Next Week - Dunstable - Bolton Center - Littleton

Dear AdventuRiders,

Since I will be in NYC this weekend riding the Bike New York 5 Boro Tour, I haven't had time to plan all the rides for next week. However, here is what I have planned so far.


On Monday, May 3rd, we will ride around around Dunstable and enjoy the views and blossoms.

The Fitness Ride will visit the "field of dreams" in Dunstable and some pretty back roads in Tyngsboro. The route is about 16 miles and quite hilly. There will be a bit of off road as we visit the Massapoag Dam. Here is a map.

The Recreational Ride will enjoy the views from High Street and we will ride a bit of the (very civilized) NA&B Rail Line and see the stone arch bridge. The route is about 13 1/2 miles and a bit hilly. Here is a map.


On Monday, May 3rd, we will meet at Larter Field in Dunstable. The nearest intersection is Groton Street and Dogwood Lane. Here is a map.

* At 9:30 AM - The Fitness ride will leave for "The Field of Dreams". Here is a map.
* At 11:30 AM - We will have a picnic lunch from The Convenient Mann.
* At 12:15 PM - The Recreational ride will leave for High Street. Here is a map.
* At 2:15 PM - We will be back.

On Wednesday, May 5th, we will meet in Bolton Center. Here is a map.

* At 9:30 AM - The Exploration Ride will leave.
* At Noonish - We will have lunch somewhere.
* At 2:15 PM - We will be back.


On Friday, May 7th, we will meet at Fay Park in Littleton. Here is a map.

* At 9:30 AM - The Recreation ride will leave.
* At 11:30 AM - We will have lunch at the Littleton Cafe.
* At 12:15 PM - The Fitness ride will leave.
* At 2:15 PM - We will be back.

Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole

Items of Interest

Dear AdventuRiders,

For those of you who went on the "Gale Force Ride" yesterday, and anybody else who enjoys riding past beautiful coastal scenery and history, here are a couple more opportunities.

Seacoast Tour de Forts, Sunday, May 16, 2010.

The 2010 GSW Tri-State Seacoast Century. Saturday and Sunday, September 25, 26.

Seacoast Tour de Forts, Sunday, May 16, 2010

Bike, walk, and talk along the waterfront

Everyone knows about the fundraiser bike rides, challenges, and tours along the New Hampshire and Maine seacoasts, but do you know what you are passing? Do you wish to pedal less, see more, and learn a lot about the waterfront? How about a leisurely and supported 18 mile bike ride with time to walk around inside the forts and have someone explain some interesting history of the Portsmouth Harbor area?

This first annual "Seacoast Tour de Forts" is aimed at families and casual cyclists - or cyclists who care to stop drafting and shift down from their 104" gear. Cycling speed and endurance are not expected, nor pledge sheets or huge registration fees. Just bring a well-maintained bike, wear a helmet, take some water and a snack, and enjoy this unique tour for just $25.00 per cyclist. Children in trailers, baby seats, and Tag-Alongs are free. Proceeds are to benefit the Bike-Walk Alliance of NH and Great Bay Services of Newington NH. (Details below.)

To register on-line, please visit the BWA-NH web site www.BWANH.org.  Walk-ins are welcome but on-line registration may be easier for everyone.

The 2010 GSW Tri-State Seacoast Century.

The 2010 GSW Tri-State Seacoast Century on-line registration is now open.  August 31 is the cut-off date for this September 25-26 event, our 37th annual.  The $35.00 registration fee ($45.00 after July 31) covers all services for both days.  (Active.com service fee not included.)  To register immediately, go to the event page on Active.com  http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1848503 or visit the GSW web site www.GraniteStateWheelmen.org for details.


Bill

GO - Its A Beautiful Day!

Reminder - South Chelmsford Tomorrow

Dear AdventuRiders,

Third time is a charm, right? This ride has been rained out twice, but tomorrow is looking really nice! The forecast calls for mid 50s and sunny in the morning. Near 70 degrees and mostly sunny in the afternoon.


The morning Recreation Ride will travel to Chelmsford Center on the new Bruce Freeman Rail Trail then explore the Cranberry Bogs and finally ride through a bit of Carlisle before returning on the BFRT. The route is about 12 miles and 360 feet elevation gain. It will be all on road.

The afternoon Fitness Ride will also start on the Bruce Freeman and travel south to explore Carlisle and Great Brook Farm State Park. The route is about 16 1/2 miles with 700 feet elevation gain. It will be almost all on road. There is a short stretch of dirt / gravel road in GBFSP.


On Friday April 30th, we will meet at Heart Pond in South Chelmsford. Here is a map.

* At 9:30 AM - The Recreation Ride will leave for Chelmsford Center. Here is a map.
* At 11:30 AM - We will have a picnic lunch at Heart Pond with subs from Kate's Corner.
* At 12:15 PM - The Fitness Ride will leave for Carlisle. Here is a map.
* At 2:15 PM - We will be back.


Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole

GO - Bring Something Warm

It will be a bit chilly and breezy this morning.

Bill

Reminder - Seacoast - Portsmouth Tomorrow

Dear AdventuRiders,

Well, this storm took its sweet time blowing in here on Monday, and now it seems to be taking its sweet time about blowing out. The forecast is for partly cloudy, breezy and 50 degrees in the morning. After lunch it should be near 60 with the wind increasing to 20 MPH. It will be an off-shore cross wind, so it won't be the usual afternoon sea breeze battle.

BTW, the draw bridge at Seabrook is still one way. I wouldn't follow the detour on Route 1 though, because it is stoplight city!

Jane and Bobbie are carpooling from Concord / Carlisle. If you want to join them, let me know.

Joe and I (and anyone else who care to join us) are carpooling from Shaw's.


Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole


There are several restaurants along Bow Street in Portsmouth that have decks overlooking Portsmouth Harbor. The Stockpot Restaurant is no more :-( but the River House Restaurant has taken over the location. If the weather doesn't fully cooperate, Poco's Cantina has an enclosed heated deck. If all else fails, we can always hit the Portsmouth Brewery downtown.

Lest you think that our rides are all about eating and drinking, we will be biking along the beautiful NH seacoast with stops at Rye Harbor, Odiorne Point / Fort Dearborn, Fort Stark, New Castle / Fort Constitution, Portsmouth Naval Prison, Strawbery Banke, and Prescott Park. On the way back, we will be riding along portions of the East Coast Greenway.

Its is almost all on road (perhaps a bit of civilized off road at Odiorne), and I will be bringing my road bike.

BTW, it is important to note that we are starting at Hampton North Beach, NOT North Hampton Beach.


On Thursday April 29th, we will ride from Hampton North Beach to Portsmouth along the coast via New Castle. The route is about 32 miles, but is almost flat. Here is a map.

* At 8:45 AM - We can meet at the Shaw's parking lot in Groton and carpool to Hampton North Beach (Real restrooms!)
* At 10:00 AM - We will leave Hampton North Beach for Portsmouth.
* At 12:30 PM - We will have lunch on one the decks overlooking Portsmouth Harbor along Bow Street.
* At 3:00 PM - We will be back to Hampton North Beach.

Thursday's Seacoast to Portsmouth Ride

Dear AdventuRiders,

Sorry for any confusion about this afternoon's ride, the shock of school vacation ending ...

Anyhow, after consulting several people's schedules and the weather forecast (good luck with that), I have decided that THURSDAY, April 29th will be our seacoast ride to Portsmouth. The forecast is partly cloudy and about 60 degrees.

There are several restaurants along Bow Street in Portsmouth that have decks overlooking Portsmouth Harbor. The Stockpot Restaurant is no more :-( but the River House Restaurant has taken over the location. If the weather doesn't fully cooperate, Poco's Cantina has an enclosed heated deck. If all else fails, we can always hit the Portsmouth Brewery downtown.

Lest you think that our rides are all about eating and drinking, we will be biking along the beautiful NH seacoast with stops at Rye Harbor, Odiorne Point / Fort Dearborn, Fort Stark, New Castle / Fort Constitution, Portsmouth Naval Prison, Strawbery Banke, and Prescott Park. On the way back, we will be riding along portions of the East Coast Greenway.

Its is almost all on road (perhaps a bit of civilized off road at Odiorne), and I will be bringing my road bike.

BTW, it is important to note that we are starting at Hampton North Beach, NOT North Hampton Beach.


On Thursday April 29th, we will ride from Hampton North Beach to Portsmouth along the coast via New Castle. The route is about 32 miles, but is almost flat. Here is a map.

* At 8:45 AM - We can meet at the Shaw's parking lot in Groton and carpool to Hampton North Beach (Real restrooms!)
* At 10:00 AM - We will leave Hampton North Beach for Portsmouth.
* At 12:30 PM - We will have lunch on one the decks overlooking Portsmouth Harbor along Bow Street.
* At 3:00 PM - We will be back to Hampton North Beach.


Hope to see you there,
Bill and Carole