Before firing up the Barbie, before chilling some beverages, before sitting down to a great Labor Day picnic, come on out for NSC's Firecracker, two gravel routes to set right your holiday and your appetite.
The routes, 51 or 39 miles, pass through rail trails, fire roads thru forests, and single track through meadows and woods. The routes are mostly
Category 2
Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended. Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel Tire size: 32-35mm See Types of Gravel Rides
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Please have bikes ready to roll at 9:15 am before the pre-ride safety talk.
Gravel ride
Category 2
Dirt/gravel roads, wide single-track, or dual-track trails with potholes, washboard, and occasional loose surfaces. Larger tires size and lower pressure is recommended. Ideal bike: Endurance, all-road, or gravel Tire size: 32-35mm See Types of Gravel Rides
Please join ride leaders and other riders at 9:15 am for a pre-ride beverage, snack, and conversation at Zumi"s Topsfield, located on Main St. a short distance from the MassDOT parking lot.
Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.