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.