Yeah, Page Road is an excellent way into and out of that general area. For whatever reason, I tend to use it coming back into town rather than heading out, too.
If you REALLY WANT HILLS, it's not hard to swing a little west on the way home and paste on some of the Burlington/Winchester hills on the NEBC hill ride. The climb to the radio tower off Waltham St, south of 5 corners, is a particularly lovely little sufferfest.
(briefly, the hills are: from 5 corners, Lexington St., then up the steep part of Waltham St, then up the steeper driveway at the intersection of Waltham St. and Grace Rd to the radio tower's parking lot and building. From Rt. 3 and Blossom Hill Rd, take the most direct route up the hill to the top on Girard Rd. From the south end of the Winchester Country Club golf course, climb up Hutchinson Road to Ridge St.)
You should try racing again. It'll definitely make you faster. :)
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If you REALLY WANT HILLS, it's not hard to swing a little west on the way home and paste on some of the Burlington/Winchester hills on the NEBC hill ride. The climb to the radio tower off Waltham St, south of 5 corners, is a particularly lovely little sufferfest.
(briefly, the hills are: from 5 corners, Lexington St., then up the steep part of Waltham St, then up the steeper driveway at the intersection of Waltham St. and Grace Rd to the radio tower's parking lot and building. From Rt. 3 and Blossom Hill Rd, take the most direct route up the hill to the top on Girard Rd. From the south end of the Winchester Country Club golf course, climb up Hutchinson Road to Ridge St.)
You should try racing again. It'll definitely make you faster. :)