Monday, December 31, 2018
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year! May you have fair winds, good roads, and great company! [Image: after "Focus" by Will Geddes (2108)]
Just Dandy
The other day I was reading a year-end compilation of significant
anniversaries, and the author mentioned the invention of the Draisine in
1818. Can't let the year go by with our two-wheeled forerunner
unheralded, even though some might argue that it was actually invented
in 1817 and only officially patented in February 1818. And some would
argue that it's not a bicycle at all, as happened at a bicycle history
conference in Boston I attended years ago, with some of the speakers
focusing instead on who "invented" the bicycle in the 1860s. Until in
the midst of this argument one of the panelists quietly disagreed,
saying simply that he had a Draisine, and that when all was said and
done, when he rode it he felt like he was riding a bicycle. Not one to
scoff at 200-year-old technology, if it's "just like riding a bicycle,"
that's good enough for me.
Labels:
Bicycle History,
Dandy Horse,
Draisine,
Inventions
Friday, December 14, 2018
Manchester in Moderation
The weather forecast for this weekend seems to be holding up (at the
moment) with Saturday looking quite favorable: sunny and on the high
side of 40. So we will roll the dice and try to get in one more ride
before the end of the year. We'll meet at 10:30 am at the Manchester
Elementary School for a 19 or 23-mile ride out to Wings Mills. Last
year it was a very exciting ride with police standoffs, swat teams,
emergency road closures - very festive with all the flashing lights. Who
knows what this year's end-of-the-year ride will bring? Note: if it
brings any rain or snow, we will cancel. Hope to see you there, and if
not, Happy Holidays!
Saturday, December 15th -
MANCHESTER
"Lakeside Yuletide" - a late season tour
from Manchester to Wings Mills.
START: 10:30 AM, at the Manchester Elementary
School parking lot on Rt. 17, near the junction of Rt. 17 & Rt. 202. The
school is on the left just after you turn off Rt. 202
onto Rt. 17 West.
DISTANCE: 19 or 23 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate, with one long
hill.
HIGHLIGHTS: We'll ride past Lakeside Orchards over
back roads along some streams in and out of Wings Mills and take in some December hilltop views.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com,
293-3784.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer. com/?r=6761462
Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Spin! Spin!
A message from Jeanine
(one of several spin instructors in our club) regarding the spin class
she is leading that starts tonight (!) in Waterville:
Hello to all my biking friends,
I've been working with Champions Fitness Center located 30 Elm Plaza in Waterville on running a spinning class that will be starting this Tuesday, November 13 and run through to March. I'm gearing the class like riding on the road. So if you have never taken a spin class - this would be a good place to start. We will build strength and endurance through the season. You will need to purchase a punch card for $75 for 10 classes. The card will be good all season and if you want to share a card with a friend, you are more then welcome to do that. If you are a member of Champions Fitness Center it's free. Class will be 1 hour long beginning
at 5:30 p.m. ending at 6:30 p.m. Champions has 10 bikes, you will need
to call and reserve it prior to class so you will be sure to have a
seat. The number is 207-872-0571. This class is open to anyone - please
invite your friends.
Champions has locker rooms and showers. The bikes have regular pedals on one side and SPD clips on the other side. I would suggest wearing your biking shorts - the seats are hard. Also, bring a towel and water to class.
If you have any questions, please call my cell phone at 207-858-5500.
See you Tuesday,
Jeanine
Champions has locker rooms and showers. The bikes have regular pedals on one side and SPD clips on the other side. I would suggest wearing your biking shorts - the seats are hard. Also, bring a towel and water to class.
If you have any questions, please call my cell phone at 207-858-5500.
See you Tuesday,
Jeanine
Thursday, November 8, 2018
Armistice Day
We
had a really nice ride last Sunday in Readfield. The chill in the
November air was tempered by the bright sunshine, and no one seemed to
mind that we had a head wind no matter which way we turned. The weather
ahead looks like it intends to turn cold and even snowy way too soon,
but Sunday looks clear - which is fortunate, because it is the Centennial
of Armistice Day! Hopefully we will spend a part of the 11th hour of
the 11th day of the 11th month at an almost forgotten WWI monument on
the shore of Great Pond at the historic Camp Merryweather in Belgrade.
The monument is at the end of a dirt road which is rideable, but you
might want some wider rubber underneath you. We will determine the
distance of the ride at the start, dependent on conditions. Hope to see
you Sunday!
Sunday, November 11 - SMITHFIELD
"Armistice Obelisk" - an adventurous back road jaunt on the Armistice Day Centennial to an obscure WWI monument on Great Pond.
START: 10:00 am at Sweet Dreams Convenience Store at the junction of Rts.8 and 137 in Smithfield. Park in the far end of the lot adjacent to the store.
DISTANCE: 19 miles, with longer and shorter options.
TERRAIN: moderate with a few hills. The road to the WWI monument is approx. six tenths mile of gravel (1.2 mi round trip).
HIGHLIGHTS: a visit to the Camp Merryweather WWI Memorial on Great Pond to commemorate the end of the War to End All Wars.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com.
LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https:// www.gmap-pedometer.com/ ?r=7314491
Sunday, November 11 - SMITHFIELD
"Armistice Obelisk" - an adventurous back road jaunt on the Armistice Day Centennial to an obscure WWI monument on Great Pond.
START: 10:00 am at Sweet Dreams Convenience Store at the junction of Rts.8 and 137 in Smithfield. Park in the far end of the lot adjacent to the store.
DISTANCE: 19 miles, with longer and shorter options.
TERRAIN: moderate with a few hills. The road to the WWI monument is approx. six tenths mile of gravel (1.2 mi round trip).
HIGHLIGHTS: a visit to the Camp Merryweather WWI Memorial on Great Pond to commemorate the end of the War to End All Wars.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com.
LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://
Labels:
Armistice Day,
Belgrade Lakes,
Great Pond,
Smithfield
Saturday, November 3, 2018
November in Nottingham
Robin Hood Head Tube Medallion, 1944 |
Some
clarification: the ride in Readfield is tomorrow, Sunday, November 4
(not the 3rd, as the original email stated). Also, we will be on
Eastern Standard Time tomorrow, as we turn the clocks back tonight.
Last Sunday’s ride was nearly a wash-out, with a steady drizzle and temperatures on the wrong side of 40, but we did get in a short ride, just because. This weekend is looking dry, at least on Sunday, with lots of sun and on the right side of 40. We have a 26-mile ride planned from Readfield Center that can be shortened if need be, and we'll stop at the Apple Shed in any case. Perhaps we'll see you then!
LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.gmap-LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784.HIGHLIGHTS: a tour along little-known byways, including Nottingham Road, in Readfield, Wayne, Fayette, and Kents Hill, with a stop at the Apple Shed Bakery.TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.DISTANCE: 26 miles, more or less.START: 10 AM, at the Readfield Post Office in Readfield Center at the junction of Rt.s 17 and 41."The Wayfarers of Nottingham" - a prelude to the off-season for all you merry men and equally merry women.Sunday, November 4 - READFIELDpedometer.com/?r=6991798
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Saturday Ride in Wayne Postponed to Sunday
The weather outlook for this Saturday has deteriorated markedly from
earlier in the week, so we will switch the ride start to Sunday at 10 am
in hopes that the wet weather will clear out and we can get the ride
in. If the rains continue and the temperature stays in the low 40s we
will most likely cancel. Keep your fingers crossed, and if we do have
to cancel this weekend take heart - there is a possibility of a special
ride on Nov. 11, Armistice Day. Hopefully we will have chances for more
riding ahead!
For more information about the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club contact Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784, or check out the club blog at http://postedroads.blogspot. com.
Sunday, October 28th - WAYNE
"Wicked Wayne" - a Halloween ride featuring some historic cemeteries along some quiet back roads (maybe too quiet).
START: 10:00 AM at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road, Wayne.
DISTANCE: about 20 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate, creepy in spots.
HIGHLIGHTS: at least five local cemeteries, including the
circular Wing family cemetery and the Kent family cemetery; the Apple Shed on Kents
Hill, a notorious, unsolved historic crime scene, and other
local haunts.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: http://www.gmap- pedometer.com/?r=6976062
Labels:
Halloween Ride,
Ride Calendar Update,
Wayne
Monday, October 22, 2018
A' Wailing in Wayne
We had a splendid ride last Saturday from Farmington to Industry,
despite the rapidly cooling temperatures of late. This weekend we close
out October with our semi-traditional ride around Halloween in Wayne,
originally scheduled for Sunday. The weekend forecast is for
temperatures in the low to mid 40s, with sunshine on Saturday and rain,
snow and sleet on Sunday. We'll go for Saturday. Meet at the Wayne
Elementary School on Pond Road. Costumes optional - do remember helmets
and avoid any loose, chain-catching accessories. And dress warmly!
See you Saturday!
For more information about the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club contact Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784, or check out the club blog at http://postedroads.blogspot. com.
Saturday, October 27th - WAYNE
"Wicked Wayne" - a Halloween ride featuring some historic cemeteries along some quiet back roads (maybe too quiet).
START: 10:00 AM at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road, Wayne.
DISTANCE: about 20 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate, creepy in spots.
HIGHLIGHTS: at least five local cemeteries, including the
circular Wing family cemetery and the Kent family cemetery; the Apple Shed on Kents
Hill, a notorious, unsolved historic crime scene, and other
local haunts.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: http://www.gmap- pedometer.com/?r=6976062
Monday, October 15, 2018
Industrial Cycling
A hearty thanks to all
of our substitute ride leaders (six at last count!) who offered to stand
in and lead rides the past two weeks, as we dealt with last-minute
scheduling conflicts, illnesses, and other unforeseen miscues. Your
offers and efforts are truly appreciated! We are getting deep into
Fall, the foliage is near peak and the frost is on the pumpkin, so this
week we will venture out from Farmington to Industry and Clearwater
Pond, returning via an optional run along the Whistle Stop Rail Trail.
Hope you can join us!
Saturday, October 20th: FARMINGTON
"The Ups and Downs of Industry": a ride through
the picturesque hills and hollows of Farmington, New Sharon, and
Industry.
START: 9:30 A.M., at the Hannaford Plaza on Rt. 4
in Farmington, about a mile south from the junction of Rt. 4 and Rt. 27, towards
Wilton. Park near the entrance to the shopping plaza.
DISTANCE: approx. 30 miles, including an optional 3.5 miles of hard-packed gravel which can be bypassed on pavement.
TERRAIN: rolling to hilly.
HIGHLIGHTS: quiet
back roads along the Sandy River, spectacular panoramic views from the ridge tops
of New Sharon & Industry, Clearwater Pond at Allens Mills, and an optional run along the Whistlestop Rail Trail.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ ?r=6874732
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle
Club and its rides contact Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out the KVBC
blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot. com.
Labels:
Farmington,
Foliage,
Industry,
New Sharon,
Whistle Stop Rail Trail
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Roll Out the Barrels
Our thanks to David Lipman for leading the ride last Saturday in Augusta, and kudos to the KVBC contingent who tackled the Cadillac Challenge on Sunday. The Fall foliage is really starting to come out locally, and what better way to experience it than revisiting a splendid ride from Oakland this Sunday! Meet at the Oakland Post Office at 9:30 am. There is lots of great Fall riding ahead!
Sunday, October 14 - OAKLAND
"Barreling through Oakland" - a tour around Oakland, Norridgewock, New Sharon, and Smithfield.
START: 9:30 am at the Oakland Post Office at the corner of Oakland Road and East School Street.
DISTANCE: about 40 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: fine back roads with lakeside views and near peak foliage.
LEADER: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu.
LINK to ROUTE MAP (2017): https://www.gmap- pedometer.com/?r=7130262
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, find us on Facebook, or check out our blog at http://postedroads.blogspot. com.
Labels:
Foliage,
New Sharon,
Norridgewock,
Oakland,
Smithfield
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
KVBC Rides in October
Here is the revised KVBC Ride Calendar for October. Many THANKS to our
volunteer ride leaders who stepped up offer rides on the open dates!
Fall is one of the most beautiful seasons for riding in Maine, and we
hope you can take part in some of these upcoming rides, starting this
Saturday in Augusta, 9 am at the Big Apple on Riverside Drive!
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Le Grange Rouge Randonnee
We
had a great metric century from Norridgewock to Bingham on Sunday, and
an equally nice half-century to Solon, by all accounts. Our thanks to
Brian & Denise for leading us, and for providing us with fresh-baked
cookies and other treats at their house! Our rambling friends have
returned from their sojourn in the Old Country and David Lipman has
graciously offered to start off October with a new ride Saturday from
Augusta to China and le Grange Rouge. Bon Appetit! On Sunday, some of
may also ramble up on Mount Desert on the Cadillac Challenge: http:// cadillacchallengecentury.com/. Hopefully we will see you at one or the other - or both!
Saturday, October 6th - AUGUSTA
"Red Barn Ramble" - an early October ride from Augusta out to China Lake, returning for (optional) lunch at the Red Barn.
START:
9 am at the Big Apple at 362 Riverside Drive (Rt.s 100 & 201) just
north of the Rt. 3 intersection, a couple of 100 yards on the left.
DISTANCE: about 30 miles
TERRAIN: moderate with a few hills
HIGHLIGHTS:
some fine cycling roads east of the capitol, with some early Fall
foliage and a potential post-ride lunch stop at the Red Barn.
LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club,
contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our
club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot. com, or keep
up to date via our Facebook page.
Monday, September 24, 2018
Up and Down the River
Fall is definitely in the air! We had a crisp, blustery day on the
Tour de Litchfield last Saturday, but we took advantage of the
conditions to break out jackets and tights and other cold weather gear,
and we had a great ride. More fine riding in store for this weekend! On
Saturday the 2nd annual "Share the Road With Carol" ride is planned to
set off from the Windsor Town Office at 9 am - for more info and
preregistration follow this link: https://www.bikereg.com/39398.
A number of us took part in this ride last year and we hope there is a
nice turn-out again on Saturday. On Sunday, the KVBC club ride will
head north from Norridgewock to Bingham and into Arnold Expedition
territory. Hope to see you this weekend!
Sunday, September 30th - NORRIDGEWOCK
"By Bike or Bateau" - an early Fall tour to Bingham, up and down both sides of the Kennebec River.
START: 9:00 AM at 434 Fredericks Corner Road, about two miles from the junction of Rt.2 in Norridgewock.
DISTANCE: approx 50 or 65 miles
TERRAIN: moderate with some hills
HIGHLIGHTS: great river views biking along both sides of the
Kennebec (unless you want to go the Arnold Expedition route, in which
case bateaus are optional)
LEADERS: Brian Bowker, 485-6793, bbowk321@yahoo.com; and Denise Crowell, 213-8336, denisemcrowell@gmail.com.
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Back to Purgatory
Last
Saturday's ride in Livermore brought us some great roads, fresh apples,
and fine company - hard to top! Many thanks to John for leading, and a
special note of thanks to Missy for driving the "apple shuttle" to carry
apples from the orchard back to the start. This Saturday we will return
to Litchfield after a too-long hiatus, to rediscover another beautiful
ride past the Litchfield Fairgrounds and through Purgatory itself (if
that's what it takes to get to the Black Crow Bakery). Note the 9:30 am
start. See you Saturday!
Saturday, September 22nd - LITCHFIELD
"Pedalling in Purgatory - the Tour de Litchfield" - an exploration of the back roads of Litchfield.
START:
9:30 AM at the Libby-Tosier Elementary School parking lot next to the historic Litchfield Academy, at the
junction of Rt. 197 and Academy Road in Litchfield Corners.
DISTANCE: about 27 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate to rolling.
HIGHLIGHTS:
quiet back roads and ponds in Litchfield, and possibly a stop at the Black Crow Bakery.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com.
LINK to ROUTE MAP (2010): https://www.gmap-pedometer. com/?r=6799671
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, and check out the KVBC blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or the KVBC Facebook page.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Apples Away!
We had a beautiful, smooth ride over the rolling hills around
Smithfield, Mercer and Oakland last Sunday - it's not often we get to
ride almost an entire route on fresh, new pavement. Many thanks to Larry
for leading and to the fine group who turned out despite the rather
chilly weather. This weekend looks like it will warm up again before it
starts to turn cooler in earnest, and we have another great ride in
Livermore Falls to take advantage of it. Plus we'll be stopping at
Boothby's Apple Orchard to check out the early Fall harvest first-hand.
See you Saturday!
Saturday, September 15th - LIVERMORE FALLS
"Boothby"s Apple Ride" - a tour of the ponds and ridges around Livermore and Chesterville, with an apple orchard stop.
START: 9:00 am at the store formerly known as Pike's Corner
Oasis (now Mallard Mart) at the junction of Rt.s 106, 133, and
Campground Road in Livermore.
DISTANCE: 40 miles.
TERRAIN: moderately hilly with several good hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: great back roads with numerous scenic views, and a stop at Boothby's
Orchard, a family-owned farm for seven generations going back to 1865.
We plan to have a vehicle at the orchard to transport any apples you buy
back to the start!
LEADER: John Lanoue, john.lanoue@avid.com.
LINK to ROUTE MAP (2016): https://www.gmap-pedometer. com/?r=6799282
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, and check out the KVBC blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or the KVBC Facebook page.
Labels:
Apples,
Chesterville,
Esker,
Livermore
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Lakes Fit to Loop
Last week's ride from Richmond was a real treat,
especially the ride stop at Treats in Wiscassett. We had lots of nice
roads with little traffic and great scenery - our thanks to David for
leading another great ride. This Sunday we will scope out some newly
paved roads around Smithfield, starting at the Sweet Dreams store at the
junction of Rt.s 8 and 137. Hope you can join us!
Sunday, September 9th - SMITHFIELD
"Route 8 Figure 8" - a scenic tour through Smithfield, Belgrade, Rome, and Mercer.
START: 9:00 AM, at Sweet Dreams Convenience Store on Rt. 8 in Smithfield, at the junction of Rt. 8 and Rt. 137. Please park in the back of the lot away from the store entrance..
DISTANCES: approx. 10, 17 or 30 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate to moderately hilly.
HIGHLIGHTS: many scenic lake views and back roads with new pavement!
LEADER: Larry Childs, lrchilds@roadrunner.com.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer. com/?r=7295953
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.
Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Richmond to the Sea
We
had a fine ride last Sunday around Lincolnville and Camden out of the
Cellardoor Winery. The weather could hardly have been better, and the
roads could hardly have been smoother (most of them). It was a great way
to close out August and our thanks to Tammy for leading the ride! With
August behind us we head into September and the approach of Fall. We'll
kick it off on Sunday with another great route from Richmond to
Wiscasset. See you Sunday!
Sunday, September 2nd - RICHMOND
"Wheeling Down to Wiscasset" - a tour along the river
through Richmond, Dresden, and Wiscasset.
START: 9 AM at the public landing in Richmond (also
known as Fort Richmond Park) at the junction of Front Street (Rt.24) and Main Street
(Rt.197). Park in the public lot next to the landing.
DISTANCE: approx. 35-40 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate with one or two significant
hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: scenic views along the river and
Wiscasset, with a possible stop at Treats in Wiscasset and the Old Goat at the ride's end.
LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com.
LINK to RIDE MAP (2015): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6 791013
Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club rides are open to
members and to the cycling public. Helmets are required of all riders at KVBC
events. It is also recommended that you bring with you on KVBC rides: a map of
the area in case you stray off route; tools for simple roadside repairs,
especially a tire pump, spare tube and/or patch kit; water bottles or hydration
systems; personal ID and a small first aid kit; and money for purchasing snacks
& drinks en-route. In case of severe weather, scheduled rides may be
postponed or designated as "show & go" rides at the discretion of the ride
leader. Route maps are subject to modification due to road conditions or other considerations.
We welcome suggestions for improving our rides and
encourage active participation of all members. For more information, contact
Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com or via the club blog, Posted Roads at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or check out the
KVBC Facebook page.
Sunday, August 26, 2018
KVBC Rides for September
Here are the KVBC rides coming up in September. Please note that the
weekend of Sept. 23-24 is still open! If you have a ride in mind, this
opportunity could be yours! Also, the Sept. 29 "Share the Road with
Carol" ride is actually not a KVBC ride, but that is an open date in the
calendar, it is close by for many of us, and it is a very worthy event,
so it is listed here. More details forthcoming as we get closer to the
date. Hope you can make some of these rides as we head into Fall!
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Cellar Door Ride Update
A few updates for this Sunday's KVBC ride from the Cellar Door
Winery: we are informed that the Winery might not be open for us to have
access to restrooms and water until after the ride start, so plan for
alternatives. Also, the ride announcement did not provide any terrain
description: the route is quite hilly in sections, particularly around
the Camden Hills and the wonderfully-named Moody Mountain. Expect your
mood to be uplifting - it is a very pretty ride!
August 26th, Sunday: LINCOLNVILLE
“Out Through the Cellar Door” – a circuit of Megunticook
Lake, including Camden and the Cellardoor Winery and vineyard in
Youngtown (Lincolnville).
START: 10:00 A.M., at the Cellardoor Winery, 367 Youngtown
Rd, one mile east of Route 52. Please park along the winery driveway
leading up the hill across from the store, and not in the
customer parking lot behind the winery store.The winery may not be open for us to have access to restrooms and water before the
ride, but if it is, please no cleats in the building. Thank you.
DIRECTIONS: From Camden, take Rt. 52 north for 5 miles and
turn right onto the Youngtown Rd for one mile. See the Cellardoor
Winery website for map and detailed directions: http://mainewine.com.
DISTANCE: 25-30 miles.
TERRAIN: Moderate to quite hilly, especially in the Camden Hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the winery store and take a walk through
the vineyards. Numerous lake views during the ride. Camden (&
Rockport). Part of the route is the official East Coast Greenway
interim on-road coastal route.
LUNCH: The winery has tables outdoors on the deck
overlooking the vineyard. They sell food & beverages, local cheeses,
breads, and other goodies. And of
course, they sell wine and have wine tasting.
LEADER: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu.
LINK to RIDE MAP (2015): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6 800276
Monday, August 20, 2018
Still Lots of Riding Ahead - No Wining
We
had beautiful weather and a splendid ride on Sunday over some great
back roads through Wayne, Fayette, Leeds and vicinity. The scenery was
first rate, the company was grand, and we even got treated to lemonade
at the summit of Mt. Pisgah! Our thanks to Fritz, who managed to lead
the ride on one or more bikes, despite some challenging mechanical
difficulties. This Sunday we will head out to Lincolnville and the
Cellardoor Winery, situated in an elaborately refinished barn nestled in
the hills outside of Camden, and venture out over another very popular
route. Hope to see you Sunday!
August 26th, Sunday: LINCOLNVILLE
“Out Through the Cellar Door” – a circuit of Megunticook
Lake, including Camden and the Cellardoor Winery and vineyard in
Youngtown (Lincolnville).
START: 10:00 A.M., at the Cellardoor Winery, 367 Youngtown
Rd, one mile east of Route 52. Please park along the winery driveway
leading up the hill across from the store, and not in the
customer parking lot behind the winery store.The folks at the winery
have graciously allowed us access to restrooms and water before the
ride, but please no cleats in the building. Thank you.
DIRECTIONS: From Camden, take Rt. 52 north for 5 miles and
turn right onto the Youngtown Rd for one mile. See the Cellardoor
Winery website for map and detailed directions: http://mainewine.com.
DISTANCE: 25-30 miles.
HIGHLIGHTS: Visit the winery store and take a walk through
the vineyards. Numerous lake views during the ride. Camden (&
Rockport). Part of the route is the official East Coast Greenway
interim on-road coastal route.
LUNCH: The winery has tables outdoors on the deck
overlooking the vineyard. They sell food & beverages, local cheeses,
breads, and other goodies. And of
course, they sell wine and have wine tasting.
LEADER: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu.
LINK to RIDE MAP (2015): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6 800276
For more information about the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, and check out the KVBC blog, Posted Roads, at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or follow our Facebook page.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Wayne Ride Switched from Saturday to Sunday
Due to the forecast of poor weather for Saturday morning, we have
decided to follow the sun, and we will move the start of the Wayne ride
to Sunday at the same time and place. Let's try for Sunday, and we'll
see you then!
Sunday, August 19th - WAYNE
"Which Way to Wayne?" - a high summer ramble from Wayne to Fayette, Livermore, Leeds, and Winthrop.
START: 9 am at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road, Wayne.
DISTANCE: 37 or 24 miles.
TERRAIN: flat to moderately hilly.
HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads with some great views, and a possible post-ride stop at Tubby's Ice Cream
in Wayne.
LEADER: Fritz Onion, fritz@pluralsight.com.
LINKS to ROUTE MAP: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ ?r=6941578 or https://www.strava.com/routes/ 4011324
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.
Sunday, August 12, 2018
Wayne Every Which Way
We caught a nice break in the hot weather with a beautiful cool,
dry day on Saturday for our ride around Mount Vernon and Chesterville,
and if that wasn't enough of a treat we also managed to work in a local
parade and some hotdogs! This Saturday we will have another treat in
store, as we explore more of the great cycling roads around Wayne,
culminating in a stop at the local ice cream emporium. See you Saturday!
Saturday, August 18th - WAYNE
"Which Way to Wayne?" - a high summer ramble from Wayne to Fayette, Livermore, Leeds, and Winthrop.
START: 9 am at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road, Wayne.
DISTANCE: 37 or 24 miles.
TERRAIN: flat to moderately hilly.
HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads with some great views, and a possible post-ride stop at Tubby's Ice Cream
in Wayne.
LEADER: Fritz Onion, fritz@pluralsight.com.
LINKS to ROUTE MAP: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/ ?r=6941578 or https://www.strava.com/routes/ 4011324
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out our club blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.
Monday, August 6, 2018
Hot Dog!
We
had a fine turn-out for the metric century from Wayne to Buckfield and
Paris on Sunday. No one got (too) lost, and we all survived the hills
and the gravel chip seal the highway dept. decided to add to some newly
paved roads. This Saturday we will return to Mount Vernon, and yes, that
means it is time once again for Ken's Hot Dog Ride! This will be the
tenth annual Hot Dog Ride, and we will meet at the ride leader's after
the ride. If you can make it, or even if you can just come to the BBQ
afterwards, an RSVP to the ride leader so we can get an approximate head
count would be appreciated! See you Saturday!
Saturday, August 11th - MOUNT VERNON
"Hot Dog! - The Hot Dog Ride" (not because we'll ride like one but because
we will want one) - a tour through Mount Vernon, Fayette, Chesterville and Farmington Falls.
START:
9:00 AM at 17 Teaberry Lane (unpaved) the first right off of Seavey
Corner Road, less than 1/4 mile from the junction of Rt.41 in Mt. Vernon
Village. The house is the first dwelling on the right.
Park along the sides of the driveway or Teaberry Lane wherever you can.
If you plan to stay for the post-ride gathering, an RSVP to the ride leader would be welcome!DISTANCE: 30 or 14 miles.
TERRAIN: Moderately hilly.
HIGHLIGHTS: Numerous ponds and lakes, the Chesterville Esker, little traveled back roads along the Sandy River, and a post-ride hot dog BBQ!
LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer. com/?r=6799293
For more information about the Kennebec Valley
Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook, or check
out the KVBC blog, Posted Roads, at http://postedroads.blogspot.co m.
Labels:
Chesterville,
Esker,
Fayette,
Hot Dog,
Mount Vernon
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