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CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENTDavid Liebschutz [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTHowie Diamond [email protected]

SECRETARYJude Sagor [email protected]

TREASURERBecky Lazorchak [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Benn [email protected]

Dan Craven [email protected]

Bill Leahey [email protected]

Kristy Race [email protected]

Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) [email protected]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONBill Leahey [email protected]

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONHowie Diamond [email protected]

CASUALEric Randall [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

OTHER COMMITTEES

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

M E M B E R S H I P C H A I R & R E N E WA L S , 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]

ADVERTISINGRobin Obrecht [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHERBob Cohen [email protected]

President’s Letter — by David Liebschutz

Despite the somewhat uneven weather in May, lots of folks are getting out and enjoying spring and the beautiful area we live in.

Some thanks go out this month to all the volunteers that make the MHCC run.

Thanks to board members Jon Benn, Dan Craven Howie Diamond, Kristy Race and Jude Sagor and ride leaders Dave Render, Terry Armon and Andy Swartz for their efforts to help with the May 6 MHCC Kick-Off Day. We had almost 40 people ride (in three separate rides, including a muddy but fun mountain bike ride) on a challenging weather day from a beautiful spot at the Colonie Town Park and then enjoy a pot-luck lunch together. Plan on joining us next year for this fun event!

Thanks to MHCC VP Howie Diamond for helping coordinate our participation in the annual “bike to work day” and lobbying for the “3-Foot” law with our partners at the New York Bicycling Coalition” on Friday, May 19. Let’s hope that the NYS Legislature finally acts to put this commonsense law into force this year and join over two dozen states that already have it.

Thanks to MHCC board member and Century Chair Dr. Bill Leahey and his committee for their work on the Century Ride. Here are the details that they have finalized thus far. The event will be held Sept 9 & 10 at the Carlsbad Pavilion, Saratoga Spa Park. Registration for the event will only be online (through BikeReg, available mid-June) or on day of the event.

We are eliminating mail in registrations this year. The cost will be $40 for members who preregister, and $50 on the day of the event. For non-members, it will be $50 for preregistration, and $60 on the day of the event. The fee pays for two days of riding, lunch, and SAG support. Rest stops will be at Pine Park, Broadalbin, and Galway Nature Preserve for the 50, Century and Metric. For the 25, the rest stop will be at Jenkins Park. Finally, new this year will be a glass of craft beer by Wolf Hollow Brewing Company included in your registration. All volunteers ride for free, and we need almost 70 people (before and during the event) to make this event work. Contact MHCC board member and volunteer coordinator Jude Sagor ([email protected]) or register on BikeReg as a volunteer.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there and hope to see you on ride soon!

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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 600 members who live and cycle in the Capital District of New York State. MHCC sponsors road rides for all levels of cyclists within an 80-mile radius of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area.

T he M HCC is a f f i l iated with t he 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 chair, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 518-831-1707 | [email protected] for an application or visit our website.

Each person must use a separate application form to join. Membership in MHCC costs $20 per year (includes subscription to BikeAbout) and $5 per year for each additional member of the same household (does not include additional subscriptions).

Renewing YouR MeMbeRsHip

A reminder to renew will be e-mailed to you prior to your membership expiration date.

Mail your renewal application and check to the membership chairperson: Joanne Petrozzi-Jones | 815 Herrick Road | Delanson, NY 12053. You may renew for up to three years. You may also renew on our website.

MHCC Meetings

MHCC typica l ly holds meet ings on the f i rst Thursday of each month during the winter and early spring. Locations are announced in BikeAbout’s calendar of upcoming dates and on our website.

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Submissions may be sent directly to the editor, John Ceceri at: [email protected].

The deadline for each issue is the 10th of the month preceding the issue date. Articles are accepted in DOC, ODF, RTF, or TXT; photos are accepted in JPEG, TIFF and EPS.

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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

SafetyClub MeMbeR lCis

Tami Flanders

[email protected]

Bob Fullem | [email protected]

Claire Nolan | [email protected]

Bert Schou | [email protected]

John Vendetti | [email protected]

LCIs are League Certified Instructors, certified

by t he L eag ue of A mer ic a n B ic yc l i s t s , t he

national organization for bicycle advocacy. LCIs

are individuals interested in promoting safe and

effective cycling as a means of recreation and

transportation to all age levels. All LCI candidates

must pass courses covering varying topics including

bike fit, bike maintenance, bike handling, vehicular

cycling and the rules of the road. In addition, they

review and reinforcing the topics learned and how

to present them to others. They are qualified to lead

classes in schools and for other interested groups for

both children and adults.

For more information or to set up a class, contact

any of the LCIs.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 21.0 MILES – THAnK GOODneSS IT’S THuRSDAY #7-Country Aire – Ah, June. Long days, cool evenings. This is a classic Bill Maurer ride through beautiful, rural Albany County. This is a NO DROP ride and rain cancels. START: St. Matthew’s Church, Voorheesville, 25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 85A, east of Voorheesville Elementary School. NOTE: Please park in the lot across the street from the church. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/HILLY) 30.0-35.0 MILES – Thursday night Pizza Rides – 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: Mark Wilder: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-346-5988. CELL: 518-258-8452.

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E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 24.0 MILES – Tygert Trip – How about riding on Friday mornings? Take the day off and use this ride to start a long weekend. START: St. Matthew’s Church, Voorheesville, 25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 85A, east of Voorheesville Elementary School. LEADER: Lorraine Doyno Evans: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-424-6326.

E 4:30PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 22.0 MILES – Happy Hour Gravel Grinder – A new ride series one Friday afternoon each month May-September, exploring the wealth of gravel roads in southern Rensselaeer and northern Columbia counties. Perfect for the popular gravel grinder, cyclocross or hybrid bikes, it’s also doable on a road bike with 28mm or so tires. Approximately 50/50 paved and gravel. Rolling terrain with some steep but not long climbs. Frequent regrouping stops. After the ride we will adjourn and reconvene at the nearby S and S Farm Brewery for fun, music, food and adult beverages. Rain cancels. START: Village Commons Park, John Street, Nassau, NY. DIRECTIONS: I90 to Exit 11E, east on Route 20 to Village of Nassau, turn right on John Street. LEADER: Gary Toth: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-766-5280. CELL: 518-542-6253.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-65.0 MILES – Saturday Morning Ride – Bad weather cancels. START: Saratoga Spa State Park Little Theater parking lot, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY. DIRECTIONS: Northway (I-87) exit 13N, north on Route 9 for 3 miles, left on Avenue of the Pines for 0.8 miles, turn left and go straight through the intersection and the parking lot is almost immediately on your left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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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 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 33.0 MILES – 10 & 10 #10 Knox Town Park – Extended grades of 8-10%. Beautiful views of the Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. START: Knox Town Park, 2-98 Town Hall Road, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: From Altamont, take NYS-156/Berne-Altamont Road 6 miles to Town Hall Road. Park will be on the right. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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free, and may be sent directly to the editor. Ads run

for one issue, unless they are renewed by contacting

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Welcome New Members

Albano, Jonathan, Ravena, New York

Carle, Robert, Albany, New York

Cotofana, Sebastian, Albany, New York

Fancher, David, Esperance, New York

Feinberg, Laura, Troy, New York

Figura, Ian, Ballston Lake, New York

Hunt, Joseph, Troy, New York

Hylkema, Ingrid, Athens, New York

Kingsley, Karst, Athens, New York

Kingsley, Nicole, Athens, New York

Kingsley, Tom, Athens, New York

Kraljic, Matthew, Troy, New York

Laffan, John, Fort Plain, New York

Letourneau, Brent, Loudonville, New York

Lindsay, Craig, Schenectady, New York

Lindsay, Steven , Schenectady, New York

Ng, Alan, Albany, New York

Reilly, Andrew, Delmar, New York

Ruckert, Paul, Rensselaer, New York

Seeley, Noel, Albany, New York

van Bellingham, Wendy, Schenectady, NY

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.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 16.9 MILES – Monday Massacre #1-Settles Hill – This will be the debut of the return of Richard Bird’s Monday Massacre rides, taking on some of the challenging hills in the area. This week we ride up Settles Hill, 974 TGIF with a max grade of 9.8%. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: St. John’s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday night Rensselaer County Ride – Ride the Rensselaer County hills or the rolling terrain of Columbia County. Ride usually separates into three groups. This is a no drop ride and each group will periodically regroup. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 East Schodack Road/Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, 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 1:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES – Wednesday Wanderings – Looking for a weekday ride? You’ve found it. Rain cancels. No drop ride. 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 5:30PM, 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 during the evening commute with a return via the Albany County Bike Trail. 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-HILLY) 35.0-45.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Ballston Spa Middle School, North Lot, 210 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Garret Road & Ballston Avenue. From the Northway, take exit 12 and go west on Route 67 for 3.5 miles. At the intersection of Routes 67 & 50, go straight onto Ballston Avenue for 0.3 mile, turn left onto Garret Road, then left into the north 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) 23.7 MILES – Thank Goodness it’s Thursday #8 – 1,077 TGIF. There is one hill of 300’ over 1 mile that is a bit of a challenge. Ride is subject to change at the leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. This is a no drop ride. 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.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-35.0 MILES – Thursday night Pizza Rides – Rain cancels. 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: Andrew Michela: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-573-7688.

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E 7:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 95.0-100.0 MILES – Higher education Ride (version 1) – Enjoy a pleasant roll up to Skidmore, climb a few hills to Cambridge (okay, the town, not the university), then take a hilly but pretty route back to Troy. Two food stops. START: EMPAC, Corner of 8th Street and Congress Street, Troy, NY. DIRECTIONS: Meet on the corner. Plenty of free street parking. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.


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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 37.3 MILES – 10 & 10 # 11 Shell Inn – 2,916 TGIF, max grade 15%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. START: Shell Inn, 4520 NY 85, Rensselaerville, NY. DIRECTIONS: On Route 85 in Rensselaerville, 22 miles South of the intersection of Route 85 and the Thruway, on the right. If you reach route 6 and 85 you have gone too far. 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 night Rensselaer County Ride – Ride the Rensselaer County hills or the rolling terrain of Columbia County. Ride usually separates into three groups. This is a no drop ride and each group will periodically regroup. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 East Schodack Road/Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, 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 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0-45.0 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 (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – Thursday night Pizza for 06/15 – 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.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 19.5 MILES – Thank Goodness it’s Thursday #9 – “Rocky Roads” or roads around Clarksville with “Rock” in their name. There is one climb with a short 8% grade. 1,319 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Turnpike, Clarksville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Located 100 yards west of Olive Street. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 36.0 MILES – Hidden Valley Ride – This will be the 17th anniversary of my Fathers’ Day weekend ride down the Hudson to New Baltimore. The northbound return route traverses the “Hidden Valley.” Rest stop with restrooms and refreshments available at the ride midpoint. 1,800 TGIF. 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 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT) 30.0 MILES – Glens Fall to Fort edward – Glens Fall to Fort Edward and back and continue to Lake George Bike Trail Ride. Either meet at Clifton Park at 9 AM or in Glens Falls at 10 AM. From there we will head to Fort Edward on the Historical Bikeway/Feeder Canal and view the old locks, then backtrack to Lake George to have lunch in beautiful Lake George, followed by a return to Glens Falls and our cars. CLIFTON PARK START: Clifton Park Fire Road Park & Ride, 21-51 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: From the north take I-87 to exit 9, east on 146, and make the first left onto Fire Road. From the south take I-87 to exit 9 and go straight at the light onto Fire Road. Park & Ride is immediately on the left. GLENS FALLS START: Warren County Bike Path Parking Lot, Country Club Road, Queensbury, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-87 to Exit 19. Go east on Aviation Road. Cross Route 9, go about ½ mile and make a left onto Country Club Road. The parking lot is ¼ mile on the left. LEADER: Claire Gregoire: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-383-4885. CELL: 518-788-8133.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 37.2 MILES – 10 & 10 # 12 Town LineMotor Sports – 2,964 TGIF, max grade 15%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. 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.


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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 18.9 MILES – Monday Massacre #2-Whitbeck/Copeland – The Monday Massacre ride series continues, taking on some of the challenging hills in the area. This week we ride up Whitbeck and Copeland Hill, 1,459 TGIF, with a max grade of 11.9%. This is a no drop ride. 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: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday night Rensselaer County Ride – Ride the Rensselaer County hills or the rolling terrain of Columbia County. Ride usually separates into three groups. This is a no drop ride and each group will periodically regroup. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, 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 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 & 50.0 MILES – Summer Solstice Ride – This is the annual Summer Solstice Ride, Tour pace average 15 MPH, faster riders go off the front. We will have a 50 mile and a 35 mile route. There will be pizza available after the ride at the Park & Ride. Bring a lawn chair, your own refreshments and $5 for all the pizza you can eat! 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: Skip Holmes: [email protected]. CELL: 518-466-1182.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0-45.0 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) 30.0 MILES – Thursday night Pizza Rides – Rain cancels. START: Guilderland High School, 8 School Road, Guilderland Center, NY. DIRECTIONS: On School Road (Route 202 off of Route 146), Guilderland Center. Use Visitors Parking in front of school. LEADER: Robert Dubois: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-356-6953.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 19.9 MILES – TGIT #10 The Bozenkill Boomerang – The Keystone Cops return for this annual ride, ascending about 1,000 feet in 10 miles, with some rollers and then a long descent. For those who get lost, are prone to flat tires or are overdue for a broken chain, there will still be sufficient daylight for a rescue. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: St. John’s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Jude Sagor: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900.

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E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 26.0 MILES – Old Chatham Country Store Ride – Enjoy the rolling Northern Columbia County countryside with a nice break at this charming country store that has the best carrot cake in the county! Rain cancels. START: OKenny’s Express Restaurant, 3321 Route 9, Valatie, NY. DIRECTIONS: I 90 to exit 12, south on Route 9, 2.4 mi, just south of Steiners. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 37.9 MILES – 10 & 10 # 13 Thacher Park – 2,961 TGIF, max grade 15%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. 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 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 visitors center, lunch in Adams, MA. Meet in Schodack and carpool to the start in Lanesborough, MA. Rail trail, no roads. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, 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.


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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 20.0 MILES – Monday Massacre #3-Tracey/Whitbeck/Copeland – The Monday Massacre ride series continues, taking on some of the challenging hills in the area. This week we ride up Tracey, Whitbeck and Copeland Hill, 1,498 TGIF with a max grade of 10.5%. This is a no drop ride. 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: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday night Rensselaer County Ride – Ride the Rensselaer County hills or the rolling terrain of Columbia County. Ride usually separates into three groups. This is a no drop ride and each group will periodically regroup. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, 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 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0-45.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Ballston Spa Middle School, North Lot, 210 Ballston Ave, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Garret Road & Ballston Avenue. From the Northway, take exit 12 and go west on Route 67 for 3.5 miles. At the intersection of Routes 67 & 50, go straight onto Ballston Avenue for 0.3 mile, turn left onto Garret Road, then left into the north 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) 21.0 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday # 11 Legand of Coeymans Hollow – Scenic loop that passes Alcove Reservoir. Rolling terrain, 1,115 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. 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: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – Thursday night Pizza Rides – Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: Dave Higgins: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-437-0974.

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E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Apple Blossom Ride – Here’s another Friday morning ride for you. A quick loop through Altamont and Guilderland on all your favorite low-traveled roads. START: St. Matthew’s Church, Voorheesville, 25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 85A, east of Voorheesville Elementary School. NOTE: Please park in the lot across the street from the church. LEADER: Lorraine Doyno Evans: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-424-6326.

Henry’s April 29th Saturday Morning Ride. Photo by John Ceceri.


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Q UO T E OF T HE MON T H“Only when I rode under the banner for the final three kilometers did I know

that I had won”

— George Bennett of New Zealand, after finishing the final stage of the 2017 Tour of California to secure his first World Tour general classification win.

Bike to Work Day in Albany. Photo by John Ceceri.


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