Tuesday, August 3rd, 7:30 at JCs Tavern. 45 Nooseneck Rd, West Greenwich (385-3503). Directions: Rt 95 to exit 6 (rt 3), north about a 1/4 of a mile, JCs is in the plaza behind Dunkin Donuts.
Pre meeting ride, 5:30, Burnt Saw Mill Rd @ Rt 3 West Greenwich
Hope to see you there.
huffin & puffin pete
cell 401-368-4956
I went to one of the “Ride Like a Girl” series mountain bike sessions yesterday. I wanted to make sure everyone was aware of them. Info can be found here: http://www.gbnemba.org/rides/ride-like-a-girl.html
It is a series of 5 sessions, with the skill level increasing along the way. Yesterday’s was for advanced beginner to intermediate, but the skill level was a range from beginner to intermediate. There are two more left in the series.
I would highly recommend going. There are some basic body mechanic lessons at the beginning. Having biked for decades now (OK, I’m old), it was still helpful in that I realized I’ve gotten into some bad habits, and understand how to correct them. Then we went on a short ride, with frequent stops and intros to what skills to use on the next session. We finished up with a skill session on log jumping.
There were 3 women pros from Highland Park. How often do we get a chance to tap into this level of expertise, and for free???!!!!! Karen Eagan was the lead teacher, and she is a great teacher. She was very well supported by Alexis Wruble and Kate (? last name).
The next session is close to the one I just went to- a long ride but early on a weekend morning, I blew right through Boston. The last session is at Vietnam!
Hope this is helpful!
Nancy
nh@embolden.com
Rhodie Rovers riding through Big River this Saturday and Sunday July 17-18th. Best to ride elsewhere for this weekend. Carr Pond side I think will be clear. I don’t think they cross Hopkins Hill Road.
huffin & puffin pete
Where did June go??? Its July & I forgot to post NO JULY MEETING. See you all August 3rd. Lots to do for the Tour DeBig River in Sept and maybe some fall bridge building projects
best wishes
huffin & puffin pete
RI Nemba Arcadia Ride Series begins this Sunday June 27th, leaves after 9am at the Browning Mill Pond parking lot. Beginner to advanced welcome. This is a ride leader led ride. Depending on who shows up the group will break into smaller groups (by rider ability). Usually two or three groups. Plan on one and a half to 2 -3 hrs of riding depending on what your group decides to do (sorta democracy in action in the woods).
If you know the trails, its ALWAYS better to have more ride leaders, so speak up or email bart if you can help out (angelo1100@cox.net). Bart could use some assistance and I’m out of town this weekend.
directions to Browning Mill Pond, Arcadia:
95 to rt 102 South, at rt 3 turn right and follow to intersection with rt 165, turn right onto 165. About a mile down 165 look for Arcadia Rd on left (also large brown sign for the park). Take left. About a mile down Arcadia Rd look for pond and parking pretty large dirt lot on right (also with large sign).
Also, mark your calenders,
additional Arcadia rides
July 25, Main lot off rt165
August 29th, back at Browning Mill Pond
September 26th, Main lot off rt165
Also, while your in your calender, be sure to mark the SECOND annual Big River Fun RIde Sept 12th, 9am 95 exit 7 Park & Ride. Arrowed loops for moderate beginner to advanced riders, will likely be 10- 20- 25++ options for riding.
best wishes
huffin & puffin pete
PS: remember, if you’re a nemba member, participation in any of these rides and signing the ride wavier gets you a shot at a free bike! Actually two bikes. One is the RI Nemba raffle (in Dec), the other is the Nemba raffle (for a Moots 29er soft tail)!!!! So, hey, you might as well ride with a group and get a shot at a free bike!!!