Back in Whitefield

We had splendid weather for a great ride in Wayne on Sunday.  Lots of scenic overlooks, river views, vast fields of corn, and for the more adventurous, some interesting gravel roads off the beaten path.  All topped off by a stop at Tubby's Ice Cream at the ride's end.  Many thanks again to Fritz and Susan for leading and sweeping the ride!  Please join us this Saturday on the last day of summer as we welcome the arrival of Fall on our tour around Whitefield and vicinity.  See you then!

Saturday, September 21 - WHITEFIELD

"Whitefield Backroads" - 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 28 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: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43754874 

Where is Wayne?

Our KVBC ride from Chelsea on Saturday started out somewhat dark and misty, but it eventually cleared up, the roads dried out, and we had a fine ride!  Many thanks to Fred for leading us, and to all who turned out!  This week's ride will start and end in Wayne as we explore its whereabouts - with a potential stop at Tubby's Ice Cream before it closes for the season.  Hope you can join us!

Sunday, September 15th - WAYNE

"Which Way to Wayne?" - an early Fall tour from Wayne to Fayette, Livermore, Leeds, and Winthrop.

START: 9 am at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road, Wayne. 

DISTANCE: 37 or 25 miles.

TERRAIN: flat to moderately hilly; with some optional routes with some gravel riding.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads with some great views and an optional stop at Tubby's Ice Cream in Wayne

LEADER: Fritz Onion, fritzonion@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.strava.com/routes/4011324; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44458216

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. 

Rings Around Chelsea

Despite the rather dismal weather forecast prior to Sunday's ride in Damariscotta, we had a good number of riders turn out for a much better than expected ride!  Despite the Labor Day weekend, traffic was quite light and there were tables to spare at the restaurant at the half-way point at the Pemaquid Light.  Many thanks again to David for leading us down to the sea!  This Saturday we will meet in Chelsea and explore the scenic Sheepscot River valley with an ice cream stop near the end.  Hope to see you Saturday!

Saturday, September 7 - CHELSEA

"Chelsea Chainrings" - a rural tour through the rolling hills and farms of Chelsea, Whitefield, Pittston and Randolph.

START: 9:00 am, at the Chelsea Town Office, 560 Togus Rd, Rt. 226

DISTANCE: about 34 miles 

TERRAIN: rolling hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: lots of scenic rural roads along the Sheepscot River, including the Head Tide Dam (an Historical Landmark); potential stop at The Ice Cream Shoppe in Randolph near the ride's end.

LEADER: Fred, mkinleyf@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP : https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/304563356