November 21st, 2011 / Author: scott
The North Shore chapter will be holding it’s final group ride and chapter meeting this coming Sunday November 27th, at Scott and Debi Merloni’s house.
The Merloni’s live at 97 Pineswamp road, Ipswich MA 01934. They are adjacent to Willowdale State Forest, so we can access the trails from their house.
link to map
The ride is scheduled to start at 11:00am with the Chapter meeting to follow at 2:00pm
All chapter members are encouraged, and welcome to attend both ride and meeting. The ride will be relaxed and we will break into groups if needed to accommodate different ride paces.
Wicked Ride follow up and results
Donations to Greenbelt, Trustees, and HP
2011 financial review
Nomination, and election of officers for 2012
November 4th, 2011 / Author: scott
Trails have been walked, cleared, will be marked, and some hit with a leaf blower. Who and what shows for vendors, demos, etc. unknown at this point, but no snow left and hope many have an inclination to ride and support our fundraising effort for Essex County Greenbelt and the Tompson St. Gateway Project.
October 29th, 2011 / Author: dan
Due to the forecast of possible snow accumulation, strong winds, and associated tree/powerline damage, event organizers have decided to cancel the Wicked Ride of the East for tomorrow and attempt to reschedule the event to next Sunday November 6. Stay tuned for additional details and we hope that you can make it next week, if we can make the necessary arrangements.
September 10th, 2011 / Author: scott
Come join North Shore NEMBA for our 12th annual Wicked Ride of the East. The Wicked ride held at Harold Parker State Forest is part of the Kona Bicycles – Fox Shox MTB Adventure ride series. Last year we had a record number of riders. Well in excess of 400 riders enjoyed the trails of Harold Parker, followed by “Leebo’s” homemade world famous Wicked Good Chili. So don’t get left out of the fun, there will be trail maps with marked loops for all abilities.
The 12th annual Wicked Ride of the East is Sunday, October 30th.
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September 9th, 2011 / Author: scott
On Saturday September 17th starting at 8:30 in the morning North Shore NEMBA in association with Essex County Greenbelt and the town of Beverly will be cutting new singletrack. This new singletrack will make a great addition to the riding at Greenwood. This new trail will take the place of an old wet trail that currently sees little use. If you are a regular rider at Greenwood come on out and help with this great project. See the details of this trail day below.
Saturday September 17, 8:30 AM
Beverly Commons, Greenwood Ave., Beverly Farms, MA
New trail addition with 36’ bridge
Meet at the intersection of Greenwood Ave. and Stone Ridge Rd. – Map
Tools provided – should you bring your own – loppers, folding saw, pick mattock, etc.
Gloves, sturdy shoes/boots, eye protection, bug spray, water/snack, recommended
Work until 1 PM or done, light lunch/refreshments provided, possible bike ride to follow
Only severe weather will cause cancellation
Contact: Dan, trailwork@nsnemba.org, 978-618-8596 or
Frank, president@nsnemba.org, 978-580-0236
August 5th, 2011 / Author: scott
View Larger Map Meet at 5:45 at Tim’s for 6:00 ride through Ward Reservation. The ride will be moderate and paced for all riders to enjoy. Come see all the trail work that the chapter has completed over the last few years at Ward, including new single track constructed this spring.
Meeting and cookout to follow on Tim’s deck at 8:00. It’s time to plan the schedule for the fall trail work, and the Wicked Ride of the East. So please plan to come out for night of fun with your fellow chapter members.
Address:
Tim Willis
10 Stiles Road
North Andover 01845
Please note: Stiles Road is really Tim’s drive way located off of 225 Gray Road Andover, MA 01810
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Tim 978-609-1982
Frank 978-580-0236
July 22nd, 2011 / Author: scott
The Thursday ride at HP is going strong again this year, led by Bob Ganley. This ride is an intermediate ride as the trails at Harold Parker are pretty technical in nature. So come and work on your technical riding skills, learn the trails or if your just looking to kick the solo riding habit come on out and join the group. The ride meets at the Jenkins Road lot and rides start at 6:00pm.
When: Ride Starts @ 6PM Ends @ 7:30
Where: Jenkins Road Parking Lot, Jenkins Rd, Andover, MA
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For the last four years North Shore NEMBA leads a weekly mountain bike ride, it meets at Wllowdale Meadow parking lot in Topsfield. This location allows us the option to head in a different direction each week, access to the single track leaves right from the parking lot. Riders can enjoy the hills of Bradley Palmer SP, or some weeks it’s the Bay Circuit trail to Hoods Pond. Pine Swamp sections of Willowdale SF offers great single track and Essex County Greenbelt also has trails on conservation land close by too. The terrain in this area of Cape Ann is mainly fast and smooth single track allowing the group to cover 10-15 miles in the two hour ride.
