ride leaders:
Rick & Lynne
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50 degrees
This ride has about 6,100 feet of climbing, according to RideWithGPS.com.
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| Seven Hills Wheelmen ride leaders: Rick & Lynne
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66 miles
50 degrees This ride has about 6,100 feet of climbing, according to RideWithGPS.com. . |
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A fall favorite: Starting near the Book
Mill in Montague, Mass., we follow the Book Mill cue sheet from Seven Hills Wheelmen. More of the scenic highlights are shown
in our 2006 photos,
Pete's 2008 video, our 2009 photos and SL's 2009 photos, and our 2011 photos. |
 It was about 35 degrees at the start at the former Montague Center School. Cast of characters: Rick, Gary B., Steve P., Pete T., Mad Mike ... |
 ... and Lynne |
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 Pete and Rick at the Bardwell's Ferry Bridge, which spans the Deerfield River between Shelburne and Conway.  Horses on Bardwell's Ferry Road in Conway Lynne at the Totman farm in Conway.  Gary and Lynne on the Bridge of Flowers, with the Iron Bridge in the background.  Lynne at the glacial potholes in Shelburne Falls  Pine Nook Road in Deerfield  The view from the tower on Mount Sugarloaf in South Deerfield. A wedding party was being photographed on the mountain, and two hot air balloons were going up to the southwest.  |
 Steve comes over Bardwell's Ferry Bridge.
 Lunch was at McCusker's Market in Shelburne Falls, across the street from the Bridge of Flowers.
 Checking out the glacial potholes
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Post-ride refreshments: Lady Killigrew Cafe at the Book Mill -- Appealing atmosphere, good menu.We love the warm brown rice salad (here's the recipe). . For more bike stuff, see Lynne's home page. |
