"We
found this route when we went to a Vintage British Bike
show,
that they hold in Oxford every late Spring. It gave us a
chance to
fit in a nice long ride, and the chance to seriously drool
at some
gorgeous old bikes. Vincents, Nortons, Triumphs, Matchless,
Velocettes,
Beezers, and even a Chinese Bike! Oh my! There's also a
parts swap
meet, and some vendors.": KerriOber
Motorcycle
Road Scenery:
We
found this route a terrific alternative to riding on RT
20, with it's endless stoplights. It's a great day-long
ride through the countryside.
Motorcycle
Road Quality:
There's
nothing scary about this route. Not a lot of traffic, you'll
see more bikes than cars for a bunch of it. The last part
of the ride brings you up into some hills.
Motorcycle
Roadside Amenities:
You
go through enough towns to gas up, and take a nosh. When
you go through Sterling, on RT 62, look for Rota Spring
Farm signs. Great ice cream, made from their own cows!
Also nearby is the famous Davis
Farm Mega Maze, which is good for a stop. In Sturbridge,
MA you'll have a bunch of places to stop, eat, and browse.
Fill up your tank there.
Directions:
Written
directions:
Start
in Stow, MA and head west on Rt 62 through to Princeton
Station (30 miles), and take a left onto Rt 31 South
for about 40 miles to Dudley (Dudley is right on the
Connecticut state line). From there, look for Rt 131
North, and take a right. 12 miles later, you'll find
yourself in Sturbridge, MA where there's Historic
Sturbridge Village, antiques, and a slew of eateries.
Get on Rt 20 west briefly, then turn onto Rt 148 north
for 12 miles, which will bring you through North Brookfield.
About 10 miles north of town, you take a right onto
122 and follow it south east about 8 miles into Paxton.
From there, take a left onto Rt 31 North for eight
miles, and in Princeton take a right onto RT 62 East,
and ride on home.
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