Bring Out Your Lupines

Sunday's weather turned out to be much better than Saturday's for our hastily rescheduled ride from Vassalboro yesterday. We had a fine turnout and enjoyed blue skies and sunshine as well as some great roads. Many thanks to David for leading us and for the hot pizza at the ride's end! This Saturday we will kick off the month of June with a popular ride around Damariscotta Lake, known for the fields of Lupines in bloom, and a possible post-ride stop for ice cream at the Jefferson Scoop. Hope you can join us! Saturday, June 6 - JEFFERSON "Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake. START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson. DISTANCE: 28 miles. TERRAIN: moderate with some hills. HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower (hopefully) passing by the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake, with a possible ice cream stop at the end LEADER: Jim Merrick, hjmerrick@gmail.com LINK TO ROUTE MAP: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55237100 https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/275724675

Pining for Lupines

 

We had a beautiful day for riding around Vassalboro and China on Sunday.  Lots of sunshine, warm weather, great scenery, and a fine turnout, topped off by a great lunch provided by our hosts, Laura and David.  Thank you once again!  We really appreciate it!  This Saturday we will head out to Jefferson for another very pretty ride, this time around Damariscotta Lake with fields of lupines in bloom.  Hope you can join us!

Saturday, June 8- JEFFERSON

"Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.
START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.
DISTANCE: 27 miles.
TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.
HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower (hopefully) with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.
LEADER: David Chiappetta, davidchiappetta5@gmail.com
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/275724675

RIDE CHANGE: Saturday's KVBC Ride in Jefferson Changed to SUNDAY.

Tired of the rain?  So are we!  We are changing the start of this weekend's KVBC ride from Saturday to SUNDAY.  The sun has to come out for more than a few minutes sometime.  Hope you can join us Sunday!

Sunday, June 11 - JEFFERSON

"Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADERS: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu, and David Chiappetta, davidchiappetta5@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743

Show Us Your Lupines

 

We have had a long stretch of good riding weather, but the rains finally caught up with us and the hypothermic conditions over the weekend caused us to cancel the KVBC Sunday ride in Readfield.  Hopefully we will have a chance to reschedule the ride on another open date. Forecasts predict that the cold, rainy weather will break in time for our "Lupine Ride" this Saturday in Jefferson, which, truth be told, is pretty in any weather. Hope you can join us!

Saturday, June 10 - JEFFERSON

"Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADERS: Tammy Jones, tjjones@colby.edu, and David Chiappetta, davidchiappetta5@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743

Pining for Lupines

 

We had more fine weather for last Sunday's ride around Cobbossee Lake. The roadsides were flanked by an abundance of wild and cultivated flowers, and were in pretty good shape, except for a torn-up gravel section on the return route (my apologies). This Saturday we will circle another lake and hopefully see even more flowers on a very pretty route in its own right. Hope you can join us!

Saturday, June 11 - JEFFERSON

"Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin1964@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743

Bring Us Your Lupines

We are starting to see some high summer temperatures and summer is still 12 days away. We had another great turnout last Sunday in Norridgewock featuring scenic views, smooth pavement, some pretty descents, and a great post-ride gathering at the ride leaders'! Many thanks to Brian and Denise for another great club ride! Also, a shout-out to Laura and David Lipman for leading a successful Women's Ride with BCM in Augusta on Saturday - the ride was well-attended and well-appreciated! Next Sunday we will meet in jefferson for a ride around Damariscotta Lake. Will the summer heat bring out the fields of lupines around the lake? Come find out on Sunday - see you then! Sunday, June 13 - JEFFERSON "Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake. START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson. DISTANCE: 27 miles. TERRAIN: moderate with some hills. HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake. LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com. LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743 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.

Got Amish?

We had a beautiful day last Saturday to kick off our rides in August, and we took full advantage by following a very pretty route from Richmond to Wiscasset. Our thanks to David Lipman who scoped out the route, and to all who helped out. This Saturday we will explore a new route on the Tour de Whitefield, another popular ride. We will start this year at the Whitefield Elementary School to take advantage of a larger parking area in which to spread out at the start. Please remember to bring a mask for use when in close proximity with others, maintain a healthy distance otherwise, and please stay home if you are feeling sick.  Take care, and see you Saturday!

Saturday, August 8 - WHITEFIELD

"Tour de Whitefield" - a rural tour through the rolling hills and farms of Whitefield, Pittston, Jefferson and Windsor.

START: 9:00 am, at the Whitefield Elementary School, 164 Grand Army Road, Rt. 126

DISTANCE: about 34 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 perhaps a socially-distant get-together at the Sheepscot General Store.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com, 207-332-1775 (cell).

For more information about the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, and check out the KVBC blog, Posted Roads, at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or follow our Facebook page.

Lupines and Fish Ladders

We started out June with a great turnout last Sunday in Vassalboro.  Our thanks to the Lipmans, who not only organized another fine ride, but also adapted to the COVID-19 limitations and figured out a way to "socialize at a distance" after the ride.  This Sunday we will head out to Jefferson for a great loop around Damariscotta Lake.  Please remember that we are still working to "flatten the curve." Maintain a healthy distance between each other while riding and stopping, bring masks to use when in close quarters, and please stay home if you are sick.  Stay well, and see you Sunday!

Sunday, June 14 - JEFFERSON

"Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com.

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743

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.

Aiming for an Amish Ride

Last Saturday we had a great ride from Richmond to Wiscasset over some really nice back roads, under fair skies, and in fine company. The stop at Treats bakery was much appreciated as well. Our thanks to David Lipman for another fine ride. This Saturday we will return to Whitefield, home to a sizeable Amish colony, and also home to our ride leaders who are planning both a great ride and a post-ride lunch at their house. Hope you can join us!

Saturday, August 10 - WHITEFIELD

"Tour de Whitefield" - a rural tour through the rolling hills and farms of Whitefield, Pittston, Jefferson and Windsor.

START: 9:00 am, at 184 Hunts Meadow Road in Whitefield, about 2 miles south of the junction of Rt. 17 and North Hunts Meadow Road. Park near the garage or on the grass along the driveway.

DISTANCE: about 32 miles.

TERRAIN: rolling hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: lots of scenic rural roads around the Sheepscot River Valley, and a post-ride gathering at the ride leaders'; if you plan to stay for a while after the ride, please RSVP to the ride leader below - thanks!

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com, 207-332-1775 (cell).

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7270666

For more information about the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784 or hjmerrick@gmail.com, and check out the KVBC blog, Posted Roads, at http://postedroads.blogspot.com, or follow our Facebook page.

Those Looping Lupines

The weather is finally heating up!  We had a great turnout for the ride in Norridgewock last Sunday - again, many thanks to Brian and Denise for another great ride!  This Saturday we will start in Jefferson for a very pretty ride (even without lupines, which are anticipated to be in full bloom) as we explore the back roads around Damaricotta Lake.  See you Saturday, and for those of you doing the Trek, Bon Route!

Saturday, June 15 - JEFFERSON

"Lupine Damariscotta Lake" - a most colorful circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads in full flower with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com.

LINK to ROUTE MAP (2018): https://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7254743

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.

The Jefferson Jaunt

With favorable weather last weekend, we decided it called for a double header so we met on Saturday in Readfield at the Firemen's Breakfast and in Vassalboro on Sunday for the Ride Leaders' Lunch.  And we biked a combined 60 miles, too (fortunately!).  Our thanks to the Lipmans for their wonderful hospitality on Sunday, and a tip of the helmet to the Readfield Fire Dept. for Saturday's breakfast and everything else they do.  This Saturday we will head out to Jefferson and round about Damariscotta Lake for more great scenery, and we hope you can join us!

Saturday, June 9 - JEFFERSON

"The Jefferson Jaunt" - a circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:00 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com.

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.

Damariscotta Lake - Jefferson

We have a number of ride opportunities this weekend - on Saturday, we have an all new club ride planned starting in Jefferson and traveling around Damariscotta Lake (details below). Please note the 9:30 am start time.  On Sunday, there is the annual Greenville Bike and Boat Ride (details in previous post).  Hope you can get out and join us on the first bike rides of summer!

Saturday, June 24 - JEFFERSON

"Down Around Damariscotta" - a circumnavigation of Damariscotta Lake.

START: 9:30 am at the Jefferson Village School, 48 Washington Road, Jefferson.

DISTANCE: 27 miles.

TERRAIN: moderate with some hills.

HIGHLIGHTS: scenic back roads with a stop at the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder and the Bunker Hill Church overlook of the lake.

LEADER: Bryan Griffin, bjgriffin@roadrunner.com.

LINK to BCM Calendar Listing: http://www.bikemaine.org/event2/kvbc-down-around-Damariscotta

For more information on the Kennebec Valley Bicycle Club, contact Jim Merrick at 293-3784, hjmerrick@gmail.com, or keep up to date via our Facebook page.