A Chance of Chainrings

We had great weather for the KVBC ride from Wayne on Sunday. Bright blue, cloudless skies with lots of sunshine which enhanced the many views of lakes, rivers, and hillsides. To top it off, we stopped at the Nezinscot Farm store and cafe on Open Farm Day. It was great to see some familiar faces, too! This Saturday we will return to Chelsea for a newly modified route over some of the best cycling roads in the Sheepscot River Valley. Hope to see you Saturday! Saturday, August 1 - 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 30 miles TERRAIN: rolling hills. HIGHLIGHTS: lots of scenic rural roads in and around the scenic Sheepscot River Valley. LEADER: Fred McKinley, mkinleyf@gmail.com LINK to ROUTE MAP: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/23708923699

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 

The Chainrings of Chelsea

At long last, we had beautiful weather for our ride from Oakland on Sunday.  We worked our way around spots of road construction, met some solitary cyclists who may join us on future rides, enjoyed some really pretty gravel sections, and topped it off with an ice cream stop at the end.  Many thanks to Tammy for leading and for everyone who took advantage of our rescheduling.  This Saturday brings an all-new ride from Chelsea out around Alna & Head Tide and back through Pittston & Randolph over some great roads.  Hope you can join us!

Saturday, August 5 - 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 around and at the 16 mile mark Head Tide Dam is an Historical Landmark.  Just before we hit 30 miles, we can enjoy a stop at The Ice Cream Shoppe in Randolph.

LEADER: Fred, mkinleyf@gmail.com

LINK to ROUTE MAP : 

https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/180123130