Hey Robyn,

Sounds like you had a good ride too. Yes, I do have cue sheets and I've also been doing some riding around Westford after work so I am getting to know the area. One ride I did about 2 weeks ago was in fact down to Kimball's (others' destination choice, and I resisted [the goods, not the destination]!!) in Carlisle. You could definitely do this. Anyway there is lots of nice riding and it just gets better as you go to the north. Well, if you like quieter roads and hills that is. But I have discovered the loose running dog phenomenon and it is kind of freaky. At least so far there have been the owners nearby to quickly call the dogs back. Today's dog came up to me (I stopped, thinking I didn't want to hit it) and it sniffed then turned around. It approached much more friendly than the yesterday dog who ran at us in a territorial fashion and probably would bite us if he had the chance. Now I am left wondering what I "should" do when a dog is running at us. Since we are moving to an area even more out in the stix, this seems like it could be a recurring problem [no pun intended ]

I haven't had the issue of riding with dogs around last year. I don't know if it was just a luck thing, or where I rode last year...

back on topic I can make some good suggestions. There are also places to easily meet up and leave from if you want to do a ride starting here! Lemme know.. been meaning to catch up with you for a while anyway!