2006 Ride Calendar
April 2 The season opening pothole inspection tour
Mike Whalen (603) 512-1122 bikermike42@yahoo.com
Topsfield Plaza, Topsfield
map to start
From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn
left onto Rte 97 North. At stop sign, go left (Rte 97 continues
right). Topsfield Plaza is 1/4 mile on right.
10:00 am start for 40,20 and 10 mile rides.
This ride will cover flat to rolling terrain. Come join in Mike's annual season opening ride. POTHOLES, DIRT, CYCLOCROSS, maybe a new road, If they pave it in time.
April 9 Ponds and Cows
Mike Habich (978) 664-0187 mhabich@astseals.com
Ipswich River Park, North Reading
map to start
The park is in North Reading center on Central St between Chestnut
St and Rt. 62. From Rt. 128, take exit 40, follow Haverhill St
3 miles north, left on Chestnut St, 1/2 mile to park. From Rt.
62, Central St is 1/2 mile west of Haverhill St/Batchelder School.
10:00 AM for 42 miles or 29 miles (shorter option planned too)
Through Harold Parker State Forest, Middleton, Boxford, North Andover by a bit different route with some new cows. No cows on short route, unless you get lost.
April 16 Easter Show and Go
Topsfield Plaza, Topsfield
map to start
From Rte 95 N, take Exit 50 to Route 1 North. In Topsfield, turn
left onto Rte 97 North. At stop sign, go left (Rte 97 continues
right). Topsfield Plaza is 1/4 mile on right.
10:00 AM
April 23 Tour the Merrimacs
Eric Shaktman (978) 948-7156 ericnsc@verizon.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Rte. 95 take exit 57 rte 113 east. Go for 2 miles and take a
left onto Kent St. parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Rte 1 go
onto Merrimac St. 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take a left at the
gas station lot 1 block on left.
10:00 AM for 25, 35, or 50 miles
Scenic tour of the Merrimacs. The 25 mile ride will be mostly flat while the 50 will be varying.
April 30 Divorce Court Hill Ride
Tom Keane huknpuff@comcast.net
South Lynnfield Post Office, Lynnfield,
MA
map to start
At the intersection of Summer and Salem streets
10:00 AM for 40 or 25 miles
This is a great short ride that will seem as if you are seeking as many hills in as short a time as possible. There are lots of small stores along the route for refueling.
May 7 Return to Cape Ann
Frank and Phoebe Roberts (978) 853-3219
Centerville School, Beverly, Massachusetts
map to start
Take Rt. 128 N to exit 18, left at end of ramp to Rt. 22N (toward
Essex), follow approximately 1 mile, then right onto Hull Street at
curve and 1st right into school parking lot.
9 AM for 50-55 miles, 10 AM for 25-30 miles
The long ride heads to Rockport and meanders back through Essex and Hamilton. The short ride turns back toward home in West Gloucester.
May 14 Annual Mother's Day Ride
Mike Whalen (603) 512-1122 bikermike42@yahoo.com
Montserrat Train Station, Beverly, MA
map to start
From Route 128 take Exit 18 (Route 22). Take Route 22 towards
Beverly. The train station is on the right about 1 mile from the
highway.
9:00 AM for 20 or 45 mile rides.
This ride is a Whalen tradition! Route travels towards Cape Ann, choreographed by Mr. Map himself!
May 21 Stone Walls Tour
Cancelled...roads flooded
Gordon Harris (978) 979-6958 gordon@bikenewengland.com
Ipswich downtown central parking lot, behind Market Street
stores.
map to start
Take Ipswich Rd. from Rt. 1 in Topsfield. As you enter downtown
Ipswich, cross the tracks and take a left on Depot Square, and bear
right around the back of the downtown stores. The parking lot is on
your right before Rt. 1A/133 (Central St.)
9:00 AM for 20, 28, 40 or 51 miles
Ride through the hills and valleys surrounding rural Ipswich, Topsfield, Boxford, and North Andover and along Essex County's many protected natural areas, including Appleton Farms, Bradley Palmer State Forest, Willowdale State Forest, the Ipswich River Sanctuary. Stop for ice cream Smolak Farms in North Andover (or don't, if you're a hammerhead...). Cue sheet and map at http://berkshirecycling.tripod.com/index.html
May 28 Manhandled by the Sea
Jay Batson (978) 758-1599 e-mail Jay
Hermann Youth Center (just south of Old North Andover Common), North Andover
map to start
From Rt. 495: Take Rt. 114 (south), left at lights onto Rt. 125 (Bertucci's
Pizza). At next set of lights right on to Mass Ave. Follow to, then
along the right side of the common. Turn right on Salem St. and bear
right on Johnson St. After 1/2 block, turn right into Youth Center
parking lot. (Youth center is painted barn red.)
From Rt. 93: Take Rt. 125 (north/east), left at light onto to Rt.
114 (north), right at light onto Rt. 125 (Bertucci's Pizza) then
same as above.
9:00 AM for 25, 42 or 62 miles
Ride from old North Andover Common through North Andover, Boxford, Topsfield and Essex to Manchester-by-the-Sea, returning via different roads through Hamilton and many of the same towns
Memorial Day May 29 Minuteman Ride
Greater Lawrence Vocational High School 57 River Road,
Andover
map to start
I-93 N, Exit 45 River Road (1st exit north of I-495), Left at 1st
set of lights onto River Road, left at 3rd set of lights into school
parking. I-93N is Exit 40B off I-495
9:30 AM for 68 or 54 miles
10:00 AM for 23, 34, or 45 miles
Scenic ride through Andover, Tewksbury, Billerica, Carlisle, and Concord. No big hills. The 54 and 68 mile routes go through Concord Center. Refreshments after the ride.
June 4 Cape Ann Ride
Gordon Harris gordonharris2@yahoo.com (978) 979-6598
Surf Park, Magnolia (Gloucester)
map to start
Take Rt. 128 to exit 15 and proceed to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
From downtown, take Rt 127 3 miles east and turn right on Raymond
St. Drive one mile to the center of Magnolia. Surf Park
is on the left, and parking is on either side of the street.
9:00 AM for 20, 30, 46, and 62 miles
We ride counter-clockwise along the Cape Ann coastline, through Gloucester, out to the Eastern Point Lighthouse, along Atlantic Ave., out to Rockport, back through Annisquam Village, and with optional ride along the narrow winding roads in "West Gloucester" to Essex, then returning to Magnolia. A 62 mile "metric century" adds a loop to Ipswich. It's a great time to ride out to Rockport, before the roads get clogged with tourists. The route is marked with a yellow "Dan Henry", a circle with a line pointing the direction.
June 11 Some Cheese with your Whine
Steve Stanganelli stevestanganelli@verizon.net
Amesbury Elementary School, So. Hampton Rd., Amesbury
Rte 95 to exit 58 for Rte. 110 Amesbury. Go to the 1st traffic light
and take a right onto Elm Street. At the rotary take the first right
onto Market St. (Rte. 150). Go about .5 mile, bear left onto
South Hampton Road. The school will be on your left.
From Rte. 495 take exit 54 for Rte 150 Amesbury. At the rotary, go
180 degrees or second right onto Rte. 150. Go about .5 mile bear
left onto South Hampton Road. The school will be on your left.
9:00 AM for 50 or 65 miles
10:00 AM for 25 or 35 miles
The loops go through scenic back roads some beautiful farm country of southern New Hampshire. The long loop goes up to Durham, NH.
June 18 Tour the Merrimacs and More
Eric Shaktman (978) 948-7156 ericnsc@verizon.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Rte. 95 take exit 57 rte 113 east. Go for 2 miles and take a
left onto Kent St. parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From Rte 1 go
onto Merrimac St. 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take a left at the
gas station lot 1 block on left.
9:00 AM for 60 or 50 miles
9:30 AM for 35 or 25 miles
Scenic tour of the Merrimacs. The 25 mile ride will be mostly flat while the 50 will be varying.
June 25 Ride to the Sea
Tony Salerno 978-352-2524
litespd1@hotmail.com
Donna Ventura
donna.ventura@ssdmc.com
Perley School, Georgetown
map to start
Take Rt. 95 exit 54 west, then follow Rt. 133 west to Georgetown
center. At set of lights take right onto North St., Perley School is
1/4 mile on the right.
9:00 AM for 58, 9:30 AM for 45 and 24 mile routes
Scenic ride through Georgetown, Rowley, Boxford and Ipswich. Medium and long rides go out to Ipswich Neck. Cookout and swimming in the pond at Tony’s house after the ride. Bring salads or desserts (call Tony for ideas) or $5 donation. This is the big Fourth of July picnic...with time to recover for another on the day itself!
July 2 Let's Go Coastal
Marty Silvia marsilvia@comcast.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and
take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From
Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the
bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take
a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.
9:00 AM for 70, 50, or 35 miles
Beautiful ocean views and Portsmouth NH. Mostly flat with a few small hills. All rides feature NH coastline and rural inland. Long ride goes to Fort McClary, Maine
July 9 Don and Judy's Mental Health Ride
Don and Judy Roy 978-766-0885 judyordon@lorraineroy.com
250 North Street, Danvers
map to start
From Rt 1/95 interchange (Ferncroft rotary) take Rt 1 north. At the
traffic light at the base of the ramp from the rotary (Mobil and
Exxon stations), turn left on North St. 250 North is on the left,
with a green sign.
9:00 AM for 60, 9:30 for 45, 10:00 for 30 miles
Easy ride with few hills through Danvers, Middleton, Boxford, Topsfield, Ipswich, and Hamilton. Most roads will be familiar. Cue sheets, maps and arrows. BBQ after the ride at Don and Judy's house to follow the ride. Call for menu items to bring or donate $5.00.
July 16 Salt Marsh Tour
Gordon Harris (978) 979-6958 gordon@bikenewengland.com
Ipswich downtown central parking lot, behind Market Street
and Central Street.
map to start
From I-95, take Rt. 133 east to the center of Ipswich. Turn right
one block before downtown center. Hammatt St. parking lot will be on
your left.
From Rt. 1, take Ipswich Rd. from Topsfield. Cross tracks and turn
left at the Ipswich Cooperative Bank, and bear right. Parking lot
will be on your right.
9:00 AM for 25, 42 or 62 miles
Ride from Ipswich along Rt. 1A north, then through the Parker River salt marshes to Newburyport. Return along wooded backroads through Byfield and Rowley. Extra loops out to the town of Plum Island, and after returning, to Great Neck in Ipswich. 27, 35, 43 and 63 mile loops. Marked with yellow circle (Dan Henry) and arrow . Download cue sheets and maps at: http://berkshirecycling.tripod.com/saltmarshtour/index.html
July 23 NSC Supports the Emmaus House Cycle for Shelter
Rachel Thompson (978) 241-3437 rachel@emmausinc.org
Northern Essex Community College Sport & Fitness Center,
Haverhill, MA
map to start
From Route 495: Take exit 52 for Route 110 East. Take first left
(Elliot Street/Way); look for Northern Essex Community College on
your left and follow the signs to the Sport & Fitness Center (Cycle
for Shelter start).
From Rt. 95: Take exit 58 (Rt. 110 west) and/or follow signs to Rt.
495 South. Take exit 52 (Rt. 110 East), bear right off ramp onto Rt.
110 East. Take first left (Elliot Street/Way); look for Northern
Essex Community College on your left and follow the signs to the
Sport & Fitness Center (Cycle for Shelter start).
7:00 AM for 100 or 62 miles, 10:00 AM for 20 miles
Cyclists can choose from three exciting routes of 20, 62 (100K) or 100 miles, all winding along the Merrimack River and through historic Rocks Village. Both the 62 and 100 mile loops travel along the scenic New Hampshire seacoast and quiet country roads while the 100 mile loop adds the back roads of Northern Essex county (Newbury, Rowley and Georgetown). $75 minimum contribution to Emmaus House required. More information at www.emmausinc.org/cycle.htm
July 30 Fairly Flat Fifty
Gerard “Hozz” Hosman 978-744-3332 ghozzy@juno.com
Masconomet High School, Topsfield
map to start
Take Exit 51 (Endicott St) east from Route 95 North or South. Masco is
just off the highway. Park in the lot on the far side from 95.
9:00 AM for 50 or 60 miles. 10:00 AM for 30 miles.
Besides a fifty mile loop, ride offers a sixty mile option that goes out to Stage Fort Park in Gloucester as well as a thirty mile route that doesn't go anywhere you haven't already been. Distances subject to change depending on which bridges are open at the time.
August 6 Pigs, Ponds, and Potholes
Sarah Weaver 978-664-1370 sarah.weaver@comcast.net
Ipswich River Park, North Reading
map to start
From Route 93, take Exit 39/Concord Street toward North Reading (a
right off the exit if you're heading north). Bear right at the stop
sign (1.3 mi); cross Rt. 28 at the light; bear right at stop sign
onto Park Street/Rt. 62 (1.8 mi); turn right onto Central Street
(2.5 mi); turn left into park. These mileages are cumulative. From
Route 128, take Exit 40 (the REI exit) and the Haverhill Street/Camp
Curtis Guild spoke off the rotary. Turn left on Chestnut St. after 3
miles; bear right around the curve and then turn right on Central
St. The park is on your right.
9:30 AM for 50 or 34 miles
Serene back roads, farmstands, ponds, and potholes of the northern burbs. Have a picnic lunch at Ingaldsby Farm. Terrain is moderately rolling. Short ride tours North Reading, North Andover, Boxford, Middleton. Long ride adds Groveland and West Newbury. Lunch note for long riders: There are not many food options before Ingaldsby Farm at 34 miles (and Ingaldsby does not sell Power Bars; it is a farm stand/bakery), so bring enough snacks to keep you going.
August 13 North toward Newburyport
Arnold Nadler, 978-745-9591 ardnadler@aol.com
Commuter RR Station in South Hamilton, MA
map to start
Rt. 1A to South Hamilton. Where the RR track crosses Rt. 1A, right
into the shopping center. Continue through the shopping center to RR
station parking.
9:30 AM for 50 miles, 10:00 AM for 27 miles. For some extra miles, a short, additional route near Hamilton will be added.
Enjoy some of the nicest cycling in our area. Generally quiet, scenic country roads in Hamilton, Topsfield, Ipswich, Georgetown and Boxford. Long ride adds Newbury and Newburyport. Generally flat to rolling, with a few small hills. Because the Dodge St. bridge in Rowley is still out, about 8 miles of the long route northbound, through Rowley and Newbury, will be on Rt. 1A. Arrowed, cue sheet and map.
August 20 Let's Go Coastal rained out...
Scott & Dianalyn Sirota (978) 502-4697 sds5774@comcast.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and
take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From
Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the
bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take
a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.
9:00 AM for 70 miles, 10:00 AM for 50 or 35 miles
Beautiful ocean views and Portsmouth NH. Mostly flat with a few small hills. All rides feature NH coastline and rural inland. Long ride goes to Fort McClary, Maine. Cookout at Scott and Dianalyn's house to follow the ride. Bring chairs and call for menu items to bring or donate $5.00.
Saturday, August 26 North Shore Cyclists Blazing Saddles Century
August 27 Ride to the Sea
Tony Salerno (978)
352-2524
litespd1@hotmail.com
Donna Ventura
donna.ventura@ssdmc.com
Perley School, Georgetown
map to start
Take Rt. 95 exit 54 west, then follow Rt. 133 west to Georgetown
center. At set of lights take right onto North St., Perley School is
1/4 mile on the right.
9:00 AM for 58 miles
9:30 AM for 45 or 24 mile routes
Scenic ride through Georgetown, Rowley, Boxford and Ipswich. Medium and long rides go out to Ipswich Neck. This is a chance for the century volunteers (and everybody else) to ride and then enjoy the BBQ and swimming in the pond at Tony's house after the ride. Bring salads or desserts (call Tony for ideas) or $5 donation.
September 3 Stone Walls Ride
Gordon Harris (978) 979-6598 gordon@bikenewengland.com
Ipswich downtown central parking lot, behind Market Street
and Central Street.
map to start
From I-95, take Rt. 133 east to the center of Ipswich. Turn right
one block before downtown center. Hammatt St. parking lot will be on
your left.
From Rt. 1, take Ipswich Rd. from Topsfield. Cross tracks and turn
left at the Ipswich Cooperative Bank, and bear right. Parking lot
will be on your right.
9:00 AM for 20, 28, 40, 51 or 62 miles
Ride from Ipswich on back roads past Appleton Farms, through Bradley Palmer State Park, along the Ipswich River and past state forests through Topsfield and Boxford to North Andover, with frequent shortcuts for shorter loops. Marked with white circle and line (Dan Henry) . Download cue sheets and maps at: http://berkshirecycling.tripod.com/index.html
Monday, September 4 Minuteman Ride
Jim White (978) 689-9847
Greater Lawrence Vocational High School 57 River Road,
Andover
map to start
I-93 N, Exit 45 River Road (1st exit north of I-495), Left at 1st
set of lights onto River Road, left at 3rd set of lights into school
parking. I-93N is Exit 40B off I-495
9:30 AM for 54 miles
10:00 AM for 23, 34, or 45 miles
Scenic ride through Andover, Tewksbury, Billerica, Carlisle, and Concord. No big hills. The 54 and 68 mile routes go through Concord Center. Refreshments after the ride.
September 10 Picnic in Cushing Park
Ann Pernice (978) 373-6647
darkhorse01835@yahoo.com
Pam Houck (978) 388-2986
pahouck@adelphia.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and
take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From
Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the
bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take
a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.
9:30 AM for 30, 40, or 60 miles
This is a remake of the old Picnic at Maudslay Park ride with a new start. The loops go through scenic back roads of the Newburys, Merrimac, Amesbury and along the Merrimac River. The medium and long loops go on the back roads of southern New Hampshire. The long loop is hilly and goes through Exeter. There will be sandwiches and drinks after the ride in Cushing Park.
September 17 Divorce Court Hill Ride
Tom Keane huknpuff@comcast.net
South Lynnfield Post Office, Lynnfield,
MA
map to start
At the intersection of Summer and Salem streets
10:00 AM for 40 or 25 miles
This is a great short ride that will seem as if you are seeking as many hills in as short a time as possible. There are lots of small stores along the route for refueling.
September 24 Tour the Merrimacs
Eric Shaktman (978) 948-7156 ericnsc@verizon.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and
take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right. From
Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the
bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take
a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.
10:00 AM for 50, 35, or 25 miles
Scenic tour of the Merrimacs. The 25 and 35 mile rides will be mostly flat while the 50 will be varying.
October 1 Over Hill and Dale from Ballardvale
Alex Gershaw abgershaw@yahoo.com
Ballardvale MBTA Station, Andover
map to start
Rte 93 to Dascomb Road, take the
ramp towards Andover, turn right onto Clark Road, then right onto
Andover Street to MBTA parking lot.
10:00 AM for 25, 35 or 50 miles
The short route goes through Andover and Tewksbury only; medium goes through Andover, Tewksbury, and North Andover; long adds Bradford, West Boxford, and Groveland.
October 8 Harvest Festival Ride
James Danis (978) 388-2193 jamesdanis@verizon.net
Amesbury Elementary School, 20 South Hampton Rd., Amesbury, MA
map to start
Rte. 95 to exit 58 for Rte. 110 Amesbury. Go to the 1st traffic
light and take a right onto Elm Street. At the rotary take the 1st
right onto Market St. (Rte. 150). Go about 0.5 mile; bear left onto
South Hampton Road.
From Rte. 495 take exit 54 for Rte. 150
Amesbury. At the rotary, go 180 degrees or 2nd right onto Market
Street. Go about 0.5 mile; bear left onto South Hampton Road. The
school will be on your left.
10:00 AM for 27 or 45 miles
The rides go through the scenic farm country of southern New Hampshire. Stop at Applecrest Farm Orchards in Hampton Falls, NH for the Applecrest Harvest Festival. What could be a better motivator than a rest stop with apple pie and ice cream, apple cider, cider donuts and more? Arrows and cue sheets.
October 15 Let's Go Coastal
Marty Silvia marsilvia@comcast.net
Cushing Park, Newburyport
map to start
From Route 95, take Exit 57 for Route 113 East. Go for 2 miles and
take a left onto Kent Street. Parking lot is 2 blocks on right.
From
Route 1 go onto Merrimac Street (at the Newburyport end of the
bridge over the Merrimack). Go 1/4 mile west towards Amesbury. Take
a left at the gas station lot 1 block on left.
9:00 AM for 70, 50, or 35 miles
Beautiful ocean views and Portsmouth NH. Mostly flat with a few small hills. All rides feature NH coastline and rural inland. Long ride goes to Fort McClary, Maine
October 22 Cape Ann Ride from Magnolia
Gordon Harris (978) 979-6598 gordonharris2@yahoo.com
Surf Park, Magnolia (Gloucester)
map to start
Take Rt. 128 to exit 15 and proceed to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
From downtown, take Rt 127 3 miles east and turn right on Raymond
St. Drive one mile to the center of Magnolia. Surf Park
is on the left, and parking is on either side of the street.
9:00 AM for 20, 30, 46, or 62 miles
We ride counter-clockwise along the Cape Ann coastline, through Gloucester, out to the Eastern Point Lighthouse, along Atlantic Ave., out to Rockport, back through Annisquam Village, and with optional ride along the narrow winding roads in "West Gloucester" to Essex, then returning to Magnolia. A 62 mile "metric century" adds a loop to Ipswich. It's a great time to ride out to Rockport, now that the roads are no longer clogged with tourists. The route is marked with a yellow "Dan Henry", a circle with a line pointing the direction.
Saturday, October 28 Halloween Ride **cancelled: frightfully rainy**
Paula Bossone
Paulajbossone@comcast.net
(978) 887-0688
Jimmy White (978) 689-9847
Beverly Middle School, 580 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA
Route 128 to exit 20B (Rt. 1A south); take Route 1A south about 1
mile; school is on your right.
11:00 AM
Come ride as we wind our way through Salem for some haunted happenings. We have no planned agenda, but a costume is always a fun way to celebrate Halloween. Use your imagination! Join us - we've had many laughs when we've done this ride in the past.
October 29 Cowpies and Leafpiles
Mike Habich (978) 664-0187 mhabich@astseals.com
Ipswich River Park, North Reading
map to start
The park is in North Reading center on Central St between Chestnut
St and Rt. 62.
From Rt. 128, take exit 40, follow Haverhill St
3 miles north, left on Chestnut St, 1/2 mile to park. From Rt.
62, Central St is 1/2 mile west of Haverhill St/Batchelder School.
10:00 AM for 42 miles or 29 miles
Through Harold Parker State Forest, Middleton, Boxford, North Andover by a bit different route with some new cows. No cows on short route, unless you get lost.
Mountain Biking
Ride Coordinator: Lenny Sullivan (978) 689-2884 lpsullivan@comcast.net
October 29 NEMBA Wicked Ride of the East
Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover MA
Topeak-Kenda MTB Adventure Ride (not an NSC ride)
Wicked riding, wicked fun -- come celebrate Halloween in riding
style. North Shore NEMBA has hosted this ride for many years, and
it's always been a great gathering for mountain bikers. This year
will showcase some of the best trails the forest has to offer,
not-so-coincidentally built by North Shore NEMBA's trail building
gurus. There will be arrowed courses for beginner, intermediate and
advanced cross-country riders, as well as led rides of all levels.
For all the dirt, go to:
www.mtbadventureseries.org/mtbadventure/wickedride.htm
Saturday November 4 Marblehead Ride
Rain Date Saturday November 11
Michael Salerno Mike_in_salem@yahoo.com
Saturday morning beginner Mountain Bike ride in Marblehead. 9:30 meeting time, 10:00 sharp ride time. Commuter rail access is available. This 15 - 20 mile MTB ride is a flat and easy ride for the beginner mountain biker. Being in good road riding condition is important since this ride... though a beginner LEVEL ride, this distance is too long for a non cyclist. Please ask questions if you're not sure about your ability.
Starting in Salem Center, we hit the rail trail of Marblehead. Flat and speedy dirt trails with an few short optional hill climbs for the beginner MTBer. Lots of scenic views of the coastline. Wait for all, frequent stops. This ride will also include the 5 mile loop around Marblehead neck, a popular bike route, and a bit of Old-Town Marblehead. Road riding is about 10 miles total.
You must contact me in advance for the ride meeting location if you want to attend. This is a follow the leader ride, no cue sheets or route maps are available. Space is limited to 12 riders. Please allow 3 hours for this ride. Please no one under 18, since we are road riding some of this route.
Sunday November 5 Harold Parker State Forest
Bob Moccaldi (978) 474-4093
Dave Smith (978) 887-6511
bikedave@juno.com
Harold Parker State Forest Andover/N Andover/N Reading MA
Route 93 exit 41 (for Route 125 North). Take a right at the 3rd set
of lights (State Police Barracks are on the right). Bear left into
HPSF on Harold Parker road and park in the dirt lot 300 yards down
on left.
10:00 AM
Plenty of fire roads, single track and some pavement for all levels surrounding many roads that are part of our road riding season.
Sunday November 12 Great Brook Farm Carlisle, MA
Lenny Sullivan (978) 689-2884
lpsullivan@comcast.net
Brian Cafferty
bmccafferty@comcast.net
Rt. 3N to Exit 29 (Rt. 129) East (left) 1 mile and take right onto Rangeway Rd. Straight across Nashua Rd. at stop sign. Take a right on to North Rd. Parking lot will be on your right. From Rt. 495, take Rt. 3S in Lowell. Exit 29 is the first exit off Rt. 3. Right onto 129, then as above.
10:00 AM (rained out)
Great Brook Farm has miles of trails through the woods, corn fields and single track for all skill levels. Maps available at park. Note there is a $2 parking fee in effect if you don’t have a current MA State Park parking sticker.
Sunday November 19 Willowdale State Forest, Topsfield/Ipswich MA
Howard Wack (978) 273-1971 h.w@verizon.net
Parking lot at the intersection of Route 1 and East Street, Ipswich, MA; 2.4 miles north of Route 97 or 2.6 miles south of Route 133 at T&S Auto Service.
9:30 AM arrival for a 10:00 AM sharp depart. Do not be late.
Exploratory surgery of whatever Willowdale has to offer. Let’s get lost for about 10 miles! This will be an intermediate/faster ride but we’ll be stopping periodically to catch our breath. No route but maps will be provided.
Friday November 24 FOMBA's Turkey Burner Ride
Lake Massabesic Front Park, Manchester, NH
This is the final event of the 2006 EFTA / NEMBA Fun Ride Series. (Not an NSC sponsored ride.) More info at www.fomba.org
Sunday November 26 Great Brook Farm Carlisle, MA
Lenny Sullivan (978) 689-2884 lpsullivan@comcast.net
Rt. 3N to Exit 29 (Rt. 129) East (left) 1 mile and take right onto Rangeway Rd. Straight across Nashua Rd. at stop sign. Take a right on to North Rd. Parking lot will be on your right. From Rt. 495, take Rt. 3S in Lowell. Exit 29 is the first exit off Rt. 3. Right onto 129, then as above.
10:00 AM
Great Brook Farm has miles of trails through the woods, corn fields and single track for all skill levels. Maps available at park. Note there is a $2 parking fee in effect if you don’t have a current MA State Park parking sticker.
Sunday December 3 Harold Parker State Forest, North Andover, MA
Note: Different start location this time at park headquarters and a earlier start time then last month's ride at HPSF.
Bob Moccaldi (978) 474-4093
Rt. 95 to Rt. 114 toward N. Andover look for Harold Parker Road and park signs on left. Take left at end of road onto Middleton Road. Park in Headquarters parking lot on left. From Rt. 495 to Rt. 114 toward N. Andover. Look for Harold Parker Road and park signs on right. Then same as above. map to start
9:30 AM
Fire roads and single track through the woods between the paved roads many of the Sunday & Tuesday rides pass.
Sunday December 10 Boxford State Forest/Bald Hill
Bob Moccaldi (978) 474-4093
Paula Bossone (978) 887-0688
paulajbossone@comcast.net
10:00 AM
From Route 114 in North Andover take Sharpners Pond Road all the way to end. Entrance and parking located here.
Bald Hill has a mix of fire roads and single track trails. Good riding for all abilities.