You Otta Ride Damariscotta

 We had another excellent ride out of Oakland last Sunday. It was cloudy and a lot cooler but the rains held off, and we only saw some drizzle at the very end of the ride. Many thanks to Tammy for leading the ride and making some special treats for the lucky ones who turned out.  Next Sunday we will venture down to the coast for our annual ride from Damariscotta to Pemaquid - please note the 10:00 am start.  Remember to bring a mask if you should need to stop in any stores (and don't forget helmets either).  Hope you can join us, and if not, have a great holiday weekend!.

Sunday, September 5th; DAMARISCOTTA

"Drafting Through Damariscotta" - a tour through Bristol, Bremen, Pemaquid and Damariscotta.

START:  10:00 AM at Hannaford's supermarket, 469 Main Street (Business Rt. 1) in Damariscotta.

DISTANCE:  approx. 39 miles.

TERRAIN:  Moderate to rolling with no major hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic roads within the Pemaquid Peninsula, fresh and salt water views abound.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lkblawmaine.com

LINK TO RIDE MAP:  https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37338970

September Rides

 Here is the KVBC Ride Calendar for September! Get ready for Fall!

Roll Out Around Those Barrels

 We had a fine ride last Saturday in Smithfield, despite it being a bit humid and overcast.  It was quite a bit wetter for Sunday's ride in Lincolnville, but we still had a number of intrepid riders turn out and we got both rides in despite the threatening weather.  Many thanks to Larry and David for leading, and to all the folks (including some newcomers) who joined us.  This Sunday we hope to return to dry, sunny conditions for our ride in Oakland.  Remember to stay well apart and bring a mask, especially when stopping in stores.  Hope you can join us!

Sunday, August 29 - OAKLAND

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

START: 9:00 am at the Oakland Post Office at the corner of Oakland Road and East School Street.

DISTANCE: about 38.5 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: fine back roads with lakeside views and barrels of fun.

LEADER: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu.

LINK to ROUTE MAP : https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37266362

Lincolnville on Sunday, Smithfield on Saturday

Here are the details for the second ride of this weekend's double header.  Saturday we will meet in Smithfield at 9 am at the Tri-Pond Variety on Rt.s 8, 137 and 225.  Sunday we will meet in Lincolnville at 9:30 am (Note later start) at the Lincolnville Central School on Rt. 235.  Both of these rides have fine roads and outstanding scenery, and we hope you can join us on one or both!  Please note that, at the time of this writing, both Somerset and Waldo Counties have high levels of Covid-19 community transmission, and masks are recommended in all indoor settings, so it would be wise to bring a mask in case you need to go in a store.  Stay Well!

Sunday, August 22 - 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.

DISTANCE: 31 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 ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37170188

Smithfield on Saturday, Lincolnville on Sunday

We had another outstanding Tour de Whitefield on Saturday, thanks to Bryan and Holly, and to whomever made an offering to the weather gods. The torrential rains held off til about an hour or so after we finished, and the 25 of us had a fine ride.  This weekend we have a double header, with rides in Smithfield on Saturday, and in Lincolnville on Sunday (details on Sunday's ride to come shortly).  Hope you can join us on one or both days!

Saturday, August 21 - 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 along the northwest side of the lot away from the redemption center and 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.

Amishly Whitefield

 Saturday, August 14 - WHITEFIELD

"Tour de Whitefield" - a rural tour through the rolling hills and farms of Whitefield, Windsor, Somerville and Coopers Mills.

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 a stop at the Sheepscot General Store.

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

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2020): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37084569 or https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7605889

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.  

Whisked off to Wiscasset

Sunday, August 8th - RICHMOND

"Wheeling 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 315 Front Street (Rt.24). 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.

LEADER:  David Lipman, dlipman@lkblawmaine.com.

LINK to RIDE MAP (2015): http://gmap-pedometer.com/?r=6791013

 

 

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.