Rolling Barrels

We had a great ride out of Lincolnville last Sunday. Due to coronavirus restrictions, we were unable to visit the Cellar Door Winery as in years past, but the roads were as scenic as ever. Many thanks to David for stepping in to lead the ride for us. This week we may have another winery tour following the ride from Oakland, although pandemic protocols are still in place: bringing masks is recommended and their use will occasionally be required; continue to maintain a healthy distance from others, and please stay home if you are feeling sick. Hope to see you Sunday!

Sunday, August 30 - OAKLAND

"Barreling through Oakland" - a tour around Oakland, Norridgewock, New Sharon, and Smithfield.

START: 9:00 am at Tree Spirits, 152 Fairfield Street (Rt.23) in Oakland (in case the parking area is full, additional parking can be found a short distance away 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 a stop at Tree Spirits winery in Oakland.

LEADER: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu.

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2017): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7130262

 

In the Mood

 The heat wave finally broke for our ride in Smithfield on Saturday. We had another fine turnout and everyone enjoyed the cooler weather. The roads were also in great shape, especially along the scenic lakeshore in Smithfield. Our thanks to Larry for another great ride. This Sunday we will meet at a new start location for the popular ride in Lincolnville; please note the 9:30 start time. We are still observing pandemic precautions (part of the reason for the change in starting location), so please bring a mask with you and use it when you can't stay 6 feet apart, maintain social distancing otherwise, and please stay home and get well if you are feeling sick. See you Sunday!

Sunday, August 23 - LINCOLNVILLE

"Moping Around Moody Mountain" - a tour around Lincolnville, Slab City, Belmont, Moody Mountain, Youngtown, and Camden.

START: 9:30 am at the Lincolnville Central School at 523 Hope Road, Rt. 235.

DISTANCES: 24, 31, and 35 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling with some hills in Camden

HIGHLIGHTS: some great back roads we don't often get to ride on as a group, and a possible stop in Camden.

LEADER: David Chiappetta, dlchiappetta@aol.com.

LINK TO LONG ROUTE: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3355224529

LINK TO SHORTER ROUTE: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3355202647

LINK TO SHORTEST ROUTE: https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/3355148617

Ice Cream Loops

 We had another fine "Tour de Whitefield" last Saturday. Our ride leaders, Bryan and Holly, did a great job reconfiguring the route to make our ability to gather safer, as well as providing another outstanding route.  Many thanks!  This Saturday the weather looks nice for another scenic ride, this time in Smithfield.  Our KVBC rides have gone very well this bizarre summer, but please remember to stay vigilant - bring masks and wear them in close quarters, maintain distancing, and stay home and rest if you are feeling sick.  Hope to see you Saturday!

Saturday, August 15 - SMITHFIELD 

"Looping the Lakes" - a scenic tour through Smithfield, Belgrade, Rome, and Mercer.

START: 9:00 AM, at Tri-Pond Variety (formerly Sweet Dreams) 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, summer camps, and a possible stop at the Ice Cream Place in Smithfield.

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.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.

Got Amish?

We had a beautiful day last Saturday to kick off our rides in August, and we took full advantage by following a very pretty route from Richmond to Wiscasset. Our thanks to David Lipman who scoped out the route, and to all who helped out. This Saturday we will explore a new route on the Tour de Whitefield, another popular ride. We will start this year at the Whitefield Elementary School to take advantage of a larger parking area in which to spread out at the start. Please remember to bring a mask for use when in close proximity with others, maintain a healthy distance otherwise, and please stay home if you are feeling sick.  Take care, and see you Saturday!

Saturday, August 8 - WHITEFIELD

"Tour de Whitefield" - a rural tour through the rolling hills and farms of Whitefield, Pittston, Jefferson and Windsor.

START: 9:00 am, at the Whitefield Elementary School, 164 Grand Army Road, Rt. 126

DISTANCE: about 34 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: lots of scenic rural roads around the Sheepscot River Valley, possible sightings of local Amish families out at work, and perhaps a socially-distant get-together at the Sheepscot General Store.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com, 207-332-1775 (cell).

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.com, or follow our Facebook page.