Jericho Road Ride - Routes

The crisp New England September morning sets the scene in historic Concord as you begin the Jericho Road Ride. Soon you will be riding through winding roads and beautiful farmlands and heading into Lowell, Massachusetts, the heartland of the Merrimack Valley.

So let's go! Brush off that bike, lube the chain, check the brakes, pump those tires and get pedaling! You will be glad you did when you complete your route and enjoy the fun finish-line activities like face painting,clowning and picnicking.

Some cycle information to get you started: Riders need to remember to wear helmets, stay to the right, ride single file, and obey all traffic regulations. Headphones can be dangerous and are not recommended! When passing, alert those in front by calling out "on your left." If you are not experienced riding a pace line, maintain at least a couple of bike lengths between you and the bike in front. Mile markers listed below are approximate. Look for the yellow "J" arrows on the ground and at the turns!

You have the option of choosing one of four routes:

• 10-mile one-way ride to Carlisle
• 20-mile one-way ride to Lowell
• 40-mile one-way ride to Lowell

We hope that your family or friends will meet you at the finish line and take advantage of the opportunity to explore all that Lowell has to offer. If not, and you choose to do a one-way ride route, please be sure to arrange for transportation back home!! If you can not, please notify us on the registraton form and we'll arrange a ride for you.

Getting to the First Parish start-line in Concord:

Take US-3 South <2.3 miles

Take the TREBLE COVE RD. exit- EXIT 28- toward CARLISLE. <0.3 miles

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto TREBLE COVE RD. <1.6 miles

TREBLE COVE RD becomes MAPLE ST.<0.3 miles

Turn LEFT to stay on MAPLE ST. 1.3 miles

Turn LEFT onto BEDFORD RD. <0.1 miles

Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MA-225 / BEDFORD RD. <0.2 miles

Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto RIVER RD. <1.1 miles

RIVER RD becomes MONUMENT ST. <3.3 miles

Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MA-62 W / MONUMENT SQ. THe square, which is a grassy area will be on your left. . Continue to follow MONUMENT SQ. <0.1 miles

Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto MA-2A / LEXINGTON RD. <0.1 miles

Look for the large white church on the RIGHT as you exit the rotary.

End at First Parish of Concord

20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742

10 Miles (Concord to Carlisle):
Leave the First Parish and head north through Concord Center and Monument Square. Pass in front of the Colonial Inn, on your RIGHT, and turn RIGHT onto Lowell Road towards Carlisle. Follow straight and you will soon go over the Concord River. Continue straight and soon you will come to a 4-way stop. Stay straight on Lowell Road for approx. 2 miles. You will notice the Middlesex School and playing fields on your right, turn LEFT onto Westford Road. This becomes West Street. Follow West Street to intersection with Acton Street, approx. 1.7 miles. Turn RIGHT on Acton Street and follow to end at Rte. 225. Turn LEFT on Rte. 225 then immediately turn RIGHT onto Curve Street. Follow to end for 2 miles, this is Lowell Street. Turn RIGHT onto Lowell Street and then take the next LEFT onto North Street. The rest stop is on your immediate right (the corner of North and Lowell Street). Be sure to check in with the registrar. This will bring you to the end of the ten-mile ride--congratulations! Grab your ride and head on over to the Boardinghouse Park for our celebration!

The 40 Mile Concord-Sudbury-Concord Loop:
Turn left out of the First Parish Church and around the rotary stay to the left and go through picturesque historical downtown Concord Center. Follow Rt. 62 west and signs for 1.6 miles and then cross Rt. 2. Stay straight and bear left at the 99 Restaurant in West Concord. (This is still Rt. 62). At the light turn left onto Pine Street and head down the hill and over the Assabet River. Head up the hill and turn right (you have the right of way here). Turn left at the end of Upland onto Harrington Ave. and turn right onto Old Marlboro Road. This is a nice flat ride and as you begin to go up a gradual hill turn left on Williams Street. Follow Williams through the curves, slight hills and beautiful glances of the Concord Country Club and horse fields. At the end you will bear right onto Old Road to Nine-Acre Corner (also known as ORNAC) and then you will yield onto Sudbury Road and follow to 9-acre corner. Stay straight through light and this is Concord Rd. Nashawtuc Country Club is on both sides of the road - be prepared to duck! Stay on Concord Road for 2 miles and you turn RIGHT onto Morse. Follow for 1.5 and turn RIGHT onto Mossman. Cross Rte. 117 stay straight (Sierra's Restaurant is down on the right) and turn RIGHT onto Powers Road. This turns into Old Marlboro. At stop sign turn LEFT (still Old Marlboro) Follow this road all the way to the end, Emerson Hospital will be on the right across the street. Turn left and cross Rt.2 - stay straight and yield with Rt. 62. Follow straight back through Concord Center and take a break at the First Parish before you continue on with the next 20 miles.

Leaving the First Parish church, head north through Concord Center and Monument Square. Pass in front of the Colonial Inn, on your RIGHT, and turn RIGHT onto Lowell Road towards Carlisle. Follow straight and you will soon go over the Concord River. Continue straight and soon you will come to a 4-way stop. Stay straight on Lowell Road for approx. 2 miles. You will notice the Middlesex School and playing fields on your right, turn LEFT onto Westford Road. This becomes West Street. Follow West Street to intersection with Acton Street, approx. 1.7 miles. Turn RIGHT on Acton Street and follow to end at Rte. 225. Turn LEFT on Rte. 225 then immediately turn RIGHT onto Curve Street. Follow to end for 2 miles, this is Lowell Street. Turn RIGHT onto Lowell Street and then take the next LEFT onto North Street. The rest stop is on your immediate right (the corner of North and Lowell Street). Be sure to check in with the registrar. Congratulate yourself, you are either done or halfway there! Enjoy a water break before saddling up again!

20 Mile Concord to Lowell:

Leave the First Parish and head north through Concord Center and Monument Square. Pass in front of the Colonial Inn, on your RIGHT, and turn RIGHT onto Lowell Road towards Carlisle. Follow straight and you will soon go over the Concord River. Continue straight and soon you will come to a 4-way stop. Stay straight on Lowell Road for approx. 2 miles. You will notice the Middlesex School and playing fields on your right, turn LEFT onto Westford Road. This becomes West Street. Follow West Street to intersection with Acton Street, approx. 1.7 miles. Turn RIGHT on Acton Street and follow to end at Rte. 225. Turn LEFT on Rte. 225 then immediately turn RIGHT onto Curve Street. Follow to end for 2 miles, this is Lowell Street. Turn RIGHT onto Lowell Street and then take the next LEFT onto North Street. The rest stop is on your immediate right (the corner of North and Lowell Street). Be sure to check in with the registrar. Congratulate yourself, you are either done or halfway there! Enjoy a water break before saddling up again!

Turn left out of the parking lot and LEFT again onto North St. and follow to stop sign. Turn LEFT onto Rutland and follow to stop sign. Go straight at stop sign onto Rangeway and follow 2 miles to stop sign. At stop sign go straight across busy road and continue on Rangeway to stop sign. Go straight at stop sign onto Sprague St. Follow to T intersection opposite St. Anne's church, go LEFT for 1/10 miles and bear slight right onto Wilson Street. Follow to end to Old Elm Street. Go RIGHT on Old Elm St. Follow to triangle intersection. Bear LEFT at stop sign onto Mt. Pleasant. At stop sign turn LEFT onto High Street. Follow for nearly 2 miles to stop sign at Boylston St. At stop sign, turn LEFT on Boylston (busy road), and follow over Rte. 495 to LEFT turn on Lawrence St. Turn LEFT on Lawrence and follow until it ends at stop sign at Church St. Turn RIGHT on Central Street (intersection has cobblestones) and follow until it ends at Merrimack St. Turn LEFT on Merrimack Street to first light. Turn Right onto John Street Turn LEFT on French St. The Baordinghouse park is on your right. Wow, you made it!!!! Pat yourself on the back and chill out and enjoy the Jericho Road festivities and food in the park!