Concord to the MASS PIKE - June 22, 2022

 RIDE REPORT

Wednesday, 22 June 2022, Concord to the MASS PIKE

Ride Leader:  Jimmy White

31.7 miles, 10:00 am start from Concord, MA

Riders (15):  Jimmy, Adam Walpert, Barry Nelson, Bernie Mango, Betsy Harper, Bill Widnall, Cindy Chin, Dale Ferguson, Doug Chin, Gary Williams, Hugh Folsom, Joan Fenster, Mike Hanauer, Rich Taylor, and Rochelle Holman. 

On a stunning summer day, fifteen riders left the Concord Visitor Center without any ride start issue, other than the inability of a couple of riders to use their phones to register on the CRW website. It soon became clear that individual speeds varied a lot, so the group was spread out all the time, but we gathered as needed to keep us together.  The first rest stop in Weston center, at mile 9, demonstrated the camaraderie that makes WW so unique.  It was more of a party than a rest stop, and the leader had to mount and leave to coerce the group to depart. 

 

The ride went smoothly, as there were no flats, mechanicals, or rider issues.  The last 5.7 miles of the ride has no turns, so a group of us picked up the pace to have a spirited return. 

 

Most people opted out of lunch, but a group went to the Main Street Market & Café, a lively spot in Concord center, and sat at picnic tables under a canopy to enjoy lunch outside. 

Ride report by Jimmy White.