We had balmy summer-like weather Saturday with
temperatures pushing 80 on the KVBC ride from Winthrop to Monmouth. Great
weather for apple pie a la mode (actually any weather would be great for apple
pie a la mode) and we made an obligatory stop at the "Pie Cafe" at the Monmouth
AppleFest, where some of us had pie, some of us had apples, some of us had
cider, and some of us had all three. Somewhat satiated in the pomology
department, we headed out for some more great riding and some early Fall
foliage. We have more foliage and great riding ahead this Saturday, as John
Lanoue will take us on a tour around the unique features of Chesterville,
including the scenic ridge top of the Chesterville Esker (in Fall colors, no
less) followed by a post-ride get-together at his camp. Please note the 10 am
start, as it is not likely to be 80 degrees in the morning everyday in October
in Maine. Hope you can make it!
Saturday, October 4th - CHESTERVILLE
"Three Peaks and a Pontoon" - an early fall
foliage tour of the ponds and ridges around Livermore, Fayette, and
Chesterville.
START: 10:00 am at the Sand Pond Parking Lot; from
Chesterville Center (by the "Chesterville Mall" at the junction of Ridge Rd,
Dutch Gap Rd, and Zions Hill Rd) take Zions Hill Rd north for 1/4 mile,
turn left on Borough Rd for approx. one mile, then turn right on Sand Pond Rd;
the parking lot is about 1/2 mile in.
DISTANCE: 30 miles.
TERRAIN: moderately hilly with several good
hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: some fall foliage viewpoints on scenic
back roads including the famed Ridge Road along the Chesterville Esker, and a
post-ride gathering at the ride leader's camp, followed by a potential pontoon
boat ride on the lake.
SPECIAL NOTE: the Cadillac Mountain Challenge is scheduled for Sunday,
October 5th, and we'd like to know if anyone wants to get together and go up
Saturday night and camp nearby. If you are interested, let Jim know - contact
info below. Thanks!
For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club
check out our blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or
find us on Facebook, or contact Jim Merrick at hjmerrick@gmail.com or
293-3784.
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