A Boxford ride will be held every Thursday evening and will alternate between the “Boxford 1 Forest” and the “Boxford 2 Baldpate” routes. The “Boxford 1 Forest” route is non-arrowed and is 20 miles through the scenic back roads of Boxford and North Andover. There are some moderate hills with an overall elevation gain of 694 feet.
A Boxford ride will be held every Thursday evening and will alternate between the “Boxford 1 Forest” and the “Boxford 2 Baldpate” routes. The “Boxford 2 Baldpate” route is non-arrowed and is 20 miles through the scenic back roads of Boxford and Groveland. We will ride by five different ponds. There are some moderate hills with an overall elevation gain of 807 feet.
A casual but somewhat hilly route from Manter Fields in Newbury, MA with 30 and 40 mile options. We'll ride through scenic woodlands passing many farms, golf courses and curiosities. We'll stop half way at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown to regroup, have a snack and use the facilities.
Bring your own picnic (BYOP) for lunch on the lawn after the ride.
BTW: If you rotate the long route to the right, it looks like a chicken!
Join us as we wend our way through North Reading and Harold Parker State Forest. The longer route crosses RT 114 before returning back to Middleton and North Reading. Average speeds vary between 14 MPH and 18 MPH. We regroup as needed. Restroom facilities are located nearby at Cumberland Farms and Dunkin.
Please join us for a post ride debriefing at Dunkin. Plan to arrive early for the pre-ride safety talk.
Please join us as we ride through the towns of Topsfield and Boxford. Riders of all abilities are welcome. After the ride, we often meet at Alex’s Roast Beef and Pizza in town! Please note that non club members will be asked to sign the NSC waiver form. There will be no ride when holidays fall on a Monday!
The starting location is the Topsfield Shopping Plaza behind TD Bank - Porta potties are available at the tennis courts/playground on Grove St. with access from the rail trail adjacent to the parking lot.
This popular weekly ride meanders through Middleton, Boxford, Georgetown, Byfield, Newbury and Topsfield and has a great mix of long flat straights and a few hills. The two longer rides go to the Merrimack River and the Newburyport area. Whether you are new to the club or a long-time rider this is a great opportunity to find compatible cyclists and enjoy some of the best roads the North Shore has to offer.
During the season, the Saturday Fitness Ride is being led by the "Saturday Fitness Ride Leader Team".
Please speak to the leader on any Saturday or email Rides@NSCYC.org to help out and join the team.
All are welcome to the Ponds and Forests Ride from Smolak Farms in North Andover. Four routes ranging from 19 to 42 miles are offered. All rides take the same route to the rest stop at Boxford PD. You can decide there how far you want to ride. Enjoy outdoor dining at the farm after the ride. The 2025 leader team is: Barb Thomas, Karen Ontell, Matt Gilmartin, Julie Weaver, and Hillary Benson
Starting May 28, the ride will begin at 9:00 AM until September. An 8AM start during a heat wave will be at the discretion of the ride leader. The last ride this season will be October 15.
Parking Lot (142 Lowell St, Wakefield, MA)
(Google map)
Jump in on NSC's classic Thursday Wakefield Ride at an intermediate pace. Beginning at the head of Lake Quannapowitt, we roll up through Lynnfield Center, past Pillings Pond. Then down Lowell/Chestnut St, into North Reading Center, and loop around back to Lynnfield for a terminal velocity descent. Finally a loop around Quannapowitt for a glorious finish and the weekend can begin.
The usual route is 18 miles with 1000 ft of elevation. You can easily skip some hills, by choosing the 14 mile ride. [There is a split around mile 8] [marked on pavement] This route has a nice flow, and the surface is pretty clean. If wet surfaces are expected, it’ll cancel, as there are some sections of downhill. Usually there is a faster paced group 17-20 MPH. Often a slower group of riders 15-17 MPH goes also but that is not guaranteed as it depends on who shows up. For this reason, please download the route and be ready to navigate.
