About us
This group is for people who would like to bike on the various rail trails in northern MA and southern NH, both paved and unpaved. When mountain biking on unpaved trails, we will definitely NOT be rock hopping or stump jumping; none of that crazy stuff. We'll stick to mostly flat rail trails and parks, maintaining a moderate pace and with several water breaks along the way. We'll be offering both weekend and mid-week rides, possibly some evening rides, too.
Most of the trails we'll do are in the range of 20 - 25 miles round trip, which translates into a riding time of approximately 2 - 3 hours, depending on the length of the ride and the breaks we take along the way. Our rides are intended as social activities, rather than physical challenges or a biking competition. Participants are encouraged to bike at their own pace, whatever that may be. We'll stop and regroup from time to time, to make sure that we don't lose anybody on the trail. This group is all about fun and friendship!
Featured event
Deep Blue C Holiday Show
We saw the Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra last year and they were fantastic! Here's your chance to enjoy their special holiday show at Newburyport's wonderful Firehouse Center for the Arts. Our own Bernie Taylor from the biking group will be on trumpet and flugelhorn once again! Check out the bios for Bernie and his fellow musicians at the band's website.
The Deep Blue C Studio Orchestra is a 17-piece band that offers up a mixture of big band, jazz, as well as popular music from such composers as Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Leonard Bernstein, Lennon & McCartney and others.
Watch a live performance of the band on YouTube.
- Venue: The Firehouse Center for the Arts, 1 Market Square, Newburyport.
- Tickets: Reserved seats are $33 - $41 (plus $3.50 service charge) and can be ordered online directly from the Firehouse Center's website.
- Parking: A municipal parking lot is located directly across the street from the Firehouse, and the city's parking garage is just a half block away, at the corner of Titcomb and Merrimack Streets. All parking is pay by plate via kiosks located nearby. No charge after 8:00 pm.
Tickets are going fast for this concert, so don't delay.
The guest option is ON for this event.
Interested in dinner before the concert?
The Sea Level Oyster Bar, conveniently located downstairs from the concert hall, offers up a variety of tasty dishes. And, if you tell them that you're attending the concert upstairs, they'll discount the cost of your meal (alcohol not included). Dinner is at 5:00 pm. That will allow plenty of time to eat and chat before the show. Use the event chat to ask any questions.
If bringing a friend, be sure to post a message in the event chat with your total head count. This will make life SO much easier for your event host.
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Bike the Salem-Windham-Derry Rail Trail
The Tuscan Market, 63 Main Street, Salem, nh, USThis is a relatively easy trail and a longtime group favorite. The complete round trip is approximately 20 miles, about a 2- to 2-1/2-hour ride at a moderate pace of 10 - 12 mph. If you haven't biked in a while, this is a good trail to get you moving again. Possible lunch post ride if any are interested.
Bring a lunch or snack to have at Hood Park in Derry.
When we get to Sabatino's Italian Restaurant in Derry, just turn right into Sabatino's parking lot and ride behind the restaurant.Ride Options:
Tuscan Market to B&M Caboose at Windham Junction: 6 miles
Tuscan Market to Hood Park : 9.5 milesMultiply the above distances by 2 to get the round trips. Do what you can and have fun!
Bathrooms/outhouses: Mid-way along the trail, near the Windham Depot; and at the end of the trail, at Hood Park.
Parking: Park in the rear of the old Tuscan Market, which is located behind the main parking lot for the Tuscan Kitchen restaurant, 63 Main Street, Salem NH. DO NOT park in any spots reserved for diners (look for the signs).
Safety Note: Bike helmets are mandatory on our rides.
IMPORTANT: Be sure your bike is in good working order! Tires should be in good shape and pumped up, gears should shift smoothly, and your brakes should be properly adjusted. If possible, pack a spare tube in case of a flat. A hand pump or CO2 inflator is also desirable, though not absolutely necessary, as many riders will already have these items.
Learn about the trail: Check out the history of the trail at the Windham Rail Trail Alliance website. See the old photos of the depot!
AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, YOU AGREE TO: Hold harmless, and indemnify the organizers and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. Kayaking, camping, hiking, bicycling, and other similar activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. As organizers, we make no claims regarding any expertise for this outing. This is not a guided tour.
Consuming alcohol before or during any of our events is prohibited.
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