Archive for the ‘Rides’ CategoryWicked Ride of the East cancelled/postponedSaturday, October 29th, 2011Due 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. 12th Annual Wicked Ride of the EastSaturday, September 10th, 2011
The 12th annual Wicked Ride of the East is Sunday, October 30th. Click for More Information Thursday Ride at Harold ParkerFriday, July 22nd, 2011
When: Ride Starts @ 6PM Ends @ 7:30 Where: Jenkins Road Parking Lot, Jenkins Rd, Andover, MA |
Contact: Thursday Ride
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.
The ride is open to all, with some folks traveling from NH and other distant chapters to join in the fun. Some people come every week while others make it when their schedules allow. Many of the core group of riders started as beginners when the ride started a few years ago, the group as a whole has improved so much that the ride is now rated as intermediate. The diverse group of men and women, young to experienced stop and chat along the way, and no one is left behind. As the summer progresses the 12- 18 people that usually show each week start to get in good riding shape.
If you are looking for a group ride with a fun bunch of people, on terrain that is interesting but not too technical, just enough log rides and bridges to give you something to shoot for, then come out for Frank and Fred’s Monday night ride at Willowdale Meadow departing Monday’s at 6:00 each week.
When: Ride Starts @ 6PM Ends @ 7:30
Where: Willowdale Meadow Parking Lot, Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA
See The Essex County Greenbelt Associations’ Willowdale web page for driving directions
Contact: president@nsnemba.org
The 11th annual Wicked Ride of the East is Sunday, October 31st.
Check out the Wicked Ride Flyer for more information.
North Shore NEMBA will be hold it’s first take a kid mountain biking event on Saturday October 2nd at Maudsley State Park in Newburyport. Take a kid mountain biking is designed to get youngsters out on the trails, and let them experience the thrill of of mountain biking. If you know a young person that that would enjoy this event please bring them out for a ride.
Registration starts at 9:00 AM.
Howard Granat is organizing this event and is looking for a few more volunteers to help out as ride leaders. Please contact Howard if you can help. 508-951-2908 or hgranat@comcast.net
The North Shore Thursday Evening Rides typically take place at Harold Parker State Forest. Get details by joining the NorthShore email list or contact Thursday Ride. |
Starting May 3rd our chapter, in cooperation with the Massachusetts DCR, will be hosting a novice ride at Bradley Palmer State Park / Willowdale State Forest on Monday nights. Rides will continue through Labor Day. This ride series is for new riders and people looking for a relaxed pace. Improve your mountain bike skills ,learn the trail systems of Willowdale SF and Bradley Palmer SP, and meet a new riding buddy..
RSVP to president@nsnemba.org or arrive at the lot prior to 6pm. All abilities are welcome. The only requirements are a working bike, a helmet, water and a fun attitude.
When: Ride Starts @ 6PM Ends @ 7:30
Where: Willowdale Meadow Parking Lot, Ipswich Rd, Topsfield, MA
See The Essex County Greenbelt Associations’ Willowdale web page for driving directions
Contact: president@nsnemba.org
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We had great weather and a record turnout for this year’s Wicked Ride. Click Here for photos of the event. |
May 4th – Aug 31st, 2009
Starting May 4th, our chapter, in cooperation with the Massachusetts DCR, will be hosting a novice ride at Bradley Palmer State Park / Willowdale State Forest on Monday nights. Rides will continue through August 31st (except there will be no ride on May 26th due to Memorial Day). This ride series is for new riders and people looking for a relaxed pace. Improve your mountain bike skills ,learn the trail systems of Willowdale SF and Bradley Palmer SP, and meet a new riding buddy..
RSVP to president@nsnemba.org or arrive at the lot prior to 6pm. All abilities are welcome. The only requirements are a working bike, a helmet, water and a fun attitude.
When: Ride Starts @ 6PM Ends @ 7:30
Where: Willowdale Meadow Parking Lot, Ipswich Rd,
Topsfield, MA
See The Essex County Greenbelt Associations’ Willowdale web page for driving directions
Contact: president@nsnemba.org
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.