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Title: Bicycling
Notice:Bicycling for Fun
Moderator:JAMIN::WASSER
Created:Mon Apr 14 1986
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:3214
Total number of notes:31946

1291.0. "Trip to Maine and a Bike Shop" by TLE::WEISS (Dave Weiss -- ZKO(Nashua) DTN: 381-0058) Mon Aug 21 1989 10:54

2 things:

    Does anyone know of a bike shop in Salem, NH called Babuska's or
Buska's or something that sounds like that.  Someone mentioned it, but
I can't find anything that even sounds like that in the phone book.

    Can anyone tell me a good route for an overnight bike trip from
Nashua, NH.  I'm especially looking for routes to/towards Maine.  
Preferable one that's less than 100 miles each way and the closer
to 50/day the better.

			Thanks much,

			Dave
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1291.1Buchika'sSVCRUS::CRANEMon Aug 21 1989 12:052
    
    
1291.2On Route 28EXPRES::HUIMon Aug 21 1989 13:365
    Buchika's is right on Route 28 down the road from Leachmere's. They
    were bringing there ski equipment out the last time I was there and
    they are cutting 25% off all there Descent Clothing (Even the shorts).
    
     
1291.3Try REI in Reading or EMS in the PL MallGSFSWS::JSMITHSupport Bike Helmets for KidsWed Aug 23 1989 15:4912
>    Can anyone tell me a good route for an overnight bike trip from
>Nashua, NH.  I'm especially looking for routes to/towards Maine.  
>Preferable one that's less than 100 miles each way and the closer
>to 50/day the better.
    
    Dave,
    
    	Try REI for some books on N.H., Mass. and Vermont touring
    routes.  Or you could do one of Ed Fishers day rides which
    are usually 2 or 3 day routes for everyone else :-)
    
    						_Jerry
1291.4How da ya wantta go?BANZAI::FISHERTwice a BMB FinisherTue Oct 03 1989 07:5710
    Overnight bike trip from Nashua to Maine?  Anywhere in particular in
    Maine?  50 miles doesn't get you very far into Maine or even allow
    much of a spread along the border.  I rode up there a few weeks ago
    but came back the same day.  Do you want to camp or motel it?
    
    Do you want to go over hills or around them?  Then again there aren't
    many hills in that part of NH.  Do you want country roads or main
    roads?
    
    ed
1291.5Main(e) roads ok.TLE::WEISSDave Weiss -- ZKO(Nashua) DTN: 381-0058Tue Oct 03 1989 11:3531
          <<< Note 1291.4 by BANZAI::FISHER "Twice a BMB Finisher" >>>
                           -< How da ya wantta go? >-

>    Overnight bike trip from Nashua to Maine?  Anywhere in particular in
>    Maine?  50 miles doesn't get you very far into Maine or even allow
>    much of a spread along the border.

No, it doesn't even really have to be in Maine, just that general direction--
I figured east of Nashua is the flattest way to go (my girlfriend doesn't
particularly like hills (although neither do I!).  See below.
 
>  Do you want to camp or motel it?
 
Camp, if it doesn't get too cold!  But by this time of year, bed and breakfast
(read cheap) may be the way to go.
 
>    Do you want to go over hills or around them?  Then again there aren't
>    many hills in that part of NH.  

What hills?  If there are any real big, long ones, I'd like to avoid them.

> Do you want country roads or main roads?

Main(e) roads are fine, provided there is a decent size shoulder (prefereably)
with room for side by side riding (rt. 111, for instance).  I would, however
like decent scenery (so I guess country roads are better, but not crucial)

Thanks for the info!
    
   Dave