Long Pond to Wickaboag

Bike 35 or 37 miles from Rutland into North Brookfield, West Brookfield, Hardwick, Barre, and Oakham.

35-miler (approx. 1400 feet of climbing)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34329415
Near the end of the 35-miler, there’s an option to ride on the Mass Central Rail Trail for a couple of miles instead of staying on Route 122.

37-miler (approx. 1800 feet of climbing)
https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44836929
The 37-miler has two significant climbs near the end instead of staying on Route 122: a 3-mile climb on quiet Coldbrook Road to Oakham Center, and a shorter climb on Crawford Street to Long Pond, less than 1 mile total, with one very steep bit,  over 6% grade for about 0.1 mile.

Rest stop at mile 23 — Old Furnace General Store.

Leader expects to average 12-14 mph, but faster riders are welcome to go off the front.

RSVP is requested by 9 p.m. the night before. Email leader and include emergency contact’s name and number.