Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Cape Ride - August 31, 2016

Ride Report

Wednesday, August 31, 2016, Cape ride - Dennis Beaches
Ride Leaders:  Larry Kornetsky & Joe Tavilla
32 miles from Chapin's restaurant, Dennis Port, MA

Riders (13): Annemarie Altman, Rich Boretti, Larry Decker, Ed Foster, Robin Frain, Tom Galib, Pati Kent, Larry Kornetsky(leader), Rich Mandel, Don Mannes, Lou Outor, Susan Sabin, Joseph Tavilla

Thirteen riders met in Dennis Port for a tour of the Dennis beaches.  We started out on the south side, riding along the coast to West Dennis Beach.  Then we headed north to Chapin Beach overlooking Cape Cod Bay.  After a short break, we rode along the north side, weaving in and out of beaches and streets with gorgeous landscaping.

Back at the parking lot, most riders stayed for lunch and had sandwiches at Dolly's Sandwich shop. Thanks to Ed and Joe for sharing the sweeping, and to all the arrows for arrowing.  Only once did an arrow leave his/her post too early, but the lost riders were able to find us.

Ride report by Larry Kornetsky.



Saturday, August 27, 2016

NH Seacoast - August 24, 2016

Ride Report - NH Seacoast August 24, 2016

On a picture perfect day and with no incidents, a pleasant ride along the coast of NH was enjoyed by all riders as well as the ride leaders. After lunching in Portsmouth we returned to the start via mostly the reverse route. Joanne Samuels remoted from her home in Portsmouth and met up with the group at The Beach Plum in Rye. This is still for many riders a favorite ride, which was started by Dick Arsenault many years ago.

Report by Jacque Smith

Riders: Bob Apsler, Dale Ferguson, Gardner Gray, Gene Ho, Jack Mroczkowski, Janet Miller, Joanne Samuels, Joe Marcangelo, Maurice King, Rich Taylor, Richard Fortier, Selig Saltzman.






















Sunday, August 21, 2016

Wachusett From the East - August 17, 2016


Ride Report
Wednesday, August 17, 2016, Wachusett From the East
Ride Leaders:  Richard Vignoni and Illka Suvanto
38 mile long ride, 42.5 with summit option
17.2 Shorter, Less Hilly ride

Riders (21): Bob Apsler, Dave Balaban, Rick Carlson, Wing Chow, Bernie Flynn, Tom Fortmann, Robin Frain, Gardner Gray Jr., Ellen Gugel, Gene Ho, Timothy Jacoby, Herb Kavet, Stanley Kay, Clyde Kessel, Bill Lane, Butch Pemstein, Selig Saltzman, Pat Schindeler, Francie Sparks, Richard Vignoni, Kaz Zelny

With dry air, bright skies and a brisk wind, 21 riders showed up at the Forbush Mill soccer field for a ride which has now become a Wednesday Wheeler tradition.  After taking attendance and doing the roll call using Jack Donohue’s attendance app, we headed out on our way to Wachusett Mountain.  During the orientation talk, I noted that the ride to the mountain is all uphill and we would have a headwind but for the return it would be all downhill with a tailwind which was more or less the case.  Having not scouted the ride, I did not notice that I had posted a RWGPS link to a variation of my intended route.   I stuck with my original plan and on multiple occasions we deviated then converged back with the RWGPS route as they both got you to the mountain but using some different roads.  At mile 20 we made a left onto Pine Hill Rd. where several commented that it has gotten steeper over the years.   From there it was a short ride to the visitor’s center.   A good number of riders went to the summit while others hung out at the visitor’s center.  Some of the group with time constraints or just anxious to get back went ahead before we were ready to leave.   Lunch was at a combination of Rota Springs (some claim have the best ice cream anywhere) and Meadow Brook Orchards. Thanks to Gene Ho for sweeping the ride and to all those who arrowed and participated. Special note - I used the attendance app, and think it is great.  I encourage other ride leaders to check it out. Report by Richard Vignoni
19 mile ride report
Eight of us rode mostly quiet roads in Bolton and Clinton at a relaxed pace. There were a few hills including an extra mile detour on beautiful Ballville Rd. The ride should be renamed Crossing the Railroads which we cautiously did at least four times. Directions on the cue sheet were a bit confusing since some turns have no posted street signs and at least one turn was really left, not right. Everyone made it back comfortably with five of us adding a couple more miles to enjoy lunch on the picnic tables at Bolton Farms. Thanks to Susan Sabin for sweeping. Report by Ilkka 

Riders (7): Patrick Brennan, Marie Keutmann, Janet Miller, Ann Northup, Susan Sabin, Chris Schuch, Ilkka Suvanto, John Roberts
I took photos at the start and played with a movie app . Let me know if fun to watch or not.

Saturday, August 6, 2016

Hull/World's End Ride - August 3, 2016

RIDE REPORT

Wednesday, August 3, 2016, "To the end of the World" or "To Hull in a Handbasket"
Ride Leaders:  David Wean & Bob Apsler
28 and 41 miles, 10:00 am start from Wompatuck Park, Hingham, MA


World's End riders (9): Ron Beland, Stuart Kaufman (remote from Jamaica Plain via the Hingham ferry), Marie Keutmann, Maurice King, David Kobes, Chuck McWilliams, Richard Vignoni (remote from Scituate), Patrick Ward, David Wean
Hull Riders (8): Bob Apsler, Dave Balaban, Donald Buchholtz, Gene Ho, Bill Lane, Butch Pemstein, Susan Sabin, Veronica Vedensky

World's End Ride Report

The group rode together for the first 9 miles, crossing from Hingham into Weymouth, and then exploring Great Esker and Bare Cove Parks along the sides of the Back River estuary.  At the South Shore Conservatory (where we hope we didn't disrupt the rehearsal going on in the amphitheater) we split up, with Bob leading the Hull group and David leading the World's End group. The World's end group spent about an hour riding most of the major dirt and gravel carriage paths, with a break to enjoy the view of Quincy and Boston.  (photo credit:  Chuck McWilliams).  Everyone made it without incident, even on very narrow tires. We then rode the "closed" road that led to Jerusalem Road along Cohasset's coast (see Bob's description below) past Sandy Beach and into town, where sandwiches were enjoyed on the shaded picnic tables at Fresh Feast.  The last 5 miles back to the ride start included a stretch through the little-used back side of Wompatuck.

Hull Ride Report

The Hull group sought out every opportunity for riding close to the shore - sea-side on the outbound ride and Hingham Bay side on the return.  We paused at Revere Park to enjoy the spectacular views shortly before reaching the tip of Hull, where we watched boats traversing the sometimes treacherous Gut.  The weather and views were the opposite of last year’s cloudy and drizzly excursion, reminding us of the great beauty easily accessible within the Greater Boston area.  Jerusalem Road immersed us in the splendor of elegant mansions and luxurious landscapes nestled along a rolling and winding stretch of fresh pavement that teased us with ocean views to the left and an inland bay on the right.  The minuscule total climbing elevation for the ride concealed several very steep, but short, climbs that helped justify a relaxing patio lunch in Cohasset, where we met many of the World's End riders.  Assorted mis-directions necessitating U-turns were, of course, entirely due to RWGPS technological problems beyond the ride leader’s control.

Special thanks to Stuart Kaufman and Gene Ho for sweeping the rides, as well as each of you who arrowed when asked. 
Report by David Wean (World's End) and Bob Apsler (Hull)

World's End riders