5/28 No Official Ride

I only got two replies, so there is no official ride this weekend. I will leave this available for anyone who wants it.

Monday, however, is looking simply wonderful for our mountain ride! It was pointed out to me that I was only publishing the Hurricane Bypass route; allow me to correct that error; here is the extra 600' of climbing on a Cat 2 hill:

Hurricane Bypass	Hurricane Road

Meetup is at 8:30 at Weston’s Beach in Fryeburg; wheels roll at 9:00.

We do not have SAG this year, so pack accordingly. You need to carry a spare tube, patch kit, pump and/or cartridge; no SAG means no help, maybe for hours, depending on where you are (cell service is very spotty). Water bottles can be refilled at Pinkham Notch (mile 27), Gorham, NH (37), and at the Basin Campground (61), on the far side of Evans Notch. The Pinkham Notch stop has a café where you can buy lunch, and there are food options in Gorham, but it's a retail desert afterwards, so be sure to pack some calories.

5/21 Saturday Ride

 Memorial Day Tune-up Ride 5

This weekend we have the ever-challenging Raymond Hills loop, featuring six Cat-5 climbs totaling 4000' of climbing. The temps look to top out around 86° in Raymond, but the breezes will increase with the temps (at press time, @ 10 mph). Plan well, as refueling stops are few and far between. The Intervale Market at New Gloucester Rd and the Dunkin before we climb White Oak Hill Rd (small detour down Rte 26) are the best options I have.

You May Now Freak Out
Ok, not really. This is a destination ride (we have to drive there), so I don't have vetted alternate routes, but this appears to be a possibility. It is untested and offered without warrantee, either expressed or implied, but it offers 44 miles, 2200 ft of climbing, and you still get to tackle Valley Road.
Be sure your phone is charged—I have no idea what's out there (Outlet/Quarry Rds).

If you have not been with us on our recent series of longer and hillier rides (or just want something shorter/flatter this week), you should take a look at the rides we did in May/June 2015--there are a lot here (in old-school MapMyRide format), and something should spark your interest.

Wheels roll at 8:30 from Mabel Wilson School in Cumberland Center.

See the Tech Tips link above for help downloading maps to your Garmin.

 

Memorial Day Tune-up Series
5 Rides to Legs of Steel!

May 21	Alternate

 

Memorial Day

 

The Big Kahuna!

82 miles, 4,000 ft of climbing!

5/14 Saturday Ride

 Memorial Day Tune-up Ride 4

We have another 61-mile ride this weekend, going the hilly way to Pinelands and wandering back via Freeport (map below--the 64 on the image reflects the old starting point). We’ve had a great turnout the last few weeks, but the B group kinda got shelled out the back and broken into 3 separate pods last weekend, so we’ll have the A group start out first and the B will follow. If you start with the As and feel overmatched, just dial it back a bit—the B group will be along shortly.

Again, Don't Freak Out
You can select a 44-mile or 50-mile loop if you’re short on time. Most of the climbing is front-loaded on this course, so you’ll still get the hills in on the shorter options.

Wheels roll at 8:00.
All rides depart from Payson Park, except Raymond Hills and Memorial Day.

See the Tech Tips link above for help downloading maps to your Garmin.

 

Memorial Day Tune-up Series
5 Rides to Legs of Steel!

May 7	May 14
May 21	May 28

Memorial Day

The Big Kahuna!

82 miles, 4,000 ft of climbing!

5/7 Saturday Ride

 Memorial Day Tune-up: Ride 3

This weekend, we'll be heading up to Brunswick on a 61-mile stretch of the legs (map below--the distance on the image reflects the old starting point).

DON'T FREAK OUT!
I also have 46-mile and 53-mile loops in case you're not sure you have it in you or don't have
the time. There's even the 30-mile Freeport loop if this is your first weekend out.
Lots of bailout points, so don't worry.

Wheels roll at 8:00.
All rides depart from Payson Park, except Raymond Hills and Memorial Day.

See the Tech Tips link above for help downloading maps to your Garmin.

 

Memorial Day Tune-up Series
5 Rides to Legs of Steel!

May 7	May 14
May 21	May 28

Memorial Day

The big kahuna!

82 miles, 4,000 ft elev gain!