If we can't ride because of the rain, at least we can dream about upcoming ride events!!
Here is a list for you!
Betsy Kent invites all cyclists to this event sponsored by the Jackson Library:
Cyclist Marty Basch to spin his stories at Whitney Center in Jackson on July 18
Join author Marty Basch for an entertaining look at life from the seat of a bicycle on Saturday, July 18 at 7 PM at the Whitney Center in Jackson.
Basch has logged thousands of miles on his bicycle, pedaling his way to adventures on rides from Maine to Alaska, the Arctic Circle, and Canada to Mexico. Hear about his face-to-face encounter with an Alaskan grizzly bear or what it’s like to sample wild native cuisine like reindeer. His storytelling program serves up tall tales, experienced first-hand from his travels.
Basch is a writer, lecturer and adventurer who has written widely on the outdoors, sports, travel and food. He is the author of several books and will spin his stories right from the pages of his work: Against the Wind, Above the Circle and Twenty-nine Hills. Recently, Basch published a second edition of the popular The White Mountain Ride Guide which includes both road bicycling trips and mountain bike trails.
Basch, who lives in the Mount Washington Valley, has won several writing awards including the prestigious gold Lowell Thomas Award from the Society of American Travel Writers and is a member of the Explorers Club. He is a Conway Daily Sun bicycle and ski columnist, Boston Globe correspondent, syndicated columnist and contributor to several publications.
For more information of this Friends of Jackson Public Library program, call 383-9731
Next weekend, Fri, Sat, Sun July 10,11,12: Maine Bike Rally - locals ride free!! Get all the info on http://www.bikemaine.org/mainebikerally/index.html Many ThursdayBikers and Velo Club folks are leading rides, sweeping rides or helping out throughout the weekend. Volunteers still needed.
Saturday July 18: Mt Washington Velo Club BBQ Ride hosted by Steve Blum with a BBQ at his house after the ride http://www.mwvveloclub.org/
Saturday July 25: Maine Lobster Ride in Rockport, 16, 30, 50 or 100 mile routes with lobster rolls and lighthouses http://www.bikemaine.org/lobsterride
July 25 - August 1: Bon Ton Roulet, a one week supported bike tour around the Finger Lakes in NY State. There is still time to join in! (at last count, 6 ThursdayBikers are going!) http://www.bontonroulet.com/
Saturday August 1: Tin Mountain Century Ride 50 or 100 miles http://www.tinmtn.org/century.cfm
Saturday August : Mt Washington Velo Club BYOB3 Ride with free BBQ at Echo Lake http://www.mwvveloclub.org/
Saturday August 29: Mad River Valley Century, Waitsfield, VT 50 and 100 mile rides
(7 ThursdayBikers are riding it, so far! Surprisingly easy century - great for 1st timers! call or email Marianne if you want to join in on the ride and lodging plans) http://www.mrvcenturyride.com/
Saturday September 12: Lighthouse Ride hosted by the Eastern Trail Alliance, South Portland, Maine 25, 40 62 or 100 mile rides http://www.easterntrail.org/
The weather has to be great for all of these events. We have had enough rain!
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