Down to the Sea for Treats

It was yet another fine ride from Gardiner down to Bowdoinham last Sunday. The weather was fine, the traffic was light, the route was well-arrowed - we missed seeing another club of riders head by in the opposite direction, but maybe we'll meet again, post-pandemic. Many thanks to Joe for another great ride! This Saturday we will head down to Richmond for a ride to Wiscasset. Please note that we are moving the ride start to the Richmond High School so we will have a larger parking lot in which to spread out. Remember to bring masks (you will need them if you stop at Treats in Wiscasset at their walk-up window), keep a healthy distance from each other, and please stay home and get well if you are feeling sick. Hope to see you Saturday!

Saturday, August 1st - RICHMOND

"Wheeling Down to Wiscasset, or, Richmond to the Sea" - a tour along the river through Richmond, Dresden, and Wiscasset.

START: 9 AM at Richmond High School and Middle School, 132 Main Street (Rt. 197) across from Williams Street.

DISTANCE: approx. 35 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.

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com.   

LINK to RIDE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7507600

 

 

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.com, or check out the KVBC Facebook page. 

Bowdoinham by Bike

We had a very pleasant ride Saturday from Vassalboro out to Albion, with another great turn-out.  Some riders even tackled the 50-mile option, despite the increasing heat of the day.  Many thanks to Peggy for leading, and to Paul for assisting with the longer route.  This Sunday will see cooler weather and the return of one of our popular rides from Gardiner down to Bowdoinham.  Please remember to stay on top of your coronavirus precautions: bring masks to wear in close quarters and maintain distancing, and please stay home if you are feeling sick.  Hope to see you Sunday!

Sunday, July 26th - GARDINER

"Biking to Bowdoinham" - a tour of the southern Kennebec Valley through Gardiner, Richmond and Bowdoinham.

START:  9:00 AM, at the Laura Richards School, Rt. 201 in Gardiner, 1.5 miles south of the junction of Rt. 201 and Rt.s 126/9 (the junction near the A-1 Diner).  The school is a modern brick building with a "spiked ball" sculpture, on the west side of Rt. 201, on the left past the Gardiner Armory (just as you enter the "thickly settled" area).  Park in the lot on the north side of the school.

DISTANCE:  40 miles.

TERRAIN:  Moderately hilly.

HIGHLIGHTS:  quiet back roads along streams and farmland south & west of Gardiner.

LEADER:  Joe Renda, geologyjoe@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2015): http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6654861

Ambling Martyrs

We had a fine ride around Lake Cobbossee on Sunday, with another great turn-out, despite the overcast and humid conditions - many thanks to all who turned out despite the late rescheduling, and my apologies to the rider who got lost. This Saturday we will head out on a new ride to Albion, birthplace of Elijah Parish Lovejoy, the early 19th century martyr to freedom of the press. Unless you aspire to martyrdom yourself, please remember that we are following pandemic protocols: maintain a healthy distance from others, bring and use a mask in close quarters, and please stay home and get well if you are feeling sick.  Stay well, and hope to see you Saturday!

Saturday, July 18th, EAST VASSALBORO

"Ambling to Albion" - a tour through China, Albion, and Vassalboro

START: 9:00 AM at Vassalboro Community School, 1116 Webber Pond Road near the junction with Bog Road, East Vassalboro.

DISTANCE: 34 miles, with a 50-option from an 8:30 am remote start at Paul Mitnick's - call him for directions at 923-3758

TERRAIN: moderate, with some hills and flat sections.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back country past lakes and streams to Albion, birthplace of martyrs

LEADER: Peggy Horner, phorner_1@yahoo.com

LINK TO ROUTE MAP: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com?r=7501646

Cobbossee Ride RESCHEDULED to SUNDAY, Hot Dog!

Due to forecasts of steady showers on Saturday we will reschedule the Cobbossee Odyssey ride in Manchester to Sunday, July 12, and hope for a break in the weather.  Since the weekend ride was originally intended to be our annual "Ken's Hot Dog Ride" (postponed due to COVID-19) we will honor that ride in spirit with "Ken's VIRTUAL Hot Dog Ride" which you are free to participate in on your own, or virtually - share a photo with us if you do!  See you Sunday!

Sunday, July 12th - MANCHESTER

"A Cobbossee Odyssey": a tour around Cobbosseecontee Lake.

START: 9:00 A.M., at the parking lot on McArdle Street, just off Rt. 202W past the junction of Rt. 202 & Rt.17, between the Manchester Grange Hall and Fielders' Choice Ice Cream Stand. The parking lot is the first right after you turn on McArdle Street.

DISTANCE: 28.8 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling with some challenging hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: views of Cobbossee Lake, back roads of Winthrop, Manchester, West Gardiner, Litchfield, and Monmouth, and a potential ice cream stop conveniently at the end!

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com

Link to Ride Map (2015): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6801528

For more info on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club contact Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com, check out the club blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or follow us on Facebook.

Cobbossee, My Odyssey

We had another fine outing on the Fourth of July in Sidney, courtesy of Jim Putnam.  It started off cloudy and mercifully cooler than it has been of late, but cleared up and warmed up by the ride's end.  Many thanks to Jim and the 20 or so riders who turned out on the holiday. This Saturday we will revisit another classic club ride around Lake Cobbosseecontee, with an optional ice cream stop at the end. Please remember that we are following pandemic protocols: please bring a mask with you to wear when you are in close proximity with others, maintain a healthy distance between riders, and please stay home if you are feeling unwell. Join us if you can!

Saturday, July 11th - MANCHESTER

"A Cobbossee Odyssey": a tour around Cobbosseecontee Lake.

START: 9:00 A.M., at the parking lot on McArdle Street, just off Rt. 202W past the junction of Rt. 202 & Rt.17, between the Manchester Grange Hall and Fielders' Choice Ice Cream Stand. The parking lot is the first right after you turn on McArdle Street.

DISTANCE: 28.8 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling with some challenging hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: views of Cobbossee Lake, back roads of Winthrop, Manchester, West Gardiner, Litchfield, and Monmouth, and a potential ice cream stop conveniently at the end!

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com

Link to Ride Map (2015): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6801528

For more info on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club contact Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com, check out the club blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or follow us on Facebook.