Apples, more apples!

We had a nice, crisp Fall day for our last ride of the summer in Smithfield on Saturday. Bright blue skies with full sun, and the temperature still didn't quite make it up to 60 - definitely Fall-like. About all that was needed was a stop at an apple orchard, and we'll take care of that this coming Saturday in Livermore as we kick off our actual Fall rides. Please note the 10:00 o'clock start, and we'll see you Saturday! Saturday, September 27 - LIVERMORE "Boothby's Apple Ride" - a tour of the ponds and ridges around Livermore and Chesterville, with an apple orchard stop. START: 10:00 am across from Boothby's Orchard, 366 Boothby Road (Rt. 108) in Livermore. Park in the field across from the orchard. DISTANCE: 39 miles with a 24-mile cut-off. TERRAIN: moderately hilly with several good hills. HIGHLIGHTS: great back roads with numerous scenic views, and a stop at Boothby's Orchard, a family-owned farm for seven generations going back to 1865. LEADER: John Lanoue, johnlanoue@hotmail.com LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44501008 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.