3/20 Saturday Ride

The weather this weekend looks to be about as perfect as you could expect from March in Maine. To celebrate, we will head out on one of the old standby Mountain Rd. loops that heads over through Cumberland (MapMyRide route). We'll leave the shop at 8:00 as usual.

3/13 Saturday Ride

After a nice start to the year last week, the Saturday rides are officially back. This week we are doing a variation of the Monday night ride that will take us through Falmouth and Cumberland (MapMyRide route). It will probably be a bit chilly at 8:00, but starting early should help us beat any chance of rain.

3/6 Saturday Ride

With the forecast calling for sun and 44 degrees on Saturday, it looks like it's time to start back in on the Saturday rides. This week we will start of with a relatively short jaunt to get everyone back in the swing of things. We are considering two different routes: a 20 mile trip out Middle Rd. (MapMyRide route) or a 22 mile ride that incorporates Falmouth Rd. and Woodville (MapMyRide route). Let us know your preference by leaving a comment or sending me an email.

We will leave the shop at 8:00 as usual.

2/27 Saturday Ride

The weather looks horrible for Saturday, so we won't try to go for a ride this week. However, there seems to be some interest in getting out sooner rather than later, so to the extent that the weather cooperates, we'll start things in the next few weeks.

Saturday Rides - - It's Not Too Early, Is It?

The lack of any significant precipitation has us wondering whether it's time to start heading out on Saturday mornings. Our thinking was that provided it is above freezing at the designated start time and the roads are clear of snow/ice we would start the Saturday rides back up beginning February 27.

The plan would be to get things started with some easy trips of 20-25 miles just to get out on the roads again. If you have thoughts, please post a comment or drop me an email so we know whether there is any interest.

Movie Night - 02/04

Community Cycling Club of Portland Presents

BICYCLE DREAMS

An award winning documentary about the most insane cycling
event in the world - The 3000 mile Race Across America.


Thursday, Feb. 4th
7:00 pm social / 7:30 pm film
Zero Station
222 Anderson Street, Portland, ME

All are welcome. No charge.
Snacks and beverages encouraged. (BYOB)

Free Physical Therapy Testing

Tracey Merrill wants everyone to know that Back In Motion Physical Therapy is offering free 30 minute screenings. If you have a nagging ache that won't go away and you are not sure what to do about it, go see Back in Motion to help you figure out what to do. It may be as simple as:

• suggesting exercises you can do at home,
  
• making a referral to your doctor for PT, or
  
• suggesting activity modifications.

Locations are in South Portland just behind Shaw's Millcreek (161 Ocean Street) and in Gorham (94 Main Street). Just call Back in Motion and mention the free screen when scheduling your appointment.

SoPo tel: 799-8226,
Gorham tel: 839-5860.

Trek Across Maine Recruitment

Hey folks!

It is that time of year for Tracey to start recruiting for the CCCP Trek Across Maine team. For those of you who don't know, it is a 3 day bike ride from Sunday River to Belfast that raises money for the American Lung Association of Maine. It is a blast and Tracey is always looking for more riders!

Anyone interested, please email her at: wanttocycle@gmail.com

Saturday Ride 12/26

Anyone riding Saturday morning? If so, what time. Just checking.

Dana

776-1453

2nd Annual Reindeer Ride

And you can see all the photos on Don and Dana's Flickr page.

Merry Christmas! Hope Santa brings you that new bike on your list.

12/12 Saturday Ride

The Saturday ride is in limbo this week. Bron and I are considering participating in the reindeer ride, which now starts at 10:00, so we would need to head out at 8:00. However, the temperature and wind forecast is looking prohibitive for a 8:00 start (temps around 15 and winds around 20). Top it all off with icy road shoulders and it's not looking good.

If you are dead set on braving the cold and the wind or if you are interested in riding on Sunday instead, post a comment with your thoughts or drop me an email.

Novare Res Gathering 12/10/09

6pm gathering of the politburo at Novare Res in Portland. Who's going?? Come join us for some holiday cheer! Dana

Reindeer/Santa Ride 12/12

Santa is looking for a few good reindeer! I was wondering if anyone would like to participate in a second annual Reindeer Ride on Sat, Dec 12th. I am thinking of meeting at BBB at 11:00 AM so we can don antlers and such and then we can ride around the Back Cove and into the Old Port and where ever our hearts desire! Please let me know if you are interested! I already have a few folks that have answered my discussion board post, but not nearly enough for a full team! I would also be happy to relinquish my "Santa" role for a reindeer (though I did put on some weight this year...). If anyone would like to possibly help out with a music source, that would also be great!

Thanks!

Tracey

baxter35@myfairpoint.net

12/5 Saturday Ride (Updated)

We will meet at the shop at 9:00 tomorrow morning and head out up Mountain Rd. and over through Cumberland (MapMyRide route).

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Is anyone interested in riding tomorrow morning?

Of the three comments responding to my post below, it appears that nobody is available.

If you are planning to ride, please post a comment so I can make a call as to whether there will be a ride. Thanks.

Saturday Ride

I have had a few conversations with folks about the fate of the Saturday ride now that winter is almost upon us. There seems to be interest in riding for as long as the roads are clear and there also seems to be support for shifting the ride to a "base-building" ride of approximately 1.5 - 2 hours at a relatively low intensity. Please post your comments or email me directly with your input on whether you would like the ride to continue as long as the weather permits and whether you would be interested in transitioning to more of a base building ride.

In addition to the format of the ride, we are also wondering about the start time. 8:00 is great because it keeps the ride from consuming the entire morning. However, it's a bit chilly at 8:00 these days, so if you have a preference for an 8:30 or even a 9:00 start, let us know.

This Saturday I am planning to leave from the shop at 8:00. It looks to be chilly but otherwise great for riding. Unless there are objections, I was thinking that we would follow one of the standard rides up Mountain Rd. and through Cumberland (MapMyRide route).