CLUB RIDES & EVENTS

The 2023 Forest City Cycling 4-Notches White Mountain Ride will be rolling out of the Attitash Parking lot at 9:00AM on Saturday July 22nd.

This is a classic loop in the White Mountains incorporating Bear, Kancamagus, Franconia, and Crawford Notches. Distance is ~ 82 miles with ~ 5,500' of climbing. The Strava route is here.

This is a rolling loop to a scenic oceanfront turnaround on Cousins Island and back, approximately 30 miles and 1,150 feet of elevation gain.

Ride leaves from the Radio Tower Parking Lot behind 15 Baxter Blvd. in Portland adjacent to the Back Cove Hannaford. Ride departs at 5:30 in April and September and 6:00 from May- August.

Groups:

• Elite Group - 20-23 mph, Punchy, Single Regroup at the Cousin’s Island turnaround.

• A Group - 19-21 mph, Spirited, Regroups at turnaround and periodically along the course.

• B Group - 17-18 mph, Conversational, Regroups at turnaround and periodically along the course.

• C Group 14-16 mph, Easy Going, No Drop

Groups generally follow the same course. If the ride you join is too fast, you can slow down and join the next group down.

Remember, riding safely is everyone’s responsibility, so please review the Group Riding Safety Guidelines and Cycling Rules of the Road available under the Rider Resources tab.

To access the route map and verify details on the upcoming MNR, please visit the Strava Club page.

Subscribe to the Forest City Cycling Email Newsletter to stay current on changes ot the MNR.

The Thursday Night Ride is longer and hillier than the MNR, logging about 38 miles and 2,000 feet of elevation.

Ride leaves from the Radio Tower Parking Lot behind 15 Baxter Blvd. in Portland adjacent to the Back Cove Hannaford. Ride departs at 5:30 in April and September and 6:00 from May- August.

Groups:

• Elite Group - 20-22 mph, Punchy, Single Regroup at the Cousin’s Island turnaround.

• A Group - 18-20 mph, Spirited, Regroups at turnaround and periodically along the course.

• B Group - 17-18 mph, Conversational, Regroups at turnaround and periodically along the course.

• C Group 14-16 mph, Easy Going, No Drop

Groups generally follow the same course. If the ride you join is too fast, you can slow down and join the next group down.

Remember, riding safely is everyone’s responsibility, so please review the Group Riding Safety Guidelines and Cycling Rules of the Road available under the Rider Resources tab.

To access the route map and verify details on the upcoming MNR, please visit the Strava Club page.

Subscribe to the Forest City Cycling Email Newsletter to stay current on changes to the ThNR.

The Saturday Morning Ride is an inclusive, moderately paced (16.5-18 mph), longer than usual, no-drop ride. We’re not setting records, here—we’re just out to enjoy our bikes in the morning. Consider us the Sunday Drive of the weekly ride schedule. We ride a different route/mileage each week (35-65 miles), and there are usually short cuts for the longer routes. You can find our more common rides in the Route Library.

Start time is typically 8:00 but that can vary to allow for temperature or weather (we frequently start the season earlier and end later than other weekly rides). Always check the ride posting on the SMR Blog or Club Strava Page for each Saturday.

Ride leaves from the Radio Tower Parking Lot behind 15 Baxter Blvd. in Portland adjacent to the Back Cove Hannaford.

The annual Memorial Day Ride follows an 80-82 mile route through the White Mountains of New Hampshire and features epic climbs and stunning views. Total elevation gain is approximately 5,300 feet.

The Memorial Day Ride is a real Club favorite and it’s not uncommon for us to have 20-30 riders. Riders run the course at their own pace with effective A, B, C groups forming organically.

We meet up at 8:30am at Weston’s Beach on the Saco River on Rt. 113 just West of downtown Fryeburg, Maine. The ride rolls at 9:00am.

Partial sag support is generally provided.

After the ride many will take a refreshing swim in the Saco River at Weston’s Beach so consider bringing a bathing suit and towel.

For Maps and more details, click below.

Date TBD, but generally the 2nd or 3rd Sunday in October.

Meets at Flight Deck Brewing in Brunswick. Click here for a map to Flight Deck.

The route circumnavigates Merrymeeting Bay and the confluence of the Androscoggin and Kennebec Rivers along peaceful, rolling roads and beautiful fall colors are typically in full blaze.

As part it’s long tradition, the rides makes a rest stop along the river at Annabella’s Cafe and Bakery.

The mid-point of the ride climbs and descends the famed Blinn Hill. A contingent of riders will generally skip Blinn Hill so that’s always an option on a day when you, “don’t have the legs” for the climb.

Post-ride lunch and beverages are enjoyed after the ride back at Flight Deck .

Merrymeeting is one of the most popular and well attended of Forest City Cycling’s annual rides each year so don’t miss it!

Route Map

October 28, 2023.

2024 Date TBD.

The annual Oxbow Metric+ Ride starts and finishes at the Oxbow Beer Garden in Oxford (click for directions).

Ride route is HERE on Strava.

This ride is self supported. Please carpool if you can, and park at the far end of the parking lot so we don't take too many spots away from the beer garden while we're out riding.

Fall colors are always on offer and riders will generally break into various paced groups.

Remember to bring warm layers if you plan to stay for the outdoor past-ride gathering back at Oxbow Brewing where we’ll enjoy food and beverages around the fire.

Forest City members will often gather for season kick-off in Spring and/or end of season party in the fall. Past venues have included local breweries and bike shops and the club provides light food and refreshments.

As with the rides, club social events are announced over the email listserve and on the Strava Club Page so be sure to sign up!