Industrious Cycling

We had a rather cool, overcast day for our ride from Belgrade Lakes on Sunday. Decent hill-climbing weather in any case, and we saw quite a bit of foliage, near peak. Another potential foliage ride coming up this Saturday, as we head out from Farmington to the town of Industry with some gravel riding mixed in. Also options for a post-ride stop in Farmington. Hope you can get out and join us! Saturday, October 17: FARMINGTON "The Ups and Downs of Industry": a Fall foliage ride through the picturesque hills and hollows of Farmington, New Sharon, and Industry. START: 10:00 A.M., at the Farmington Parking Lot for the Whistle Stop Rail Trail off of Oakes Street, the entrance is just south of the junction of Oakes Street and Bridge Street. DISTANCE: 28-30 miles. TERRAIN: rolling to hilly; approx. 5 miles of flat gravel along the rail trail and other roads, and an optional climb up Mosher Hill HIGHLIGHTS: quiet back roads along the Sandy River, spectacular panoramic views from the ridgetops of New Sharon & Industry, Clearwater Pond at Allens Mills, and a possible stop at the Orange Cat Cafe in Farmington. LEADER: Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com. LINK to ROUTE MAP (including Mosher Hill): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52886453 LINK TO ROUTE MAP (without Mosher Hill): https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52940229 For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club and its rides contact Jim Merrick, 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or check out the KVBC blog, "Posted Roads" at http://postedroads.blogspot.com.