Note:Flat to rolling terrain on some of our favorite familiar roads.  See parking instructions under additional info.  The short and long routes have been changed for 2024 to incorporate some scenic back roads.  The distance remains about the same.

Road ride
Jeffrey Ontell
Karen Ontell
Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 10am
Topsfield Plaza
16 Main St
Topsfield MA 01983
Google map
There are restrooms at the start.

Park at the far end of the lot near the red building and post office.  Do not park in the main lot - park away from shops or across the street by the rail trail.  Topsfield Plaza is behind Cumberland Farms.  Additional parking is usually available in the MassDOT Park and Ride lot across the street.

Routes
Please download this latest version of the routes before each ride.
Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
Pothole Inspection RIde Short 2024 19 734 Cue sheet Send to device
Pothole Inspection 2022 Medium 26 1,038 Cue sheet Send to device
Pothole Inspection Tour Long 2024 42 1,603 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
19 miles
26 miles
42 miles
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