With a forecast of sunshine tomorrow, it is worth trying for one more ride. The forecast for tomorrow, Wednesday the 12th looks like the best of the week.
Anyone interested in a ride?? It could be the last, or one of the last days for an enjoyable ride without getting too cold...
Meet at the parking lot behind the Eastern Slope Inn, ready to ride at 11:00 am.
The route will be the riders choice -- either down to The Eaton Store or Purity Springs via 153 or change it a bit and do it via North South Road, Stark Road and Rt 153, or do the Passaconaway/Kanc. We can decide depending on weather and timing.
One more, anyone??
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Dirt and Pavement Ride Tuesday, November 11th
I want to test an idea for some part pavement/part dirt road rides: "Mixed Surface Rides".
Is anyone interested??
Wider tires, preferably 32 mm or greater (28 mm would work if you are careful) are perfect for these rides. A mountain bike might also work, but the pavement sections could be tedious on the fat knobbies after many miles. The rides I have done lately are about 1/4 dirt road, 3/4 pavement. There are so many fun possibilities of rides using the dirt roads to link the pavement sections. Riding the dirt is good on a cold day, since the speed is lower -- less windchill!!
The ride I have in mind for Tuesday is in North Fryeburg, right near where we always ride in the corn fields and turf farms, but the dirt part takes us down the western side of the Old Saco River, to the Hemlock Covered Bridge 15 miles round trip. If we continue, we can end up at the southern end of Moose Pond in Denmark. This would be 30 miles round trip. This is an out-and-back ride, so we can go as far we like then turn back. In contrast to most of the "Mixed Surface Rides" I have done lately, this one is more dirt than pavement, so a mountain bike would be OK to try on this one.
Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Please: Send me an email if you are interested just so I know if anyone will be joining me!! marianneborowski@yahoo.com. (I have 7 riders as of Monday evening)
Meet: 11:00 am; ready to ride
Where: Parking area next to the North Fryeburg Fire Station, on the corner of Route 113 and South Chatham Road. Bring snacks and/or lunch to eat - there are lots of sunny spots along the river for a snack and a rest.
Since the weather forecast is looking good over the next few days, I will likely post some of the last rides of the season for Wednesday and Thursday!
Map:
Is anyone interested??
Wider tires, preferably 32 mm or greater (28 mm would work if you are careful) are perfect for these rides. A mountain bike might also work, but the pavement sections could be tedious on the fat knobbies after many miles. The rides I have done lately are about 1/4 dirt road, 3/4 pavement. There are so many fun possibilities of rides using the dirt roads to link the pavement sections. Riding the dirt is good on a cold day, since the speed is lower -- less windchill!!
The ride I have in mind for Tuesday is in North Fryeburg, right near where we always ride in the corn fields and turf farms, but the dirt part takes us down the western side of the Old Saco River, to the Hemlock Covered Bridge 15 miles round trip. If we continue, we can end up at the southern end of Moose Pond in Denmark. This would be 30 miles round trip. This is an out-and-back ride, so we can go as far we like then turn back. In contrast to most of the "Mixed Surface Rides" I have done lately, this one is more dirt than pavement, so a mountain bike would be OK to try on this one.
Date: Tuesday, November 11th
Please: Send me an email if you are interested just so I know if anyone will be joining me!! marianneborowski@yahoo.com. (I have 7 riders as of Monday evening)
Meet: 11:00 am; ready to ride
Where: Parking area next to the North Fryeburg Fire Station, on the corner of Route 113 and South Chatham Road. Bring snacks and/or lunch to eat - there are lots of sunny spots along the river for a snack and a rest.
Since the weather forecast is looking good over the next few days, I will likely post some of the last rides of the season for Wednesday and Thursday!
Map:
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Ride on Sunday, November 9th
According to the forecasts, the weather should clear over tomorrow morning, with the sun coming out around mid-day. How about another try at the West Side Road-Passaconaway-Kanc ride?
Meet: 11:00 am; ready to ride
Where: Parking lot behind the Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway. Enter lot from River Road.
How far: ~28 miles. We can ride up as much of the Kanc as the weather permits!
Meet: 11:00 am; ready to ride
Where: Parking lot behind the Eastern Slope Inn, North Conway. Enter lot from River Road.
How far: ~28 miles. We can ride up as much of the Kanc as the weather permits!
Friday, November 7, 2008
Not Fun in the Fog, November 8th!
I have already heard from a few riders that do not want to go out into the fog today, so I also will not show up for the ride.
Looks like tomorrow may be better in the afternoon-- I will post a ride tonight if the weather looks good for a ride tomorrow. Monday and Tuesday look nice -- so watch for posted rides!!
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