June 11th, 2013 / Author: Tom
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, and Boston Hill, including new single track constructed last fall, and new bridge work this year.
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
All north shore NEMBA members are encouraged to attend this event!
Questions? Contact the Prez at president@nsnemba.org.
May 27th, 2013 / Author: Tom
Sunday June 2
Beverly Commons
8:30 AM – noon
Meet at: East gate at Greenwood Ave. and Stone Ridge Rd., Beverly Farms MA.. Parking can be tight – consider parking further out on Greenwood Ave where there is plenty of room near Glen Urquhart School fence.
Join us for our final spring trail work day. Primary task is building a bog bridge on the primary trail south of Greenwood, on land managed by Essex County Greenbelt Association (they also have a 6/1 project, details below). Access is good with only a short materials haul. There are a number of smaller projects that we may also tackle if we have a sizeable crew.
Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and water/snacks. We will have plenty of tools, but feel free to bring your own pick mattock, hammer, hand saw, items appropriate for boardwalk work.
Lunch will be provided, and a ride could well take place in the afternoon.
Only heavy rain will cancel. Look for confirmation on 6/1.
Contact: Dan, trailwork@nsnemba.org or 978-618-8596
May 10th, 2013 / Author: Tom
UPCOMING TRAIL WORK DAYS:
For more information contact: Dan – trailwork@nsnemba.org or 978-618-8596
Sunday May 19
Boston Hill North Andover MA
8:30 AM – noon
Location: Brightview construction site Route 114 North Andover MA (former location of base lodge for old Boston Hill Ski Area). Final build day at Boston Hill. A couple of boardwalks and a connector trail at the bottom. Tractor will again be on site to move lumber. Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and water/snacks. We will have plenty of tools, but feel free to bring your own pick mattock, hammer, hand saw, items appropriate for boardwalk work. Lunch will be provided, and a ride could well take place in the afternoon at Ward Reservation. Due to the terrain and type of work, and unlike most of our trail days, rain or poor ground conditions may cause a cancellation. Look for a confirmation by 5/18.
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Sunday June 2
Beverly Commons
8:30 AM – noon
Location: East gate Greenwood Ave. Beverly Farms (at Stone Ridge Cir.) Parking can be tight near the gate. Plenty of space on Greenwood further out near Glen Urquhart fence. Project is a boardwalk on the south side just inside second gate. Material will be stockpiled nearby. Additional work may include clean up of the area around the foundation, some other short bog bridges elsewhere. Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and water/snacks. We will have plenty of tools, but feel free to bring your own pick mattock, hammer, hand saw, items appropriate for boardwalk work. Lunch will be provided, and a ride could well take place in the afternoon. Work will take place even in a moderate rain, but look for confirmation shortly before the trail day.
May 2nd, 2013 / Author: Tom
The North Shore NEMBA weekly ride series are back on for the season!
Monday Night Willowdale Ride
The Monday night Willowdale ride leaves the Willowdale Meadow parking lot at 6 PM. The pace is “Social Intermediate”. For more information contact Frank at president@nsnemba.org. Directions: From Route 1, take the exit for Ipswich Road in Topsfield, heading east in the direction of Ipswich. Drive 1.75 miles (If you have reached Gravelly Brook Road, you have gone too far. Park on the street, on the left.
Thursday Night Harold Parker Ride
The Thursday night NSNEMBA group ride in Harold Parker meets at the Jenkins Road lot at 5:45 – the ride starts at 6 pm. This is an intermediate ride, there is no easy terrain in HP. The goal for the ride is to meet other riders and get to know the trails of HP. We keep the pace conversational, it will feel slow for the fastest people and fast for the slowest. For more information contact Bob at bob@netganley.com
Contact the ride leaders or check our FACEBOOK PAGE for last minute updates.
We hope to see you on some rides this year!
April 8th, 2013 / Author: Tom
The first chapter meeting of the season will be held at Leeboh’s house!
There will be a chapter meeting and ride on Thursday April 18 2013. All are welcome. It will be at Lee Hollenbeck’s house in Wilmington. The rides for all abilities will start at 5:00 and 6:00, and will include trails in the Wilmington- Burlington area. The meeting will follow at 8:00.
Message Lee leeboh@comcast.net for questions and directions or call 617 510 1862.
Food and beverages provided.
April 5th, 2013 / Author: Tom
Sunday April 14, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM (or later)
Location: Brightview construction site Route 114 North Andover MA (former location of base lodge for old Boston Hill Ski Area).
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Last fall, a new trail loop was added about .8 mi. long on the old ski hill connecting with the trail network at Ward Reservation (TTOR). Now we need to do a bit more work on the existing trail, build some boardwalks, and establish a new trail connector to the Cascade Trail in Ward. This will have additional boardwalks. A tractor will move material up the hill close to the area it is needed.
Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and water/snacks. We will have plenty of tools, but feel free to bring your own pick mattock, hammer, hand saw, items appropriate for boardwalk work.
Lunch will be provided, and a ride could well take place in the afternoon at Ward Reservation.
Due to the terrain and type of work, and unlike most of our trail days, rain or poor ground conditions may cause a cancellation. Look for a confirmation by 4/13.
Another trail day will likely be needed to complete work. 4/21 and 4/28 are possible dates to return.
Contact: Dan, trailwork@nsnemba.org or 978-618-8596
November 21st, 2012 / Author: Tom
Hello all,
The North Shore chapter of NEMBA will be holding the final meeting of the year on December 2, at the Merloni residents located at 98 Pine Swamp Road Ipswich MA 01938
MTB ride in Willowdale departs at 11:00am
Meeting/ Cookout will take place at 1:30pm
Meeting agenda to include:
-Wicked ride results
-Chapter 2013 plans
-Upcoming trail work
-YOUR ideas and suggestions!
-Election of officers for 2013
Please plan to attend!
November 1st, 2012 / Author: Tom
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Wicked Ride of the East this year! The weather held for the most part and by all accounts 529 riders enjoyed the challenging and well crafted single track trails of Harold Parker State Forest.
The Wicked Ride of the East is North Shore NEMBA’s main fundraiser for the year and proceeds raised by it will directly benefit trail maintenance and improvements, trail building and land conservation on the North Shore!
Registration Desk
Group ride ready to depart
Lots of costumes this year. Pictured: The Killer Queen Bee
The Registration area buzzing with activity all day
Some riders fared worse than others on the technically challenging course
Joe and Todd.
Ride like a Girl Seminar
October 25th, 2012 / Author: scott
Come join North Shore NEMBA for our 13th annual Wicked Ride of the East. The Wicked ride held at Harold Parker State Forest is part of the Kona Bicycles Adventure ride series. Ride some of the best mountain bike trails in New England followed by Lee’s homemade chili, apple cider and other goodies!
The 13th annual Wicked Ride of the East is Sunday, October 28th.
Come on out and join a ride, or do your own ride by following one of the self guided arrowed loops!
“Wicked Ride of the East” Led Ride Schedule
9:30 am – Ride-Like-a-Girl – Intermediate / Advanced Trailside Tips Ride to 1pm-ish
10:00 am – Diesel Ride hitting some of the marked trails but other stuff too
10:15 am – JRA Cycles – Intermediate Ride
10:30 am – Cycleloft MTB Team Advanced Ride
10:45 am – North Shore NEMBA Beginner and Intermediate Rides (If Needed)
9:00 am to 1 pm – Post Ride PEDROS bike cleaning and lube
Demo Bikes Available From
Wheel Works Cycles
JRA Cycles
Shimano
Sinister Bikes
Rocky Mountain Bikes
October 7th, 2012 / Author: Tom
Sunday October 14, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Location – (still tentative, look for confirmation later in the week) Brightview construction site Route 114 North Andover MA (former location of base lodge for old Boston Hill Ski Area).
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This project will take us several work days to complete, one this fall and several in the spring. Plan is to create a new trail loop about .8 mi. long on the old ski hill that connects in 2 spots with the trail network at Ward Reservation (TTOR). There is considerable tread work in addition to the usual corridor clearing and duffing. Several boardwalks will be needed to complete the project, but that will wait for springtime. We will be working alongside volunteers from the Trustees, Friends of N. Andover Trails, and N. Andover Conservation. When complete, this trail will be a great addition to the local trail system, with new public access point.
Bring gloves, sturdy footwear, and water/snacks. We will have plenty of tools, but feel free to bring your own pick mattock, loppers, hand saw, etc.
Lunch (and a ride weather permitting) after work will take place back at the Ward Reservation main parking area.
Contact: Dan, trailwork@nsnemba.org or 978-618-8596
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