Fall has arrived with a sudden explosion of color! We had some spectacular riding last weekend on Saturday in Livermore and Sunday in Norridgewock and Madison. Our thanks to John, and Brian & Denise, for leading a pair of great rides. We are going to kick off October with a (mostly) gravel ride from New Sharon exploring the back roads of Vienna and Chesterville. The route can be done on 28mm tires, but be sure to bring bikes with good rubber. Even though we will be off in the woods away from civilization, please remember to bring masks, maintain pandemic distancing, and stay home if you are feeling sick. Hope to see you Saturday!
"Sandy River Gravitas" - a mostly gravel ride on back roads around New Sharon, Vienna, and Chesterville.
START: 9:00 am at the junction of Rt. 2 and Rt.134 in New Sharon. Park along the old bridge access road (now a dead end) that parallels Rt. 2. Additional parking a short distance up Rt. 134 at the Congregational Church.
DISTANCE: 20 miles, approx. 12.5 gravel and 7.5 pavement.
TERRAIN: varied with some moderate climbs and fast descents.
HIGHLIGHTS: a sampling of local gravel roads, ranging from delightful to decrepit, and lots of Fall foliage up close. Paved alternatives abound to avoid some of the gravel.
LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-2784, hjmerrick@gmail.com.
LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.gmap-
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