The Internet of Bikes: Limington Baldwin Sebago Loop

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Frame and Wheel joined a training partner and set out for the Saddleback Hills. This loop traces the Saco River north to Limington and then heads for West Baldwin where the feature is Douglas Hill Road, a sandy road that creeps up the shoulder of Bald Mountain before dropping down to the shores of Sebago Lake. The reward is an excellent view of Mount Washington and broad vistas of the western hills, the woods and the ponds. The roads are still sandy and pretty rough, and there is still quite a bit of snow around. It is remote territory and Frame and Wheel only ventures out here with a wingman or a group. The temperatures were 35 to 38 degrees with a resolve melting westerly wind, but a warm sun and some conversation made all the difference. Ride duration was 349 minutes and total distance was 96 miles. Average moving speed was about 16 miles per hour and maximum speed was 36 miles per hour. Total elevation gain was 4,760 feet and maximum elevation was 944 feet. Maximum grade was 8%.