Rides around Northampton/Deerfield Mass.?
06-16-15, 02:43 PM
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Rides around Northampton/Deerfield Mass.?
I'm going to be spending July 4 weekend thereabouts, and am planning on riding some version of the D2R2 later this summer. Anyone point me to any nice rides in the area? 40-50 miles sounds right for a holiday weekend, because I need to leave time for beer-drinking. Dirt roads welcomed.
Thanks in advance,
Steve M.
Thanks in advance,
Steve M.
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Check out the Strava Global Heat Map for general ideas...
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#13/-...2166/gray/bike
https://labs.strava.com/heatmap/#13/-...2166/gray/bike
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I'm going to be spending July 4 weekend thereabouts, and am planning on riding some version of the D2R2 later this summer. Anyone point me to any nice rides in the area? 40-50 miles sounds right for a holiday weekend, because I need to leave time for beer-drinking. Dirt roads welcomed.
Thanks in advance,
Steve M.
Thanks in advance,
Steve M.
BTW...If you do the event, it's a blast. They feed you well and you get a free beer at the end. I was a four-year "Deerfield Boy" (class of '83) so going back there was a walk down memory lane.
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That is a fantastic area to ride. We'll be there that weekend riding too.
Here is a link to the Northampton Cycling club rides in the area NCC Discussion Groups :: View topic - Navigation, Maps, Ride Routes etc
Link to Pioneer Valley club rides
Cue Sheets
Also search RidewithGPS I've got a couple of nice rides in the area listed there including
Sallys & Bobs no gratuitous hills - A bike ride in Hadley, MA
NCC BikeFest metric modified to 58 miles - A bike ride in Northampton, MA
Here is a link to the Northampton Cycling club rides in the area NCC Discussion Groups :: View topic - Navigation, Maps, Ride Routes etc
Link to Pioneer Valley club rides
Cue Sheets
Also search RidewithGPS I've got a couple of nice rides in the area listed there including
Sallys & Bobs no gratuitous hills - A bike ride in Hadley, MA
NCC BikeFest metric modified to 58 miles - A bike ride in Northampton, MA
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That is a fantastic area to ride. We'll be there that weekend riding too.
Here is a link to the Northampton Cycling club rides in the area NCC Discussion Groups :: View topic - Navigation, Maps, Ride Routes etc
Link to Pioneer Valley club rides
Cue Sheets
Also search RidewithGPS I've got a couple of nice rides in the area listed there including
Sallys & Bobs no gratuitous hills - A bike ride in Hadley, MA
NCC BikeFest metric modified to 58 miles - A bike ride in Northampton, MA
Here is a link to the Northampton Cycling club rides in the area NCC Discussion Groups :: View topic - Navigation, Maps, Ride Routes etc
Link to Pioneer Valley club rides
Cue Sheets
Also search RidewithGPS I've got a couple of nice rides in the area listed there including
Sallys & Bobs no gratuitous hills - A bike ride in Hadley, MA
NCC BikeFest metric modified to 58 miles - A bike ride in Northampton, MA
Steve M.
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Rode the metric this morning. I have to say, that's one of the most aesthetically pleasing rides I've ever taken. Just lovely. The countryside looks as though someone gave a kid a pack of crayons and said `Draw the countryside.' Sun on the sides of the mountains, fog in the hollers, cows wandering around scenically. Towns that practically committed assault and battery using quaintness as a weapon. Wouldn't have missed it. Thanks so much for the recommendation.
Steve M.
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My wife and I rode the NCC bike fest 72 mile ride on Friday NCC 2014 BikeFest 72-Mile Ride - A bike ride in Northampton, MA and we agree 100% with your description.
"fog in the hollers" my wife loved that.
