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Wicked Ride of the East cancelled/postponed

dan — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:49:01 +0000

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.

12th Annual Wicked Ride of the East

scott — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 02:48:15 +0000

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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Thursday Ride at Harold Parker

scott — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:23:05 +0000

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
See map

Contact: Thursday Ride

Monday at Willowdale Meadow

scott — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 19:30:49 +0000

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

Wicked Ride of the East, Sunday, October 31st

Greg — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 13:42:50 +0000

The 11th annual Wicked Ride of the East is Sunday, October 31st.

Check out the Wicked Ride Flyer for more information.

Take a Kid Mountain Biking, Saturday, October 2nd

Greg — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 19:52:27 +0000

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

NEMBA Take a Kid Mountain Biking

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Thursday Night Intermediate Rides

Greg — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:30:43 +0000

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.

Monday Night Novice Rides

Greg — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 20:28:24 +0000

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

10th Annual “Wicked Ride of the East”

Greg — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:45:08 +0000

We had great weather and a record turnout for this year’s Wicked Ride. Click Here for photos of the event.

Monday Night Novice Ride Series

Greg — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:00:17 +0000

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