Anna and Bessa Can Cook

We had a beautiful spring day for our KVBC ride from South China last Saturday. We had a few mechanical issues which shortened the ride for some folks, but for everyone else the ride was enjoyable and trouble-free. Paul had set out a route from a new starting location that worked out very well - many thanks to Paul!. This Saturday we will kick off the month of May when we revisit a popular route from Readfield that travels over some fine cycling roads around the big lakes. Due to popular demand, we may split the ride group into "fast" and "not-so-fast" groups so that more people will be comfortable with the pace (and Jim has someone to ride with). Hope to see you Saturday! Saturday, May 2 - READFIELD "Around Annabessacook" - a tour around some of the major lakes in Readfield, Winthrop, and Monmouth. START: 9:30 am at the Maranacook School Superintendent's Parking Lot, 45 Millard Harrison Drive off of Rt. 17 in Readfield, across from the town beach. DISTANCE: 29.5 miles TERRAIN: moderate with a few hills HIGHLIGHTS: some pleasant back roads around Annabessacook Lake, with lots of scenic, rural views. LEADER: David Chiappetta, davidchiappetta5@gmail.com LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/117343541, https://ridewithgps.com/routes/53935004

May Rides

Here is the KVBC ride line up for May!

Miles of Mills

We had a small but hardy group that turned out for the Wake Up the Earth ride in Turner on Saturday, despite the mis-forecast of overcast and drizzly conditions. Fortunately the skies cleared up, the sun came out, the Nezinscot Farm Store was a welcoming stop, and we had a nice ride! This Saturday we will head out to South China for a ride through the mill towns of Windsor and China. See you then! Saturday, April 25 - SOUTH CHINA "Through the Mills" - a tour through Windsor and So. China to Weeks Mills and Coopers Mills. START: 10:00 am at Hannaford's in South China, near the junction of Rt. 32 and Rt.s 3 & 202 DISTANCE: 26 or 30 mi. TERRAIN: somewhat hilly HIGHLIGHTS: some fine back roads through some venerable old mill villages. Possible pre-ride breakfast gathering at "Greg's Place" near the ride start. LEADER: Paul Mitnik, pjmejm@gmail.com LINK to LONG RIDE ROUTE: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449757948 LINK TO SHORT RIDE ROUTE: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/449759505 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, find us on Facebook, or check out our blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com.

Wake Up, Wake Up!

We had another fine turnout for our KVBC ride last Saturday in Kents Hill, despite the fact that it was blustery and a lot cooler than forecast. The ride leader was testing out a new bike and had a few technical issues finishing well off the pace, but hopefully everyone had a nice ride. The folks at the bakery were happy that we stopped by, and I assume the feeling was mutual! We are approaching Earth Day so it is once again time for our "Wake Up the Earth" ride this Saturday in Turner, featuring some scenic roads along the river and over ridgetops, followed by a potential stop at the Nezinscot Farm Store Cafe. Hope to see you Saturday! Saturday, April 18 - TURNER "Wake Up the Earth" - an Earth Day ride celebrating the coming of Spring, parklands, local organic farm producers, and biking of course! START: 10:30 am at the parking lot of the Turner Public Schools on Matthews Way off of RT. 117 in Turner DISTANCE: 22 miles TERRAIN: moderate with several long hills HIGHLIGHTS: a scenic ride along rivers and ridgetops through Turner and Leeds, celebrating Earth Week and the coming of Spring, with a stop at the Nezinscot Farm Store. LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/54364858 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, find us on Facebook, or check out our blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com.

To the Heights, Watson

We had a "Spring tease" ride last Saturday in Vassalboro to start off the season, enjoying some bright sunshine and blue skies despite the rather cool and blustery conditions. The roads were clear although winter-worn, and we had a fine turnout. Many thanks to Paul for leading and getting us out and about! This weekend there are tempting forecasts of 60-degree weather, so we will meet in Kents Hill on Saturday for a ride out through Wayne, Livermore, and Fayette and perhaps a bakery stop. Hope you can join us! Saturday, April 11 - KENTS HILL "Kents Hill to Watson Heights" - a Spring ride through Readfield, Wayne, Livermore and Fayette with a stop at a local bakery START: 10:30am at the parking lot across from the Torsey Memorial (Readfield Methodist) Church by the Readfield Cemetery on Rt. 17 & 41 in Kents Hill DISTANCE: 24 miles TERRAIN: flat to rolling with several long hills HIGHLIGHTS: scenic ridgetops, waterfalls, quiet back roads, and a potential stop at the Apple Shed Bakery LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/50087307

April Isn't Really Cruel

Here is the KVBC Ride Line-Up for April! As with most early season rides, weather conditions can cause some delays or postponements. Please watch for updates!

Down to Vassalboro

The weather for Saturday looks favorable for an April ride in Vassalboro, and Paul has offered to lead a KVBC ride starting from the Vassalboro Community School. Here's your chance to get some early group riding in! Please note the 10:30am start. Hope to see you Saturday! Saturday, April 4 - VASSALBORO "Vassalboro Downs" - an early spring tour through the Vassalboro countryside START: 10:30am at the Vassalboro Community School at the junction of Webber Pond Road and Bog Road in Vassalboro DISTANCE: 23 miles TERRAIN: moderately hilly HIGHLIGHTS: great cycling roads past farms, golf courses, rivers and streams LEADER: Paul Mitnik, pjmejm@gmail.com LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/444385216