A reprise of a thoroughly enjoyable and invigorating route developed by RB, this ride is becoming a staple of the Wednesday lunch calendar.  The route starts at the Public Parking lot on Martin St in Essex. The route heads first to MBTS, then thru Beverly Farms, Wenham, and Hamilton, before climbing up Asbury St. to Topsfield/Ipswich Road. After a short but challenging climb up Meeting House Lane to Howlett St and down to RT 97, the route continues north thru Topsfield, Boxford, and Rowley, before turning south and heading back to the ride start thru Ipswich, Hamilton again, and Essex.  

Road ride
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9am
Essex Public Parking Lot
Shepard Dr.
Essex MA 01929
The James Essex
55 Main St.
Essex MA 01929
Routes
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Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
Wed Lunch Ride from Essex 44 1,756 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
44 miles
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