We have another great ride for you this Tuesday. It's about a 12 mile advanced novice circumnavigation of Gorham on mostly dirt roads and double track bike trails with a bit of paved road thrown in too. The starting point is at the eastern end of Hogan Road near the Shelburne Dam.
The group will follow this dirt road west for about 5 miles on the virtually untraveled north side of the Androscoggin River where there will be awesome views of the river and several power dams. A mile or so ride on the presidential Range Rail Trail will connect to the newly built Gorham Emergency Road which is closed to motorized vehicles except in (you guessed it) emergencies when Route 2 through the center of town is impassable. After pedaling through the center of Gorham and past a couple of great restaurants you'll head off to the pipeline trail. Here there will be a short but very steep hill to walk up with the bikes. And then it's a pretty much of a straight shot on the pipeline trail back to Route 2 and North Road where the cars are parked. There is the option to leave the pipeline trail at various points and take Route 2 if the group prefers a smoother paved surface for the final segment of the Tour de Gorham.
Bob Houlihan, who has ridden this route before, will be leading the group on this adventure as I will be on the Cape for a few more days. Thanks very much Bob.
The weather forecast is for decent weather on Tuesday morning. But to be sure, check back here late Monday night or Tuesday morning before 8:15am.
Directions: Drive north on Route 16 over Pinkham Notch, in Gorham take a right on Route 2 east, drive about 3 miles to North Road which is on the left just after a big stone house. Cross the river by the dam and go about 1/4 mile to where North Road bears sharp right. Hogan Road parking area is on the left.
Have fun, Joan
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