When Sat Aug 23 8:00am Sunset 7:40pm Where Sharon Park & Ride Route Sharon - Potash - Spring 32.0 miles, 3,900 feet Leader Peter Burghardt Calendar iCal Download Description The weather forecast looks good for Saturday --a nice cool morning -- so we'll go from Sharon to Tunbridge and back. There are hills. :-) Sharon--Potash -Spring | 31.6 mi Cycling Route on Strava 3,900' climbing, 1 class 4 section Start: 8AM, Sharon Academy parking(across from the park & ride, which is under construction) https://maps.app.goo.gl/hPTxWeGPwxXeq6h37 The current forecast is 60F and sunny at 8AM, climbing to 80F by noon. We'll start on 14 and then head up White Brook to Town Farm. A class 4 section takes us to Whitney and then onto Dairy Hill. We climb past the Joseph Smith birthplace to Potash Hill, and roll past a couple of working dairy farms before descending to downtown Tunbridge. Up Monarch and back down Spring. Climb out of the valley on Belknap Brook, then Gilley, Robinson, and Fay Brook back to the start. If you'd like a bit more, it's easy to add the Ranger section and get 5,000' : Sharon--Potash -Spring + Kelsey | 36.8 mi Cycling Route on Strava Pace will be relaxed. The route is challenging enough. This is a no-drop ride. I'll ride sweep, so you won't be last. If you have to walk, I'll walk with you. All riders should have joined the Upper Valley Cycling Club and signed the waivers for 2025: https://www.bikereg.com/uvcc-membership Riders should have food & water, spare tube/repair kit, etc. There are stores in Sharon and Tunbridge. Feel free to email me with questions or suggestions. Peter Burghardt Ride Policy SSMGR Ride Policy