9/28 Saturday Ride

Sorry for the late post; I think Sean and I got our signals crossed. I admit I'm a little worn out, so I wanted to offer a course that would give us a lot of distance options, on familiar ground, and away from the Not Dead Yet ride going on at Pinelands. We're going to point our wheels towards Brunswick and see where we end up. There's the typical Freeport distance (35), the Brunswick (45) or, with an added loop out to Rte 9, the option for 65 or more, so we can adapt the ride to whatever we're feeling. See you at 8:00.

9/21 Saturday Ride

It sounds like a bunch of people are planning on doing the Loon Echo ride this weekend. It should be great weather and it's a great ride, so make it if you can.

We will have a Saturday ride, with the route to be determined by the group. I expect there will be a longer route (50-60) and a shorter loop (35-40). We will leave the shop just after 8:00.

9/14 Saturday Ride

This week we will head out for a trip to the beach. Old Orchard Beach to be exact. The route is relatively flat, but there aren't many options to shorten things up. The longer ride will be a touch over 70 mile and will include both OOB and Prout's Neck (Ride route). The planned shorter loop will be closer to 50 miles and will head back through Westbrook (Ride route). However, depending on the group, we may go with a middle version for the shorter loop that tackles Mitchell Hill and then heads back to the shop via Highland (the way we head out).

We will plan to leave the shop at 8:00.

9/7 Saturday Ride

The Maine Lighthouse Ride and the New England Parkinson's Ride are both this weekend in the OOB/Saco area, so we are going to avoid these rides and head north toward Brunswick. The longer route will do the Flying Point/Pleasant Hill loop (Ride route). Anyone looking for something shorter can head back when we hit S. Freeport Road (Ride route).

We will plan on the usual 8:00 departure from Back Bay Bikes.

8/31 Saturday Ride

For Labor Day weekend we are going to throw in a bunch of hills on our way out to Pineland (Ride route). While the route heads back to town from Pineland, I am actually heading out to meet someone in Poland, so I plan to continue out along the track of the Raymond hill route. Anyone who wants to add New Gloucester or even the Raymond hill route is free to join me.

I do not believe we have anyone to specifically lead a shorter ride, but if there is a contingent that wants to do fewer than 45 miles, there is always the option to skip Dutton Hill and head back to the shop via Blanchard (Ride route).

We will leave from the shop at 8:00.

8/24 Saturday Ride

It looks to be a near perfect day to ride tomorrow. The plan is to throw in some hills (Ride route). There isn't a specific short ride planned, but if you want (need) to do less than 45 miles there are several ways to shorten this route up (although most mean you miss Dutton Hill).

8/10 Saturday Ride

This Saturday is the BikeMS event, so I will be down at UNE pedaling for charity. It also looks like Sean may be tied up again, so Eric has agreed to step in for us. He's elected the Freeport loop for this week, and the weather, so far, looks to be cooperating

As an aside, I've started an open group on MapMyRide for the CCCP SMR, so we can collect all the routes we've done and give everyone a place to go find a ride or have some ideas to choose from when we ask for suggestions.

Ride safe, don't forget your ID, and be nice to Eric!

8/3 Saturday Ride

Maybe I'm riding too much (is that possible???), but I'm finding myself getting a little bored with our routes. We need something new. I'd love to get us out to Gorham or Saco, but that's tough without making some really long rides. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears. In the meantime, let's try this for tomorrow: Route

7/25 Saturday Ride

It’s a pretty big weekend at CCCP, so get ready for some fun!

SAFETY FIRST 
Don’t forget your Road ID; if you don’t have one (or it’s out of date or the wristband is toxic or you want a new color to match the new bike), now’s your chance: we have a CCCP club discount that only lasts until Aug 6th, so send an email and you will get an automated response with the ordering details. 

SATURDAY 
We’re being taken over by the infamous B5 B-Ride: 

• BARISTA: 9:00 start at Tandem Coffee Roasters… tank up!
• BIKE: 47 miles over (Mitchell) hill, over (Westbrook) dale, as we hit the tarmac trail…
• BEER: Return to Rising Tide Brewing Co and celebrate the day
• BRUNCH: at the food truck of the week, Mainly Burgers, right outside the brewery (just stumble out the door)
• BINGHAM’S: lovely truffles at Dean's Sweets to close a fabulous morning of pedaling with pals

SUNDAY 

If you still feel you have some calories to burn, Sunday will feature CCCP's Annual Four Notches Ride. Meet  at 9am at the parking lot across the street from Attitash Mountain in Bartlett, New Hampshire. The route follows Bear Notch, Kancamangus, Franconia Notch, Crawford Notch and back to Attitash.  

FMI and to RSVP: Richard Hutchins rjhutch10@yahoo.com      c. 650-2292

7/20 Saturday Ride

It looks like the heat will be with us again tomorrow, so we are going to keep the ride relatively short and head up Mountain Rd. and then over to Cumberland (Ride route). We will leave the shop at 8:00.

Also keep in mind that next Saturday (7/27) Kris will be leading the Saturday ride as the Barista>Bike>Beer>Brunch>Binghams B-ride. If you missed Kris' email, the plan is to meet at 9:00 at Tandem Coffee (122 Anderson St) at 9:00, go for a 35-45 mile ride, return for tours and a food truck at Rising Tide Brewing Co., and for those still standing to grab some desserts at Dean's Sweets.

Finally, please keep in mind that RoadID is currently offering club members 20% off each order placed between now and August 6. You've read my pitch for RoadID before: I think it's one of the essential pieces of equipment for every rider. Whether you're in a group or riding solo, having ID that allows medical staff to quickly identify your emergency contacts is an important safety item. Any ID is better than none, but one suggestion have as a former EMT is that necklaces and bracelets are by far the most effective form of ID since those are the places where responders are trained to look. If you keep your ID on a shoe and you get a head injury in a crash it may be hours before anyone bothers to take a look at your ID (and don't get me started about keeping it on your bike). If you have a necklace or bracelet, it will be one of the first things examined. 

If you want to take advantage of the RoadID CCCP club discount, send an email and you will get an automated response with the ordering details.

7/13 Saturday Ride

We are a bit conflicted about a route for this week, so we will just plan to pick one at the shop tomorrow morning. It promises to be a great day to ride, so bring some ideas for a route. We will leave from the shop at 8:00.

To echo the recent newsletter from Kris, the Saturday ride will be leaving from Tandem Coffee Roasters on Saturday July 27. The route is TBD, but plan to make the ride and support some of the club sponsors.

7/6 Saturday Ride

It's a holiday weekend, so we are going to add a few hills. There will be three possible routes this week.

The shorter route for those who need to get back early will head out to Cumberland and then back in Sligo (Ride route).

The longer route will head on to Pineland and then back via Sligo and 88 (Ride route).

There will also be a slightly longer variant that will head out around New Gloucester Hill, adding a few extra climbs and a few extra miles. (Ride route).

Please make sure you review the map of the ride you plan to do and even consider bringing a map with you. With three rides, we can't have a leader on all of them without the help of volunteers.

We will leave the shop at 8:00.

6/29 Saturday Ride

I've been putting off this post hoping the weather would look better. Unfortunately, procrastination has failed me once again.

I am hoping that the heavy rain will stay away so we can get a few miles in tomorrow morning. I'll plan to be at the shop by 8:00 unless it is pouring or there is lightening in the area. I don't have a route planned, so bring your ideas.

6/22 Saturday Ride

Bron and I are both unavailable tomorrow morning, but it is supposed to be a nice day to ride, so hopefully folks will show up at the shop and head out for a ride at 8:00.

My suggestion for a route is the Freeport loop (Ride route) since it provides a relatively short loop with the options for riders to head up to Brunswick and get some additional miles.

6/15 Saturday Ride

Sorry for the late post. We'll ride tomorrow. Leave the shop at 8:00. 

The plan is to head to Cumberland. The short loop will come back on Sligo and 88. The longer route will continue to Pineland.