Tuesday looks like it will be great day for a ride. So let's do one of our best routes.
This fabulous ride starts across the street from the Berlin Airport. First we'll pedal north on the rural and quiet East Side River Road which closely follows the Androscoggin River and has wonderful views. Next we'll turn right onto Hill Street, a dirt road which gently rises through woods and farm lands and takes us on a loop with great southern views and back to East Side River Road. From here we'll ride to dirt roads which parallel a hydropower canal before getting us to the seldom visited east side of the Androscoggin River. Before starting our return on East Side River Road we'll stop for a water front lunch at either the dam or the hydro station south of the dam.
To see the map of this 18 mile part paved country road and part dirt road ride click here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/17313468
Driving directions:Take route 16 north through Berlin. About 3 miles past the Nansen Wayside Park (old ski jump on the left and waterfront park on right), Bridge Street will be on the right. You should also see an airport sign pointing right too. Cross over the Androscoggin River and at the end of Bridge Street pull into the ball park lot on your left.
Carpool: Meet at 9:00am at The Old Jackson Town Hall which is across the street from the Post Office.
If you plan to meet the group at the starting point please let me know, so that we don't start the ride without you. Please be ready to ride by10:00am. See you there for a very special ride.
