Tuesday, July 26, 2016

North Road 9:00 am... LET"S DO IT

Thursday, July 28, 2016


North Road: Shelbourne to Bethel, 9:00 am


RIDE IS ON!  According to Today's forecasts, it should be possible to get this ride in before any thunderstorms come in.  It looks like more showers will be further north on the Canadian border, and we should be done with our ride before the showers and t-storms get to our area
CAR POOL?? IF you want to carpool, meet in Jackson in the parking lot across from the J-Town Deli at 8:10am, otherwise , see you in Shelbourne!

The ride from Shelbourne to Bethel is mostly in the shade.

Starting in Shelbourne Village instead of the usual Hogan Road parking area cuts out some miles, cuts out a few sharp climbs at the end, and adds a nice ride on a quiet road with nice views and the donkey running alongside us. 

Start: ready to ride at 9:00 am.

Total Mileage, about 35. 


To get to the parking area take Route 16 north to Gorham, hang a right on Route 2, go about 4.5 miles. Take a left into Shelbourne Village, (might be signed as Meadow Road) then very shortly afterward take a right into the tiny village. Park in the playing field/ballpark on the left side of the road (via a dirt driveway).

North Road 9:00 am... if weather permits....

Thursday, July 28, 2016


North Road: Shelbourne to Bethel, 9:00 am


MIGHT BE good weather for ThursdayBike. According to Tuesday's forecasts, it should be possible to get this ride in before any thunderstorms come in. 

BUT!!!   Please check this site Wednesday evening and Thursday morning before you head outside just in case the weather forecast looks like it is not a good idea to do this ride!! I will switch the ride to fit the forecast!

The ride from Shelbourne to Bethel is mostly in the shade.

Starting in Shelbourne Village instead of the usual Hogan Road parking area cuts out some miles, cuts out a few sharp climbs at the end, and adds a nice ride on a quiet road with nice views and the donkey running alongside us. 

Start: ready to ride at 9:00 am.

Total Mileage, about 35. 


To get to the parking area take Route 16 north to Gorham, hang a right on Route 2, go about 4.5 miles. Take a left into Shelbourne Village, (might be signed as Meadow Road) then very shortly afterward take a right into the tiny village. Park in the playing field/ballpark on the left side of the road (via a dirt driveway).

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

The Snowville Loop, 9:00 am

Thursday, July 21, 2016


Nice day for the Snowville Loop!
I have heard that this ride was scheduled a few times recently but was cancelled due to weather issues. This Thursday looks OK, so let's try again.  Maybe we should do it in reverse to appease karma???

Meet at the riverside park, on the right, just past the police station on East Conway Road. The road is called Meetinghouse Hill Road. Drive down the entrance road to the parking and picnic area on the Saco River. Ready to Ride at 9:00 am.

The ride goes back out to East Conway Road, then left to the stop sign, take a left onto Route 302, cross the Saco River, take a left at the lights to head towards Center Conway on new pavement, then take a right onto Mill Street to ride by the beach on Conway Lake, up Brownfield Road to Hampshire St, and up the famous Asparagus Hill. This hill is the yearly test of how far you can ride up before having to jump off the bike before tipping over...

The reward is a great ride to Crystal Lake. We might be able to picnic there, but since most of us are not Eaton residents they may not let us hoodlums enter. We can use the picnic tables located in the pines on the lake a short distance down 153 on the left, before the Eaton Store.

Return by Route 153 to Stark Road (right turn at a four corners). This is a nice riding road that cuts out half of route 153 and avoids Conway Village lights and traffic). At the end of Stark Road, where it meets route 113, you can take a right onto Odell Hill Road, which runs parallel to route 113 for a short distance. Then you pop out back on 113 and come to the lights at Route 302 where you go left. Take the right back onto East Conway Road and right again after the police station into the park. Take a dip in the river if you like!

Distance = 25 miles 


Ready to Ride at 9:00 am! 

Here is a map of the ride:

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/21252684

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Ammonoosuc Waterfalls Ride, 9:00 am


Thursday July 14, 2016

Ammonoosuc Waterfalls via Mt Clinton Road and Base Road   9:00 am start


Looks like the weather will be good with late afternoon thunderstorms. Good for a ride with a view.

This ride is relatively short in mileage but big on scenery and attractions, and is a good work out, too. It includes panoramic Presidential views, the Cog Railroad (if you decide to climb up to the station), Upper and Lower Ammonoosuc Falls. We eat lunch/snacks on the rocks next to the Lower Ammonoosuc Falls.

Start at the Eisenhower Wayside Park which is on the right side of Route 302 a couple of miles after passing through Crawford Notch. It has a tall flagpole and it is a sledding hill in the winter. We ride back up the notch to Mt Clinton Road (how is this lately?) getting that climb over while it is still cool. You could climb up to the Cog Railroad or just enjoy the downhill cruise, stopping to look at Upper Ammonusuc Falls. We then ride out to the Twin Mt 4 corners, turn back and stop to enjoy the Lower Ammonoosuc Falls.

Start:  9:00 am at the Eisenhower Wayside Park

Total distance: approximately 25 miles; depending on options.

Carpool, if you like:  Attitash parking lot, far end, 8:15 am.
I will join you next week!! Enjoy!!


Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Green Mountain Loop and Bobby Sue's, start at King Pine, 9:00 am

Thursday, July 7, 2016

The Green Mountain Loop and Bobby Sue's

This ride SHOULD be completed before any storms, hopefully! Most forecasts seem to indicate storms arriving in the afternoon, around 3:00. Look out the window and get an early morning forecast before you decide to head out! I might post a cancellation if the weather turns for the worse, check back if you are concerned.

Start at King Pine Ski Area at 9:00, ready to ride. Park at the big parking lot across from the main lifts on the lakeside of route 153. Ride south on 153, turn left at Cushing Corner Road for a somewhat hilly ride but good views into Freedom Village. The road out of Freedom is flat. From Freedom, travel south back onto route 153, then after the gazebo in Effingham,you go down a hill and soon see Center Effingham where you take a right onto Town House Road, might be labelled Corner Road (Look for this on the right!  Easy to miss! Sign might be missing!!). The loop around Green Mountain concludes with Green Mountain Road, which will take us back to 153.

On the way back stop at Bobby Sue's Ice Cream Shop. opens at 12:00!   

The loop around Green Mountain is largely rolling; the hills are on the small side. Total ride of 29 miles.

Plan to leave King Pine at 9 AM. Park in the lot across from the ski area. 
As always, car pooling is good. (Carpoolers from Glen/Jackson area - meet at Grant's parking lot at 8:00).

There is a coffee shop that used to be open in Freedom Village, operated by volunteers from the area. Hopefully it is still open on the weekdays - if so, stop there for a coffee and a snack.


This map below is almost exactly the ride planned...I could not get the Ride with GPS to load on this blog. If you want the map, email me and I will forward it to you. Scott will be the leader and he knows this route well!!


http://www.mapmyride.com/ride/united-states/nh/-madison-/640124952290956167