The weather forecasts are just not looking good for an early morning ride....
BUT -- Showers are supposed to end and the sun should come out and the temperature should be 70. The weather looks to be better in this area and south of here, as opposed to up north. I think it is not worth a drive up over the notches, as I have had a few rides lately be much wetter up there than here.
So, what to do for tomorrow??
I think that a later morning start would be good to dry out the roads, and that a Tamworth ride -- The Wonalancet Loop - would be a good idea. The foliage is better down there and it will be a nice ride in the sunshine. This is a great fall ride!!! Ready to ride at 11:00.
Distance: 30 miles
Meeting place: West Ossipee - Parking lot at McDonald's and Tram Store (old Mt. Whitter ski tram station) located on the east side of the junction of Route 16 and route 25 in West Ossipee. From Conway, drive south on route 16 to the traffic light at the 16/25 junction. Go straight through the light, then turn left into the parking lot for the McDonald's and Tram Store. Park on the right side of the lot, where we will not interfere with the McDonald's customer parking.
Meeting time: Ready to ride out of the Tram parking lot at 11:00 am. From Glen Duncan Donuts, it is a 27 mile drive, from EMS, a 22 mile drive, from Conway Village it is a 16 mile drive.
Carpool: For the Glen/Jackson folks, carpool out of the Duncan Donuts/Grant's Supermarket parking lot. Be there at 9:45 in order to leave the lot promply at 10:00 am.
Terrain: Farms, fields, forests, mountain views, marshland, horses, churches, stone walls, riverside riding, etc, etc. Part of the ride will be on the road designated as The Chinook Trial (route 113A from Tamworth to Wonalancet). The Chinooks are famous sleddogs: www.theheartofnewengland.com/LifeInNewEngland-Chinook-Trail.html
Some flat riding at the start, a wonderful downhill at the end, which means, that in the middle there are a few short steep rolling hills (not as steep as Asparagus Hill...) and moderate hills that will burn some calories so that you can enjoy your lunch with ice cream at the...
Food Stop: "The Other Store" in Tamworth Village (at ~mile 24). Bring your own or get a nice lunch and or ice cream here and eat at the picnic tables in the sunshine in the back of the store.
Map:
Also -- 2 News Items!!
1. A date has been set for the End-of-Bike-Season Annual Bike Cleaning and Pot Luck Dinner!! The only change is that there will be no bike cleaning -- just partying this year!!! You only need to bring something for the potluck - leave the bike home this time. (Your homework will be to clean the bike before you come to the party!!! I will post my Bike Cleaning Document on this site at some point before the party for reference...)
The event will be hosted by Pat and John Higgins on Saturday evening, November 15th.
More details will follow over the next few weeks.
2. Glenn Ashworth sends this invitation to all for the Bike For Books event this Saturday:
"One of the most enjoyable events of the fall season is upon us! The N. Conway "Bike for Books" fall foliage tour. "Bike for Books" is a great enjoyable tour ride for a very good cause. Details are listed below:
Bike for Books - A Fall Foliage Mountain Bike Tour in the Mount Washington Valley
The North Conway Public Library will hold its seventh annual Bike for Books fund raiser on Saturday, October 11th, 2008. This scenic mountain bike tour of the Mount Washington Valley during peak fall foliage season offers different route options to accommodate various ability levels from beginner/novice to expert mountain biker and also children. The tour will begin between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. and is expected to conclude by early afternoon—every participant can choose their own route and own pace since this is a tour and not a race. The mountain bike trails will be well-marked, nobody will get lost. Even if you don't normally mt. bike you will enjoy this tour. Food and drinks along the way will be provided to all participants.
All bikers and volunteers will receive a book, a bike bottle, and are invited to a free big lunch at the finish (Elvio’s pizza, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream, coffee from Frontside Grind, and more).
Many local businesses, restaurants, and ski areas have donated numerous free giveaways and gift certificates.
The Registration fee is $20 for individuals, $30 for couples, $35 for families, and $10 for students 17 and under. $5 off for pre-registration by October 4th —
THE MT.WASHINGTON VALLEY VELO BICYCLE CLUB HAS PRE-PURCHASED 10 SPOTS FOR THE FIRST 10 CLUB MEMBERS WHO WANT TO RIDE FREE! JUST LET THE REGISTRATION FOLKS KNOW YOU ARE A 2008 CLUB MEMBER."
Forms may be picked up at the North Conway Public Library or downloaded at http://www.northconwaylibrary.com/ . Registration on the day of the event will be held at the John Fuller School from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
FMI check http://www.northconwaylibrary.com/ or contact the library at (603) 356-2961.
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