New Hampshire springs are frustrating for cyclists. Some days, itâs too cold to muster riding enthusiasm. Blustery days blow away the desire. Rainy days dampen the cycling spirit. When a rare, warm sunny day arrives, itâs time to grab the bike and go ride!
Such a day happened last week. I had a meeting that morning at Story Land to plan this Saturdayâs Kidsâ Bike Safety Day, but my afternoon was free. Time to put my bike on the rack and take it with me.
I concocted a loop ride that would mix pavement and dirt. My ride focus was to see what was happening on Dundee Road and get some exercise. Land along Dundee Roadâs dirt section had recently been acquired by the Upper Saco Valley Land Trust in partnership with the Trust for Public Land. Their aim is to conserve ânearly 1,200 acres of forest rich with biodiversity, pristine streams and peaks offering stunning views.â
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