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Tri-State Road Bike Ride

A fabulous and scenic road ride through VT, MA and NH

Saturday, September 17, 2011

Brattleboro, VT

Moderate to Strenuous

Hosted by frogmeadow

The trip report

It was a sunny day with temperatures in the mid 60s, low winds, just a perfect fall afternoon for cycling!

We had 8 guys from VT, NH, CT, MA and Brazil meet up in Brattleboro for the Tri-State Ride. The roads were in beautiful shape with hardly any traffic (commercial or otherwise) as we zipped through the postcard-like scenery of the Connecticut River Valley towns of Vernon VT, Northfield MA, Hinsdale NH and back to Brattleboro VT.

We stopped briefly in Northfield MA, sadly found the creemee closed for the season and grabbed snacks at nearby Mim’s where we spied a flier posted for “hard-working & hard bodied teens who have the time and can help you out…” Ahem.

Feeling it was time to move on, we headed north to Brattleboro VT and repaired back to Frog Meadow Farm in nearby Newfane for an abundance of BYOB snacks & drinks as well as a relaxing dip in the wood-fired hot tub while mingling with the B&B’s guests including honeymooners Brian & Kelly...all while sharing a beautiful country sunset. Needless to say, a good time was had by all.

Hoping we can post & host another cycling trip this fall & will hope to see you all there!

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About this event

Join us for a 35 mile road ride through the beautiful Connecticut River Valley!

Known by locals as the "Tri State Ride" because it goes through the states of Vermont, Massachusetts and New Hampshire, this ride is like riding through a real picture postcard. The ride is moderately hilly. Half way through the ride we will stop in Northfield, MA at an ice cream stand for snacks and an ice cream cone!

Participants should be experienced cyclists and have road bikes, not hybrids or mountain bikes. We will be riding at a moderate pace of 14-15 mph. Maps will be provided at the beginning of the ride. We will meet in Brattleboro, depart at noon and expect to be done by 4:00.

Following the ride participants are invited and welcome to come to Frog Meadow B&B for a hot tub and dip in the pond (if it's warm enough!).

A note to all that Husband Dave & I rode the route over the weekend and all the roads on the route are in 100% perfect condition and have NOT been affected by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Irene.

Also noting that the rain date for the event is Sunday Sept 18

Who came along (3)

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Frogmeadow

Newfane, VT

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Klondike

Newfane, VT

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marchhall

Middleton, MA

Comments

Frogmeadow · Sep 6, 2011

A note to all that I rode the route over the weekend and all the roads on the route are in 100% perfect condition and have NOT been affected by Irene.

Also noting that the rain date for the event is Sunday Sept 11

Note to Alex, we have lodging at Frog Meadow, have waived the 2-night minimum and the GO iscount code reduces the rates by 10%

Reminder: Following the ride participants are invited and welcome to come to Frog Meadow B&B for a hot tub and dip in the pond (if it's warm enough!).

Frogmeadow · Sep 6, 2011

Oops

Raindate is Sunday Sept 18 not 11

Frogmeadow · Sep 7, 2011

Hi (again) Guys-

We've been involved with the post-Irene recovery and cleanup here in the local areas hit hardest (the villages of S. Newfane & Willliamsville are totally devastated) and will gladly accept a $25 OPTIONAL donation on the day of the ride which will go to those affected and is 100% Tax deductible. Any questions, let me know!

Member · Sep 13, 2011

I'd be interested in staying overnight and sharing the cost of a room with someone. Any takers? What time is breakfast served on Sunday? I will be using a Zip Car and have to coordinate for a 24 hr period. Unless you,Marc would be willing to carpool. Let me know. sAm

Frogmeadow · Sep 13, 2011

Sam - Breakfast is from 8-10 in the AM.

FYI we have room options available with either a shared King bed or 2 Queen beds

Peter - We'll be distributing maps at the start of the ride and will gather cell#'s as well JIC of emergency