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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72" style='word-wrap:break-word'><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Hi all bicyclists!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Very soon we will be starting our bicycling season. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Your bike trip leaders have developed a schedule of 3-5 rides a month from April to September. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Our Chapter has a new web site that we are still learning how to use. Therefore, we maybe tweaking the bicycling web page more than usual due to our learning curve.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>For your convenience, below are the <b>April rides that are listed</b> on the AMC’s activities database.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=1 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:red;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1E4356'>Hidden Sunderland Ride-Spring Warm-Up </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(registration opens 18-Mar-2023)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#444444'>Location: Sunderland, MA<br>Date: 08-Apr-2023<br><a href="https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/143486"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Click here for more information</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#444444'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333;background:white'>This is an early season spring season ride is only for experienced cyclists. This is not an introductory ride as those are listed elsewhere in the calendar. --- See the rural aspects of Sunderland and enjoy some very quiet roads. There will be a couple of challenging, but short climbs. We ride counterclockwise in this loop through Montague Center, Turners Falls and Old Deerfield. The ride will be at a pleasant pace as we begin to work our way into the 2023 cycling season. We will keep the group together riding at a moderate 11-13 mph average regrouping/stopping for a snack along the way. You will need a road bike in good working order, a helmet, snack, water, and tube to fix a flat.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=2 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:red;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1E4356'>Sunderland to Montague & Back Ride – </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(registration opens 25-Mar-2023)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#444444'>Location: Sunderland, MA<br>Date: 15-Apr-2023<br><a href="https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/143487"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Click here for more information</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333;background:white'>Ride north from Sunderland and enjoy rolling hills as we make our way through Deerfield, Turners Falls and Millers Falls with a nice rail trail crossing of the Connecticut River before turning back to Sunderland. This 25-mile ride provides quiet rural roads, interesting scenery, and village centers. We will keep the group together riding at a moderate 11-13 mph average regrouping/stopping for a snack along the way. You will need a road bike in good working order, a helmet, snack, water, and tube to fix a flat.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><ol style='margin-top:0in' start=3 type=1><li class=MsoListParagraph style='color:red;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:0in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3'><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1E4356'>Sunderland – Intro. To Recreational Road Riding – </span><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>(registration opens 5-Apr-2023)<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#444444'>Location: Sunderland, MA<br>Date: 29-Apr-2023<br><a href="https://activities.outdoors.org/search/index.cfm/action/details/id/143488"><span style='color:#0563C1'>Click here for more information</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#444444'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#333333;background:white'>This is specifically intended for people who are new to outdoor recreational group road cycling. This trip will be 13.5 miles in length and mostly flat. The activity difficulty level as defined by AMC will be RELAXED. The pace will be comfortable (10-11 mph average), and we will keep the group together. Before riding, we will present a group safety talk followed by basic instruction including a bike operation and helmet fit check and a review of efficient pedaling and gear shifting techniques. This training will help build your confidence, ensure you can maintain your bicycle in good working order, and prepare you for more challenging rides later in the season.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>More to come!<br>We very much look forward to seeing you on a ride soon!<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif'>Janine, Bicycling Committee Chair/Trip Leader<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></body></html>