club officers may 2016 volume 49 | number 3 ......start: columbia greene community college, 4400 ny...

CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENTDavid Liebschutz [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTHowie Diamond [email protected]

SECRETARYJanet Reilly [email protected]

TREASURERJanice Verrastro [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDave Beals [email protected]

Dan Craven [email protected]

Becky Lazorchak [email protected]

Jude Sagor [email protected]

Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) [email protected]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONJonathan [email protected]

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONHowie Diamond [email protected]

CASUALEric Randall [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

OTHER COMMITTEES

GOVERNMENT RELATIONSVacant. Contact David to Volunteer.

MAPS & REPORTS, CLUB HISTORIANJohn Berninger 518-439-6473

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR & RENEWALS, DATABASE MANAGER

Joanne Petrozzi-Jones 518-831-1707815 Herrick Road | Delanson, NY [email protected]

WEBMASTERJohn Petiet [email protected]

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EDITOR & DESIGNERJohn Ceceri [email protected]

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President’s Letter — by David Liebschutz

Friends,

As I write this letter in mid-April, it looks like we finally are heading in a stretch of great biking weather, and what better way to kick off our active riding season than with a multi-pace group ride on May 7th.

This new spring kick-off ride, coordinated by MHCC Board Member Dan Craven, will feature several different pace rides and will end with a pot luck lunch for all participants. The rides will start and end at the Henry Hudson Park in Bethlehem, and the club will provide drinks and paper goods. Check the MHCC web site for the latest information about the routes and times or contact Dan with any questions.

In addition to the new spring ride, the board has been busy with several other initiatives. First and foremost, MHCC Vice President Howie Diamond has been working with garment manufacturer Voler to update the MHCC jersey. Various bike shops will have sample sizes for folks to try on. More information will be available on the Facebook page and the club web site.

Second, as I noted in February, we are working to try and do a better job of publicizing our club and broadening the membership base to include a more diverse group of members, especially younger members. So if you know of people who might enjoy riding with a group of fun folks, let them know about us. We are also trying to organize more event-based rides, such as rides that end at a brewery or other interesting spot, although I think a brewery is pretty interesting!

Third, we have been working closely with the New York Bicycle Coalition to make biking in New York safer and more accessible for all. MHCC is cosponsoring the Northeastern New York Regional Bike Meeting on May 22, which will bring together various stakeholders in our region to talk about bicycle issues of common concern to all of us, such as the “Three Feet Law”.

Finally, planning is already underway for our signature event of the year, the MHCC Century Ride, which this year falls on September 10 and 11. We will once again be at the Saratoga State Park, and Jonathan Benn has agreed to chair the event for a second time. Jon and his leadership team are still looking for a registration chair, so if you want to step up, they (and we) would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks for being part of MHCC and enjoy your rides.

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B i k e A b o u tMohawk-Hudson Cycling ClubPO Box 12575Albany, NY 12212-0575

About the MohAwk-hudson CyCling Club

The Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club consists of over 700 members who live and cycle in the greater Capital District area of eastern New York state. MHCC sponsors road and mountain bike rides for beginning through experienced riders within an 80-mile radius of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area, led by MHCC members.The Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club is affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists and the Adventure Cycling Association. To subscribe to the mailing list, send a blank e-mail to [email protected].

how to Join

To join the MHCC, contact the membersh ip cha ir, Joanne Petrozz i-Jones at: 831-1707 | [email protected] for an application. Each person must use a separate appl icat ion form to join. Membership in MHCC is $20 per year (includes subscription to Bikeabout), and $5 per year for each additional member of the same household (does not include addit ional subscriptions).

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Please check your Bikeabout mailing label for your membership expiration date. Remember that we mail the issue during the month prior to issue publication date, so be sure to renew early. Mail your renewal check, mailing label including any address corrections, your phone number and e-mail address to the membership chairperson. You may renew for up to three years.

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E 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 28.0-40.0 MILES – Savile Sundays – Join us for this continuing ride series. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, different course each week. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: Gail Golderman: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-427-9251. CELL: 518-366-6142.

E 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – TOUR de GLENVILLE – This is the classic ride we always use to start the “Easy Like a Sunday Morning” series. Nice ride through the Glenville hills and Charlton. Rain cancels. START: BHBL Middle School (AKA O’Rourke), 173 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY. DIRECTIONS: ½ mile west of Route 50. LEADER: Joe Martin: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-399-3543.

E 10:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 36.2 MILES – RN # 5 Thacher Park – 2,274 TGIF, max grade 14%. Beautiful views of the Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: Thatcher Park Paint Mine Parking Area, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Route 157, Thatcher Park Road. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 10:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 49.0 MILES – Tivoli Triip – We’ll visit the Olana and Clermont Historic Sites, and enjoy some nice views of the Catkills. START: Columbia Greene Community College, 4400 NY 23, Hudson, NY. DIRECTIONS: NY Thruway exit 21 (Catskill), left at stop sign for ½ mile to NY 23 East, cross Rip Van Winkle Bridge - campus will be 1 mile on the right. LEADER: John Berninger: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-6473. CELL: 518-275-2425.

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E 2:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Tuesday Travels – No drop ride led by our club president. Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.

E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 East Schodack Road/Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001.

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E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0-50.0 MILES – Wednesday Midday Explore Tour – No one will be left behind. These rides are exploratory, so there may be some muddling and sightseeing. Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: Andrew Semeiks: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.

E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0 MILES – Savile Road Wednesday Night Ride – Join us for this continuing ride series with a new route aimed at keeping us off the busier stretches around Delmar. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: James Bethell: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490.

E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Chango School, 100 Chango Drive, Malta, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 11, make a left onto Round Lake Road, then a left onto Chango Drive and a left into the school parking lot. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 22.0 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday #3 – “New Scotland Highlands.” Rural ride featuring New Scotland vistas, stone houses and English short horn cattle. 1,165 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

E 6:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: Walter Klimek: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-785-9262.

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E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 M PH/ROL L I NG) 35.0 - 43.0 MILES – Saturday Morning Ride – Rain cancels. START: Chango S c ho ol , 10 0 C h a n go D r ive , Malta, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 11, make a left onto Round Lake Road, then a left onto Chango Drive and a left into the school parking lot. LEADER: Henry Wilk ie: hjwilk [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 9 : 3 0 A M , R O A D R E A L L Y CASUAL (8-11 MPH/FLAT) 8.4 MILES – Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail: Bike to Nature – This is the second outing in a new series of rides that should be good for beginners, families and anyone interested in an ongoing project to expand local bike paths. Time will be spent at the Old Delaware Turnpike (“Yellow Brick Road”) Bridge, with a possible visit to the Stevens Farm and Whipple Bridge National Historic Site. Rain cancels. START: Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail (downtown Albany trail head), 722 S. Pearl Street, Albany, NY. LEADER: Peter Thomas: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8802. CELL: 518-488-9492.

E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – Rail Trail HH Park – Join a club picnic after the ride. After a short climb from the park, route follows shoulder of Route 9 to the Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail, then returns via Elm Avenue and Creble Road. 628 TGIF. Rain cancels. START: Henry Hudson Park, 100 Lyons Road, Selkirk, NY. DIRECTIONS: Route 144 to Barent Winne Drive East, just south of Clapper Road. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

E 10:30AM, ROAD REALLY CASUAL (8-11 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 12.0 MILES – Better Walk That Hill-HH Park – You prefer a slower pace and aren’t crazy about hills? How about a relatively flat ride that requires walking up one big hill for half a mile, with the reward of being at Henry Hudson Park in time for the noon club picnic? START: Henry Hudson Park, 100 Lyons Road, Selkirk, NY. DIRECTIONS: Route 144 to Barent Winne Drive East, just south of Clapper Road. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

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E 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride – Mid-ride bagels and coffee rest stop. Rain cancels. START: Voorheesville Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993.

E 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 28.0-40.0 MILES – Savile Sundays – Join us for this continuing ride series. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, different course each week. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: James Bethell: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490.

E 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – Easy Like a Sunday Morning – Ride through southern Saratoga county including Burnt Hills, Charlton, Ballston Spa and Malta. Rain cancels. START: BHBL Middle School (AKA O’Rourke), 173 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY. DIRECTIONS: ½ mile west of Route 50. LEADER: Joe Martin: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-399-3543.

E 10:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 33.5 MILES – RN # 6 Westerlo – 2,761 TGIF, max grade 10.9%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: Town Line Motor Sports, 6003 NY 32, Westerlo, NY. DIRECTIONS: Follow NY 32 south out of Albany. 14 miles from Bethlehem Elm Ave Park and Ride. Parking lot on the left side of 32. Park away from the building. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

Welcome New Members

Barber, Christina, Mechanicville, NYBarber, Wayland, Mechanicville, NYBard, Gregory, Duanesburg, NYBrady, Christine, Glenville, NYChenette, Michele, East Greenbush, NYDeStefanis, Kent, Altamont, NYDewey, Greg , Voorheesville, NYDomeischel, Jim, Schenectady, NYFitzgerald, Robert, Clifton Park, NYJohnson, Mark, Delmar, NYLavelle, Gerard, Malta, NYLehtonen, Laura, Niskayuna, NYMurillo, Gerson, Albany, NYNiles, Dave, Clifton Park, NYOhanlon, Brian , Schenectady, NYOhanlon, Patrick, Schenectady, NYPlauth, Lorraine, Albany, NYSilberman, Charlie, Latham, NY

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Road Ride Guidelines

Everyone is welcome on rides sponsored by the

Mohawk-Hudson Cycl ing Club, however, our

insurance policy only allows non-members to join

us once a year.

Riders should arrive at least 15 minutes before the

ride starting time. All riders must wear helmets. A

rider will not be allowed on a ride if he/she does not

have a helmet. Riders are expected and required to

follow all traffic rules and regulations. Examples are

stopping at stop signs and red traffic lights, as well

as riding single file when being overtaken by traffic.

See below for information about ride pace groups,

and ride coordinators to contact if you would like

to lead a ride.

Rides will be in the Following pace groups:

E 8-11 MPH E 10-12 MPH E 11-13 MPH E 13-14 MPH E 14-15 MPH

E 15-16 MPH E 16-17 MPH E 17-18 MPH E 18-20 MPH E 20 + MPH

Ride CooRdinAtoRs:Chairperson: Howie Diamond 518-441-3519

Casual Rides: Eric Randall 518-366-5353

Quick Rides: Bruce Curtiss 518-587-4408

Tour Rides: Henry Wilkie 518-482-3902

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351 and 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001.

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E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0-50.0 MILES – Wednesday Midday Explore Tour – No one will be left behind. These rides are exploratory, so there may be some muddling and sightseeing. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: Andrew Semeiks: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 12, go east on Route 67, go straight at the two circles, go straight at the Route 9 circle onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2 miles), make the first right onto Hemphill Place/Parade Ground Village and meet by the gazebo on the left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Lynnwood Elementary School, 8 Regina Drive, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Regina Drive (off Old State Road) in Guilderland. LEADER: Robert Dubois: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-356-6953.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.1 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday #4 – “Loop Around Duane Lake.” Rural ride featuring a loop completely around Duane lake. 1,119 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: St. John’s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue is off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 8:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 100.0 MILES – Hudson Hundred – Three rides in one: 50 miles of gentle riding to Hudson, 25 miles of hills and farmland to Chatham and 25 miles of lakes and woods back to the start. Two food stops. Cue sheets for those who want to go their own pace. NOTE: if the weather looks better on May 15, ride will go then. Confirm with leader. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351 and 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.

E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 29.0 MILES – Kinderhook to Nassau via Rte 21 #1 – A scenic ride starting in Kinderhook. Rain cancels. START: Former Martin Van Buren Elementary School, 25 Broad Street, Kinderhook, NY.

DIRECTIONS: Located on Route 9, seven miles south of I-90 Exit 12. On the left, just south of the village traffic light. LEADER: David Ray: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-465-4366.

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E 9:30AM, ROAD REALLY CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT) 22.0 MILES – ashuwilltocook Rail Trail – A great family and friends ride. Beautiful scenery, enjoy the visitor center, lunch in Adams, MA @ CJ’s Pub (the old railroad station). Meet in Schodack and we’ll carpool to the start in Lanesboro, MA. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: Jackie Hill: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-6487. CELL: 518-727-2724.

E 10:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 29.9 MILES – RN # 7 Westerlo Town Park – 2,319 TGIF, max grade 7.3%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: Westerlo Town Park, Westerlo, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take NY 32 south from Bethlehem. Make a right onto NY 143, turn left onto CR 401 in Westerlo (no sign - Bank of Green County is on the corner). Park is on the left after the t u r n . L E A D E R : Rober t Tomcza k: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL : 518-817-7545.

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E 2 : 0 0 P M , R O A D C A S U A L (12-14 M PH/ROLL I NG) 2 0 . 0 M I L E S – Tuesday Travels – N o d r o p r i d e l e d b y o u r c l u b p r e s i d e n t . R a i n c a nce l s . STA RT: B e t h l e h e m E l m Avenue Park & Ride, Rout e 32 B y p a s s a nd E l m Avenue, D e l m a r , N Y . D I R E C T I O N S : The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. L E A DE R : D av id L i e b s c h u t z : [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL : 518-466-7024.


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E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0-50.0 MILES – Wednesday Midday Explore Tour – No one will be left behind. These rides are exploratory, so there may be some muddling and sightseeing. Rain cancels. START: Kinderhook Hannaford Plaza, 2967 US 9, Valatie, NY. DIRECTIONS: From I-90 Exit 12, go south on US 9 about 4 miles to the traffic circle. Hannaford Plaza will be on the right, off of circle. LEADER: Andrew Semeiks: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Chango School, 100 Chango Drive, Malta, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 11, make a left onto Round Lake Road, then a left onto Chango Drive and a left into the school parking lot. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Schalmont High School, 1 Sabre Drive, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take exit 25A off the Thruway, follow Route 7 sign, bear left off exit and turn left on Route 7 at light. The school will be ½ mile on your right. LEADER: Mark Wilder: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-346-5988. CELL: 518-258-8452.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 23.8 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday # 5: “Got any Mail To Send?” – 1,400 TGIF. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. There are 2 choices for ice cream after the ride. START: Feura Bush Post Office, 1380 Indian Fields Road, Feura Bush, NY. DIRECTIONS: 3 miles south of the Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride on NY 32. LEADER: Jude Sagor: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900.

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E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0-43.0 MILES – Saturday Morning Ride – Rain cancels. START: Chango School, 100 Chango Drive, Malta, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 11, make a left onto Round Lake Road, then a left onto Chango Drive and a left into the school parking lot. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – SoRensCo Ride – Ride will meander the beautiful rolling southern Rensselaer County. (SoRensCo!) Rain cancels. START: Castleton Rite Aid Pharmacy, 1645 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, NY. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES – Easy Like a Sunday Morning – Ride north from BH to the thriving twin cities of Middle Grove and Rock City Falls. Rain cancels. START: BHBL Middle School (AKA O’Rourke), 173 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY. DIRECTIONS: ½ mile west of Route 50. LEADER: Joe Martin: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-399-3543.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES – Pine Hollow arboretum Spring Loop – We’ll be doing a 35 mile loop out to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy’s new preserve on the Bozenkill, just beyond Altamont, then return to cookies and a one hour VIP tour of the Arboretum for anyone who wants to check the place out. START: Pine Hollow Arboretum, 16 Maple Avenue, Slingerlands, NY. LEADER: Paul Winkeller: [email protected]. CELL: 518-330-6301.


E 10:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 33.3 MILES – RN # 8 Clarksville – 3,123 TGIF, max grade 9.9%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: Albany County Sheriff’s Office/EMS Division (518) 878-3963. (Former Clarksville Elementary School), 58 Verda Avenue, Clarksville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 443. Park in front. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351 and 66 in Poestenkill. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001.

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E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0-50.0 MILES – Wednesday Midday Explore Tour – No one will be left behind. These rides are exploratory, so there may be some muddling and sightseeing. Rain cancels. START: South Bethlehem Park, 20 Wylie Lane, Bethlehem, NY. DIRECTIONS: Park is at the end of Wylie Lane, off South Albany Road/County Route 53 in South Bethlehem. LEADER: Andrew Semeiks: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 12, go east on Route 67, go straight at the two circles, go straight at the Route 9 circle onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2 miles), make the first right onto Hemphill Place/Parade Ground Village and meet by the gazebo on the left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.


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E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: Andrew Michela: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-573-7688.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 22.3 MILES – Thank Goodness it’s Thursday # 6 – 1,030 TGIF. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: New Scotland Town Park, 148 Swift Road, Slingerlands, NY. DIRECTIONS: Swift Road is off NY 85A in Voorheesville, across from the elementary school. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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E 7:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 103.0 MILES – Detour de Battenkill – Cycle the lovely Tour of Battenkill route at a relaxed pace. Starting in Troy, we pick up the Tour at Buskirk Covered Bridge. We ride the best 50 miles of the route, then follow the Hudson back to Troy. Two food stops. Those who only want to ride the Tour route can join us at the Buskirk bridge. 15 to 18 miles of the ride are on dirt roads! NOTE: if the weather looks better for May 29, ride will go then. Confirm with leader. START: Dinosaur BBQ, 377 River Street Troy, NY. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 45.0-52.0 MILES – Memorial Weekend – Rain cancels. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 12, go east on Route 67, go straight at the two circles, go straight at the Route 9 circle onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2 miles), make the first right onto Hemphill Place/Parade Ground Village and meet by the gazebo on the left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 38.0 MILES – Canal Store Historic Site – Meet at Schenectady County Community College, parking area near baseball field. A nice stretch for your mileage ride if you are planning for Century Weekend later in the year. We’ll break for a picnic at the midpoint of the ride so bring a snack. Faster riders welcome. Rain cancels. START: Schenectady Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Parking lot off Route 5, State Street, near the Western Gateway Bridge. Park near the baseball field. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

E 10:00AM, ROAD QUICK (17-18 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 65.0 MILES – alternate Plan “B” Plus – Over 100 kilometers in length with 1,500 TGIF. We will regroup periodically along the route. Weather permitting. Refreshments at finish. START: Brant Lake - The Hub, 27 Market Street Brant lake, NY. LEADER: Arthur Goedeke: [email protected]. CELL: 518-859-4605.

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E 10:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.6 MILES – RN # 9 Bethlehelm – 2,527 TGIF, max grade 12.5%. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: South Bethlehem Park, 20 Wylie Lane, Bethlehem, NY. DIRECTIONS: Park is at the end of Wylie Lane, off South Albany Road/County Route 53 in South Bethlehem. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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Q UO T E OF T HE MON T H

“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems like having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road

without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.”

— Sir Arthur Conan Doyle from an 1896 article in Scientific America.


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