ABC Ride: Saturday, May 2 at 11:00 a.m. from 49 Exchange St, Holliston

[Joel Arbeitman]

Hi everyone.

Our next Ashland Bike Club ride will be held SATURDAY, May 2 at 11:00 a.m.  The ride will start from the downtown Holliston parking lot opposite 49 Exchange St.

GPS Address:  49 Exchange St, Holliston, Ma

Route Name:  ABC – Nason Hill VII

Ride Rating:
Distance:   Easy (19.2)
Elevation:  Moderate (44)
Total Gain: 853 feet
Steepest:    6.0%

The Weather
The forecast for SATURDAY is calling for a mostly cloudy, cool day with temps between 54 and 57. There is a chance of a shower so be sure to check your email before you leave home!

The Ride
SATURDAY’s route offers ABC riders a little bit of bike path and a whole lot of great country scenery.  We’ll roll by the very scenic Millis Swamp and then past the farms on Ridge Road and Nason Hill Road in Sherborn before finishing the last mile or so on the Upper Charles Trail in Holliston.

Overall, this is a somewhat hilly route.  After the ride, lunch or ice cream is a possibility within walking distance of the starting location.

Speaking of lunch (or ice cream), we always encourage everyone to come out with the group whether there is an in-ride food stop or a post-ride food stop.  This is the best way to really get to know the other ABC riders.  Everyone is always welcome!

Here's a link to a map of SATURDAY’s route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46421806

To print a cue sheet, go to the link for the ride (see above) and choose “More”, then, from the menu, choose “Print Map & Cue PDF”, then click “Print Official”. 

Off the Route
Our “Off the Route” feature includes tidbits we’ve come across that we think are worth sharing.  Please let us know what you think.

Ashland Bike Club Radio
John Prine – Hobo Song
Loudon Wainwright – Primrose Hill
Arlo Guthrie – Hobo’s Lullaby
Ralph McTell – Streets of London
Peter, Paul, & Mary – Brother Can You Spare a Dime?

More Balance Exercises – You Can Do These Lying Down
I haven’t tried these balance improvement exercises yet but it sounds like there is no reason not to. Let me know if they help you.

Read the article:  https://studyfinds.com/10-minute-exercise-boosts-balance-agility/

And More on Building Strength, Balance, and Confidence
Some of these exercises use equipment like weights and stretch bands but there are always ways to do them using just your own bodyweight.

The whole trick to any of these exercises is to make them a habit. The phrase that is often used is “consistency over intensity”. You don’t need to work harder or faster; you just need to be consistent.

Check out the article:  https://www.fitandwell.com/exercise/home-workouts/you-dont-need-an-hour-a-gym-membership-or-a-complicated-program-a-certified-trainer-shares-the-21-minute-routine-that-builds-strength-balance-and-confidence

To recap, SATURDAY’s ride will meet at the downtown parking lot in Holliston at 11:00 a.m.

 

As always, check your email after 9:30 a.m. on ride days to make sure we didn’t postpone or cancel the ride and … don’t forget those helmets!

 

See you soon.

 

Joel