RIDE & HIKE REPORTS
Wednesday, December 16, 2015, Jingle Bell hike, ride, and potluck
Hike Leader & Potluck Host: Ann Northup
5 miles, 10:30 am start from Ann's house, Southborough, MA
Ride Leader: Fred Newton
25 miles, 10:30 am start from Ann's house, Southborough, MA
Hikers (14): Ann, Eli Post, Jack Mroczkowski, Janet Miller, John Springfield, Kaz Zelny, Margie Lee, Marie Keutmann, Mary Counihan, Mike Counihan, Mike Hanauer, Nancy Smith, Sander Nydick, and Tony Lee.
Riders (14): Fred, Butch Pemstein, Don Mannes, Ellen Gugel, Francie Sparks, Gene Ho, Kim Wach, Marc Baskin, Patrick Ward, Richard Vignoni, Steve Miller, Susan Sabin, Tom Allen, and Wing Chow.
Other riders (3): Clyde Kessel, Dick Harter, and Mike Byrne.
Potluck only: Francoise Bourdan.
Present at hike/ride starts & assisting in kitchen: Helen Greitzer.
There were thirteen riders and, after being reassured that 13 was Helen’s lucky number and no opposing positions being voiced, we set out to be confronted immediately with a significant hill, reaching 6.9% grade, which served to warm us up in temperatures which ranged from 39 to 43 degrees. More hills were to follow, maxing out at 10.6%. There were a number of long climbs, followed by long, very enjoyable downhills. I think the most scenic part of the ride was Fiske Mill Pond on, appropriately enough, Pond Street. The pond had many good-sized rocks sticking up through the water in various places, contributing to its charm, along with the dam with water spilling over it.
Thanks to Susan Sabin for sweeping. (On second thought, there were fourteen riders.)
Ride report by Clyde Newton.
Our walk began with the same significant 6.9% grade as the rider's route. When they passed us, we were all very happy to be on our feet instead of on our bikes! Hikers enjoyed the varied, mostly woodsy terrain and later the views of the reservoir. The hikers returned about 20 minutes before the cyclists, but, through the generosity of the attendees, there was plenty of food and drink. I would like to thank Helen for arriving to the party early to help prepare and set out the food and to stay, along with Marie, Richard, and Kaz, to help clean up.
Mike Byrne had to return home for forgotten cycling gear, so he returned and did his own ride. Clyde Kessel rode to the party from home and was joined by his wife, Francoise, for socializing and a welcome drive home. Dick Harter had a flat tire before the ride began, so did a shorter ride on his own.
Hike report by Ann Northup.
Ride report by Clyde Newton.
Our walk began with the same significant 6.9% grade as the rider's route. When they passed us, we were all very happy to be on our feet instead of on our bikes! Hikers enjoyed the varied, mostly woodsy terrain and later the views of the reservoir. The hikers returned about 20 minutes before the cyclists, but, through the generosity of the attendees, there was plenty of food and drink. I would like to thank Helen for arriving to the party early to help prepare and set out the food and to stay, along with Marie, Richard, and Kaz, to help clean up.
Mike Byrne had to return home for forgotten cycling gear, so he returned and did his own ride. Clyde Kessel rode to the party from home and was joined by his wife, Francoise, for socializing and a welcome drive home. Dick Harter had a flat tire before the ride began, so did a shorter ride on his own.
Hike report by Ann Northup.
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