N89ers -Springfield, Grantham and the Ice House Museum
Details
The ride, which starts and finishes at The Ice House Museum in New London, is 24 miles with nice scenery and some hills.
The Ice House Museum is a lifetime collection of Bill Kidder whose father started a repair facility and gas station in 1910 which soon became a Ford dealership. Bill collected Ford memorabilia, historical items, things that showed how people lived and improved their lives, and stuff he just found interesting. He purchased the town ice house to house his collection which gradually expanded to fill seven buildings on the site.
It is a fascinating place! After the ride, we can snack and enjoy an hour long tour of the museum. This will serve as a brief introduction so you can explore the museum on your own later.
Ride departs at 10:00 AM.
SAFETY FIRST!
- This is a no-drop ride. Average pace will be 11-13 mph.
- Bring a snack, water and of course your helmet, lights, and Road ID.
- Rain cancels.
- Please click here for 10 Tips for Safe Group Riding.
- Please click here to download bike safety poster.
Cue Sheet:
0.0 RIGHT on Pleasant St
0.1 R. on Main St
0.9 Bear R on Little Sunapee Road (NH 114).
3.0 Stay RIGHT on NH 114 when Little Sunapee Road goes left. Uphill, with breaks, for 1.2 m.
7.5 Springfield. Take a break. Porta-Potties available. Then continue on NH 114.
11.6 LEFT on Stoney Brook Road just after I-89 underpass and sawmill.
13.6 Stay left -still on Stoney Brook Road.
16.5 RIGHT on Springfield Rd into Georges Mills.
17 LEFT on NH 11. Ride with care!
17.8 LEFT at Otterville Road at the end of Otter Pond.
18.9 LEFT at Little Sunapee Road.
20.4 RIGHT on NH 114 to continue around the lake.
22.6 Continue on Main St
23.1 L on Pleasant St
23.3 Back at cars. Tour the museum.
N89ers -Springfield, Grantham and the Ice House Museum