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| Along the Chesterville Esker |
We managed to dodge the raindrops last Saturday in
Winthrop, and we had a fine ride thanks to Denise. It was a great route, with
great company, and great timing. Since then we've had quite a few more
raindrops, but if you're one of those who have been watching the puddles in your
yard turn into ponds, we've got a ride for you! Please join us in Mount Vernon this Sunday to count ponds and have
fun on multiple 50 mph descents (there are potentially three, road conditions
permitting). Whether that has any benefit to cardio-vascular training I'll
leave for experts to judge. I've been informed that this ride has 3,230 feet of
climbing (by one rider's electronic calculations) and there are several 15%
grades (short ones, though) on Sandy River Road. The ride also has some unique
scenery, with a delightful (and flat) run along the Chesterville Esker - a good
part of the route was laid out by glacier! We may also get together after the
ride at the cafe in Mount Vernon.
Sunday, June 10th - MOUNT
VERNON
"Eleven Ponds" - a tour past many of the hidden
ponds and lakes in Mount Vernon, Fayette, Chesterville, and Vienna.
START: 9:00 AM, Mount Vernon Post Office, just off
Rt. 41 on Main Street in Mount Vernon.
DISTANCE: 14 and 29 miles.
TERRAIN: Rolling with a few good
hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: rural back roads winding through many
small ponds and lakes, and across the top of the Chesterville Esker. Possible
post-ride get-together at the cafe in Mt. Vernon village.
LEADER: Jim Merrick.
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