RIDE REPORT
Wednesday, 7 October 2026, Sudbury Reservoir Loop
Ride Leader: Tom Allen
26 miles, 10:00 am start from Haskell Field, Sudbury, MA
Riders (3+1): Tom, John Trotter, first-timer Chris Fisher, and David Klingsberg.
I was joined by three riders for this short notice outing. It was too nice a day to not have a ride. David would have been happy to join us, but, since he had a Wednesday conflict, he joined me on Tuesday for my outing with Arlington Community Ed (same ride, same route). The other two riders were not known to each other, but they arrived at the start with identical Trek bikes and immediately bonded, each in admiration of the other's taste in wheels.
We by chance shared the start location and time with a separate MVP ride. After we sorted out who was riding with whom, we set off on our separate ways. About 4 miles into our route, we passed the MVP riders who were travelling in the opposite direction.
We did not employ a formal sweep, but stayed pretty much together, regrouping occasionally. Highlights included a scenic ride up Breakneck Hill Road and a long glide down a freshly paved road through the Framingham County Club. We made a stop for cider donuts at Hanson's Farm on Nixon Road.
Since the donuts satisfied short term calorie needs, we did not entertain the idea of a pizza lunch.
Report by Tom Allen.
