I have two variations on a theme for tomorrow: a shortened version of Roads Less Traveled (48 miles) and a MORE shortened variation of 40 miles.
Yes, ok, it's October--we can start the rides later now. Tomorrow heads out at 9:00 when the temps should be about 43-44°, but next weekend could be later still--it all depends on the temps, so be flexible.
Once again, what are you looking here for?? The real ride is up in Brunswick around Merrymeeting Bay!
But, since I can't go, maybe you can't, either. I have both time and distance constraints this weekend, so I'm doing a short ride tomorrow morning. If you'd like to join me, wheels roll at 8:00.
I have to admit, I have no idea what's been ridden and what hasn't over the last few weeks, but I know you could only ride one of these from the 27th, so how about we ride the other one? Load them both and we'll sort it in the morning.
It's going to be a cool start, so dress for success. Wheels roll at 8:00.
Bruce has volunteered to lead tomorrow and, as you know, the leader gets to pick.
Bruce has Wild Oats on the brain and it's been about a month since our last visit, so let's go!
As usual, many shorter loops if you don't have the time or legs for the full course, so don't let that stop you from enjoying good company. Pick a loop that works for you and be ready to ride at 8:00.
 | Wild Oats 66 Strava | Garmin Little Dog 64 Strava | Garmin Maquoit Rd 57 Strava | Garmin Highland Rd 51 Strava | Garmin Freeport 34 Strava | Garmin |
Well, we should all know the Saturday ride is out in Oxford at 9:00--what are you thinking looking here??
But, since you have, maybe you need a local ride. I have no set leader for tomorrow, but it should be a lovely day for a ride, so I'll drop two option here, one 35 and one 45 miles, and you can pick in the morning. Be sure to hit the Strava I'm in button so others will know they'll have company.
Ride leaves at 8:00.
I will be driving SAG for the Dempsey Challenge tomorrow and most of my guest bunny herders are involved, as well, so I have no set leader for tomorrow. I'll post one of our un-hilly Pineland loops but, of course, feel free to call an audible in the morning.
Wheels roll at 8:00.
Well, I was looking forward to finally doing the 54-mile Mitchell Hill lighthouse loop I put together a few weeks ago, but it turns out the actual Lighthouse Ride is tomorrow. We could still do it, but we might see some crowded roads.
We'll pick in the morning--wheels roll at 8:00.
I won't lie--I was expecting rain tomorrow and figured a shorter ride would be in order; I guess things change.
They've moved the rain off to the mid-afternoon, and it's been six whole weeks since we went to Wild Oats...
As usual, many shorter loops, so pick your poison and be ready to ride at 8:00.
| Wild Oats 66 Strava | Garmin Little Dog 64 Strava | Garmin Maquoit Rd 57 Strava | Garmin Highland Rd 51 Strava | Garmin Freeport 34 Strava | Garmin |
Tomorrow looks kinda perfect, so let's do a long one.
I don't have a Strava map for this yet--anyone with a paid account who rides it tomorrow can help me out for next time! The full route is 64 miles; if we just wave at Limington instead of actually going there, it's about 10 miles less. As usual, wheels roll at 8:00.
Limington-Hollis-Buxton
Well, we should be going north this weekend, as we've spent quite a few rides going south, so Pownal was on my mind, but the surf should be pretty darn great without a cloud in the sky--seems a shame to miss it.
So I offer up a choice: upta Pineland and northward into Pownal (65 miles for the full loop):
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Hilly Pineland-Freeport 65 Hilly Pineland-Hodgdon 53 Hilly Pineland-Sligo 49 |
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Or Mitchell Hill plus five lighthouses traveling through Cape on our way home for some surf watching (54 miles, plus a few more if we finish with the eastern prom trail). If you need to have a lobster roll, don't forget the cash! We'll pick in the morning--wheels roll at 8:00. |
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It's going to be beautiful tomorrow (finally) so a little distance seems in order, "but let's not do hills," came the request. Well, that does make it a bit tougher, but how about this? It was Theresa's Birthday Ride last year and it seemed to work well, so let's try it again.
The base map you know, but the addition down to Fortune's Rocks is the added bonus. I still have a garage to demolish, so I may take the shorter route, but let's roll at 8:00 and be ready to dodge tourists and phone zombies in OOB.
Saturday looks pretty good, if a little humid, so let's try something different--we haven't done this one for almost a year. This is 52 miles, but I have to demo my garage so, as we go by my house in Westbrook, I'm going to drop off to try to beat the heat. Sorry, no Strava map for this one, but wheels roll at 8:00.
Sorry for the late post--busy week, and I will be tied up with the Bike MS ride tomorrow, but it should be a glorious day for a ride!
I think it's a good day to head to Salmon Falls; that's 46 miles of pretty roads, or 54 or so if you tack on Cape. No specific ride leader, but wheels still roll at 8:00.
I am out of town tomorrow but Theresa isn't and, luckily, she's susceptible to peer pressure! She has agreed to be chief bunny herder for the day. As such, she gets to make the call, and that call is for baked goods. Diane, I hope you're available this time!
Fair warning, I'm tied up with the MS ride next weekend, too, so I am actively taking bunny herder applications for that--pick your favorite course and let me know!
Wheels roll at 8:00.
| Wild Oats 66 Strava | Garmin Little Dog 64 Strava | Garmin Maquoit Rd 57 Strava | Garmin Highland Rd 51 Strava | Garmin Freeport 34 Strava | Garmin |
I will be tied up with the Tri for a Cure on Saturday and still need a ride leader, but I am posting some options for the day. It looks like full sun and nice temps, so it'll be a great day to ride bikes!
On offer are the 46-mile Windham/Middlejam loop and the 45-mile Mitchell Hill/Ash Swamp/Cape loop (you can tack on a few more miles by adding in Black Point).
Be sure to click the I'm In button on Strava; wheels roll at 8:00.
