Weekly Club Rides
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Monday Ride
Moderate to fast loop to Yarmouth, approximately 25 mi
The Monday ride leaves the shop at 6pm (5:30pm, before Memorial and after Labor day, 5pm in Oct-Nov)) and covers a mostly flat course at a moderate pace. Depending on the size of the group it may split, but there are predetermined stopping points for people to regroup. This year, the course will alternate clockwise and counter-clockwise each week for the sake of variety. There is a broad range of riders speeds on Mondays, from 16 to 21mph so there is almost always someone to ride with.
Member Richard Hutchins in the point man for this ride.
Email Richard
Directions
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From the shop we head around Baxter Boulevard to Payson Park, through the park to Ocean Avenue. The intersection of Ocean and Washington Avenues is usually busy and the group is held up at the light and consolidates. Once across Washington Avenue we continue straight on route 9 there are no stop lights or signs for a few miles. The surface is in fairly good shape, except at the bottom of the small descent by the concrete plant. After crossing the river the road tips up to a stop sign at the Lunt Road where the ride regroups.
The next mile or so, from the stop until Route 9 forks with the Middle road, is usually busy so the pace slows. After bearing right at the fork there is no stop until the intersection with Tuttle Road where the ride regroups. Next regroup point is at the corner of Main Street in Yarmouth (use caution when crossing Route 1). At bottom of hill off Main Street, bear right onto Rte 88 (Use caution and yield to traffic) then take immediate left up Pleasant Street hill. Pleasant Street re-merges with 88. Pace usually picks up at this point. From here Route 88 is unobstructed until It comes back on Route 1, which is the final regroup point.
Take Route 1 across bridge then go straight at I-295 on ramp onto Veranda Street. Go Straight through the light and bear right onto Baxter Boulevard. The shop is at the far end of Baxter Boulevard.
Alternate week route is the same as above but in reverse. However,we regroup at Falmouth Landing Store on 88. Do not take Pleasant Street diversion and do not regroup at Lunt Road.
Thursday Ride Every Thursday 6pm (from Memorial until Labor Day. 5:30pm in late Spring and early Fall 5pm in October) Starting and ending at Back Bay Bicycle, 333 Forest Ave. Portland
This is a faster (19-22 mph average) and hillier ride from 35-40 miles long, depending on remaining light. Please remember this is our most challenging ride of the week and is intended for riders who are comfortable and experienced in ridiing in packs and pacelines. That said, at CCCP we want this to be a fun and safe environment, so please respect other riders, always watch the wheel in front of you, don't make sudden changes of lane in the pack, never cross the yellow line, obey all stop signs and lights and always keep a sharp eye on the traffic. We are representing our sport during a busy and dangerous time of day so we should minimize driver aggravation by keeping to the right and single or double file as much as possible.. People are driving home after a long day of work, so we need to be PROACTIVE when it comes to safety.
kris@gwi.net
Directions
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The route is as follows: From bike shop to Baxter Boulevard, left through Payson Park, right onto Ocean Ave (Rte9), left onto Woods Rd, left onto Woodville Rd, right onto Field Rd, right onto Winn Rd, left onto Range Rd, right onto Bruce Hill Rd. Stop and regroup at intersection of Bruce Hill and Blanchard Rd across from the Cumberland Fair grounds. Take left onto Blanchard which becomes Orchard then becomes Whitney Rd. Left onto Gray Rd (Rte 100/26), right onto Dutton Hill. Over Dutton then left at bottom onto Dutton Hil/Center Rd. Stop and regroup at intersection of Rte 202. (If not enough light, ie. spring and fall, up and back down same side of Dutton Hill then turn onto Forest Lake to Blackstrap Rd. When even less light take left on Forest Lake directly after turning onto Dutton),.After Rte 202 regroup, straight on 202. Take left onto Falmouth/Babbidge Rd, right onto Blackstrap Rd. all the way to Washington Ave. Right onto Canco Rd, left onto Wellington/Pya St, right onto Clifton St, left onto Vannah Ave, then right onto Baxter Boulevard back to shop. Riders regroup at the Cumberland Fairground (Bruce Hill and Blanchard) and at top of Dutton Hill if Dutton Hill is climbed.
Saturday Ride
Every Saturday 8am Start and ends at Back Bay Bicycle, 333 Forest Ave, Portland
CCCP's moderate paced ride (15 - 18mph) Recommended for those seeking group riding experience. Please note that in all rides, you'll find that you ride at a faster pace when riding in a group. Add 1 or 2 mph to what your usual solo pace is. Route changes from week to week but generally 20 -30 miles in length.
For more info on this ride contact:
dmcewan@maine.rr.com
bryan@maine.rr.com
gmelhuish@maine.rr.com
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