This Sunday is the rescheduled Four Notches ride and, at the risk of sounding like I'm just copying from last week (which I am) you should definitely be there, because why wouldn't you? But let's just say, again, for argument's sake, that you can't be, but still want to ride with friends, Theresa is here for you!
She'd like to do the 50-mile Salmon Falls ride, so here it is. Click that button and let her know that you're in.
Wheels roll at 8:00.
This Saturday is the Four Notches ride, and you should definitely be there, because why wouldn't you? But let's just say, for argument's sake, that you can't be, but still want to ride with friends. Then you would come here and hope to find a little something; and so you have.
I will be out of town and unhappily missing both, but Theresa will be here, so let her know if you're in. We're keeping it simple, as the weather seems uncertain.
Wheels roll at 8:00.
Tomorrow is supposed to be pretty perfect, so imagine my disappointment in not being able to ride with you. ðŸ˜
But the show must go on, so how about 50 miles out to Bar Mills? If you want a few more miles, add in Cape and/or go around the Eastern Prom (carefully: don't run over tourists--they hate that).
I have no bunny herder for the day, so play nice and don't lose anybody who doesn't have a map!
Wheels roll at 8:00.
Well, it's a hot one out there, so I'm thinking of something short and sweet--we don't want anyone fainting away on a holiday weekend!
I offer a choice: 35 miles around Highland Lake or Cape. We'll choose in the morning.
Pack both bottles; wheels roll at 8:00.
We've been north, we've been south, so it must be time for west. Let's head up to Sebago Lake and back down through Windham, Gorham, and Westbrook. 46 miles with no wind, no rain, and no reason not to!
Wheels roll at 8:00.
Of course the weather looks perfect while I'm out of town--that's how my luck goes! But Adam is available and looking forward to seeing Old Orchard Beach, so that's our route for the day.
The route is 51 miles; it IS tourist season, so beware the coffee-starved visitors and phone zombies down along the beaches.
It's going to be balmy 70°, so wheels roll at Adam 8:00.
It looks like the wet weather is going to give us a break tomorrow and I thought I'd give our legs a little breather, too.
Theresa is going to fill in as bunny herder, and she liked the idea of Pineland--without all the hills. This seemed a good option, as there are myriad ways to go longer or shorter, depending on how the group feels.
Let's go with the skinny route to Pineland--be aware, I missed updating the Strava map to reflect the move back to Baxter Blvd, so your computer won't pick up the route until you pass the school on Ocean Ave. Garmin and RWGPS are fine. Also, the route is 45 miles.
Wheels roll at 8:00.
Well, dagnabbit, the weather is just staying disagreeable, with rain and cold on Evan's Notch, so we're going to err on the side of caution and punt the White Mountain ride once again. But that means there is room in our day for a local ride tomorrow.
Let's keep our legs strong and take a little spin out towards Bonny Eagle and Bar Mills for 53 miles and 2400' for climbing; if people are feeling extra eager, you can tack on an extra ten miles and 500' with a little dog leg up to Limington.
Let's get underway before the weather has a chance to play spoiler: wheels roll at 8:00.
Well, so much for Saturday--looks like a good day for ducks. 😕
But, due to the fact that we had to bump the White Mountain Ride to this weekend, and then to Sunday (9:00 so far...stay tuned), I have no ride planned in Portland this weekend.
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POSTPONED The weekend is here and the weather looks cold and wet; cold, wet, and screaming downhills seem like a bad combination, so we are postponing until Saturday, May 30th. |
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We'll be giving the Legs of Steel a little breather tomorrow--they've earned it--and the big day is almost upon us.
The weather, however, still looks to be against us for Monday. We'll wait until Saturday around noon to make a final call but look for a bump to Saturday the 30th--keep an eye on your email, Strava, Facebook or here for the decision. In the meantime, let's take a little sojourn around Highland Lake.
It should be a mild morning, so wheels roll at 8:00.
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Don't look now, but we may actually have a beautiful Saturday to ride bikes! It couldn't happen at a better time, because the Raymond Hills are up (and down, and up...).
We'll have a later start to give you a chance to get to Mabel Wilson School in Cumberland Center. Be sure to bring two bottles and a snack--the watering holes are at Pinelands (8 miles), the Dunkin Donuts in Poland (28 miles), and the Circle K at Shaker Rd (50 miles).
There is no reasonable shortcut for this route so, once you're in, you're in for it all, but it's a great ride--we're going to take every road that has the word "hill" in it so, after this, you will have nothing to fear on Memorial Day!
Wheels roll at 9:00.
Last week we had distance, this week we add hills. We'll head to Pineland via every road named "hill" we can find and then swing out into Pownal and South Durham to come home via Freeport. There are shorter routes, too, so don't panic.
Right now, it looks like we may get the full course in before the rain if we leave at 8; we'll plan to check the weather once we get to Pinelands and modify the route home, if necessary. Most of the climbing is front-loaded so, if we have to shorten things up or you don't have the time, you'll still get the climbing workout in.
Wheels roll at 8:00.
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May 16  | May 23 |
Memorial Day
UPDATE: Well, so much for a lovely Saturday: it’s looking like solid rain thru 2:00, and 45° is too cold to risk it. Let’s bump to Sunday and think happy, happy thoughts until then. This week we go in search of muffins, scones, and other baked goods, and Wild Oats in Brunswick is sure to supply! This is a great course with a perfect stop at the halfway point before we head back for home.
