SSMGR 8/15 Sharon- Tunbridge

From Sharon across to Tunbridge to ascend Monarch, one of my favorite climbs.

Sharon--Potash -Spring | 31.6 mi Cycling Route on Strava

Start: Sharon Park & Ride, 8AM  

The current forecast is partly sunny and 57F, clearing and climbing to 72F by noon.

We'll start down 14, then up Whitney Brook to a short Class 4 trek across a field and through the woods to Dairy Hill. Potash Hill into Tunbridge, then up Monarch and down Spring.  Up Belknap Brook and Gilley and across on Robinson to the long Fay Brook descent back into Sharon.

If you'd like something a bit longer with more class 4, adding Taylor is a fun option.  We can split and regroup.

Sharon--Potash -Spring w/Taylor | 33.0 mi Cycling Route on Strava   4300' climbing

This is a no-drop ride. The challenge is the terrain, not the pace.  I'll ride sweep, so you won't be last.  If there's a big difference in speed the fast folks can split off the front and I'll stay back.

All riders should have joined the Upper Valley Cycling Club and signed the waivers for 2026:

https://www.bikereg.com/uvcc-membership
Riders should have food & water, spare tube/repair kit, etc.  There is a store in Tunbridge.

Feel free to email me with questions or suggestions.

PeterB   pburghardt2468@gmail.com