Balaban, Elizabeth Wicks, Gene Ho, Gary Williams, Harriet Fell, John Ho, Rochelle Holman, Romaine Randall, Sandy Gotlib, Tami Kellogg, Ted Finch, Wes DeNering, and Wing Chow, and first-timer Richard Teague.

With some of the scenery being subdued by hazy skies, nineteen riders headed out from the ride start at Forbush Mill Road athletic field.  At the ride start, the leader described the ride as "all uphill on the way out and all downhill on the way back."  This was not far from the truth, with 2300 of the 2900 feet of climbing being in the first twenty-one miles.  There were numerous climbs along the way, including the more notable Fitchburg Road to Grand View and Pine Hill.  Some of the riders did the additional climb to the Wachusett summit. 

 

At mile 34 most of the riders stopped at Meadowbrook Orchards for lunch.  The ride lived up to its billing as being very beautiful and very hilly. 

 

Thanks to Wes for sweeping and to all those who arrowed and participated.

Report by Richard Vignoni.