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Greater Boston Cycling/Outdoor Fitness Group

Two Beautiful Scenic Bike Rides in one Weekend!!!

$80.00 per person double occupancy (plus tax),

for two nights OR

$55.00 per person double occupancy (plus tax),

for one night

Enjoy the beauty of the White Mountains while you Ride the Franconia Notch Bike Trail and ride or hike along the Kancamagus Trail

All in one weekend!!!

Your Weekend will Include:

• 2 Nights Lodging at the Kancamagus Lodge in Lincoln, NH

• Continental Breakfast Saturday & Sunday mornings

-Juice, Coffee, Tea, Assorted Fruit, Muffins, Danish,Toast & Cold Cereal.

(Guests may upgrade to a full hot breakfast for $5)

• Group ride on the Franconia Notch Bike Trail on Saturday
• Ride or Hike along the Kancamagus Trail on Sunday

• 10% off Entrees in Brittany's or CJ's Friday or Saturday evening.

• Use of all Amenities

- Indoor Pool

- Game Room

- Guest Laundry

- Complimentary WiFi

- Brittany’s Cafe & CJ’s Penalty Box are on site.

• Enjoy views of Loon's South Peak from your room, Walk to Lincoln Town Centre for shopping. The Common Man restaurant is just steps away from your door or other popular options are Gordi's Restaurant or Woodstock Station.

After Breakfast on Saturday we will meet in the parking lot at the Cannon Mountain Tramway at 10am..we plan to be on the bikes for 10:30am...  From there we will ride the Franconia Notch Bike Trail.

The trail is approximately 8.8 miles in each directions so our total miles will be 17.6 miles.  I recommend you use either road bikes, or hybrids.... the path is paved and has rolling hills.  I also require that you wear a helmet.

The Franconia Notch Recreation Path contains hills, bike-walk areas and an elevation gain of approximately 800 feet from south to north. http://www.cannonmt.c...

If you would prefer not to bring your bike they do have Bike rentals at the Tram here is their website:  http://www.cannonmt.c...

Once we complete the bike path (which should not take us more then two hours) we will break for lunch... and eat at the top of Cannon.. To get there we will Ride the Aerial Tramway to the Summit of Cannon Mountain.  The cost is $14 per person. Either bring your lunch with you or there is a cafeteria & bar at the top of the mountain.

http://www.cannonmt.c...

An 80-passenger cable car brings visitors to the 4,080-foot summit of Cannon Mountain in under ten minutes. On a clear day, you can see the mountains of four states and Canada! At the summit, you'll find spectacular scenic walking paths, a 360 degree observation deck, a cafeteria, bar and restrooms.

- Soar through the air to remarkable heights
- New Hampshire's highest lift-accessed point
- An exciting ride for all ages
- Stunning views of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York and Canada
- A must-see attraction!

After we complete our adventure we will head to the Woodstock Inn Station & Brewery in North Woodstock, NH..  I will make a reservation.

For those that are interested in participating in the ride but not staying overnight please indicate that you are only doing the ride in the questions you answer at time of sign up.

On Sunday we will meet at 10am and either ride to the top of the Kancamagus Trail (13 miles to the top,) a total of 26 miles (leaving directly from the Lodge).  Or for those interested in doing a moderate level hike we may offer that too.

 

Payment Info for Franconia Notch Weekend:

• Please see payment instructions when you RSVP, it will be in the first question that pops up.

• There is a $30.00 non refundable fee. (If for some reason "We" cancel the trip your deposit will be returned).  RSVP does not guarantee you are going on the trip, we must receive your deposit.  Deposit must be received by May 21st to reserve your space. This will be a first come first serve trip so who ever pays first gets the spaces.
  
• FINAL PAYMENT IS NOT DUE TIL YOU ARRIVE @ the KANCAMAGUS LODGE ON June 8th
  

• Please make sure you read all emails concerning this trip. Let me know if you have any questions.

• If a waiting list forms sign up anyway, we may be able to secure more rooms.

 

LIncoln, NH 03251 - USA

Friday, June 8 at 8:00 PM

Attending: 26

Details: http://www.meetup.com/bike-207/events/60094582/

Greater Boston Cycling/Outdoor Fitness Group

Join us for a last minute ride!

Meet at the parking lot in Ayer at the beginning of the bike trail

Please bring a bike in good working order, a spare tube, water, and energy snacks.

http://www.mass.gov/d...

Ride is 22 miles round trip and we go at a pace of @ 12-13 mph...usually takes us about 2 and 1/2 to 3 hours with breaks.

 

Rob Fox

Organizer/Founder

Ayer, MA 01432 - USA

Saturday, May 19 at 10:00 AM

Attending: 2

Details: http://www.meetup.com/bike-207/events/65381712/

We know this is a big ask, coming on the heels of this morning’s Action Alert for our Bike/Walk Summit, but we need your help again – this time at the federal level.

Just two months ago, the Senate passed a transportation bill that included the Cardin-Cochran agreement. This bipartisan compromise would ensure that local governments and school systems are able to access much-needed funds to make bicycling and walking safer and more accessible.

Funding for biking and walking has popular support—a recent national survey found that 83 percent of Americans support maintaining or increasing federal funds for sidewalks and bike lanes.

Will you tell Congress that Americans support biking and walking funding?

Take Action here.

Right now, as selected Senators and Representatives conference to create a consensus transportation bill, we need to protect the Cardin-Cochran agreement. Representative Ed Markey of Massachusetts is on the conference committee, so it is especially important to take action if you live in his district.

The Cardin-Cochran agreement ensures local control over a small portion of funds for biking and walking. The provision devolves decision-making on a small portion of funds from the states to local governments, whose leaders know the transportation needs of their communities best.

Local elected officials across the country want and need federal funding to build sidewalks, bike lanes, and bike paths.

Without the Cardin-Cochran agreement, states could instead choose to direct these limited funds towards building more highway lanes.

Most Americans want to increase or maintain funding for sidewalks and bikeways. The Cardin-Cochran agreement would preserve this critical funding.

Please contact your Senators and Representative to maintain the Cardin-Cochran agreement, which gives local governments a voice in transportation planning. There are sample letters below for conferees and non-conferees.

Take Action here.

Thank you for standing up to tell Congress that Americans support funding for biking and walking.

On August 18th during our Blazing Saddle Century ride we will have entertainment to cheer on those cyclists at the finish line! Come join us during this event and ride to the finish line to some music and food! Sign ups start soon!

“Just Harry”  http://www.gigmasters.com/oldies-one-man-band/Just-Harry/ is a one-man ensemble which performs a mix of familiar toe-tapping 50s-60s oldies, traditional ol’ time favorites, down-home folk songs, and anything in between for family-friendly entertainment.  During a show, I sing and play guitar to my own recorded arrangements creating a light and lively five-piece ensemble sound – complete with three-part harmony.   Check these out for a preview.  Barbara Ann    Rock Around The Clock    Twist Again – by Chubby Checker    I’m looking forward to cheering on the riders ofBlazing Saddles!

Just Harry can be found on FaceBook at Just Harry Ensemble, please visit and like my page.

North Shore Mountain Bikers

I've only been once to run, but was hoping someone knows the trails enough to help lead a bike ride.

North Andover , MA 01845 - USA

Saturday, May 19 at 11:00 AM

Attending: 1

Details: http://www.meetup.com/North-Shore-Mountain-Bikers/events/64602542/

Today, advocates from across the Commonwealth are going to be descending on the State House for the Bike/Walk Summit, MassBike’s central event for Bay State Bike Week and co-hosted by WalkBoston. But for those of you who live too far from Boston, or whose schedules don’t allow attending the event, we still want your voices heard. We are asking that you call your Representative and Senator today to ask them to support safer biking and walking in your community and across the state.

TODAY, we need you to call in to ask your Representative and Senator to do two things:

• Ask them to support three bills (click here for bill summaries):
• Vulnerable Road Users Bill (H. 3079): This bill provides law enforcement with more flexible tools to encourage motorists to exercise caution when operating around vulnerable road users, including increased fines, traffic safety classes, and community service.
• Senior Safety Zones (H. 1968): This bill gives municipalities the ability to create zones similar to school zones in areas they deem appropriate, with the intention of protecting a population which disproportionately relies on walking for transportation.
• Speed Limits Bill (H. 1808): This bill would lower the default speed limit on roads classified as “Local”, from 30 mph to 25 mph. Major arterials, highways, and other main roads would be unaffected, and many states have already adopted similar laws.
• Ask them to sign on to our shared vision for Massachusetts Walking and Bicycling Principles.

After you contact your legislator, let us know! Email advocacy@massbike.org to let us know how the conversation went. If you don’t know who your legislator is, you can find out here.

The office won’t be open during the Summit, but we will be checking email frequently. If you have any questions, you can contact us at events@massbike.org.

Thanks so much for your support – as always, we couldn’t do it without you. The bulk of our annual budget comes from memberships and donations, so please join, renew, or donate so that we can keep on fighting for safer streets. With your help, we’re going to get Beacon Hill moving!

Go to the following link to get yours today!

 http://massbike.org/shop/product-category/clothing/

Join MassBike for the annual worldwide Ride of Silence honoring bicyclists killed or injured riding on public roads, and raising awareness among drivers to be more careful around bicyclists. We will gather in Seven Hills Park (behind Davis Square T Station) at 6:30pm to get organized. The ride will start at 7pm sharp. We will ride 6.8 miles slowly and silently through Cambridge and Boston to Boston Common. Please RSVP to rides@massbike.org so we know how many riders to expect. If you would like us to honor a particular cyclist at the end of the ride, please send us his or her name. Helmets required, lights strongly recommended.

RAIN PLAN: The weather forecast for tomorrow is not good. It will likely rain and thunderstorm. For safety reasons, we try not to run group rides in the rain. But the Ride of Silence is such an important statement for bicyclists, we hope the weather will cooperate. Check our Facebook page or Twitter feed for last-minute updates. If we cancel the ride, we will try again next Wednesday, May 23rd, at the same time and place.

If you think you can join us, please RSVP to rides@massbike.org. And please pass this along to your bicycling friends.

North Shore Mountain Bikers

Whose racing?The race itself is now full, if you didn't per-register, you're out of luck, but it's still fun to hang out.  I know Riverside Cycle will be there, NEMBA, Michelin Tires, etc...

Come cheer on your fellow racers. I'll probably be volunteering.

Racing returns to Willowdale in 2012 with some new features, much of your favorite trails, and all of the key improvements from 2011. A little more double-track is mixed in to break up the never ending single-track and a nice piece of single-track will be utilized. Overall the course will be a bit shorter, faster, but should be more fun than ever.

Parking will be tight for the expert/elite times so please try and carpool and get to the race with plenty of time to spare in case you have to park at the remote lot.

400 rider limit--pre registration highly recommended.

Willowdale State Forest is a Mass DCR property therefore NO Alcohol is allowed.

More info. Here:
https://www.bikereg.c...

Ipswich, MA 01938 - USA

Sunday, May 20 at 9:00 AM

Attending: 7

Details: http://www.meetup.com/North-Shore-Mountain-Bikers/events/64810562/

David,
I am nursing a knee injury (overuse I hope), so I am not sure when I will be back to the long rides. My main goal is to be largely pain free by the B2B.
- Doug

North Shore Mountain Bikers

A benefit for NEMBA and the Kingdom Trails Association
Presented by Jerry Remy's and Highland Mountain Bike Park
$5 Cover (donated to NEMBA and Kingdom Trails)

Wednesday, May 16th, 2012 8pm

Jerry Remy's Sports Bar

More info. here:
http://www.nemba.org/...

 

This will be the Boston-area premiere of "Strength in Numbers," the newest mountain bike film from Anthill Films. The Vancouver, BC based production company is behind previous movies "Follow Me" and the "Collective." This is Anthill Films largest production to date and was shot all over the world, highlighting locations such as Nepal, Utah and British Columbia. The film features the following riders: Graham Agassiz, Adam Billinghurst, Anthony Messere, Brandon Semenuk, Wade Simmons, Rene Wildhaber, Gee Atherton, Matt Hunter, Cam McCaul, Andrew Shandro, & Thomas Vanderham.

 

 

Boston, MA 02115 - USA

Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 PM

Attending: 3

Details: http://www.meetup.com/North-Shore-Mountain-Bikers/events/64679152/

Doug, I’m riding in the B2B and I’m definitely interested in long training rides leading up to the event next month.

Greater Boston Cycling/Outdoor Fitness Group

Please mark your calendars! Lots of other rides on Saturday so let's try for Sunday, Mother's day.

Let's meet up in Newburyport, MA near Plum Island and bike around the beach, reserve area plus possibly Downfall Wildlife Management Area. We'll end the ride with refreshments at a pub in Newbury port and toast the moms (both present and not). More details on the route will follow.

The ride will be 20-30 miles long, cover bike trails & surface roads. I'm thinking we'll ride down refuge road to Sandy Point State Reservation. The ride itself will be 3-4 hours long. We'll average about 13-15 miles per hour while moving.

 

Approximate route to our ride is 30 miles long: http://goo.gl/LJ2SH... I ask that we do our best to stay together on the ride, and we have clear checkpoints.

Newburyport, MA is 38 miles from Woburn and the NEWBURYPORT STATION Train Station is nearby our start location.

Our meeting location has a visitor's center and education center, plus bathrooms. There are restrooms in parking Area 1 and 4.

Bike helmets are required! Recommended: water, spare tire, repair kit, sun screen, snacks, energy food, layers of clothing etc.

You are responsible for your own safety!

The southern half of Plum island is covered in gravel roads which would make using a road bike very difficult. We'll place the gravel portion of the ride towards the later half of the ride.

Hybrid or Mountain bikes are highly recommended for this ride.

The park requires a $2 entrance fee for each bicycle.

See you out there!

Newburyport, Ma 01950 - USA

Sunday, May 13 at 1:30 PM

Attending: 16

Details: http://www.meetup.com/bike-207/events/63410732/

To learn more follow this link….http://baystatebikeweek.org/

Greater Boston Cycling/Outdoor Fitness Group

Sorry for the last minute post, but as of today the weather looks pretty good for Saturday and I couldn't pass up the opportunity to go for a bike ride!

We'll be pedaling on the scenic roads of Concord & Carlisle, for a 20 mile route of rolling hills and picturesque views. We'll aim for an average of 12-15 MPH, nothing too intense for this early in the season.

We'll meetup at Monument Square at 8:45am, we'll say hello, I'll pass out cue sheets, and we'll hit the road no later than 9:00.

Link to Route Map

If you have NOT been out riding at all this year, please make sure your bike is tuned up, tires inflated, and ready to ride... we want to avoid hardware malfunctions if possible. I recommend a road bike for this ride, but if you can keep that pace on a different style bike, then that's fine by me!

If you are driving to the meetup spot, you can find street parking on many of the streets near monument square. In the past, I have done very well finding spots on Lexington Road, across from the church.

See you there!

- Jon

Concord, MA 01742 - USA

Saturday, May 12 at 8:45 AM

Attending: 14

Details: http://www.meetup.com/bike-207/events/64265962/

The day is almost here. Next Thursday, May 17th, advocates from around the state are going to come to Boston, urging their legislators to make biking and walking a priority. If you are interested in coming to the Summit, please RSVP by Monday, May 14th (so that we can be sure to have enough food). We also have some exciting news, so please read below for a few updates.

Keynote Speaker Aaron Naparstek

We are pleased to announce that Aaron Naparstek, founder and former editor-in-chief of StreetsBlog, will be giving a lunchtime presentation on the power of local advocates to improve their communities. He is currently a Loeb Fellow at Harvard and has a wealth of experience as a livable streets advocate and community organizer. You can read more about him here.

Legislation Update

Because of the nature of the legislative process, we couldn’t be sure until recently what legislation was still going to be in play for the Summit next week. We were happy to announce that the Vulnerable Road Users Bill (H.3079) was given an extension until June 1st. You can read more about our small victory here, but the important thing now is to try to move it out of committee and onto the floor to be passed into law. The other two target bills, Senior Safety Zones (H.1968) and lowering Speed Limits on Local Roads (H.1808), are also still in play and will need our support to keep moving.

Virtual Lobby Day

For those of you who can’t make it to the event, we will be holding a virtual lobby day. Call in or email your legislators urging them to support our bills under consideration, listed above. We will send out an action alert the morning-of with more information, so stay tuned. Don’t know who your legislator is? Find out here.

Event Details

Where: Massachusetts State House, Nurses’ Hall, Boston
When: Thursday, May 17th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register Here

The Schedule:

• Before you arrive: Call in to your state legislators’ offices to set up a meeting time.
• 10:00 – 12:00 PM: Check in at Nurses’ Hall, get materials and tips, and meet with your legislators.
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Come back to Nurses’ Hall for lunch and a quick presentation.

If you have any questions, email events@massbike.org or call (617) 542-2453. Next week, let’s get Beacon Hill moving!

We have new T-shirts! Based on the design of our new logo, these t-shirts represent the fresh image of MassBike. Get yours in time for Bay State Bike Week and let the world know that you support Better Bicycling for Massachusetts. These beauties will run you $15 for members and $20 for non-members.

 

As part of Bay State Bike Week, Mayor William Scanlon will participate Saturday, May 19th in a guided, family-friendly bicycle ride highlighting Beverly’s downtown, beaches and parks. The three-mile ride, which sets off from City Hall at 2 p.m., will feature Beverly’s signature coastal streets and venues, including Beverly Commons, Dane Street Beach, and Lynch Park. Light refreshments will be served at the scenic Hospital Point turnaround as well as at the City Hall finish.

Back at City Hall after the short ride Mayor Scanlon will make brief remarks on city efforts to support bicycle and open space initiatives. After Mayor Scanlon’s remarks a 10-15 mile “city meets the country” ride will be available for more experienced riders who want to explore Beverly’s longer road routes. The Bicycle Beverly Committee (BBC) will provide refreshments at City Hall as well as information on safe riding and ongoing efforts to make Beverly a bike friendly city for all levels and all ages of riders.

Essex County Velo and the BBC will help guide the day’s rides as well as provide ride marshals at intersections. Please wear a helmet. Donations will be accepted at the event on behalf of Beverly’s River House. http://www.riverhousebeverly.org/
Bicycle Beverly Committee   For more info: bicyclebeverly@yahoo.com

Aaron Naparstek

Those of us in the MassBike office can hardly believe that after all of the preparation and excitement, Bay State Bike Week is just around the corner, and with it will come MassBike’s central event – the Bike/Walk Summit! MassBike and co-sponsor WalkBoston are pleased to announce that StreetsBlog founder and former editor-in-chief Aaron Naparstek will be giving a lunchtime keynote presentation.

A little about Mr. Naparstek:

AARON NAPARSTEK is a Loeb Fellow at Harvard University and the founder and former editor-in-chief of Streetsblog, an online publication providing daily coverage of transportation, land use and environmental issues. Launched in 2006, Streetsblog has played a significant role in transforming New York City transportation policy and galvanizing a worldwide livable streets movement that is pushing for a more people-centered, less automobile-oriented approach to transportation planning and urban design.

As a neighborhood livable streets advocate, Naparstek’s work has been instrumental in growing New York City’s bike network, removing motor vehicle traffic from city parks, and developing new public spaces. Prior to launching Streetsblog, Naparstek worked as a journalist and interactive media producer, and he is also the author of “Honku: The Zen Antidote to Road Rage” (Villard 2003).

We hope you can join us for the Summit. Please let us know by Monday, May 14th if you can make it (to give us time enough to order lunch for everyone). See below for details on registering. Together, let’s get Beacon Hill moving!

About The Bike/Walk Summit

Where: Massachusetts State House, Nurses’ Hall, Boston
When: Thursday, May 17th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Register Here

The Schedule:

• Before you arrive: Call in to your state legislators’ offices to set up a meeting time.
• 10:00 – 12:00 PM: Check in at Nurses’ Hall, get materials and tips, and meet with your legislators.
• 12:00 – 1:00 PM: Come back to Nurses’ Hall for lunch and a presentation by Aaron Naparstek.

The legislation:

• Speed Limits Bill (H.1808)
• Vulnerable Road Users Bill (H.3079)
• Senior Safety Zones Bill (H.1968)

If you have any questions, please email price@massbike.org.

Join a 3-time Olympic cyclist, a co-founder of Seven Cycles, the GM of Hubway, and the president of Metro Pedal Power – and many more bike-lovers – in this charity ride to fight childhood obesity.

Choose your ride: 62 challenging miles, 36 scenic miles, or a 5-mile family ride to Codman Farm and back.  Then enjoy a post-ride celebration with live music and an al fresco lunch grilled by Chez Henri chef Paul O’Connell.

Enjoy the beautiful grounds of our host the deCordova Museum + Sculpture Park.

Sign up today at http://conta.cc/breakaway-2012

Volunteer opportunities still available – e-mail karin@tugboat23.com for more info.