WEEKLY RIDES

Saturday Morning Dirt Road Rides
These dirt road rides are the ideal way to see Southern Vermont as they tour through the scenic rural terrain, minus the traffic. They leave from the West Hill Shop every Saturday at 9:00AM, beginning July 1st and continuing throughout the summer (and hopefully the fall). They are moderately paced, ranging from 15 to 25 miles (10-12+ mph average speed). Cyclocross bikes or mountain bikes will be the ride of choice for these adventures. A ride coordinator will act as the group ambassador each week and determine the route for that day.

 

Email Jim for questions or if you are interested sharing a favorite ride.

 

Wednesday Night Women's Rides
These road rides start at 6PM sharp from the West Hill Shop. They are show-and-go rides for women road riders who are looking for an easy paced, supportive, social ride. It is a great opportunity for you ladies just getting started road biking. We will split into groups if more ambitious riders want to join us. If it is raining at 6PM, we won't ride. Sometimes we get back after sunset, so please wear brightly colored clothing and bring lights. Contact Diny for more information. Come join the fun!

Tuesday Night Rides
The Putney Putney Bike Club (PBC) coordinates the Tuesday Nite Ride schedule. Please check out the PBC Website for more information on upcoming events and rides. You can find out more about joining the PBC at the Membership Page.

 

FAMILY MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDE
These rides have not been coordinated, yet. Stay tuned for updates.

 

Some of our favorite rides:

River Road/Route 5 Loop - 13.2 miles

Hickory Ridge/Black Locust/Brook Road Loop - 8 - 12 miles

Kurn Hattin Short Loop - 21.2 miles

Kurn Hattin Long Loop - 25 miles

 

Previous Rides

May 21 , 2011

ANNUAL Bill Sam Caldwell Memorial TOUR OF THE VALLEYS RIDE
This historic 60 mile race loop through Windham County Vermont is now a scenic show-n-go ride. This 2011 TOV ride will be Saturday, May 21nd at 11:00am. The ride leaves from West Hill Shop, finishing with an apres ride feast with comrades back at the Shop. Maps available, but no support. PLEASE sign in before you ride and your donation will help offset the cost of feeding you afterwards. Rain date is Sunday, May 22rd at 11:00 am.

 

Since we are celebrating 40 years, we have two other ride offerings this year. At 12:00pm we have a 30ish-mile road ride leaving from the shop. And at 1:00pm join Els and Bob for a mountain bike adventure in the Putney area, also leaving from the shop. These are intermediate level rides...and yes, plenty of hills.

Tour of the Valleys (Alternate) - 56.6 miles

 

 

June 5, 2011

Tour de Heifer
Strolling of the Heifers offers the inaugural Tour de Heifer, a trio of scenic farm-to-farm bicycle rides tailored to all levels of cycling ability, with routes ranging from 6 to 60 miles. The routes feature incredible views, farm and woodland terrain, New England villages (one with a covered bridge) and much more. For more information, please visit their web site.

 

Pedal for the Pantry 8:00am - 1:00pm
All proceeds from this charity event go to support the Keene Food Pantry. Registration fee is $25. There will be two options for participation: A 20-mile loop and a 60-mile loop. Register at Norm's during store hours, or mail in registration form to: PO Box 705, Keene, NH 03431. For more information, please visit their web site.