Monday Morning Ride - Contoocook / Penacook - EARLY START

Note the 8 AM roll-out time to beat the heat. At 8 o'clock, we leave the parking lot. Please arrive with sufficient time to prepare yourself and your bike. That's prior to 8 o'clock. Introductions and briefing will be at 7:55.

This 27 mile loop wanders from Contoocook, around Penacook, and back. There is a climb on Briar Hill Road, and stretch of gravel on Broad Cove Road. Other typical NH hills along the way. We'll make a brief rest and snack stop in at Riverpark Park in Penacook.

Bring your water and snacks. Upon returning to Contoocook we can adjourn to the Every Day Café for coffee or lunch.

Contoocook - Penacook loop

Should the weather get too oppressive, there are a couple of places that we can cut this route a little shorter. Route may change depending upon conditions. Rain Cancels

Monday Ride Group Guidelines

• Expect a 11-12+ mph average ride pace and 12-14+ mph level ground rolling speed ... plus or minus with hills and wind.
• While the ride is considered "no drop," riders are expected to make a reasonable effort to maintain the published pace to avoid significantly disrupting the group flow.

Safety First!!

• Consideration. Consistency. Communication.
• Ten Tips for Safe Group Riding