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When? The 2002 Tour De' Belknaps went off without a hitch and the ride couldn't have been better! For all of you that missed this year's event, come back next year for a killer ride and BBQ. Pictures from this year are located here. Next Date: Saturday, August 31st, 2003

Where? Meet at the Gilford Middle High School parking lot.
Why? Because who doesn't love getting together with some buds, ride like mad, meet new peeps, and eat some crazy good grub?
Cost? Free!! Bring your own meat for grilling at the post-ride BBQ.
Ride: The ride will begin at 9:00 and last approximately 4-6 hours, depending on the pace. This is NOT an easy ride and requires some sort of endurance and stamina as you will be crossing 5 mountains containing tight single track, rock slabs, roots, mud, and some dirt roads.

Food: The BBQ will be held after the ride so if you plan on eating, make sure you cook up your specialty dish and bring it to share (Bring your own meat for the grill, favorite beer.. etc).

What to Bring? Bring your bike, all of your friends, and food to share! If you have portable BBQ's, bring them because we want to have the biggest ride/food fest we can possibly have. Oh, a volleyball net would be nice if someone has one to bring!

Coming? There is no reason why you shouldn't attend this event since it is strategically placed on a non-race weekend! If you and your friends are coming, please fill out our short online form so we can take a head count on how many to expect. Thanks!

Directions: Directions from the Manchester, NH area:

North on I-93 Get off at exit 20 (Tilton)

Go north on Rt.3 towards Laconia. Just after the Belknap Mall (which is on your left), take the Rt.3 & 11 bypass on your right.

Take the second off ramp, turning right onto Rt.11A (A.K.A Gilford Ave.)

After approx. 2 miles turn right onto Belknap Mountain road. (Which is just before the Gilford Fire Department.)

Drive approx. 1/4 mile, there's a Cemetary on your left and on your right is Gilford middle High School. take the very next right down to the parking lot.

From the Rochester Area:

Go north on Rt.11 thru Alton Bay. Take a left onto Rt.11A. (Go past Gunstock Ski Area.) Stay on Rt.11A until you see the Gilford Fire Department on your left. Take the very next left after the fire dept. onto Belknap Mountain Road.

Drive approx. 1/4 mile, there's a Cemetary on your left and on your right is Gilford middle High School. take the very next right down to the parking lot.

From the Meredith Area:

Drive south on Rt.3 go past Weirs Beach. Just after crossing over the Weirs Beach Bridge, Veer left and up the hill onto Rt.11B

Stay on Rt.11B until you come to a traffic light. Go straight thru the light onto intervale road(also Continues Rt.11B.) Turn a very sharp left and continue on until Rt.11B merges with Rt.11A. Veer right onto Rt.11A.

Drive until you see the Gilford Fire Department on your left. Take the very next left after the fire dept. onto Belknap Mountain Road.

Drive approx. 1/4 mile, there's a Cemetary on your left and on your right is Gilford middle High School. take the very next right down to the parking lot.



EFTA Fun Rides

The Eastern Fat Tire Association promotes and sanctions mountain bike races, recreational bicycle "fun" rides, and works on New England mountain bike trail access issues. EFTA is nonprofit; all moneys generated are returned to New England mountain biking.


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