A reprise of a thoroughly enjoyable and invigorating route designed by RB and last offered in May 2022.  The route starts in at thd 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, August 28, 2024 at 9am
Essex Public Parking Lot
Shepard Dr.
Essex MA 01929
The James Essex
55 Main St.
Essex MA 01929

The James Essex is at the top of the stairs located at the east end of the parking lot.  

Routes
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Route Miles Elev.* Print Files
Wed Lunch Ride 8-31-24 44 1,756 Cue sheet Send to device
* Elev. is the elevation gain in feet.
Route maps
44 miles
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