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."

Saturday September 27th Rained Out

The weather forecast does not look good for Saturday -- looks like a rainout.

Let's hope for next Saturday -- lots of good riding to be done in beautiful fall foliage!!!

Saturday Ride 9-13 Sugar Hill

Leader: John Renda
Time: Saturday, 9-13 at 9:00 am ready to ride
Place: Franconia in small park on Academy St. (off rt116 south first street 0n left)

This 45 mile ride takes us through a beautiful section of the White Mountains. Head north on rt18 and take rt 117 to Sugar Hill. Continue all the way to rt 10/302. Follow these rts south to a left on rt112. Continue through Swiftwater and take right on French Pond road. Follow this road to rt 116 (Center Haverhill) and turn left. Stay on rt116 back to Franconia.

The plan is to meet back in Franconia and call to Polly's Pancake house for a great pancake brunch.

Car pooling alternative is to meet at the Albany covered bridge ready to leave by 8:00

Saturday Ride September 6th

CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN FORECAST

Grafton Notch Loop for Saturday Sept 6th

Peter and Sally Minnich will host this ride.

Peter sends this infomation: Start at the Common in Gorham at 8:00, ride North Road to Bethel, Route 2 to Newry, Route 26 to Errol, then Route 16 back to Gorham. It's an elegant, not-too-hard loop that took us between six and seven hours at a modest pace of about 14 miles per hour. The notch climb gains about 500 vertical feet with a couple of short climbs before Upton and a couple more before the long downhill into Errol.

For a shorter option, you can ride North Road to Bethel out-and-back (~40 miles) or North Road up to the top of Evans Notch out-and-back (~40 miles).

For a map of the ride:

THE BYOB3!!

THE MWVVELO BICYCLE CLUB'S FREE BYOB3 RIDE AND BBQ WILL BE HELD THIS COMING SATURDAY AUGUST 23RD (RAIN DATE 24TH.)

THIS IS FREE AND OPEN TO ANYONE SO INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

PETER MINNICH AND MARIANNE BOROWSKI HAVE PLANNED RIDES FOR CYCLISTS OF ALL ABILITIES AND AMBITIONS FOR THE DETAILS..See links to maps below to view ride routes.

MAPS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE START FOR ALL RIDES.

BRING FOOD AND WATER AS THESE RIDES WILL NOT BE SUPPORTED WITH ANY REST STOPS.
THERE WILL BE PLACES TO STOP FOR FOOD AND DRINKS.


Shorter Rides (start at 9:00am):

ONE BANANA RIDE:
SHORT EASY 20 + MILE SOCIAL RIDE, "Passaconaway Road/Kank Falls Ride"

TWO BANANA RIDE:
A 40 MILE INTERMEDIATE MORE CHALLENGING RIDE. "Bear Notch Loop",
THESE 2 RIDES WILL HAVE MAPS, LEADERS AND SWEEPS WITH NO DROPS!!

START TIME IS 9AM FOR THESE 2 RIDES
THESE 2 RIDES WILL START AT THE PUBLIC PARKING FACILITY BEHIND THE EASTERN SLOPES INN OFF RIVER ROAD IN NORTH CONWAY.



LONGER RIDES (start at 7:00 am):

2 BUNCH OF BANANAS RIDES

START TIME IS 7AM AT ECHO LAKE STATE PARK LOT FOR THESE 2 LONG VERY CHALLENGING RIDES.

A 95 MILE 3 Notch Ride (Kanc, Franconia and Crawford) OR 110 MILES 4 Notch Ride (Kanc, Kinsman, Franconia, Crawford).

RIDERS SHOULD MEET AT 7AM AT ECHO LAKE STATE PARK LOT OFF WEST SIDE ROAD. (PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT FRECHETTE OIL LOT).
BUT COME TO ECHO LAKE AND MEET THERE FIRST.
DIRECTIONS, MAPS AND LEADERS WILL BE AVAILABLE.


CAN'T MAKE THE RIDE ?
WELL STILL COME TO THE BBQ!!

THE BBQ WILL BE HELD AT ECHO LAKE ST. PARK STARTING AT 3:30PM TILL ???

LOOK FOR THE CLUB BANNER!! THE CLUB WILL PROVIDE BURGERS, DOGS, SOFT DRINKS AND MOAT BEVERAGES.

IF YOU CAN, PLEASE BRING A DESSERT OR SALAD OR SIDE DISH TO SHARE. REMEMBER TO BRING A CHAIR SO YOU CAN REST FROM YOUR RIDE!!

IF YOU WANT MORE INFO DICK POLLOCK IS THE EVENT COORDINATOR AND CAN BE CONTACTED AT 603 7708277
DICK STILL NEEDS A PROPANE GRILL THAT CAN BE USED AT THE BBQ.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS INFO TO ANY OF YOUR NON CLUB MEMBER FRIENDS WHO MIGHT LIKE TO RIDE AND JOIN US AT THE BBQ
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AND ...PLEASE REMEMBER, THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL!!!!


Look at the routes on http://www.mapmyride.com/
Search for the rides using the keywork BYOB3, or use these direct links:


For the 23 mile ride: "Passaconaway"




For the 40 mile ride: "Bear Notch Loop"






For the 95 mile ride: "Kanc, Franconia and Crawford"






For the 110 mile ride: "Kanc, Kinsman, Franconia and Crawford"

SUNDAY RIDE August 17th

Let's ride to THE BASIN on SUNDAY August 17th

With the Sunday forecast looking PERFECT, let's go for a ride in the SUN on Sunday!
The Saturday forecast just isn't a good bet.

The Basin is a great ride!!! - It is a small glacial lake surrounded by mountains southwest of Evans Notch.

Meeting Place: Grassy park next to the North Fyreburg Fire station. This parking area is on the corner of Route 113 and South Chatham Road (near the intersection with Harbor Road). Do not park at the fire station which could block access to the firefighers.

To get there from North Conway - Drive over Hurricane Mountain Road, then at the end turn left onto Green Hill Road. Follow this north for about 5 miles. The road will intersect with Route 113 in North Fryeburg (the name of the road changes to South Chatham Road) The parking area is on your immediate right side.

When: 9:00 am ready to ride

Carpool from Glen: Meet at Dunkin Donuts at 8:15 am to carpool

The route: We will ride the sunny flats of the turf farms and potato and corn fields, then head up Union Hill Road, New Road and 113 North to The Basin for a picnic lunch.

Bring: Picnic to eat lakeside at The Basin; water, snacks. There is no place to buy food on the way.

How far: ~30 miles

Tougher option? Go up Evans Notch from the Basin. It's only a mile, but it's a steep one.

Here is a map for the ride:

Don't forget: Pump your tires, lube your chain, carry a spare tube, patch kit, tire irons and pump.

Sunday, August 3 Sugar Hill Ride

Due to weather, this ride is cancelled. John's 2nd cancellation

Leader: John Renda

This under 40 mile ride starts in Franconia, on Main street, and heads north on Main Street. Turn left on rt 117 for a nice climb towards Sugar Hill. Continue through Sugar Hill for a long, downhill grade all the way to Route 302 and 10. Turn left and continue south through Bath and turn left on Rroute 112 (the western portion on the Kanc). Follow rt 112 to rt 116. Turn left on rt 116 through Easton and all the way back to Franconia to complete the loop.

Start time: 10:00
Where to park: in Franconia on rt 116 towards Easton in small park on right before river crossing.

For carpooling, meet at the Albany Covered brigde parking lot (the one closest to the Kanc) and be ready to leave there by 9:00.