CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT David Liebschutz 518-439-5089 dliebschutz@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT Howie Diamond 518-441-3519 hdwsus@gmail.com SECRETARY Janet Reilly 518-446-1766 kayaks06@verizon.net TREASURER Janice Verrastro 518-674-4473 janverrastro@yahoo.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Beals 518-456-3728 davebeals@aol.com Dan Craven 518-461-4241 dngrusdan@gmail.com Becky Lazorchak 518-899-2845 rjlaz@hotmail.com Jude Sagor 518-729-3933 judesagor@gmail.com Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) 518-466-1182 serottaskip@gmail.com CENTURY COMMITT CHAIRPERSON Jonathan Benn albanybenn@aol.com TOUR COMMITT CHAIRPERSON Howie Diamond 518-441-3519 hdwsus@gmail.com CASUAL Eric Randall 518-366-5353 edr22@cornell.edu QUICK Bruce Curtiss 518-587-4408 bcurtiss@nycap.rr.com TOUR Henry Wilkie 518-482-3902 hjwilkie@msn.com OTHER COMMITTS GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Vacant. Contact David to Volunteer. MAPS & REPORTS, CLUB HISTORIAN John Berninger 518-439-6473 MEMBERSHIP CHAIR & RENEWALS, DATABASE MANAGER Joanne Petrozzi-Jones 518-831-1707 815 Herrick Road Delanson, NY 12053 joannepetrozzi@gmail.com WEBMASTER John Petiet 518-438-9102 jpetiet48@gmail.com BIKEABOUT EDITOR & DESIGNER John Ceceri 518-583-3708 john@adkultracycling.com ADVERTISING Robin Obrecht Krumanocker robinjoy3@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Cohen 518-877-5552 bobcohen03@gmail.com June 2016 VOLUME 49 NUMBER 4 BikeAbout THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MOHAWK-HUDSON CYCLING CLUB A couple of riders enjoying the Spring Kick-off Ride on May 7th. Photo by Janice Verrastro. President s Letter by David Liebschutz Friends, Our riding season is in full swing this month with a packed calendar of clubs rides and other activities such as the annual Tour de Cure. Thanks to all of you who lead rides and are involved in helping battle diabetes through riding the Tour or sponsoring someone who is. Although many of us have been riding for several months given the mild winter, on May 7th we began the official MHCC calendar with a new event, a spring kick-off ride from Henry Hudson Park in Bethlehem. Thirty-five riders in three different groups, led by Dave Render, Howie Diamond and Andy Swartz, enjoyed a beautiful spring day and a delicious potluck lunch afterwards. Two of the rides got to go along the new Albany to Voorheesville Rail Trail. Thanks to MHCC Board Member Dan Craven for coordinating the logistics, and to MHCC Treasurer Janice Verrastro and Board Members Jude Sagor and Becky Lazorchak for their support of the event as well. Thanks also to Steven LeBoyer and Mark Purdy from Savile Road for providing pre-ride adjustments and support. We hope to expand this event for next year, so let me know if there are suggestions for how best to do so. As noted last month, the board has been busy with several other initiatives. The new club jersey which publicizes the effort to get a 3-foot rule in New York as well as our annual century ride has been a huge success! Seventytwo people have pre-ordered jerseys which will be available at the end of June. In addition, we ordered ten extra jerseys for those who didn t get a chance to order them before the May 8th deadline and will have them for sale at local bike shops. Kudos to MHCC Vice President Howie Diamond for all of his hard work coordinating the design and production of these jerseys. Howie will be putting together some rides to promote the jerseys and the 3-foot issue this summer, and we have been working with the New York Bicycle Coalition to schedule a ride in July to further promote the issue. More information about both initiatives will be available on the Facebook page and the club web site. Lastly, registration for this year s MHCC Century Ride (September 10 and 11) has gone live, and we are encouraging as many people as possible to register through the Bike Reg web site: www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend. Remember, if you volunteer to work at the Century Ride one day you get to ride the other day free. Contact Century Chair Jonathan Benn or Volunteer Coordinator Jude Sagor if you are interested in helping. Thanks for being part of MHCC and enjoy your rides. [ June 2016 ] 06.05 TOUR DE CURE 10-100 MI Saratoga Springs, NY tour.diabetes.org 06.10 DEADLINE FOR RIDES & BIKEABOUT SUBMISSIONS July Issue 06.18 ADIRONDACK 540 GRAN FONDO 136 MI Wilmington, NY www.adkultracycling.com 06.21 SUMMER SOLSTICE RIDE 35 & 50 MI Delmar, NY The Annual Summer Solstice Ride! See ride listings for details. 06.25 HUDSON HEADWATER 17-50 MI Brant Lake, NY www.bikereg.com/hhhn/
BikeAbout Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club PO Box 12575 Albany, NY 12212-0575 About the Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club The Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club consists of over 800 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. The MHCC 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 mhcc-subscribe@topica.com. How to Join To join the MHCC, contact the membership chair, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 518-831-1707 joannepetrozzi@gmail.com 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. Every Wednesday is All Clubs Day! Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club Capital District Triathlon Club Capital Bicycle Racing Club Helping Riders Realize Talent Bethlehem Tri Club Saratoga Mountain Bike Club Saratoga Tri Club Saratoga Cycling Club Adirondack Tri Club 10% OFF FOR MEMBERS Free swag Food & drinks Free bike parts swap Manufacturer rep clinics Open repair stands PARTICIPATING STORES: YES! discounts apply to sale items layaway is available special orders are included parts swap items are free club members can buy for friends & family all bike clubs qualify all products are included all sales must be done on Wednesday MHCC Meetings MHCC typically holds meetings on the first Thursday of each month during the winter and early spring. Locations are announced in BikeAbout s calendar of upcoming dates and on our website. Guidelines for BikeAbout Article Submissions Submissions may be sent directly to the editor, John Ceceri at: john@adkultracycling.com. 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. Contact the editor regarding other formats. All rights to material published in BikeAbout revert to the contributor following publication. To advertise in BikeAbout To advertise in the MHCC BikeAbout, contact our Advertising Director Robin Obrecht Krumanocker at robinjoy3@gmail.com. Ads are accepted as PDFs, with all fonts and images embedded and converted to grayscale. Commercial advertising rates are as follows: SIZe once MULTI Full Page $155 $131.75* Half Page $95 $80.75* Quarter Page $52 $44.20* Eighth Page $32 $27.20* Half Page (Back Cover) $114 Preprinted Inserts $160 * Repeat advertisers receive a 15% discount. Personal classified advertisements for members are free, and may be sent directly to the editor at: john@adkultracycling.com. Ads will run for one issue unless they are renewed. We reserve the right to edit ads for space. If you have a lot of parts you want to sell, please describe them as various miscellaneous parts or fit as much description as you can into three or four lines. Address List We offer our address list on mailing labels for purchase. Please contact our database manager, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 518-831-1707 joannepetrozzi@gmail.com for more information. R.I.T.A. Rider Involved Technical Assembly. A revolutionary way to buy a bike. Be part of the assembly process, customized changes, learn about operation and maintenance. Researched Price Bicycles, components and accessories are researched online and competition is checked to assure the best value. Make an informed purchase. Plaine and Son 1816 State St, Schenectady (518) 346-1433 Plaineandson.com Specialized, Schwinn Signature Broadway Bicycle Co. 1205 Broadway, Albany (518) 451-9400 Broadwaybicycleco.com Specialized, Schwinn Signature S-WORKS for Charity Ride a Specialized S-WORKS Roubaix or Venge on a group ride, race or event at no charge. Every mile this bike rides we will donate money to Mohawk Hudson Humane Society. Services with Every Bicycle Purchase Performance and size guarantee Researched price 1-year free tune ups Rider Involved Technical Assembly New York Bicycle Co. 524 Congress St, Schenectady (518) 377-2453 Newyorkbicycleco.com Giant, Cannondale, Liv Collamer House Bike & Ski 450 East High St, Malta (518) 871-1213 Collamerhouse.com Specialized, Schwinn Signature June 2016 2 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org
June2016 MHCC RIDE CALENDAR PLEASE CHECK THE MHCC WEBSITE AND/OR FORUM TO S IF THERE HAVE BN ANY LAST MINUTE CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS. ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK THE ONLINE CALENDAR FOR RIDES THAT MAY HAVE BN ADDED AFTER THIS ISSUE HAS BN PRINTED. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1, 2016 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: bethell.jim@ verizon.net. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. THURSDAY, JUNE 2, 2016 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: trek007man@gmail.com. Phone: 518-785-9262. 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.2 MILES Thank Goodness it s Thursday #7 Revisit Pictuay Pass without Ben s Bridge. 845 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: Jonathan Benn: albanybenn@aol.com. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2016 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 56.0 MILES Sub 24 Hour Bike Camping This is a self contained overnight bike camping trip on June 3rd 4th. Day 1 = 19 miles. Day 2 = 37 miles. Participants will need to carry their own gear-no sag wagon. We ll be going light-no need for cooking gear. This is an RSVP required event: Leader needs to let the camp site know in advance how many riders to expect and the brewery needs to know how many for Saturday lunch. There will be a fee for camping and plan on budgeting for breakfast and lunch. RSVP by June 1st. START: Waloomsac Tap Room, 50 Factory Hill Road, Hoosick Falls, NY. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: albanybenn@aol.com. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 7:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 95.0-100.0 MILES Higher Education Ride (version 1) Starting at RPI, enjoy a pleasant roll up to Skidmore, then climb a few hills to Cambridge (okay, the town, not the university). Hilly but pretty back to Troy. Two food stops. START: Corner of 8th and Congress Streets (at the foot of EMPAC), Troy, NY. Plenty of free street parking. LEADER: John Ball: jball@emmawillard.org. PHONE: 518-495-2412. 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 45.0-53.0 MILES Saturday Morning Ride Ride may go to Schenectady, Rensselaer or Washington Counties. Rain 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES SoRensCo Ride Ride will meander through beautiful rolling southern Rensselaer. Rain cancels. START: Castleton Rite Aid Pharmacy, 1645 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, NY. LEADER: Dave Render: drender@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602. SUNDAY, JUNE 5, 2016 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: steveredler@ yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY) 36.1 MILES rn # 10 Medusa 2,595 TGIF, max grade 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: Medusa Fire Hall, 28 County Road 351, Medusa, NY. DIRECTIONS: From the Albany area, take SR 85 south to Rensselaerville. At the T, turn left onto CR 351 and travel 7 miles to Medusa. The Fire Hall is across from the Medusa General Store. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 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: bethell.jim@verizon.net. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490. MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES Monday Morning Rambles All June, start your week with a Monday morning 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: David Liebschutz: dliebschutz@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. TUESDAY, JUNE 7, 2016 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: ski4fun12@gmail.com. CELL: 518-961-6001. Classified Ads Personal classified advertisements from members are free, and may be sent directly to the editor. Ads run for one issue, unless they are renewed by contacting the editor. We reserve the right to edit classified s for space. If you have a lot of parts you want to sell, please describe them as various miscellaneous parts or fit as much description as you can into four or five lines. Roval Rapide CLX 40 Carbon Wheelset. About 1,000 miles. Includes both Campy and Shimano freehub bodies, but no skewers. 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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2016 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: bethell.jim@verizon.net. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2016 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 23.0 MILES Thank Goodness It s Thursday #8 Ravena Rendezvous. Includes a short climb on Tracey Road for a little challenge. 1,379 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, 2025 US Route 9W, Ravena, NY. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: aswartz2@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858. 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: ajm64@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-573-7688. SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2016 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 45.0-53.0 MILES Saturday Morning Ride Ride may go to Schenectady, Rensselaer or Washington Counties. Rain 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 26.0 MILES Beyond the Gold Barn, Extended Route Ride goes through Southern Albany County with a pit stop at Henry Hudson Park in Selkirk. 1,326 TGIF. This is a no-drop ride. We mean it! No-drop means absolutely no dropped riders. 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: Steve Segore: segorese@nycap.rr.com. CELL: 518-469-2110. 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 26.2 MILES Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail: Bethlehem Waterfront This is the third 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. We will explore several of the components of Bethlehem s accessible waterfront, as the Town begins a major review of its Waterfront Revitalization Program. The ride will begin at the eastern end of the trail. We will ride on the newly paved section of the trail for a distance of 5.1 miles, reaching the Albany trail head on South Pearl Street. The second component of the tour begins with a short ride to a place you ve likely never been: the Bethlehem portion of the Port of Albany. You ll see industry (safely behind fences), large watercraft and the confluence of the Normans Kill and the Hudson River. We continue on down River Road, through the nicely rideable waterfront residential areas, and visit Bethlehem s two green gems: Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve and Henry Hudson Park (including views of some of the oldest houses in the town). Then a return to the trail head, with a stop to check out a promontory offering a spectacular view of Beacon Island and the waterfront north and south, and a ride along little-known Retreat House Road. All riding is on paved surfaces. There will be frequent stops for commentary and photos. Bring a camera. Rain start cancels. START: Slingerlands parking lot, Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail, Grove Street and Kenwood Avenue (near Slingerlands Fire House), Slingerlands, NY. DIRECTIONS: Parking lot is at the end of the eastern portion of the trail. LEADER: Peter Thomas: pthomas11@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-439-8802. CELL: 518-488-9492. SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2016 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: steveredler@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 32.4 MILES RN # 11 Rensselaerville Police Academy 2,864 TGIF, max grade 11%. 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: New York State Park Police Academy, 16 Camp Cass Road, Rensselaerville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Follow NY Route 85 south out of Albany. Turn right at the T in Rensselaerville and continue across bridge on CR 353. Continue about 5 miles to the intersection with CR 358 and turn left. Academy will be on the right, ¼ mile. Park in front of the office area. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 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: bethell.jim@ verizon.net. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490. MONDAY, JUNE 13, 2016 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES Monday Morning Rambles All June, start your week with a Monday morning 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: David Liebschutz: dliebschutz@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2016 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: ski4fun12@gmail.com. Cell: 518-961-6001. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2016 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: bethell.jim@verizon.net. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. THURSDAY, JUNE 16, 2016 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 22.0 MILES Thank Goodness It s Thursday #9 Onesquathaw Creek Ride. 1,315 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. Check the web site for any changes. 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: Jude Sagor: judesagor@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900. 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/HILLY) 25.0-30.0 MILES Thursday Night Pizza 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: Dave Higgins: dkh@quantumage.org. PHONE: 518-437-0974. June 2016 4 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 36.0 MILES Hidden Valley Ride A scenic ride down the Hudson to New Baltimore. 1,827 TGIF. The northbound return traverses the Hidden Valley. Rest stop with rest rooms and refreshments at the midpoint. 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: aswartz2@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858. 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 45.0-53.0 MILES Saturday Morning Ride Ride may go to Schenectady, Rensselaer or Washington Counties. Rain 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES A Martha Ride Calling all Martha Mooney groupies! Our beloved past president plotted this beautiful Kinderhook jaunt, but the route has never before been used on a MHCC ride. Who knows, maybe its creator will ride too! Rain cancels. Check the online listing the day before the ride to see if there have been any changes or cancellations. 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: drender@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602. SUNDAY, JUNE 19, 2016 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: steveredler@ yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 37.2 MILES RN # 12 Shell Inn 2,950 TGIF, max grade 12%. 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: 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: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 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: bethell.jim@verizon.net. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490. MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2016 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES Monday Morning Rambles All June, start your week with a Monday morning 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: David Liebschutz: dliebschutz@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2016 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: ski4fun12@gmail.com. CELL: 518-961-6001. 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/HILLY) 35.0-50.0 MILES Summer Solstice ride This is the annual Summer Solstice Ride. We ll have a 50 mile and a 35 mile route. Ride starts at 5:30 pm in order to get back before dark. There will be pizza available after the ride at the P&R lot. 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: serottaskip@gmail.com. CELL: 518-466-1182. 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES Summer Solstice Sellabration! On the longest day of the year, take this great hilltowns ride. After the ride, stay for drinks and pizza on the deck of the Maple Inn. START: Maple Inn, 141 Warners Lake Road, East Berne, NY. LEADER: Steve Redler: steveredler@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22, 2016 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: bethell.jim@ verizon.net. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 15.0 MILES East Greenbush Ramble The debut of my new ride! We start in East Greenbush and ride south into Schodack. START: TRUSTCO parking lot, Columbia Plaza, 501 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY. DIRECTIONS: Mailing address is Rensselaer but location is East Greenbush. LEADER: Dave Render: drender@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602. Road Ride Guidelines Everyone is welcome on rides sponsored by the Mohawk-Hudson Cycling 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: 8-11 MPH 10-12 MPH 11-13 MPH 13-14 MPH 14-15 MPH Ride Coordinators: 15-16 MPH 16-17 MPH 17-18 MPH 18-20 MPH 20 + MPH 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 Safety Club Member LCIs Tami Flanders tamaraflanders@yourbodyawake.com Bob Fullem rtfullem@verizon.net Claire Nolan cbnolou@yahoo.com Bert Schou bert.090355@gmail.com John Vendetti hardworkinjohn@aol.com LCIs are League Certified Instructors, certified by the League of American Bicyclists, the 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. THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 5 June 2016
THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/HILLY) 25.0-30.0 MILES Thursday Night Pizza Rain cancels. START: Route 5 Park and Ride, Route 5 and Van Buren Lane, Scotia, NY. DIRECTIONS: Park and Ride lot just west of the junction of I-890 and Route 5 (Amsterdam Road) in Glenville. The lot s entrance is on Route 5. Leader: Mark Wilder: markski611@ verizon.net. PHONE: 518-346-5988. CELL: 518-258-8452. 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 24.3 MILES Thank Goodness it s Thursday # 10 1,502 TGIF. Ride is subject to change at leader s discretion. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Way, Voorhessville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Off Ketcham Road in Voorhessville. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2016 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 45.0-53.0 MILES Saturday Morning Ride Ride may go to Schenectady, Rensselaer or Washington Counties. Rain 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/HILLY) 55.0 MILES Auriesville Shrine and Mohawk Views Century Weekend is coming and you need to build mileage. This ride has mileage, one long hard climb, ice cream or pie and some great views. 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: albanybenn@aol.com. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. SUNDAY, JUNE 26, 2016 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: steveredler@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 38.2 MILES RN # 13 Emma Treadwell 3,116 TGIF, max grade 12%. 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: Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, 87 Nature Way, Voorhessville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Off Ketcham Road in Voorhessville. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 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: jbh6487@nycap.rr.com. Phone: 518-439-6487. Cell: 518-727-2724. MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2016 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES Monday Morning Rambles All June, start your week with a Monday morning 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: David Liebschutz: dliebschutz@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 2016 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: ski4fun12@gmail.com. Cell: 518-961-6001. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2016 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: bethell.jim@verizon.net. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482- 3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 2016 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 22.5 MILES Thank Goodness it s Thursday #11 Legend of Coeymans Hollow. 1,280 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. Check MHCC website for updates. 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: biggrbird@gmail. com. Phone: 518-475-1346. 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MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB PO BOX 12575 ALBANY, NY 12212-0575 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org June 2016 Q UO T E OF T HE MON T H T he Giro d Italia has changed, we have Kruijswijk and Chaves to deal with now, no longer Movistar. Honestly, I thought that Valverde was going to be better. Pre-race favorite Vincenzo Nibali after the first big mountain stage that saw him move into second place. The elite women s field navigating one of the dirt sections during the Tour of the Battenkill. Photo by John Ceceri. J une 2 016 www. 8 mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org