A Mountain in Buckfield

We had gorgeous weather for our ride from Liberty to Palermo, Appleton and Searsmont on Saturday.  The route was very rural and hilly and featured some spectacular scenery especially up on Appleton Ridge.  Many thanks to Paul for leading!  Last Saturday's ride was hilly, but this Saturday will be mountainous as we will venture up & over Streaked Mountain in Buckfield, followed by a stop at the Nezinscot Farm Store in Turner.  Hope you can join us as we close out the month of July!

Saturday, July 27 - TURNER

"Streaking Up Streaked Mountain" - an uplifting tour from Turner to Buckfield, South Paris, Hebron, and Minot

START: 9:00 am at the Turner Elementary School at Mathews Way off Rt. 117

DISTANCE: 40 or 25 miles (the shorter route includes the mountain, but is out and back).

TERRAIN: Mountain!

HIGHLIGHTS: Streaked Mountain! Post-ride stop at the Nezinscot Farm Store!

LEADER: Fritz Onion, frittzonion@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.strava.com/routes/2870294751623127776; https://ridewithgps.com/routes/47605264

 

Buckfield Cue Sheet

Wayne-Buckfield-Paris Arrows.

Here is the cue sheet for the 40-mile ride from Wayne to Buckfield. This is also the cut-off route to shorten the Metric Century before Streaked Mountain. The rides split at the 18-mile mark. The Long Ride arrows at the split are marked with an "L" and the Short Ride arrows are marked with an "S". The Short Ride rejoins the Long Ride approx. three miles down Rt. 117. Here is the link to the 40-mile ride route map: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7217238.

“We’ll Always Have Buckfield”

39.8 Miles – Cue Sheet

LEG   TOTAL          CUE

0.0       0.0                   RIGHT out of Wayne Elementary School on Pond Road

0.3       0.3                   RIGHT on Rt. 133

0.7       1.0                   LEFT on Rt. 219

5.7       6.7                   LEFT to stay on Rt. 219 after bridge crossing

3.7       10.4                 Cross Rt. 4 to stay on Rt. 219 (CAUTION)

2.5       12.9                 LEFT on Perry Road (watch pavement)

3.4       16.3                 LEFT on East Buckfield Road

1.8       18.1                 LEFT on Rhodes Road across from Buckfield Mall (Store)

                                    RIDES SPLIT – Short Ride “S” goes LEFT, Long Ride “L” goes STRAIGHT

0.1       18.2                 Merge LEFT on Rt. 117

5.7       23.9                 Cross Rt. 4 to stay on Rt. 117 (CAUTION) (Nezinscot Farm Café in 1.3 mi)

2.3       26.2                 RIGHT on Center Bridge Road (Store on corner)

2.4       28.6                 LEFT on Church Hill Road immediately after bridge crossing

1.2       29.8                 Bear LEFT to stay on Church Hill Road

4.4       34.2                 LEFT on Rt. 106

1.4       35.6                 Bear RIGHT on Lakeshore Drive (No Sign)

2.1       37.7                 RIGHT on Rt. 219

1.2       38.9                 RIGHT on Rt. 133

0.6       39.5                 LEFT on Pond Road

0.3       39.8                 LEFT into Wayne Elementary School - END

Wayne Ride To Paris Rescheduled to SUNDAY

The KVBC Ride from Wayne to Paris that was scheduled for this Saturday has been changed to SUNDAY instead.  We have learned that there is another event, a 5K walk/run fundraiser for the local library, scheduled at the Wayne Elementary School on Saturday at the same time.  Also the weather Saturday is now calling for showers and scattered thunderstorms.  Sunday's weather is looking much more favorable, and there should be no conflict at the ride start.  Please forward this update to anyone not on the list to whom you may have sent the earlier ride announcement - Thanks!

Those of you who were disappointed in the cancellation of the Lobster Ride and looking for another challenge may find this Sunday's KVBC ride from Wayne much to your liking. We have a challenging but doable metric century that will venture out to Paris by way of Buckfield and return through Hebron, Turner, and Leeds. Lots of beautiful countryside, and if you haven't done Streaked Mountain you can soon cross it off your list.  There is a shorter route of 40 miles with a turn-around in Buckfield, and both rides are fully arrowed.  See you Sunday!

Sunday, August 5th - WAYNE

"We'll Always Have Paris" - an all-new, fully-arrowed metric century out to Paris and Buckfield.

START: 9:00 am at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road in Wayne.

DISTANCE(S): 40 or 63 miles

TERRAIN: Challenging, with numerous hills and distance.

HIGHLIGHTS: Streaked Mountain, Paris Hill, Hebron Academy, lots of scenic back roads, and a possible stop at the Nezinscott Farm Cafe in Turner.

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784.

LINK to LONG RIDE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7008015

LINK to SHORT RIDE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7217238

We welcome suggestions for improving our rides and encourage active participation of all members.  For more information, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook or check out "Posted Roads" - our club blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com.

We'll Always Have Paris

We had a great ride last Sunday from Gardiner to Bowdoinham that was wonderfully marked and ably led by Joe Renda (Thanks, Joe!). We had a good group turn out, no one got lost, and we even encountered another large group of cyclists passing in the opposite direction, leading to a spirited exchange of greetings. Those of you who were disappointed in the cancellation of the Lobster Ride and looking for another challenge may find this Saturday's KVBC ride from Wayne much to your liking. We have a challenging but doable metric century that will venture out to Paris by way of Buckfield and return through Hebron, Turner, and Leeds. Lots of beautiful countryside, and if you haven't done Streaked Mountain you can soon cross it off your list.  There is a shorter route of 40 miles with a turn-around in Buckfield, and both rides are fully arrowed.  See you Saturday!

Saturday, August 4th - WAYNE

"We'll Always Have Paris" - an all-new, fully-arrowed metric century out to Paris and Buckfield.

START: 9:00 am at the Wayne Elementary School, 48 Pond Road in Wayne.

DISTANCE(S): 40 or 63 miles

TERRAIN: Challenging, with numerous hills and distance.

HIGHLIGHTS: Streaked Mountain, Paris Hill, Hebron Academy, lots of scenic back roads, and a possible stop at the Nezinscott Farm Cafe in Turner.

LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com, 293-3784.

LINK to LONG RIDE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7008015

LINK to SHORT RIDE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7217238

We welcome suggestions for improving our rides and encourage active participation of all members.  For more information, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, follow us on Facebook or check out "Posted Roads" - our club blog at http://postedroads.blogspot.com.