Bob will be leading the group this week and he has outlined it below. Have fun!
BELIEVE IN BOOKS INTERMEDIATE LOOP
Start at Whitaker Woods
Ride goes down the power lines, toward the police station.
The rec path along the Saco
Past Davis Park
Up Pasaconway Road
High Street to the forest Road to Hales
Roads back to the beginning
Total about 20 miles, some single track, a hill or 2
Meet at Whitaker Woods at 930
Monday, June 30, 2014
Monday, June 23, 2014
Dam and Dummer
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. Then we rejoin 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.
There is, at this time, a slight chance of rain. So, let's all meet up at the Jackson Historical Society parking lot which is across the street from the Post Office at 9:00am in case we need to change the ride plan. Also please let me know if you plan to ride tomorrow. See you tomorrow.
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.
There is, at this time, a slight chance of rain. So, let's all meet up at the Jackson Historical Society parking lot which is across the street from the Post Office at 9:00am in case we need to change the ride plan. Also please let me know if you plan to ride tomorrow. See you tomorrow.
Monday, June 16, 2014
Pondicherry - The Wildflower Tour
The weather tomorrow looks good and the lupines and other wild flowers are in full bloom. So now is the time to visit the gorgeous Pondicherry area.
We’ll start at the western terminus of The Presidential Range Rail Trail and pedal through almost four miles of The Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge where the views are absolutely magnificent. Then we’ll head for more open vistas on three miles of paved country road and another three plus miles on the dirt Valley Road. When we reach Jefferson Notch Road we will return to Pondicherry on The Rail Trail. In all we’ll cover about 18 miles with breath taking mountain views and the panoply of wild flower filled fields.
The rail trail has a pretty firm surface and is a combination of dirt, gravel, stone, cinder and ballast. This is a relatively flat route with no major hills. It’s just a wonderful cruise through a beautiful area.
Directions: Take route 302 through Bretton Woods and at the traffic light go right on route 3 for 1.9 miles. Then take another right on route 115. In 4.4 miles Hazen Road will be on your left, take it. In another 1.4 miles you will see a sign on the right that says Trail Parking. Go right into the small parking lot. We may have to do some creative parking to fit us all in here.
Carpooling is a must due to the small parking lot at Pondicherry. Meet at 9:00am at the far west end of the Attitash parking lot.
Please note: I won't be riding with you tomorrow so here's a more detailed description of the route.
From the parking lot take the dirt road at the north end for about 1.5 miles. As you approach Cherry Pond the rail trail will diverge to your right. Take this past the pond and marshes until you reach route 115a. Go left and when you reach Israel River Road in 0.6 mile go right. In a few miles cross route 115 onto Valley Road. In another few miles you will reach Jefferson Notch Road. Turn right and almost immediately you will turn right again onto the presidential rail trail. This will take you back to Pondicherry. Here you can have lunch on the viewing platform at the pond. Please make sure you meet up with the group at Attitash to confirm the ride plan.
Click here for a map of this ride.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/11313897
We’ll start at the western terminus of The Presidential Range Rail Trail and pedal through almost four miles of The Pondicherry National Wildlife Refuge where the views are absolutely magnificent. Then we’ll head for more open vistas on three miles of paved country road and another three plus miles on the dirt Valley Road. When we reach Jefferson Notch Road we will return to Pondicherry on The Rail Trail. In all we’ll cover about 18 miles with breath taking mountain views and the panoply of wild flower filled fields.
The rail trail has a pretty firm surface and is a combination of dirt, gravel, stone, cinder and ballast. This is a relatively flat route with no major hills. It’s just a wonderful cruise through a beautiful area.
Directions: Take route 302 through Bretton Woods and at the traffic light go right on route 3 for 1.9 miles. Then take another right on route 115. In 4.4 miles Hazen Road will be on your left, take it. In another 1.4 miles you will see a sign on the right that says Trail Parking. Go right into the small parking lot. We may have to do some creative parking to fit us all in here.
Carpooling is a must due to the small parking lot at Pondicherry. Meet at 9:00am at the far west end of the Attitash parking lot.
Please note: I won't be riding with you tomorrow so here's a more detailed description of the route.
From the parking lot take the dirt road at the north end for about 1.5 miles. As you approach Cherry Pond the rail trail will diverge to your right. Take this past the pond and marshes until you reach route 115a. Go left and when you reach Israel River Road in 0.6 mile go right. In a few miles cross route 115 onto Valley Road. In another few miles you will reach Jefferson Notch Road. Turn right and almost immediately you will turn right again onto the presidential rail trail. This will take you back to Pondicherry. Here you can have lunch on the viewing platform at the pond. Please make sure you meet up with the group at Attitash to confirm the ride plan.
Click here for a map of this ride.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/11313897
Monday, June 9, 2014
Echo Lake and Moat Mountain Loop
CANCELED - It's raining now and the radar shows that more is headed our way.
It appears that the weather will be unsettled tomorrow. Can we get a ride in? We'll lets try and see what it looks like in the morning. So a local ride and one where we are not far from our cars would be best.
The Echo Lake and Moat Mountain loop fits this bill nicely.
The starting point is the parking lot just outside Echo Lake State Park in North Conway. From there we'll ride south on West Side Road for about 3 miles and then enter The National Forest on a trail in the Cedar Creek Development. After entering the Moat Mountain area we’ll take the old rail trail to the top of the quarry for some great views. After retracing our way back to Forest Road 379A we’ll head in the general direction of Echo Lake.
Most of this ride is pretty flat and suitable for all abilities. So for those of you who are fairly new to fat tire riding this would be a great ride. We will cover about 4 miles of pavement and a similar amount on easy dirt forest trails.Meet at 9:30am in the parking lot just outside and to the left of the gates to Echo Lake State Park in North Conway. Bring bug spray, a snack or lunch. Please let me know if you plan to ride by 8:00am. And check back around 8:15am to see if the ride is a go.
Monday, June 2, 2014
Dam, Dam, Dam, Dam and Hot Dam!
This favorite route, runs from the Gorham train depot to the Berlin eastern depot. It has a lot of variety, not to mention about five dams. We'll start off in downtown Gorham by the old train station and ride past the airport and then ride a mile through the back woods on the emergency access road which is closed to motorized traffic. After this we will be riding on the eastern end of the presidential rail trail to Berlin on the quiet and beautiful eastern bank of the Androscoggin River.
Along with getting great views of the Androscoggin we'll skirt a gravel pit, go over the very high trestle bridge across route 16 (this is always a thrill), bike by the hydroelectric powerhouse and dam on the canal adjacent to the Androscoggin, view the Cascade Flats complex and dam from the seldom seen east side and visit a waterfall, possibly for a lunch stop. This is probably the most beautiful fat tire cruiser lunch spot.
The changing surface of this easy, pretty flat ride consists of dirt, ballast, gravel and the occasional mud puddle. This 17 mile out and back route is appropriate for all abilities. The ride will start at 9:30 on Railroad Street across from the Gorham Town Common.
Carpooling: Meet at the Jackson Historical Society aka the Old Jackson Town Hall, parking lot (across from the post office) at 8:45.
Directions: Drive north on route 16 to Gorham. Just before the T intersection with route 2 there will be railroad tracks. Immediately after crossing the tracks turn left onto Railroad Street. Hook a U turn and park on the other side of the road across from the Common.
Please let me know before 8:00 tomorrow if you plan to ride and where you plan to meet the group.
To view a map of this ride click below.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/20611220
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