Should We Have Tuesday Night Rides in 2009?

1. Please cast your vote on the gadget in the top right hand corner of this page. Poll will last for 1 week.

2. If you have any suggestions, comments, or criticisms of last year's rides, leaders, or routes, please comment.

3. Assuming the TNR will continue this year, we will need to schedule a pot luck dinner to set up the schedule. Any preferred date or location? Come prepared with a route and date on which you would like to lead a ride, whether it is an A, B, or C level ride.

4. We need a PBC member to step up and take charge of the scheduling of the TNR, setting up the initial schedule, and tweaking it as the season progresses and ride start locations, leaders, or routes change.

Last TNR - This Tuesday - Sept. 2nd

This Tuesday is the last planned TNR of the season. Potluck was scheduled for West Hill Shop Sept. 9, but it has been cancelled because of bad weather forecast and lack of RSVP. Email suggestions for end of season ride and barbecue to Pam Matweecha.

TNR Start Times

A reminder that all TNR start promptly at 5:30 pm from that week's venue.

Ride Leader Needed for TNR on June 10th

Weatherhead Hollow Road
Franklin Farm
Leyden

Colrain
Leyden

Arne Hammarlund will not be able to lead the TNR on Tuesday June 10th - it starts at the Guilford Fairgrounds, is a 37 mile ride through the towns of Leyden and Colrain and Guilford. Please contact me if you can lead this ride.

TNR Gaps

There are still some gaps in the TNR schedule -- rides w/o leaders. Please look over the schedule here and let me know if you can lead a ride.

TNR - May 13th - Change

The start location for the TNR tomorrow - May 13th - has changed from Marlboro College to the Chesterfield Inn, with the post-ride meal at Top of the Hill Grill. Ride leader is Bob Immler. Pass it on.

Tuesday Night Ride Schedule

The Tuesday Night Ride (TNR) Schedule is up. We still need leaders for some of the A, B, and C rides. Thanks to Pam for putting this information together.  

The schedule is available here.

TNR Organizational Meeting

The 37th Annual Tuesday Night Ride Organizational Meeting will be held at the Marina Restaurant in Brattleboro, on March 18th, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Please come prepared with a ride or two or three that you want to lead (A, B, or C pace).

PBC Membership Cards; Tuesday Night Rides

The new membership cards have been printed -- if you have paid your dues for 2008 (whether as an individual or for a family), and have not received your membership card(s), let me (Will) know. You may pay your dues at the shop, by mail, or here.

We are considering breaking the Tuesday Night Rides down into 3 distinct groups.

The A ride will be for the advanced rider, who may be racing or wants a hard training ride. The pace will be 18-20+ mph, the ride may be longer, with town line sprints, pacelines, and hill climb competitions -- if you get dropped they may wait for you at the top of a hill or at an intersection -- or they may not, and you may be reeled in by the B group. The A group will take off first.

The B ride will be the classic TNR experience, with a pace of 16-18 mph, and the group will stay together and wait for any stragglers.

The C ride will be for beginners, or for those who want a shorter, slower, social, and scenic ride. The pace will be 13-15 mph and everyone will stay together. The C group will take off last.

With three different groups, riding the same course but for varying distances and at different speeds and starting at different times, the TNRs should be safer, more enjoyable and inclusive, and less intimidating. The intention is to offer a weekly group ride where all riders, whatever their ability or fitness, will feel comfortable and safe.

Your comments and ideas are welcome.

Having three different groups will mean that more of you will have to step up and offer to lead an A, B or C ride on a particular Tuesday night.

We hope to have topo maps of the various routes available on the website in the near future.

More to come in future postings.

August Tuesday Night Rides

August 7: Rte. 30 Covered Bridge, Dover Hill, leader Joe Cook 5.30 pm
August 14: This evening is unassigned and looking for a leader. Email Jim Sweitzer if you have a ride you want to lead. 5.30 pm
August 21: Betsy's B'Day Ride, Weatherhead Hollow, Dinner Potluck 5.30 pm

TNR 2007 Spring Schedule

Spring Tuesday Night Ride Schedule
(you can also see the ride schedule on the Google Calendar at right - you will have to set up a free gmail sign-in to view it)
April 10: Retreat Pull-Off, no leader, 15-20 miles out and back, 5.30
April 17: Brattleboro Common, tri-state, no leader, 5.30
April 24: Brattleboro Common, route mud-dependent, leader: Bill Tancredi, 5.30
May 1: West Hill Shop, 49 Brickyard Lane, Putney, leader Robert Field, 5.30
May 8: Dummerston Covered Bridge on Route 30, no leader, 5.30
May 15: Grafton Pond/Chester loop, leader Joe Cook, dinner at Townsend Pizza, 5.30
May 22: Saxton's River Inn, leader Rick Gordon, dinner at Saxton’s River Inn, 5.30
May 29: West Hill Shop, Putney, no leader, 5.30
June 5: West Brattleboro Post Office, mountain bike leader Carl Lynde; road leader Andy Rome, potluck BBQ, burgers provided, bring salad or make dessert, 5.30
June 12: Brattleboro Common, leader Jim Robinson, dinner at Top of the Hill Grill, 5.30
June 19: Chesterfield Inn, leader Jesse Corum, dinner at Exit 3 Pizza, 5.30
June 26: Greenfield Community College, leader Bob Immler, 5.30
July 3: West Hill Shop, 49 Brickyard Lane, Putney, road leader Bill Caldwell,
MTB leader (Spofford loop) Bob Dumond, 5.30
July 10: Saxton’s River Post Office, leader Rick Gordon, dinner at Rick's – Potluck, BBQ, 5.30
July 17: Keene Wal-Mart Covered Bridge Ride, leader Bob, dinner at Margaritas, 5.30
July 24: This evening is now open and looking for a leader.
July 31: West Hill Shop, leaders, Robert Field and Tony Meal, dinner at Putney Inn
August 7: Rte. 30 Covererd Bridge, Dover Hill, leader Joe Cook 5.30
August 14: This evening is unassigned and looking for a leader. 5.30
August 21: Betsy's B'Day Ride, Weatherhead Hollow, Dinner Potluck 5.30

Questions, please contact Ride Coordinator Pedr Seymour

August 15 TNR

August 15
Road
Start: Saxtons River (in front of the post office)
Route: Loop to Grafton and Chester
Food: Potluck BBQ after at Rick Gordon's
Ride Leader: Rick Gordon

June 27 TNR

June 27
Road
Start: West Brattleboro Post Office
Route:
Food: Carl Lynde's for a BBQ potluck - 257 susnset lake rd. 1/2 mile up and turn right.
Ride Leader: Kathy

Mountain
Start: West Brattleboro Post Office
Route: Carl will lead us on some great MTB trails...
Food: Carl Lynde's for a BBQ potluck - 257 susnset lake rd. 1/2 mile up and turn right.
Ride Leader: Carl Lynde

Beginners Road - Approx 10-15 miles
Route: Introduction, mellow, safe country roads for group riding.
Ride Leader: Kirsten Jeppesen

Tuesday, May 16 TNR Cancelled

Grafton Ponds TNR Cancelled
Out of respect for the trails due to the large amount of rain we've had for the last (forever) week, we are cancelling the mountain portion of the TNR at Grafton Ponds.

The road ride is also officially cancelled.

If folks do show up to ride in the rain - travel safe, and have fun!

Covered Bridge Ride Report

Thanks to Bob Immler for leading the April 18 TNR. The "Covered Bridge Ride" brought out 30+ riders of all skill levels to tour the covered bridges near Keene, NH and wander the roads near Swanzey Lake.

20+ hungry Tuesday Night Riders enjoyed a Mexican feast at Margarita's in Keene, sharing a group of tables and taking over 1/2 of the upstairs! Food and drink was abundant - along with conversation covering local and national politics, bike gear, epic rides, and how a few of us managed to get lost, even with Bob's cue sheet.

July Tuesday Night Rides

All Tuesday night rides will start promptly. Please arrive with plenty of time to start rolling at 5:45. Email or call the ride leader for directions / questions.

July 4
Independence Day Road Ride - Begins 10AM!
Start: West Hill Shop
Route: Anyone who wants to ride, show up at 10AM. Route is whatever we want!
Food:
Ride Leader: Everyone and Anyone

Beginners Road - Approx 10-15 miles
Route: Introduction, mellow, safe country roads for group riding.
Ride Leader: Kirsten Jeppesen

July 11
Road - Hilly!
Start: Townshend Dam
Route:
Food: Townshend Pizza
Ride Leader: George Bernegger

Mountain - Kids / Family
Start: Townshend Dam
Route:
Food: Townshend Pizza
Ride Leader: Jon Bliss

July 18
Road
Start: Keene, Border's Parking Lot
Route:
Food:
Ride Leader: Jan Murphy (603)-209-2444

Mountain - Kids / Family
Start: Keene, Border's Parking Lot
Route:
Food:
Ride Leader: Andy Beekman (603)-313-5482

July 25
Road
Start: TBD
Route: Spofford
Food:
Ride Leader:

Mountain
Start: TBD
Route: Spofford
Food:
Ride Leader: Jon Bliss

August Tuesday Night Rides

All Tuesday night rides will start promptly. Please arrive with plenty of time to start rolling at 5:45. Email or call the ride leader for directions / questions.

August 1
Road
Start: Bernardston Post Office
Route: 1-50 miles, variable!
Food: Four Leaf Clover Restaurant
Ride Leader: Neil Quinn (802) 257-0734

August 8
Road
Start: West Hill Shop
Route: TBD
Food:
Ride Leader: TBD

August 15
Road
Start: Saxtons River (in front of the post office)
Route: Loop to Grafton and Chester
Food: Potluck BBQ after at Rick Gordon's
Ride Leader: Rick Gordon

August 22
Road
Start: Weatherhead Hollow Pond, Guilford, VT
Route:
Food:
Ride Leader: Neil Quinn (802) 257-0734

Mountain
Start: Weatherhead Hollow Pond, Guildford, VT
Route: TBD
Food:
Ride Leader: TBD

August 29
Road
Start: West Hill Shop
Route: TBD
Food: Putney Bicycle Club / West Hill Shop Summer Feast!
Ride Leader: TBD

Mountain - Kids / Family too!
Start: West Hill Shop
Route: TBD
Food: Putney Bicycle Club / West Hill Shop Summer Feast!
Ride Leader: TBD