NSC Wakefield Thursday ride

North Shore Cyclists Wakefield bicycle ride

Start: Quannapowitt Parkway, northern end of Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield MA, the end nearest the Rt. 128 interchange. Directions: Rte 128 to Exit 40. Follow Rte 129 south to the park at the north end of the lake and turn right almost immediately on Quannapowitt Parkway to the parking area. Map to start Description: Gently rolling… Continue reading NSC Wakefield Thursday ride

NSC Bradley Palmer winter ride

Bradley Palmer State Park bicycle ride

Start location: Bradley Palmer State Park parking lot, Asbury Street, Topsfield MA. From the Asbury Street entrance, take the first right, and the parking lot will be on your left in a short distance. Map to start. A North Shore Cyclists ride.   Map and Cue sheet (PDF) PRINT MAP FROM BROWSER PRINT CUE SHEET FROM… Continue reading NSC Bradley Palmer winter ride

NSC North Reading evening rides

North Reading MA bicycle ride

Start Location: Edith A. O'Leary Senior Center, 50 Bow St., N. Reading MA map to start. The building is at the intersection of Haverhill and Bow St. There are also some parking spaces at a small lot across Haverhill St. which belongs to N.Reading High School which could be used for overflow. This location is… Continue reading NSC North Reading evening rides

NSC Haverhill-Bradford Tuesday evening rides

Bradford MA to Boxford MA bicycle ride

Start: Bradford Christian Academy, 97 Oxford Avenue, Haverhill, MA. Map to Start. Oxford Ave and the brick school building is across Rte. 125 from Josephs restaurant, and behind the Cedardale complex. Description: NSC ride with long stretches of scenic riding with a few rolling hills. Loop into Boxford and North Andover. The arrow is a white " 7 " pointing… Continue reading NSC Haverhill-Bradford Tuesday evening rides

NSC Old Stone Walls Ride Ipswich

Ipswich Old Stone Walls bicycle ride

Start: Ipswich, 16 Hammatt Street parking lot, behind Market Street and Central Street.  map to start 2015 Alternative Start: Cutler School, Asbury St. in Hamilton MA. Directions: From I-95, take Rt. 133 east to the center of Ipswich. Turn right one block before downtown center. Hammatt St. parking lot will be on your left. From… Continue reading NSC Old Stone Walls Ride Ipswich

NSC Portsmouth to Maine Seacoast ride

NSC Portsmouth ride

Start: Parrott Ave. Parking Lot, Portsmouth, NH. MAP TO START Directions: From I-95 N, take Exit 3 To Portsmouth. In 1.2 mile, bear Right onto South St. In another 0.9 mile, turn Left onto Junkins Ave. In 0.3 mile, Parrott Ave will be on your left and the entrance will be an immediate right. If the lot is… Continue reading NSC Portsmouth to Maine Seacoast ride

NSC Hamilton-Salem Halloween Ride

NSC Halloween Ride

Description: This ride starts in Hamilton and winds into downtown Salem where there will be large crowds of revelers. Fancy costumes aren't expected but everyone should try to be creative and help us make a memorable group of cyclists when we arrive in the Witch City. 10 miles each way. Created by : Jimmy White and Paula Bossone… Continue reading NSC Hamilton-Salem Halloween Ride

NSC Quiet Roads North of Boston, Reading

NSC Quiet Roads North of Boston

 Start: REI, Salem St in Reading.  map to start Directions: Route 128 to Exit 40; go around rotary to Route 129 (Salem St.) West. REI parking lot is third left. Please park away from the shops. The Reading commuter rail station is 1.3 miles away. Description:  Mostly flat to rolling, shady roads. All rides go through… Continue reading NSC Quiet Roads North of Boston, Reading

NSC Ride to the Sea, Georgetown

NSC Ride to the Sea from Georgetown

Start: Perley School, Georgetown map to start Directions: Take Rt. 95 exit 54 west, then follow Rt. 133 west to Georgetown center. At set of lights take right onto North St., Perley School is 1/4 mile on the right. What to expect: Scenic ride through Georgetown, Rowley, Boxford and Ipswich. 25, 40 and 50 miles.… Continue reading NSC Ride to the Sea, Georgetown

NSC Salt Marsh Ride, ipswich

Start: Ipswich MA downtown central parking lot on Hammatt St. behind Market Street and Central Street map to start Directions: From I-95, take Rt. 133 east to the center of Ipswich. Turn right one block before downtown center. Hammatt St. parking lot will be on your left. From Rt. 1, take Ipswich Rd. from Topsfield.… Continue reading NSC Salt Marsh Ride, ipswich