Boxford Ride 1 Forest

Thu, May 29 2025, 6pm
Every 2 weeks Thursday until Thu, Aug 21 2025
Road ride

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.

The group averages a 14-16 mph pace. 


Boxford Ride 2 Baldpate - 2025

Thu, May 22 2025, 6pm - Thu, Aug 28 2025, 6pm
Every 2 weeks Thursday until Thu, Aug 28 2025
Road ride

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.

The group averages a 14-16 mph pace. 


Manter - The Chicken Ride

Fri, May 16 2025, 9am
Fri, Jun 20 2025, 9am
Fri, Jul 18 2025, 9am
Fri, Aug 15 2025, 9am
Fri, Sep 19 2025, 9am
Fri, Oct 17 2025, 9am
Road ride

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!


Monday Morning Recovery Ride

Mon, Apr 14 2025, 10am - Mon, Oct 27 2025, 10am
Weekly Monday until Mon, Oct 27 2025
Road ride

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.


Monday Night Ride

Mon, May 5 2025, 6pm - Mon, Aug 25 2025, 6pm
Weekly Monday
Road ride

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.

Please download cue sheets and RWGPS files below.


Saturday Fitness Ride Season

Sat, Apr 5 2025, 10am - Sat, May 17 2025, 10am
Weekly Saturday until Sat, May 31 2025
Sat, Jun 7 2025, 9am - Sat, Aug 30 2025, 9am
Weekly Saturday until Sat, Aug 30 2025
Sat, Sep 6 2025, 10am - Sat, Oct 25 2025, 10am
Weekly Saturday until Sat, Oct 25 2025
Road ride

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.


Smolak Farms 2025

Wed, May 7 2025, 10am - Wed, Oct 15 2025, 10am
Weekly Wednesday until Wed, Oct 15 2025
Road ride

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.


Thurs Night Wakefield Fast

Thu, May 1 2025, 6pm - Thu, Aug 21 2025, 6pm
Weekly Thursday until Thu, Sep 25 2025
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. 


 


Tuesday Andover Ride

Tue, May 13 2025, 6pm - Tue, Sep 9 2025, 6pm
Weekly Tuesday until Tue, Sep 2 2025
Road ride

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.

Remember to bring your front and rear lights!

 


Tuesday Ipswich 2025

Tue, May 20 2025, 6pm
Weekly Tuesday until Tue, Sep 2 2025
Road ride

We ride along the quiet roads between Ipswich, Essex and Hamilton.

Short ride 12 miles is mainly in Ipswich/Hamilton.

Medium ride 15 miles adds to the short by going to the edge of Essex then back to join the short.

Long ride 18 miles adds to the medium by going through scenic Essex then back to join the medium.

Each has its share of a few short easy climbs.  

All riders welcome.


Turtles Thursday

Thu, May 22 2025, 10am
Weekly Thursday until Thu, Oct 2 2025
Road ride

The Thursday Turtles ride will use  the  Monday night short route of 19 miles.  The ride is no-drop and all are welcome.