Sanka de Mayo

We had a wonderful "Wake Up the Earth Ride" out of Belgrade on Sunday - thanks to Jim Floyd, who set out a splendid new route for us. Now we will head into May - May is "Bike Month" - and the weather had better start to look like May. Sunday is Sanka de Mayo, but you don't have to settle for any decaffeinated ride - we are going to head out over a classic route around Gardiner and West Gardiner - and we may even stop at Frosty's Donuts near the ride's end. Guaranteed to be good to the last drop - for a no-drop ride. Hope you can join us!

Sunday, May 5th - GARDINER

"Coffee Grindstone Crank" - a tour south of the Capitol district through Gardiner and Litchfield.

START:  10:00 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 modern 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:  28 or 30 miles.

TERRAIN:  Moderately hilly.

HIGHLIGHTS:  quiet back roads along streams and farmland in West Gardiner and Richmond; possible stop at Frosty's Donuts in Gardiner.

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

LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7355770

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.

 

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.

Not Quite Cinco de Mayo

We had a fine ride around Lake Cobbossee last Sunday to kick off May and Bike Month. Many thanks to John Lanoue for leading, and for leading this Saturday's ride from the Oak Pond Brewery in Skowhegan on Siete de Mayo, which is not-quite Cinco de Mayo, but there is an optional microbrewery tour on tap, so maybe that's close enough. The weather forecast is for sunny skies and mid-60s, which sounds close enough for Anything de Mayo!  Please note the 10:00 am start.

Saturday, May 7 - SKOWHEGAN

"Ales and Acorns" - a not-quite Cinco de Mayo ride through Canaan, Skowhegan, Waterville and Hinckley.

START: 10:00 am at the Oak Pond Brewery, 101 Oak Pond Road, near the Skowhegan/Canaan town line. Directions at their website: http://www.oakpondbrewery.com/contact.asp.

DISTANCE: approx 38 miles

TERRAIN: moderate to hilly

HIGHLIGHTS: some little-traveled back roads, river views, and an optional brewery tour at the ride's end.

LEADER: John Lanoue, john.lanoue@avid.com.

LINK TO RIDE MAP: https://www.strava.com/routes/4024964

BCM Calendar Link: http://www.bikemaine.org/event2/kennebec-valley-bicycle-club-acorns-and-ales

Cinco de Mayo

It is May 1st, the start of National Bike Month, and we have been having exceptional early Spring weather. Last Saturday we had a fine ride in Wayne, thanks to Ray Giglio and the dozen other riders who took part! 

This week's ride will fall on Sunday, May 5 - "Cinco de Mayo" and will feature a post-ride potluck at the ride leaders house in Windsor for all those who are interested.  Bud says to bring what you like - it need not be Mexican (e.g.: the French were also involved in the turmoil at the Cinco de Mayo, although on the losing end this once).  Mexican or French or whatever, we hope to see you at the Windsor Fairgrounds on Sunday!

 

Sunday, May 5th - WINDSOR

"Cinco de Mayo" - we kick off Bike Month with a scenic tour of Whitefield and Windsor.

START: 10:00 am at the Windsor Fairgrounds on Rt. 32 in Windsor - park in the open field across the street from the entrance to the Fairgrounds.

DISTANCE: 25 miles.

TERRAIN: moderately hilly.

HIGHLIGHTS: fine touring country around Windsor & Whitefield, and a post-ride potluck at the ride leader's house, about two miles from the start.  Contact Bud with any questions.

LEADER: Bud Newell.