We had a rather unseasonable ride
around Lake Cobbossee on Saturday, and the cool, wet conditions kept our
numbers down. But the weather wasn't all that bad, considering, and we
had a good ride, thanks to John Lanoue, who actually rode to the start!
As a bonus, we had a surprise visit from Roger Rocque at the ride start
(he later cheered us on when we passed his house) and we look forward
to seeing Roger back on the road. This Saturday, Joe Renda has
volunteered to sub for Roger and lead the Gardiner to Bowdoinham ride - a
club favorite. Please note the 8:30 am start. Also a heads up: we
have swapped dates for the next two rides coming up in August - Larry
Childs will be leading the Farmington ride on August 2 (not August 9 as
originally scheduled) and Jim Merrick will be leading the Mount Vernon
ride on August 9 (instead of August 2). Lots of great riding ahead -
see you Saturday!
Saturday, July 25th - GARDINER
"Back Roads to Bowdoinham" - a tour of the southern
Kennebec Valley through Gardiner, Richmond and Bowdoinham.
START: 8:30 AM, at the Laura Richards School, Rt.
201 in Gardiner, 1.5 miles south of the junction of Rt. 201 and Rt.s 126/9 (the
junction near the A-1 Diner). The school is a new brick building with a "spiked
ball" sculpture, on the west side of Rt. 201, on the left past the Gardiner
Armory (just as you enter the "thickly settled" area). Park in the lot on the
north side of the school.
DISTANCE: 40 miles.
TERRAIN: Moderately hilly.
HIGHLIGHTS: quiet back roads along streams and
farmland south & west of Gardiner.
LEADER: Joe Renda.
BCM CALENDAR LINK: http://www.bikemaine.org/
Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club rides are open to
members and to the cycling public. Helmets are required of all riders at KVBC
events. It is also recommended that you bring with you on KVBC rides: a map of
the area in case you stray off route; tools for simple roadside repairs,
especially a tire pump, spare tube and/or patch kit; water bottles or hydration
systems; personal ID and a small first aid kit; and money for purchasing snacks
& drinks en-route. In case of severe weather, scheduled rides may be
postponed or designated as "show & go" rides at the discretion of the ride
leader.
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