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2012 WMWW Schedule
Rides depart PROMPTLY at the times listed. Please arrive 10 minutes early. Cyclists, new to group riding, should begin on the night of an Instructional Ride or Talk.
All WMWW are encouraged to declare themselves Ride Leader for their Group on any given ride.There are no assigned ride leaders.
Ride Leader Role: 1) Organize who is riding in your group for that night, 2) Lead the warm up pace for the first two miles, 3) Initiate re-groups, 4) Initiate the cool down pace 5) Do a head count at end of ride to account for riders in your group
March 29th: 5:00pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – “Traditional* Double Bridge Ride”
Split up in groups depending on desired pace
All groups: Route 3 North to Blair Bridge back Rt. 175. (9 mi) Rt. 25 to Smith Bridge back Fairgrounds (17 mi) if desired by group
* Traditional means just one bridge because we rarely have enough daylight for two
Instructional Talk starts at 4:30pm for new riders.
(Beer and Bonding after ride at the Common Man Inn)
New Riders Instructional Talk and Ride
Starts 4:30pm
Group Riding Basics
April 5th: 5:15pm Meredith Village Savings Bank, Ashland – New Hampton loop
1st & 2nd Groups: Rte 132, 104, River Rd, Rt. 3. (20 mi)
2nd and 3rd Group: Rt. 132 to New Hampton Post Office (Rt 104) and back (12 mi)
Instructional Ride for New Riders – The Ride will follow the 3rd Group Ride and will last the entire ride.
April 12th: 5:30pm Northway Bank, Campton – Thornton
1st group : Rt 49 to Rt 3, over Cross Road to Rt 175South, left onto Mad River Rd, back Rt 49 (18 mi – Hillier)
2nd group: Rt 49 to Rt 3, over Cross Road to Rt 175South, left in Campton Village, Up Rt 49, turn around at Mad River Road T Intersection, back Rt 49 (17 mi – less Hilly)
3rd Group: Rt. 49 (west) to Rte 3, over Cross Road to Rt.175South to Rt. 49 at the Campton lights (12 mi)
April 19th: 5:30pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – Rumney
1st Group: Fairgrounds Rd. to Quincy/Buffalo Rd, Sand Hill, Rt 25 to traffic circle, out Rt 3A, left on Yeaton Rd to Rt 25 (25 mi)
2nd Group: Fairgrounds Rd. to Quincy/Buffalo Rd, Sand Hill, Back Rt 25 (22 mi)
3rd Group: Fairgrounds Rd to Quincy/Buffalo Rd. Turn around at Rumney Dump (20 mi)
April 26th: 5:30pm Northway Bank, Campton – Waterville
1st Group: Rte 49 to Mt Tecumseh Ski Area (23 mi)
2nd and 3rd Group: Rt 49 to ski area road junction (20 mi) Option: Ride to Ski Area for those preparing for the Kanc ride or make loop through Valley and back
Instructional Ride Starts at 5:30pm – We will ride together into Waterville Valley and do some Paceline practice on the road around the Valley. We will ride back out together.
Instructional Ride: Group Riding Tips
How to Ride Smooth, On your own bike and while riding in a group
$10 Dues Deadline Give to Mary Sampson
May 3rd: 5:30pm Meredith Center Park (Take Meredith Ctr rd from Route 104) - Steele Hill Loop
Split up in groups depending on desired pace
Same Ride for All Groups: 25 miles
Paved road but bumpy – Good ride for hybrid bikes but road bikes OK too
See ride route at: http://connect.garmin.com/activity/83134623
Apres Ride Stretching Clinic Led by a fellow WMWW Stretch together outside in the evening air. Bring yoga mat and warm clothes
May 10th: 5:30pm Truants Tavern, Woodstock – Kancamaugus Hill climb
All Groups: Up Rt 112 to the top of the Kanc and back down (28 mi round trip)
Be prepared for cold descent. Bring windbreaker, hat, gloves and snack.
Option: Meet at 4:45 for 5:00 early departure.
Apres Ride: Beer and Bonding at Truants Tavern
Rain date is May 24th If weather is questionable contact Maureen Ebner for last minute decision. Watch E-Mail
May 17: All Wheelwomen are Strongly Encouraged to Attend
Sharpen Your Skills Bike Clinic by Celeste St. Pierre ($5.00 each)
Choose from Two Session Times: 5:15pm and 6:30pm Loon Mountain Ski Area, Lincoln -
Improve your riding techniques with hill climbing, cornering and general cycling tips from Celeste. After the clinic we will gather for a potluck dinner and hot tub at Loon Mtn Resort E-mail Celeste to RSVP for the potluck; mention what you plan to bring. simpleswim@yahoo.com Watch the WMWW e-mail announcements for more info and plans for pre and post clinic short rides.
To learn more about Celeste and her on-going clinics for many sports go to: http://www.triathlonskills.com
GRAND TOUR May 20th: …traditionally the Sunday after Mother’s Day. Call Rhino to confirm. The Grand Tour is a long standing co-ed ride starting from Plymouth (120 mi) or from Woodstock (80mi)…over the Kancamangus Highway, Bear Notch, Crawford Notch and back down through Franconia Notch.
May 24: 5:30pm Main Street, New Hampton School – Murray Hill (Or Kanc Ride!)
1st & 2nd Group: Rt 104 to Bristol, left on 3A to Hill Ctr/Murray Hill Rd, right on Rt. 104 to Bristol and back to New Hampton (28 mi)
2nd and 3rd Group: Rt 132 South to Gaza and back (16 mi)
(Remember! If May 10th ride is rained out, Kanc Hill Climb Ride happens tonight)
May 31st: 5:30pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – Stinson Lake
1st and 2nd Group: Fairgrounds Rd to Quincy Rd to Stinson Lake (28)
2nd and 3rd Group: Fairgrounds Rd to Quincy/Buffalo Rd. Turn around at Rumney Dump (20 mi) Option: Or ride part or all the way to Stinson Lake – Rider’s Choice!
RAIN DATE FOR SHARPEN SKILLS WORKSHOP
June 7th: 5:30pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – Thornton
1st & 2nd Group: Rte 3N, right to Blair Bridge, Left on Rt. 175N to Campton, Left on 49 to Rt. 3N to Cross Roads in Thornton, back to Plymouth all the way on Rt. 175S (28 mi)
2nd or 3rd Group: Route 3N, Right on Rt. 49, Left on Owl Street, Right on Rt. 175 South, through Campton Lights, continue on Rte 175 S to Holderness Prep School, Right into Plymouth.(18 mi)
WMWW 22nd Annual Three Day Bike Tour: June 8, 9, 10th
Road Tour – $75 Deposit Pay in cash to WMWW Treasurer Mary Sampson
June 14th: 5:30 pm Meet Catholic Church on 3A – Newfound Lake and Alexandria/Bristol
1st & 2nd Group: Start Rt 3A North, then around Newfound Lake; Left in Hebron Center, Right at Ice Cream Shop to Alexandria, In a few miles, Go Left to Alexandria Center, To Cass Mill Rd, To 104E back to Bristol and 3A North back to the Church (27 Miles)
2nd and 3rd Group: Start Rte 3A North around Newfound Lake, Left in Hebron, Left At Ice Cream Shop (after Wellington Beach) back to Catholic Church (16 mi) – Option: Add a few flat miles out towards Alexandria and back (20mi)
Apres Ride: Get Take Out Fish at the Big Catch – Have Dinner at Fran’s Cottage on 775 West Shore Road.
June 21st : 5:30pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – Groton Dump or Hall’s Brook
1st and 2nd Group: Rt. 3A to North Shore Road to Hebron to Groton Dump, to Rt. 118, Rt. 25 (35 mi) or back Hall’s Brook (28 miles)
2nd and 3rd Group Fairgrounds to Quincy to Route 25 up Hall’s Brook and back (25 mi)
Apres Ride Stretching Clinic Led by a fellow WMWW Stretch together outside in the evening air. Bring yoga mat and warm clothes
June 28th: 5:30pm Wentworth Common – Warren/Lake Tarlton or Oliverian Notch
1st & 2nd Group: Rt. 25 to Rt 25C to Lily Pond Rd and back Rt. 25 (35 mi)
2nd and 3rd Group: Rt. 25 to Oliverian Notch and back (20 mi)
July 5th: 5:30pm Center Sandwich – WMWW Bike & Eat Wonalancet ride
Meet in Center Sandwich. Park by the Tennis Courts/Library or on Main Street by PO
1st & 2nd Group: Rt. 113 to 113A to 113 to 25 back 113 (30 miles)
2nd and 3rd Group: Rt. 113 to 113 A and back (20 miles)
Apres Ride: Dinner at the Corner House Pub
July 12th: 5:30pm Wellington State Park, New Found Lake Mooseman Ride
Opposite Direction of June 14th Ride!
1 and 2 Group: North on West Shore Rd, around the lake through Hebron to Route 3A. Take a right on Route 3A South, go all the way into Bristol, Right/West on Rte 104, Right on Cass Mill Rd to Alexandria, Head North out of Alexandria Center, take right at Y, leads you back to West Shore Road.
2nd and 3rd Group: Take West Shore Road North around Newfound Lake, Right in Hebron Center, Right At Route 3 A, Right at Catholic Church, Right at Ice Cream Shop (16 – 20mi) – Option: Add a few flat miles out towards Alexandria and back
July 19th: 5:30pm Squam Lake Boat Ramp, Holderness
Rte 3 to Ashland to Route 132 back River Road (25 mi)
Ride Groups to be decided that evening depending on desired pace
Apres Ride: Swim Party and Potluck at Patty and Dan’s – watch for e-mail
July 26th: 5:30pm New Hampton Rest Area (west of I 93, by the river), New Hampton – Alexandria
Prompt Start so there is enough daylight!
1st & 2nd Group: Rt 104 to West Shore Rd to Fowler Rd to Alexandria, Cass Mill Rd to Rt 104 to Bristol. Old Bristol Rd to New Hampton to 104 (35 mi)
2nd and 3rd Group: Rt. 104 to Bristol, N Main St/Mayhew Turnpike, Rt 3A into Bristol center. Old Bristol Road to New Hampton to Rt 104 (18 mi)
August 2nd: 5:30pm Meet at Town Beach in Ashland. – Riders’ Choice
Apres Ride: Swim and picnic (Party at Don and Arlene’s?)
August 9th: 5:30pm Hubbard Brook Road Hillclimb, Thornton Meet Hubbard Brook –
Mountain Bike Ride up Hubbard Brook Forest Rd – out and back (17 mi)
Take Route 3 North to Mirror Lake Road. Follow signs to Hubbard Brook Center
Road Ride Option: Route 3 North to Franconia Notch Bike Path and back
Apres Ride: Swim after the ride, Bring a picnic!
August 16th: 5:15pm Meet Truant’s Tavern – North Woodstock, Franconia Notch Prompt Start!
Group’s to be determined by desired distance
Up Franconia Notch Bike Path and Back = 18 miles
Notch to Easton Road to Route 112 = 35 miles (Bring reflective vests?)
August 23rd: 5:30pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – Halls Brook Rd or Sand Hill
1st and 2nd Groups: Fairgrounds to Rumney to Halls Brook Down Groton Dump to Hebron to North Shore Road to Rt 3A to Rt 25 (32 mi)
2nd and 3rd Group: Fairgrounds to Quincy Rd, Left on Stinson Lake Rd, Right on Rumney Depot St. to Rt 25 to Sand Hill, back Buffalo Road, Quincy (26 mi)
August 30th: 5:30pm Northway Bank – Campton
All Groups: Route 49 to Route 3N to Ledges Cross over and back Rt. 175 (22 mi)
Sept 6th: 5:15pm Meredith Village Savings Bank, Ashland – Rattesnake and Back
All Groups: Route 3 south, to Route 113 to Rattlesnake Mtn and Back (18 mi?)
Sept 13th: 5:15pm Northway Bank, Campton – Waterville
All Groups: Rt. 49 to WV town square – ride valley loop (23 mi)
Sept 20th: 5:15pm Meredith Village Savings Bank, Ashland – Mountain Bike/Hybrid Ride
Hybrid/Mtn Bike Ride: Rt. 132 south to Huckleberry, to Dana Hill to Upper Oxbow to Sky Pond and then double track/single track to Bald Ledge. (10 mi?)
Road Ride option. Route 3 to Coxboro, up Piper Hill to Waukewan, onto Winona and back to Ashland (18 miles)
Sept 27th: 5:00pm Smith Covered Bridge, Plymouth – Mtn Bike/Hybrid Dirt Road Ride or Road Bike
1st & 2nd Groups: East Rumney Rd to Bog Road back Beech Hill Road (15 mi)
3rd Group: Back Beech Hill Road off East Rumney Road (10mi)
Road Ride Option: Riders choice by those who show up.
Watch for Date Confirmation of Paul Mikalauskas Memorial Bike Ride
Meet: 12 Noon, Rhino Bike Works, For more details e-mail Sandra Jones sandra@plymouthenergy.org – Hoping for a big turn out again this year.
Oct 4th: 5:00pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – “Blair Bridge Ride or Double Bridge Ride”
1st & 2nd Groups: Rt.3South to Rte 175A to Blair Bridge, back Rt 3South to Fairgrounds to Smith Bridge and back Route 25 (16 miles)
3rd group: Rt 3 South, through town, up Rte 175A to Rte 175 North, to Blair Bridge, to Route 3 South, Right on Fairgrounds, up Beech Hill Road for 1.5 miles and back Fairgrounds (11 mi)
Oct 11th: 5:00pm Holderness School Ice Skating Rink Parking Lot – (not PSU ice rink)
All Groups: North Ashland Road to Route 3 North, Left on River Road South and back to Route 3 South and back N. Ashland Road
Reflective vests or lights recommended.
Oct. 18th: 5:00pm Rhino Bikes, Plymouth – Rumney
All groups: Rumney Center and back (14 mi)
Reflective vests or lights recommended.
(Beer and bonding following ride to reflect on another AWESOME season)