May 31, 2011 Ride

Tuesday's forecast looks fine and it's about time. So how about a fairly easy, well drained and gorgeous route! This will be one of the most beautiful rides of the season!!! There's lots of water and lots of fabulous views. This is a special ride. And we can stop at the Northland Dairy for a yummy after ride treat.

The ride starts across the street from the Berlin Airport. We'll go 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 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 by the hydro station south of the dam where there is a lovely water front spot for lunch.

To see the map of this 18 mile ride click here: http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/17313468


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 9:0oam at The Old Jackson Town Hall which is across the street from the Post Office.

Please be ready to ride at 10:00am Tuesday May 25th. See you there for a very special ride.

Fryeburg Black and Tan

Tuesday Morning Update:
It looks like we'll have a window of bike ride opportunity. Let's Go!

There is a sun up there. I almost saw it yesterday! So let's be positive and plan for a ride tomorrow. We need a route that is well drained and doesn't get us to far away from our cars or other shelter in case it precipitates while we're on our bikes. (Notice I didn't use the "R" word.)

This easy and unbelievably scenic 15 mile ride is part pavement (black) and part dirt (tan), hence the route's name Fryeburg Black and Tan. It starts in the beautiful North Fryeburg farm lands with fabulous mountain views. Then it takes dirt roads along the Old Course of the Saco River to Hemlock Covered Bridge, where there are more farm fields with gorgeous vistas.

We'll meet tomorrow morning, May 24th at 10:00am, ready to ride, at the park next to the Saco Valley Fire Station in North Fryeburg, at the corner of Route 113 and South Chatham Road. Do not park in front of the fire station, park on the side of the road next to the park. Bring lunch, water, sunscreen? and bugspray!.

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Due to Uncertain Weather Conditions - Check This Blog Tomorrow Morning by 8:15am to Confirm That Tuesday's Ride is a Go!!!

Carpool - Meet at the Scenic Overlook at 9:15am

Click here to view the route map.
http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/17157820


Post Ride Adventure Bonus
For those with the inclination and the time we can explore Federal Street where, it is rumored, there is a dirt road that connects MacNeil Street with Route 5. This should add about 5 miles to the ride total.

Tuesday - May 17, 2011 Ride

Sleep late, tomorrow's ride is canceled. All the forecasts include rain. Rats!
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Will we go for a ride on Tuesday?
Or will it be our first blues day?
Check back Monday night
It may be alright
Or it may be another snooze day!