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November |
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ACTIVITIES
As always, call the leader if the weather or snow
conditions are questionable, or if you have other
questions. Ride Categories
explanation.Sunday, October 8, is the deadline for the
November newsletter. If you can lead a bike ride, hike,
or other activity in November, submit the details by
midnight October 8 to Lynne Tolman, LTolman@LTolman.org
,
508-831-0301.
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HUNTING SEASON: MOUNTAIN BIKERS, BEWARE
Autumn means hunting season, and the presence of hunters in the
woods means hikers and mountain bikers need to use extra caution.
Most hunting seasons in Massachusetts run between mid-October and
mid-December. While hunting accidents are rare (statistics show
that hunting is safer than many sports, including cycling),
cyclists can enhance their safety by wearing a hunter's orange
vest. These are available in the sporting goods departments of
most department stores. Avoid white or brown clothing (you don't
want to look like a deer). Hunting is not allowed on Sundays in
Massachusetts.
In 2006, archery season for deer is Oct. 16-25, with shotgun
season for deer Nov. 27-Dec. 9. Hunting season for some other
mammals starts as early as Oct. 2. A complete list of
Massachusetts hunting season dates is at www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/dfwpdf/dfw_hunting_dates.pdf
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Sunday, October 1
Activity: Road ride, 25 miles, C/B
Location: Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, Mill Street and
Route 31, Holden
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Leader: Bill Dobson, binaryengineering@charter.net
, 508-885-2004
This ride is intended for anyone who has not yet summited
Mount Wachusett by road bike. It is a C ride based on mileage (about
25 miles) and "Nobody Left Behind" philosophy, but
probably a B ride because the amount of climbing. We'll take back
roads to Princeton Center, then Mountain Road to the Visitors
Center, then climb the auto road to the top of Mount Wachusett.
We’ll return to Princeton Center, then take Route 62 over to
Coal Kiln Road and return by way of "Iowa." (For the
uninitiated: "Iowa" is Seven Hills Wheelmen’s
shorthand for the gentle, pretty cruise along Mason Road in
Holden. Former 7HW prez Dick McNamara, who once lived in Iowa,
always says the view from Mason’s dairy farm reminds him of
Iowa.) The ride to the summit is mostly uphill, but compensation
comes in the downhill ride nearly all the way back. This is a
ride "designed for success." We'll try to get everyone
to the summit, however long it takes. If you've done Mount
Wachusett before, come and offer moral support to those doing it
for the first time. Rain or really lousy weather cancels.
Register with the leader by e-mail and you’ll be notified of
the final decision, go or no go.
Sunday, October 8
Activity: Road ride, 45 miles, C+
Location: Long Pond boat ramp, Route 122 and 122A, Rutland
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Leader: Pete Banach, cell 508-887-2656, banach331@charter.net
Ride through the Brookfields out to Warren, up to Barre and
return down Route 122 to Long Pond. This is a fairly flat ride
with one bit of climbing up to Barre Center. Cue sheets will be
provided. We'll try to stay together, but you can go at your own
pace.
Monday, October 9
COLUMBUS DAY
Saturday, Oct. 14
Activity: Road ride, 25 miles, C/B
Location: Mass Central Rail Trail parking lot, Mill Street and
Route 31, Holden
Time: 1:00 pm.
Leader: Bill Dobson, binaryengineering@charter.net
, 508-885-2004
Rescheduled from Oct1 (when it rained).
This ride is intended for anyone who has not yet summited
Mount Wachusett by road bike. It is a C ride based on mileage (about
25 miles) and "Nobody Left Behind" philosophy, but
probably a B ride because the amount of climbing. We'll take back
roads to Princeton Center, then Mountain Road to the Visitors
Center, then climb the auto road to the top of Mount Wachusett.
We’ll return to Princeton Center, then take Route 62 over to
Coal Kiln Road and return by way of "Iowa." (For the
uninitiated: "Iowa" is Seven Hills Wheelmen’s
shorthand for the gentle, pretty cruise along Mason Road in
Holden. Former 7HW prez Dick McNamara, who once lived in Iowa,
always says the view from Mason’s dairy farm reminds him of
Iowa.) The ride to the summit is mostly uphill, but compensation
comes in the downhill ride nearly all the way back. This is a
ride "designed for success." We'll try to get everyone
to the summit, however long it takes. If you've done Mount
Wachusett before, come and offer moral support to those doing it
for the first time. Rain or really lousy weather cancels.
Register with the leader by e-mail and you’ll be notified of
the final decision, go or no go.
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2006
Road Ride, C+, 45 miles
Location: Greenfield Community College parking lot, off Colrain
Road just north of the Interstae 91 and Route 2 interchange.
Time: Meet at 10:30 a.m.
Leader: Pete Banach, banach331@charter.net
, 508-887-2656
"Don Maynard Memorial Ride" -- originally offered by
Franklin-Hampshire Freewheelers
Meet at 10:30 a.m. at Greenfield Community College parking lot,
off Colrain Road just north of the Interstae 91 and Route 2
interchange. From I-91, take Exit 26 -- Follow signs for Route 2
West (Mohawk Trail). Colrain Road is the FIRST right. We'll cycle
through Guilford and Vernon, Vt., encountering a few "good"
hills and 2 miles of Vermont DIRT (which is better than some Mass.
pavement). Lunch will be at the Schoolhouse Grocery in Vernon, Vt.
Rain Cancels
Sunday, October 22
Activity: Road ride, 45 miles
Location: Paxton Center School, Route 31, Paxton
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Leader: Bill Meduski, 508-853-4774, meduski2@charter.net
The ride goes through parts of Rutland, New Braintree, the
Brookfields, and the towns between those towns. No go if
it’s raining.
Saturday, October 28
Activity: Road ride, C, 24 miles
Location: Dudley District Court, Route 197 & Lyons Road,
Dudley
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Leader: David Liberty, djl2150@msn.com
, 508-943-2725
A scenic ride into Connecticut's "Quiet Corner." The
scenery includes West Thompson Dam and the quaint center of
Woodstock. No go if it's raining. This was one of the club's most
popular rides in the spring, and we'll do it again at 10:00 a.m.
Nov. 11, weather permitting.
Sunday, October 29
Daylight Saving Time ends.
Set clocks back one hour at bedtime Saturday or first thing
Sunday.
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