Saturday November 1st

For this Saturday November 1st, mid 40's and sunshine should be good for a ride!

Let's do the Snowville Loop in reverse -- The Ellivwons Loop??
Just think!! riding DOWN Sugarapsa Hill!!

It is relatively short ride (25 miles) and should be sunny with a lot of leaves off the trees - good for a cool day in the sun. I have added Stark Road into the route- it is a nice road to ride, and is parallel to Route 153.

According to the forecast, we need to start later in the morning in order for the temperature to warm up to above 40.


Meet: Conway Village - Parking lot behind the bank and Mountain Center Physical Therapy near the corner of Routes 153 and 16

Time: Ready to ride at 11:00

Bring: Snacks to eat along the way - we will keep moving and not stop for a sit-down lunch
Clothing to keep warm -- a headband, skull cap or helmet cover to keep the head and ears warm; extra gloves or mittens, woolly thick socks or shoe covers; cross country ski clothing. With the sunshine, it is pleasantly warm while riding the bike.

We will ride to Stark Road, then turn south on Route 153 to Crystal Lake. We could stop to get a snack at the Eaton Store. Then it is a relatively easy climb to Snowville. Enjoy Asparagus Hill in the downhill direction, then head to Brownfield Road. There is some uphill there, but not hard - the downhill cruise to Center Conway is great!!

Want 14 More Miles? Leave from the parking lot behing the Eastern Slope Inn by 10:15.

Map:

Saturday Oct 25 Ride Cancelled

Looks like Saturday will be mostly cloudy and cool, with rain expected in the afternoon. Since there is no sunshine predicted, it will likely be too cold for an enjoyable ride.
Let's just wait until next Thursday and/or Saturday for a sunny end-of-season ride! Hopefully we can get another few in....

Saturday October 18th

Lakes and Pine Barrens Ride

Saturday looks like a sunny and cool, crisp, fall day. Great day for a bike ride in the fall foliage!
Let's do a ride south of the valley where the temperatures may be a bit warmer than the notches, and the foliage still at peak.

The Lakes and Pine Barrens Ride starts at the King Pine Ski Area parking lot (across the street from the lifts), travels south down route 153, then goes east though the Ossipee Pine Barrens on Bennet Road. The route goes by Camp Calumet at the northern tip of Ossipee Lake, crosses Route 16 and goes on Route 25 in West Ossipee for about a mile, then takes old route 25 and 113 into Tamworth Village. Go directly to The Other Store for snacks or lunch (or for more fall foliage along the riverside, ride up the Chinnook Trail to Wonalancet and back). After the lunch stop in Tamworth, return via Depot Road, the northern end of Silver Lake, East Madison Road, and up and over the hill back to King Pine.

The distance is 34 miles.

Add more distance by starting out of Conway Village (about 24 miles extra) or doing the extra miles to Wonalancet.

Meet at the King Pine Ski Area parking lot at 10:00am ready to ride.

Bring lunch or snacks. We can eat at the picnic tables behind The Other Store (or the other store next to it...).

For those from Glen/Bartlett, meet for carpooling at the Grant's (old Dunkin Donuts location) parking lot at 9:00am.

Here is a map:

Saturday October 11th Bike for Books

BIKE for BOOKS!!

Let's get a few groups together and make this a fun weekend club ride!!

Riders can meet at 8:30 am at the registration at the John Fuller School to ride together for the 30 mile ride.

Riders who want to do an easier paced 20 mile ride can meet at 9:30 am at the John Fuller School.

Here is the info from the North Conway Library:

This Saturday will be perfect weather and peak foliage for Bike for Books- the No. Conway Library's mountain bike tour.

Sign up on Saturday morning from 8:30-10:30 at the John Fuller School or pre-register at the North Conway Library. Download your registration form at http://www.northconwaylibrary.com/ .

This day of mountain biking and pizza and ice-cream for the whole family is a fundraiser for the library- please join us and support the library.

Here is more info:
Bike for Books - A Fall Foliage Mountain Bike Tour of the Mount Washington Valley

The North Conway Public Library will hold its seventh annual Bike for Books fund raiser on Saturday, October 11th, 2008. This scenic mountain bike tour of the Mount Washington Valley during peak fall foliage season offers different route options to accommodate various ability levels from novice to expert mountain biker and for children. The tour will begin between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and is expected to conclude by early afternoon—every participant can choose their own route and own pace since this is a tour and not a race. The mountain bike trails will be well-marked, nobody will get lost. Food and drinks along the way will be provided to all participants.

All bikers and volunteers will receive a book, a bike bottle, and are invited to a free big lunch at the finish (Elvio’s pizza, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, coffee from Frontside Grind, and more).
Many local businesses, restaurants, and ski areas have donated numerous free giveaways and gift certificates.

The Registration fee is $20 for individuals, $30 for couples, $35 for families, and $10 for students 17 and under. $5 off for pre-registration by October 4th —forms may be picked up at the North Conway Public Library or downloaded at http://www.northconwaylibrary.com/ . Registration on the day of the event will be held at the John Fuller School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
FMI check http://www.northconwaylibrary.com/ or contact the library at (603) 356-2961.

Saturday October 4th: Polly's Pancakes

John Renda invites everyone for a fall foliage ride to Polly's Pancakes in Sugar Hill.

Here is the plan from John:

"Here's what I'm thinking for the route over to Polly's. It will be around (38.5 mi.) to Polly's.
Start at the Bartlett school (near the blinking light in Bartlett Village - intersection of Bear Notch Rd with Route 302) at 8:00am ready to ride. Follow Rt.302 up thru Crawford Notch with a quick stop at the Highland Center, then continue on Rt.302 up past Bretton Woods to the light in Twin Mt., keep going straight on 302 into Bethlehem to the juntion of Rt.142., I think there is a store there to get drinks. Ride up the hill on 142 then I think it is all flat and downhill into Franconia. In town turn right on Rt.18 down to the junction of Rt.117 then it's about a mile and a half climb up to Polly's. Note: We should call ahead to put our name in when we get into Franconia.
After the feast people will have the option of driving home (if you have a driver for your car) or several us will be riding back to Bartlett via the Franconia bike path into Lincoln and climbing up the Kank then down to Bear Notch Rd. and back to the school. The return trip will be around (47 mi.) for a total distance of about ( 86 mi.), and LOTS of climbing. Then we could go to the Parka for a well deserved beer."