11/21 Saturday Ride

I am traveling again this weekend, friends, so it's another Dealer's Choice ride. It looks to be a little cool tomorrow, but maybe Thursday's rain will prove inspiring: it's November in Maine and we're still riding! Wheels roll at 9:00.

11/14 Saturday Ride

I have the great good luck to be working on Saturday, so this will be a dealer's choice. Meet at the shop for a quick vote and wheels roll at 9:00.

I have just learned that Cranksgiving is also this weekend, so there's an alternative.

11/7 Saturday Ride

It looks like it's going to be around 50° tomorrow, so let's take a ride!

On the table are Brunswick (a solid 55 miles, or the shorter Freeport loop for those wanting just 35), or perhaps Pinelands via Pownal, following Bruce's lovely backroads (though we don't have to do all that climbing on the way home!)

Let's call it in the morning; wheels roll at 9:00.

10/31 SMR Time Change

Given the cooler temperatures, we've decided to move the SMR ride time back to 9:00, so enjoy the extra hour of sleep and think warm thoughts!

Meanwhile, I have Mitchell Hill in mind...

10/24 Saturday Ride

Go west, young man (and woman)!

Let us turn our wheels towards Westbrook and enjoy bucolic byways and the silky-smooth new pavement of Mountain and Albion Roads!

10/17 Saturday Ride

I'm a schmuck: I was called out of town and completely lost track of time! Please enjoy you choice of rides and I will try to make up for this next week!

10/10 Saturday Ride

Pinelands

I still have a century left to ride, so I'm up for a little mileage or an easy spin. Let's assume we're heading to Pinelands: we could go the easy way or we could go Bruce's way. Or we could go to Westbrook: we'll take a vote. It should be cool but sunny tomorrow; see you in the morning.

10/3 Saturday Ride

Well, if you're not planning to do the AppleCycle or the Cadillac Challenge on Sunday, then I don't know why you have a bike at all!

Given that I'm relatively certain most of us are pedaling one of these two outings, I'm planning nothing more aggressive than Freeport tomorrow, and an easy spin, at that. Feel free to dust me; I won't mind.

9/26 Saturday Ride

OOB!

It's time to fly down to Old Orchard and out towards Gorham. I have two options for tomorrow. Having just come off of Loon Echo and headed towards Cadillac next weekend, I'm thinking a long and flattish 50 miles (in red). If, however, you want at least one hill and a little more mileage, we can bang a right off Burnham Road and head up Mitchell Hill and out towards Cape--people can take a longer or shorter route back from Cape (55 or 67 miles). We can pick in the morning but, either way, bring two bottles and some snacks, and we'll plan to stop at the Saco Bay Variety.

It will be 50° at start time and 60° by noon, so dress appropriately. Wheels roll at 8:00.

9/19 Saturday Ride

Sorry for the late post, but better late than never (I hope). I'm going to be off doing the Loon Echo Trek tomorrow, as will a number of other Saturday riders, so we'll have to leave the SMR as a dealer's choice. The weather looks to be perfect for riding, so here's to a great day for all!

Don't forget your opportunity to let Acadia know what you think about future plans for the roads (see previous post). Plus, I think Adam is still looking for a good used bike (below below).

New Tranportation Plan for Acadia National Park

From the Bicycle Coalition of Maine:
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No doubt you will agree that Acadia National Park has some of the best bicycling and walking in Maine. But you may also agree that the Park has some traffic problems. Right now, you have a chance to tell the National Park Service your thoughts about bikes, traffic and transportation in Acadia!
The National Park Service is seeking comments from the general public as they develop a new Transportation Plan for Acadia National Park. Comments will be only be accepted through Wednesday September 30th. Please take action today to help make one of Maine's most special destinations safer and more welcoming for bicycling and walking by submitting your comments online.
This is your chance to let the Park Service know that making Acadia National Park a better experience when biking, walking, and using transit is important to you and your family.
We think the new transportation plan should work to reduce motor traffic congestion and improve safety for bicyclists and walkers on the roads and trails. Below are some sample comments and ideas for improving transportation in the park. Feel free to customize or add to them!
Please let the Park Service know why making Acadia better for biking and walking should be key parts of the transportation plan. Comment window closes Sept 30th.

Submit Comments

Seeking Good Used Road Bike

Adam is looking for a good used bike for his wife who is just starting. He's hoping for something with a 105 group set. She fits a 52 frame in a Giant (that's a men's small or woman's medium). Any leads?

9/12 Saturday Ride

Well, I've had no input as to course for tomorrow, so we'll make the choice in the morning. Come prepared for anything: two bottles, one with sports drink, and some snacks. Whether Saco, a long Pinelands, or something else, we'll be sure to make a refill stop.

Future Rides

We're riding head-long into Century Season, and the timing is making it a little difficult to plan our rides. Two weekends from now is Loon Echo, on Sept 19th, then two weeks later is the Cadillac Challenge, and two weeks after that is the Dempsey Challenge. Typically, we'd do the Raymond Hills about now, but I'm not sure our legs need another 4000 ft of climbing tucked between these rides.

Bruce has been doing a pretty good job of keeping our legs in climbing mode for the last few weeks, so I pose the question: is it better to keep the legs loose and head to Saco/Gorham, or make this a real climbing weekend? Let me know what you think.

9/5 Saturday Ride

Well, since Bruce has everyone enjoying extra miles the last few weekends, do we go for Mitchell Hill, for a shorter change of pace, or Brunswick, for some more long, hilly fun? Come prepared, and we'll find out in the morning! Wheels roll at 8:00.