Pierce Island to North Hampton Beach State Park

DESCRIPTION:
32-mile ride (average pace between 12-15 MPH) at Pierce Island, pedaling through charming New Castle along Route 1B. Take in the sights of the Wentworth by the Sea Resort and its beautiful golf course. "Mind the Gap" as we cross the metal drawbridge. We'll take a left into Great Island Common Park, make a counter-clockwise loop while enjoying its oceanfront appeal, and then continue our journey along charming Route 1B.

Turning left onto Route 1A, we'll cruise past Odiorne Point State Park, Wallis Sands Beach, Rye Harbor State Park, and Jenness Beach State Park before reaching North Hampton State Beach.

There, we'll take a break at the half wall.

We then retrace our scenic shoreline route, taking in spectacular ocean views and feeling rejuvenated by the calming coastal atmosphere. We’ll be sure to ride past the New Castle Coast Guard facility and then explore its quaint backstreets adjacent to the water before returning to Portsmouth via 1B.

RECOMMENDED BIKE TYPE(s):
-Any bike can be used on this type of ride, however a road bike is preferred.

Here is the link to the route on Ride w GPS: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/48689705

NOTE 1: In order to take advantage of as much daylight riding as possible (especially as we get closer to September/October), the posted ride time is the START/DEPARTURE TIME of the ride time, NOT the "show up at the meeting location" time. The ride will depart at the start time regardless of who is not there at that time.
You must arrive ahead of time to prepare and make any last minute adjustments to your bike as early as you think you need (the earlier the better) to be ready to leave at the start time.

NOTE 2: You MUST have a helmet, a working rear light attached to the back of your bike (either on your bike bag (see further on), your seat post, the rear of your bike frame or the rear of your helmet), and a bike bag containing:
-at least one spare tube in case you get a flat
-a patch repair kit or CO2 cartridge(s) and inflator (or have a small bike tire pump on your bike)
-tire removal tool(s)
You should know how to either repair a flat or replace the tube.
It also is highly recommended you have at least one front light in case it gets dark

NOTE 3: You must have some type of GPS on your bike to be able to ride the route turn by turn (in case for whatever reason you get dropped or lost somehow). If you don't have a GPS, you must have some type printed cue sheet you can refer to. Riders who don't have these will not be allowed to ride the event.

NOTE 4: As a condition of attending this Meetup event, 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. Cycling poses inherent risks and dangers. Participation 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.

NOTE 5: Rain or threat rain or other bad weather may require cancellation and possibly rescheduling this event. I will keep attendees posted as the event date gets closer.