Biking

Activity Leaders:   

  Kay Benaroch and Kate Mason


Mount up and roll along with the group exploring many trails throughout Cape Cod.  The rides are rated from beginner to difficult.  Join the fun and get some exercise!



 Ride Day,Date & Time Leader & Cell phone #   Ride Descriptions- Details sent the week before

May 2023  

Mon 5/22   

9:45 am for 10:00am start    

Mike Glynn

508.685.7298



The Shining Sea Trail - North Falmouth to Woods Hole- 20 flat and beautiful miles; bring lunch or purchase it at Cape Cod Bakery & Coffee Bar 

Tues 5/30

9:45am for 10:00 am start

Kate Mason

585.414.4355

Orleans to Wellfleet- easy 18 mile ride from parking lot near Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans to the end of the trail in Wellfleet; no hills and smooth new path for last mile; optional lunch at end of ride at Chocolate Sparrow. 

June 2023  

Tues - Thurs, 6/6-6/8 

Annual Bike Trip: "Explore New York"

Kate Mason,

585.414.4355

Kay Benaroch,

978.302.3737

Three days of biking, hiking and social activities in Clifton Park, NY. Take advantage of five bicycle rides, four hikes, one group dinner, cocktail hours for two days, and outstanding alternative activities including winery, mineral baths and museums.

Mon 6/12   

9:45am for 10:00 am start

Kay Benaroch

978.302.3737

Brooks Park to West Yarmouth/Bayberry Hills Golf Course - 17 miles round trip on the Rail Trail to West Yarmouth Rd. including 2 bridges over Rt. 134 and Station Ave.; can continue on through the golf course to Higgins Crowell Road (19.7 miles rt)  

Sat 6/17

CANCELLED  

Bob & Pat Sarantis

h) 508.430.9965

Concord Center to Carlisle, MA and Walden Pond- ~100 mile drive to Minute Man Visitor Center for multimedia show at 10:30, "Road to the Revolution"; then drive to Concord center to begin biking 16 miles on country roads with some rolling hills and flat terrain; includes a stop for ice cream (Harts Farm owned by Kimball's) and eventual lunch at The Colonial Inn; head back to Cape mid-afternoon; info re carpool and "reservations" will be forthcoming 

Mon 6/19

9:45am for 10am start

Jeff Berg

914.217.8560

Tour of Eastham Beaches (First Encounter, Thumpertown, and Coast Guard)- easy 19 mile ride on the Cape Cod Rail Trail beginning in Orleans, only 1/4 of which is on lightly used secondary roads. Short hills on Trail from Salt Pond to Coast Guard Beach. 

Mon 6/26

9:00am for 9:15 start

Toni London 

508.527.7267

Brooks Park to Chatham Fishing Pier- 16-mile round trip on the Old Colony Rail Trail; difficulty includes typical rail trail terrain and includes 3-4 short somewhat challenging hills. 
  July 2023  

Wed 7/5 

6:30 pm for 6:45 start 

Fred Rice

774.251.1109

Howl at the Moon - 14 flat miles along Cape Cod Canal on the Cape side to watch the sunset and view the rise of the Full Buck Moon - Optional snacks and drinks afterward.

Mon 7/10

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Bob Piantedosi

978.549.2334

PLEASE TEXT RSVP to Bob, if going 

Commemorative Ride for Don Kolp -From Brooks Park via the Rail Trail to Don's home in South Chatham (~4.5 miles one way.). We will make a brief stop to show our support to his family and acknowledge his contributions to our bike group.  Ride will then either return to Brooks Park or you can choose to continue on. 

Mon 7/17

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location  Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.

Mon 7/24

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location  Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.

Mon 7/31

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location  Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.
  August 2023  

Tuesday 8/1 

7:00 pm for 7:15 start 

TBD

Howl at the Moon - 14 flat miles along Cape Cod Canal on the mainland side to watch the sunset and view the rise of the Full Sturgeon Moon. This is the first supermoon of four this year.  - Optional ice cream afterwards.

Mon 8/7

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location  Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.

Mon 8/14

8:30 am for 8:45 start


Leader TBD at the meeting location  Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.

Mon 8/21

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location  Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.

Monday, 8/28

8:30am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location 

Summer Meet-up -Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group. Peter Kolp, Don's son, will join us for this ride.

Wednesday, 8/30 

7:00 pm for 7:15 start

Dave LeGendre

508.737.7036

Howl at the Blue Moon - 14 flat miles along Cape Cod Canal on the Cape side to watch the sunset and view the rise of the Full Blue Moon. If it is clear, this full moon will be the biggest & brightest of the year! It should be spectacular! Optional ice cream afterwards.


Sept 2023  

Tuesday, 9/5 

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Leader TBD at the meeting location Final Summer Meet-up - Brooks Park to various destinations on the bike path as determined by the group.

Tuesday, 9/12      

8:30 am for 8:45 start

Kay Benaroch 

978.302.3737

The Fall 2023 CHNC Rookie Ride-This session will be held near the pickleball courts at Brooks Park with new & existing members to discuss riding skills, safety, bicycle riding etiquette and tools for emergency maintenance of your bike. We will then enjoy an easy ride along the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

Thursday, 9/21

9:45am for 10:00 start

     RESCHEDULED

 Dave Legendre

508.737.7036

Tour of Dennis- This ride begins at the Rail Trail parking lot at Rt 134 in Dennis. Short, easy 10-mile ride in residential areas with several informational stops.  Great ride for beginners!

 Tuesday, 9/26

Time 9:45am for 10:00 start

     RESCHEDULED

Fran Salewski

860-644-1950

Orleans to Wellfleet- easy 18-mile ride from parking lot near Chocolate Sparrow in Orleans to the end of the trail in Wellfleet; no hills and smooth new path for last mile; optional lunch at end of ride at Chocolate Sparrow. 

Thurs, 9/28

Time 5:30pm for 5:45 start

 Mary Ellen and Bob Lorefice

774-408-7490

Howl at the Harvest Moon - 14 flat miles along Cape Cod Canal on the Mainland side to watch the sunset and view the rise of the Full Harvest Moon. This supermoon will be the last one of the year! Optional ice cream afterwards.
   Oct 2023  

Mon, 10/2

9:15am for 9:30 start

Jeff Berg

914.217.8560

Brooks Park to West Yarmouth/Bayberry Hills Golf Course - 17 miles round trip on the Rail Trail to West Yarmouth Rd. including 2 bridges over Rt. 134 and Station Ave. Can continue on through the golf course to Higgins Crowell Road (20 miles rt). Some stops scheduled at points of interest and Dunkin' for a quick snack. 

 Thurs, 10/5

9:45am for 10:00 start

 Dave Legendre

508.237.4768

East Bay, Rhode Island -One of the top 10 rides in the country - Providence to Bristol RI. This is an easy scenic 30-mile bike ride along the east side of Narragansett Bay.  Don't let the mileage scare you. The bike trail is flat except for one very short hill at the end of the ride. The ONLY thing that could make this ride remotely difficult would be wind conditions.  There will be several stops along the way to encourage all riders.  This is one of the most beautiful rides on the east coast, and may include a loop through Colt State Park

 Mon, 10/9 

9:45 am for 10:00 start

Charlie Walkley

508.237.4768

Tour of Eastham Beaches First Encounter, Thumpertown, Coast Guard Beach. Easy 19-mile ride mostly on the Cape Cod Rail Trail beginning in Orleans, and 1/4 of which is on lightly used secondary roads. Short hills on Trail from Salt Pond to Coast Guard Beach 

 Mon, 10/16

9:45 for 10:00 start

 Dave Legendre

508.237.4768

Bass River Ride- This ride is about 15 miles and is rated easy.  Starts at the West Dennis Beach then meanders the neighboring secondary streets surrounding the Bass River (includes a short section of Route 28 to cross the Bass River).   This ride was developed by Dave who has great in-depth knowledge of this area, as it was a section he covered on his delivery route for many years. 

 Mon, 10/23

9:45 for 10:00 start


Kay Benaroch 

978.302.3737


Shining Sea Ride - starting in North Falmouth and ending in Woods Hole, this ride brings us along the scenic coast of Falmouth and ends for lunch in Woods Hole.  Entire roundtrip ride is about 21 miles with no hills along a rail trail.  

Mon, 10/30

5:00 meet for 5:15 start

 Kay Benaroch

978-302-3737

Howl at the Hunters Moon - 14 flat miles along Cape Cod Canal on the Cape side to watch the sunset and view the rise of the Full Hunters Moon. Optional snacks afterwards.  Meet at Sandwich Recreation site.  Lights REQUIRED!!!
     

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