I'm definitely plan to take a test ride Sunday morning. The great news is i talked to my sister last night and she begins and ends classes the exact same time i do on M, W, F. I was also thinking about maybe the first week riding there and catching a ride with her back, and the next week catching a ride with her there and riding back. I'm sure after this i'd be good to tackle the whole trip. A good thing with us having the same times is if bad weather sneaks up or something else where i couldn't ride in the afternoon i could just catch a ride with her.
Originally Posted by
rumrunn6
looks like a long stretch on route 20
route 20 near me is a "kill zone" (sudbury, ma)
I sure hope your section is wider and more forgiving...
The part from Palmer to Springfield on 20 is nice with a wide shoulder. I definitely know about the areas you're talking about, especially heading east from Palmer on 20. It starts getting nasty around Sturbridge area for sure.
Originally Posted by
slcbob
I don't know this specific area, but have enough MA and New England time that I have a hunch 20 is your best bet. From a glance at the map, I first thought something more residential / country clubby like Monson Rd would do. But Google voyeurism confirms that is a little two lane shoulderless road that I bet people rocket down. At least you have a shoulder on 20...
You are exactly right about the lack of a shoulder and people flying on Monson Rd especially on the hills and turns. I don't even like driving my car on that road, let alone attempting to bike it.