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!!
Friday, October 31, 2008
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:
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:
Friday, October 24, 2008
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....
Let's just wait until next Thursday and/or Saturday for a sunny end-of-season ride! Hopefully we can get another few in....
Thursday, October 16, 2008
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.
Here is a map:
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:
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