With spring in full swing, it's time to start thinking about our MCC group rides. The rides will officially begin on Monday April 16 at 6:00pm.

Our ride schedule essentially remains the same as last year with two exceptions:

1. To help increase attendance on our regular Thursday night ride, we would like to solicit some input from the membership. First, does having a regular Thursday ride interest you? If so, what would you like to see in terms of a route (where? hills? flat? challenging? easy?). Your input is valuable and greatly appreciated. Please send any and all ideas, comments and feedback to info@mainecyclingclub.com

2. Our Thursday beginner ride will have a new starting point. This year, the ride will begin at Bates College! More to follow on that later.

Our MCC social on Wednesday night was a huge success. It was a terrific turnout and it was great catching up with everyone again. Just a quick re-cap for those of you who couldn't make it. Emile Clavet talked about how people can save money by switching to Electricity Maine (MCC's newest sponsor!). Electricity Maine has graciously offered to donate $5 to MCC for anyone who signs up with Electricity Maine and checks off the Maine Cycling Club box on their website when enrolling. http://www.electricityme.com/ Sign up today! Jim Wilkins talked about the children's reading program at the Auburn Public Library and how Pinecone Pete (sporting a MCC jersey) helps in this very important initiative. More on APL can be found here: http://www.auburnpubliclibrary.org/ Mike Rifkin talked about the Trek Across Maine, the American Lung Association and invited people to join him again this year on the ride. John Grenier talked about how much he values his partnership with MCC and about moving to his new shop in Lewiston this summer. Joe and Kevin talked a bit about our regular rides, the new destination rides, MCC events including our races and the need for volunteers who have been so giving of their time in the past and we hope that will continue.

Hope to see you on the road soon!