RIDE WITH PRIDE 40-MILE ROAD BIKE RIDE

June 2-4th was a huge weekend in Brattleboro. The Strolling of the Heifers was scheduled and of course the Annual Pride Bike ride organized by Scott and Dave, owners of Frog Meadow the Gay BnB in Newfane VT. The weather was dry, overcast with clouds when the group met up at the starting point. There were some sporadic drops of rain but that didn't deterred the group. The temps were perfect that day in the 60s but wind picked up in certain points of the ride.

The group started just right after noon with the first 5 miles covering parts of the Brattleboro's Main Street. Then off we went to a long stretch of Route 142 along the Connecticut River. The course offered a nice view of the river to our left. Then we took some quieter roads that showcased Vermont's farming charm. Endless of pastures, barns, farms and greeneries greeted us. We stopped several times along the way to hydrate and fuel up and take some pictures. Eventually, the group sorted itself out based on the rider's abilities but we still tried to stick as much as possible. In the end, we all finished in one piece and we were all invited by our gracious hosts to their oasis to relax, socialized and soak in their wood-fired hot tub outside the main BnB. 

Because of the "Strolling of the Heifers" event in downtown Brattleboro, we've made some adjustments to the ride route, as well as to the start finish location...AND you may get to see a few strolling heifers!!

Celebrate upcoming Gay Pride Month and join Scott and Dave from Frog Meadow for a 40-mile ride through the beautiful farmland & hills of Southern Vermont and Western Massachusetts and the Connecticut River Valley.

This ride is like riding through a real picture postcard, passing small family farms with dairy cows in their pastures and corn fields. The ride is moderately hilly, a total elevation change/climb of 820 feet.

Click the D link for a Google Map of the route: at https://goo.gl/maps/SZMMDFzU3S12

PLEASE NOTE: 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.

We will meet at Hannaford Shopping Plaza (south end of parking area), Route 5 (AKA Putney Rd; AKA Calvin Coolidge Memorial Hwy) Accessible off Interstate 91 Exit 3 (point "A" on the google Map) at 11.30 to depart at 12:00 SHARP and expect to be done by 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Look for the YELLOW SAAB CONVERTIBLE. Afterwards participants are welcome to come to Frog Meadow for a hot tub and dip in the pond and BYOB snacks and refreshments!

If you're participating in the Outriders Boston to Provincetown Bike Ride on 6/17 this is an excellent training ride!

Note that overnight lodging at Frog Meadow is booked up should you be travelling from out of town, however lodging is available at nearby and gay-owned Fieldstone Lodge 802.365.0265, ask for Bob or Gary

Raindate: Sunday 6/4