Franconia Notch Bike Path 10:00 am

Thursday May 24, 2012 I think we have good enough weather to ride the Francinia Notch Bike Path this Thursday. I like riding it early in the season, before it gets too crowded. Meet at the Loon Ski Area parking lot, ready to ride at 10:00 am. The bridge leading to the parking lot was damaged by Hurricane Irene, but is passable now due to a temporary bridge. Starting at Loon, we ride the back roads of Lincoln to Clark's Trading Post, up Route 3 to The Flume, then enjoy the roller coaster of a bike path. It is about 32 miles round trip. For those that want a shorter ride, start at The Flume for a 19 mile ride. Park near the bike path, at the northern end of the lot, up on the left relative to the entrance off of Route 3. Meet the riders coming up from Loon at about 10:45-11:00. If you want to carpool meet at the Attitash parking lot at 9:00 am. If you like, there is good food and home brew at the Woodstock Brewery for après-bike. If you have the NPR or NHPTV discount card bring it for a 2-for-1 meal deal. Here is a map:http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/7074752