Ride Forth

We had a record turnout of 31 riders at the start of the KVBC ride Sunday in Readfield, and we were joined by 2 or 3 others along the route. The ride itself followed a popular and pretty route that offered lots of shade on a hot sunny day. Many thanks to Lydia for leading and to everyone who turned out! Next Sunday we will revisit a classic Fourth of July route starting at the Bean School on Middle Road in Sidney. If we don't see you, have a safe and wonderful holiday weekend! Sunday, July 4th, SIDNEY: "Go Forth on the Fourth" - a mainstream tour through the middle of Sidney & the middle of a prime farming district & the middle of Fourth of July preparations. START: 9:00 AM at the James H. Bean Elementary School on Middle Road in Sidney. Directions to the Bean School: From south: I-95 North exit #120. Turn right at end of exit ramp onto Lyons Rd. Follow Lyons Rd. to stop sign. Turn left onto Middle Rd. Bean School is approximately one mile on the right. From the north: I-95 South exit #120. Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Lyons Rd. Follow Lyons Rd. to stop sign. Turn left onto Middle Rd. Bean School is approximately one mile on the right. DISTANCE: 16 or 30 Miles. TERRAIN: moderate with a few hills. HIGHLIGHTS: some fine back roads and Kennebec River views, and some Fourth of July paraphernalia, most likely. LEADER: Peggy Horner, phorner_1@yahoo.com LINK TO RIDE MAP: http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6799304 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com, check out our blog, Posted Roads at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or follow us on Facebook.

July Rides

Here is the lineup of KVBC Rides in July! Some changes and some new routes in store. Please remember to get your vaccines up-to-date, and if not, please remember to bring masks and use them at ride starts and when in close contact with others (you are also free to wear a mask if you feel more comfortable doing so). Hope you can join us as we head into Summer!

Meandering Around Maranacook

We had a great turnout last Saturday under threatening skies, but the rains held off (for the most part) and we were rewarded with a splendid route and a super post-ride lunch, courtesy of our ride leaders, David & Laura - many, many thanks! This Sunday we will meet in Readfield for another popular ride around Winthrop, Wayne, Readfield and Kents Hill, as we close out the month of June. Summer is here and we hope you can join us! Sunday, June 27th - READFIELD "The Maranacook Meander" - a lakeside tour through Readfield, Winthrop, Wayne and Kents Hill START: 9:00 am at the Maranacook School Superintendent's Office parking lot, 45 Millard Harrison Drive, off of Rt. 17 about one quarter mile north of Readfield Depot. The Superintendent's Office is the first left on the drive up to the High School. DISTANCE: about 27 miles. TERRAIN: moderate to hilly. HIGHLIGHTS: many lakeside and hill top views; optional stop at the Apple Shed Bakery in Kents Hill.. LEADER: Lydia Leimbach, lydialeimbach@gmail.com LINK to ROUTE MAP (2017): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6864286 BCM Where to Ride Link: Maranacook Meander - A bike ride in Readfield, ME (ridewithgps.com) For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, and check out the club's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/KennebecValleyBicycleClub and the KVBC blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com.

Velo and Lunch

We once again had gorgeous weather for our ride in Jefferson on Sunday. There were sections of new pavement, lakeside views and verdant landscapes on a newly revised route that was top notch. Add in an ice cream stop at the end and it was a day well spent! Many thanks to Bryan and Holly for leading, and to all the riders and newcomers who turned out. This Saturday we will return to Vassalboro for a ride around one of our club's favorite areas. Please note that there will be a post-ride luncheon at the ride leaders' so an RSVP (as detailed below) to let them get a head count would be much appreciated. Hope you can join us! Saturday, June 19 - VASSALBORO "Velo Vassalboro" - a scenic tour around the China Lake region START: 9am at the home of David and Laura Lipman. Condo is after Natanis Golf Course on ARROWHEAD DRIVE off of Webber Pond Road heading north. (Not to be confused with Fairway Drive. Use Barrows Road on your GPS and we are the next road on the left after that) Please park at the end of the road, beyond the garages in the large dirt parking lot after the condo buildings. DISTANCE: approx. 19 or 31 miles TERRAIN: Moderate to Hilly HIGHLIGHTS: Views of China Lake and Webber Pond, gentleman farms and country homes along the Neck Road. Stay afterwards for a light lunch and to socialize with fellow bikers. Please RVSP to laura.lipman@roadrunner.com so Laura can get an idea of how many will be staying for lunch. LEADER: David Lipman, dlipman@lipmankatz.com LINK TO RIDE MAP (2015): http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6796302 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.

Bring Us Your Lupines

We are starting to see some high summer temperatures and summer is still 12 days away. We had another great turnout last Sunday in Norridgewock featuring scenic views, smooth pavement, some pretty descents, and a great post-ride gathering at the ride leaders'! Many thanks to Brian and Denise for another great club ride! Also, a shout-out to Laura and David Lipman for leading a successful Women's Ride with BCM in Augusta on Saturday - the ride was well-attended and well-appreciated! Next Sunday we will meet in jefferson for a ride around Damariscotta Lake. Will the summer heat bring out the fields of lupines around the lake? Come find out on Sunday - see you then! Sunday, June 13 - JEFFERSON "Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake. START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson. DISTANCE: 27 miles. TERRAIN: moderate with some hills. HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake. LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com. LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743 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.

Not for Naught

We had a fine turnout for last Sunday's ride around Lake Cobbossee despite the cool, cloudy, and threatening conditions. We did manage to avoid the rain, and got in a nice ride and even a nice ice cream stop at the end. This week we may see a return to summer temperatures, just in time for our ride Sunday in Norridgewock. Don't forget to bring a mask should you have to stop at a place that requires them, and stay home and get well if you are feeling sick. Hope to see you Sunday! Sunday, June 6 - NORRIDGEWOCK "Not for Naught, Norridgewock" - a tour through Norridgewock, Smithfield, and Mercer. START: 9:00 am at the ride leaders' house at 434 Fredericks Corner Road, about two miles from the junction of Rt.2 in Norridgewock. Please park on either side of the driveway. DISTANCE: about 32.5 miles. TERRAIN: rolling with a few hills. HIGHLIGHTS: scenic roads around North and East Ponds in Smithfield, and the not to be undone wiles of Norridgewock. LEADERS: Denise Crowell, denisemcrowell@gmail.com, and Brian Bowker, bbowk321@yahoo.com. LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36223920 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.com, or the KVBC Facebook page.