NSC Grub, Sweat and Gears

Start: Main Street Plaza , Topsfield , MA map to start

Directions: From Route 95, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn left onto Route 97 North. At Topsfield Center , go left (Route 97 continues right). Topsfield Plaza is on the right behind Cumberland Farms. Park at the far end of the lot.

Description: The long ride will prepare you for the North Shore Cyclists Blazing Saddles Century with its 70 miles running up into Newton, NH back along the Merrimack River and along many familiar roads. Save your legs for the hills. All 3 rides go through Boxford at some point (no arrowing allowed) so cue sheets or GPS are recommended. Road mark is a yellow W.