Biking the Best Real Estate above North Conway
We spent the second weekend camped at the base of Mount Washington. We had two teams participate in the 24 Hours of Great Glen and had a great time doing it. It was the 15th year of the event and the theme was the 70′s. We witnessed more than a few bad costumes that were out of style in any decade. We showed up on a sunny Friday morning to set up our camping area. Three campers, six tents and a dozen bikers gearing up for the big race that started on Saturday at 12 noon. By Friday evening our families had arrived and we settled down around the campfire to tease each others’ riding ability and choice of riding attire. (I defend my lastest bike shorts to the death-they are rather spiffy.) Seventies music was heard throughout the campground and to the delight of riders and woodland creatures alike.
The race commenced Saturday morning with a run around the pond. We managed to eke out 17 laps and finished an unsurprising last in our division. Our second fared about the same although we did beat them in overall standings. We rode in dusty conditions day and night and survived to tell the tale to our children who were bored at the thought of hearing about it again. We packed our campers and headed home Sunday to relax in the glow of tired muscles and a feeling of a job if not well done at least done and over. Until next year.
We continue to train all season (to little avail) throughout Mount Washington Valley. There are hills and mountains and streams all over this grand piece of real estate, which make for challenging cycling, running and hiking, but none of us would trade it for any other.
Are you ready to trade the sidewalk for singletrack? The community bike path for the Appalachain Mountain Trail? If so, we encourage you to come see us here at Pinkham Real Estate. We’d love to help you find the setting of your next grand adventure.