Thursday, July 4th, 2013
It is really hard to plan bike rides lately with this continuously rainy weather, but this just might work, the forecast looks ok so far.....
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 (bring ear plugs...), old cars and "floats". Miss Mt Washington 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 4th of July 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. Meet at the Attitash parking lot at 9:00 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. Ride to Bartlett Village, then choose: go up to the top of Bear Notch or tootle around Bartlett Village and River Road. Regroup with all the riders at a prime viewing spot on the parade route, then get a bowl full of strawberry shortcake made by the church ladies.
By then the traffic should clear for our return to our cars at Attitash. Maybe next year Thursdaybikers should enter the decorated bike contest.
Meet at 9:00 am at Attitash.
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