North Shore NEMBA

Final Group Ride and Chapter Meeting of 2011

scott — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 01:25:15 +0000

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.

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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.

Meeting agenda:

Wicked Ride follow up and results

Donations to Greenbelt, Trustees, and HP

2011 financial review

Nomination, and election of officers for 2012

Wicked Ride Back On for Nov. 6th this Sunday!

scott — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:13:29 +0000

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.

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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New Trail being cut at “Beverly Commons” aka Greenwood

scott — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:48:55 +0000

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

Next Ride/ Chapter Meeting will be held at Tim Willis house on Monday August 22nd

scott — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 23:46:33 +0000

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

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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