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Bethlehem Trails Association
#1. Logan Run Trail Head
#2. Belly Ripple Intersection with Ammo
#3. Top of Shoulder Roll
>> 3 Chip Route - Park at the Ball Fields on Elm St. Head out Peoples Court, Railroad Lady, Ryan's Revenge, Harkless, Line Drive, Water of the Woods, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, (CHIP TOWARDS END) Line Drive, Belly Rolls, (CHIP) Ammo Run, Gruntless, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, Line Drive, Water of Woods, Line Drive, Clay Pigeon, Railroad Lady, People's Court
>>2 Chip Route - Park at the Ball Fields on Elm St. Head out Peoples Court, Railroad Lady, Clay Pigeon, Line Drive, Water of the Woods, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, (CHIP TOWARDS END) Line Drive, Belly Rolls, (CHIP) Ammo Run, Gruntless, Line Drive, Water of the Woods 2, Line Drive, Caddy Shack, Shoudler Roll (CHIP, Up and Down), Caddy Shack, Water of Woods 2 , Line Drive, Water of the Woods, Line Drive, Clay Pigeon, Railroad Lady, People's Court
Franconia Area NEMBA
#1. Intersection of Red Flyer and Go Green (Mojo Flow on Trailforks)
#2. Intersection of Middle Earth and Meadow Brook, near the bridge.
#3. the bench at the Top of Ridge Run
>> 3 Chip Route - Suggested Loop from the ACT parking lot on Wells Rd, Parking lot connector, Ham Branch, Lightning Strike, Red Flyer, Go Green (Mojo Flow on trailforks) Charlies, Meadowbrook, Pebble Beach 2.0, left on Tuckers, Ian's Ridge Run back to Parking lot connector.
OR Or From the Inn, Prelude, Ham Branch, Lightning Strike, Red Flyer, Go Green (Mojo Flow on trailforks) Charlies, Meadowbrook, left on Pebble Beach 2.0, left on Tuckers, Ian's Ridge Run and Prelude back to the Inn
Both starting places are counter clockwise loop. More riding can be added using the map below including additional trails that are groomed.
PRKR MTN Trails
#1. Linda’s Lookout
#2. Huyler Way
#3. Endless Recess
>> 3 Chip Route - School St Parking Lot, Two Socks Trail, Reservoir Rd, Orange trail, Homegrown, Winds and Pines, Nuke, Upper Moss, Traversity, PRKR Ave, Ante Up, Lookout Rd, Elm St, Gardners Trail, Elm St, Field Trip, Honor Roll, Pop Quiz, Endless Recess, Hall Pass, Field Trip, Reservoir Rd, Pump Track Area, School St Parking Lot.
>> 2 Chip Route - School St Parking Lot, Resevoir Rd, Rock and Roll, Charmel, Elm St, Fly Bye, Trailway 95, Nuke, Traversity, Lil Beech, Rabbit Hole, T95, Tin Can Alley, Winds and Pines, Homegrown, Orange Trail, Resevoir Rd. If you want to get the beginner chip, Resevoir Rd, Elm St, Field Trip, Honor Roll, Pop Quiz, Endless Recess, Hall Pass, Field Trip, Resevoir Rd, Pump Track Area, School St Parking Lot.
Schedule
Details:
Start time:
Chips will be out by Friday at noon to allow for earlier starts. Start anytime on Friday after noon, Saturday or Sunday. There is an optional packet pick up from 10am - 5pm on Friday and at 9am - 5pm on Saturday at Littleton Bike and Fitness to help answer questions and strategize your ride.
Start location/ ride order: This is completely up to you, with three days and three networks, it’s a choose your own adventure set up.
Group Rides:
Bethlehem Area Trails: Meet at ball fields
Friday: 4:30pm - Beginner/intermediate * lights required
Saturday:- Intermediate, 2pm - Advanced
Sunday: 10am - Intermediate - *weather pending* - may shift to group snowshoe or be cancelled - check email & social media
Franconia Area NEMBA: Group rides will break off based on pace, skill, etc. Meet at Franconia Inn parking lot.
Friday: 4:30pm * lights required
Saturday: 10am (*can also park at ACT parking lot at Wells Rd)
Sunday: 10am *weather pending* - may shift to group snowshoe or be cancelled - check email & social media
PRKR MTN Trails: Meet at School Street by the pump track.
Friday: 4:30pm - open “no drop” ride - all levels * lights required
Saturday: 10am - Intermediate, 2pm - Advanced
How it works:
Each network will have chip 3 locations and they are marked on the maps. Additional cards can be purchased at Sunday’s event for a $5 donation per card.
You do not need to ride all three networks and you do not need to get all 9 location chips but we do encourage you to collect as many as possible! Snap a picture and tag us on Facebook or instagram!
If you are able to hit all the chip locations, you will end up with nine chips. Take one chip from each location. Each network and location has a unique chip, we will verify you have all the right chips and trade them for your cards.
Parking for Trail Networks:
Bethlehem Trails Association - Park at the ball fields at the end of Elm Street. Overflow parking is available at the basketball courts on the corner of Agassiz St. and Main St.
Franconia Area NEMBA - Parking is available at the Franconia Inn & Hillwinds. Saturday’s morning ride can also park at the ACT parking lot on Wells Rd. for coffee and donuts. If Wells Rd. parking is full, you can park at Franconia Inn and the ride will scoop up anyone at Wells Rd. along the way.
PRKR MTN - Small parking lot at the top of School Street and an overflow lot on the left before the School St. lot (look for signs), additional parking is available at Remich Park.
The party & misc:
Event:
1-4pm on Sunday at Iron Furnace Brewing, we play poker at 2:30/3pm. Please park at the Franconia Elementary School at 149 Main St, Franconia, NH 03580. Your bikes will be safe there! There is a path from the school to the back entrance at Iron Furnace.
You will trade your chips in for playing cards at Iron Furnace Brewing on Sunday starting at 1 pm. You can obtain additional cards by making a donation to the organization. Please note that dogs are not allowed at Iron Furnace Brewing.
Ride With Gratitude:
If you haven’t already, please consider signing the pledge to Ride With Gratitude (& get a free sticker!)
Remember to ride with gratitude - have fun and be respectful!
Lunch/Snacks - Saturday Options
ACT will have coffee and donuts from 9-12 at their parking lot on Wells Road.
Littleton Bike & Fitness will have chili, soup, cookies and beverages available by donation from 10-5.
Rek’-lis will be donating $1 for every pint of their biking inspired Revolutionist beer to North Country Tricycle. Great option for lunch or dinner!
Many of our amazing sponsors will be open for lunch - Rek’-lis, Iron Furnace Brewing, Littleton Freehouse, Chang Thai, Crumb Bum Bakery & Littleton Food Coop, GH Pizza, Maia Papaya, Franconia Coffee House. Wren in Bethlehem will be doing an opening on Saturday with snacks / drinks please feel free to stop by as well.
**WEATHER**
We all love a good snowstorm and it looks like one is heading our way Saturday evening into Sunday. Group rides may be cancelled or may transition to group snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a great way to help your local trails pack down the snow. The groomers have been out day and night working hard to get the trails in AMAZING shape for the weekend.
Bring your snowshoes as a backup plan for Sunday. If you don’t have snowshoes, they can be rented from the Bethlehem Gear Library for free or for a donation.
Waiver: If you haven't already, please sign a waiver.
Packet/Sock Pickup:
We will have printed maps at packet pickup at Littleton Bike and Fitness from 10-5pm on Friday and 9-5 am on Saturday. Volunteers will be available to answer any questions and help you strategize your ride. You don’t need to come to pick up a packet. We will be monitoring email and social media if you have any questions during the event.
Socks will be available at packet pickup on Friday & Saturday at Littleton Bike and Fitness and at Iron Furnace Brewing at Sunday’s event.