We had a great ride planning meeting last week at the Bicycle Coalition of Maine's Augusta office. We have almost a full calendar of rides for the year, with 15 people offering to lead rides for the club, many for the first time! And with new ride leaders come new routes, so we should have a great season ahead. Many thanks to all who contributed, and to the BCM for again offering us the use of their space for the planning meeting. There are still a few open dates available, so if you have a ride in mind, speak up! Contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com.
Ride Regrouping, Blueberry Hill, Watson Pond Road, Rome
KENNEBEC VALLEY BICYCLE CLUB 2012 RIDE CALENDAR
FEBRUARY
2/29 – “Leap Day Ride” - Hallowell Boat Landing, Hallowell, 11 AM, 15 mi., Jim Merrick
APRIL
4/21 – “Wake Up the Earth Ride” – Kennebec Rail Trail, Augusta, 20 mi., 10 AM, Jim Floyd
4/28 – “The Wayne Way” – Wayne Elementary School, Wayne, 25 mi., 9:30 AM, Ray Giglio
MAY
5/5 – “Cinco de Mayo in Manchester” – Manchester Elementary School, Manchester, 25 mi., 9:30 AM, Jim Merrick
5/12 – “China Surprise” – Vassalboro Historical Society, East Vassalboro, 25 mi., 10 AM, Jeanine Libby
5/19 – “Windsor au Couture” – Windsor Fairgrounds, Windsor, 35 mi., 10 AM, Leanne Moll
5/26 – “Single Chainring Tour” – Lunch Pad Restaurant, Livermore, 25-30 mi., 8:30 AM, Frank Rosen
JUNE
6/2 – “Big Lakes Tour” – Tom’s Bike Boutique, East Winthrop, 25-30 mi., 9 AM, Denise Crowell
6/10 – “Eleven Ponds Ride” – Mt. Vernon Post Office, Mt. Vernon, 30 mi., 9 AM, Jim Merrick
6/16 – “Kents Hill Ramble” – Torsey Church, Kents Hill, 25-30 mi., 8:30 AM, Ray Giglio
6/23 – “Capitol Breakfast Ride” – Hussey Elementary School, Augusta, 25-30 mi., 8 AM, Connie Brown
6/30 – “Independence along the Middle Road” – James H. Bean Elementary School, Sidney, 16 or 30 mi., Jim Putnam
JULY
7/7 – open
7/15 – “Biking to Bowdoinham” – Laura Richards Elementary School, Gardiner, 40-45 mi., 9 AM, Joe Renda
7/28 – “The Wayne Refrain” – Wayne Elementary School, Wayne, 25-30 mi., 8:30 AM, Ray Giglio
AUGUST
8/4 or 8/5 – open
8/11 – “Explore the New Merrymeeting Trail Interim On-Road Route: Gardiner to Richmond and Back” – Gardiner Waterfront Park, Gardiner, 30-35 mi., 9 AM, Dave Wood
8/18 –"Ken's Hot Dog Ride" - Wings Mills, 25-20 mi., 9 AM, Ken Louis
8/25 – “Explore the New Merrymeeting Trail Interim On-Road Route: Richmond to Topsham and Back” – Richmond Waterfront Park, Richmond, 30-35 mi., 9 AM, Dave Wood
SEPTEMBER
9/1 – “Route 8 Figure 8” – Smithfield Fire Station, Smithfield, 25-30 mi., 9 AM, Larry Childs
9/9 – “Belgrade Lakes and Highlands” – Belgrade Community Center, Belgrade Lakes, 15-28-35 mi., 9 AM, Jim Merrick
9/15 – “A Cobbossee Odyssey” – Tom’s Bike Boutique, East Winthrop, 25-30 mi., 9 AM, Cynthia Snow
9/22 – “Ups and Downs of Industry” – Hannaford Plaza, Farmington, 25-30 mi., 9 AM, Larry Childs
Additional rides with dates not determined yet:
May – Kennebec River Rail Trail Ride, David Auclair
