Bartlett 4th of July Parade

I just returned from CT and have not had time to put together a good ride for Thursday yet....stay tuned, I will post it tomorrow. In the mean time, if you have never been to the Bartlett 4th of July Parade, it is worth a trip. What a hoot!! It drips with small town charm. Lots of fire trucks, old cars and "floats". Miss Mt Washinton Valleys in tiaras perched in convertibles. It starts at 11:00. This is a big deal --- they actually close route 302 for this event, causing a huge traffic jam of confused, surprised and cranky tourists (and locals). But the show must go on! Best way to see this spectacle is by bike. If you want some entertainment tomorrow morning, meet at the Attitash parking lot at 10:15 am, ready to ride, at the far end of the lot in the shade. We can ride over to Bartlett Village before 302 turns into a linear parking lot of annoyed drivers. We can see the festivities and parade, and get a bowl full of strawberry shortcake made by the church ladies, and then ride River Road until 302 relaxes. Maybe next year Thursdaybikers can enter the decorated bike contest.