CLUB OFFICERS PRESIDENT Skip Holmes 518-466-1182 9 Westphal Drive Delmar, NY 12054 serottaskip@gmail.com VICE PRESIDENT David Liebschutz 518-439-5089 dliebschutz@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 CENTURY COMMITT CHAIRPERSON Jonathan Benn albanybenn@aol.com VOLUNTRS NDED! Contact Jonathan to Volunteer TOUR COMMITT CHAIRPERSON David Liebschutz 518-439-5089 dliebschutz@gmail.com CASUAL Dave Render 518-433-8316 drender@nycap.rr.com 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 Skip 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 Krumanocker robinjoy3@gmail.com PHOTOGRAPHER Bob Cohen 518-877-5552 bobcohen03@gmail.com PUBLISHER Ron Gordon 518-372-4172 August 2015 VOLUME 48 NUMBER 6 BikeAbout THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MOHAWK-HUDSON CYCLING CLUB The Century Weekend is a month away and we need your help to make rest stops like this a success! President s Letter by Skip Holmes In just a month it will be MHCC Century Weekend on September 12th and 13th. Mark your calendars! We now have a small group of members who have agreed to get the event planned and organized. They will need help from many of you to make this a success. We will need volunteers to assist with registration, marking the roads, scouting out the routes, working at the rest stops, getting the food, helping to clean up, etc. Some of the tasks can be done prior to the event so that you can still ride. Over the years that I have been involved with MHCC there are always a certain number of you who consistently volunteer your time to make Century Weekend a success. There are over 700 members out there, so please do not assume that the same folks want to do it every year. If you have never offered some time for this event which draw riders from all over the northeast, consider giving a couple hours to make it a great event. Food coordinator is David Cooper (dmcride@yahoo.com); Jude Sagor (judesagor@gmail.com) is the volunteer coordinator and Jonathon Benn (albanybenn@aol.com ) is the organizer. PLEASE consider volunteering for this year s Century, as we cannot do it without you. You may advance register for the MHCC Century by going to BikeReg.com or follow the link from the MHCC web page. Advance registration for members is only $35.00 for two days of riding. Day of registration will cost $45.00. Volunteers get to ride for free. You get a catered lunch with great food, rest stops, and marked roads. A reminder to all ride leaders. Our insurance policy provides participant insurance coverage for members on MHCC rides. The insurance policy states that non members are provided coverage for only their first ride with MHCC. On any subsequent rides non members are not provided participant coverage and MHCC is not afforded coverage for its other members, ride leaders and officers. The insurance benefit for members is medical coverage up to $10,000. This coverage is secondary to any primary medical insurance a member may have. It will cover bills that are not covered by the primary medical carrier, such as a co-pay. There have been several serious cycling accidents this year. Please ride using what is best described as situational awareness. Be alert, think ahead, and be prepared. Thanks and ride safe! 08.06-09 [ August 2015 ] WINDHAM WORLD CUP UCI Mtn Bike Race Windham, NY www.racewindham.com 08.09 CHAMPLAIN CANALWAY BIKE AND BOAT RIDE 50 or 30 Miles Ft. Edward, NY www.hudsoncrossingpark.org 08.09 IDIDARIDE 75 or 20 Miles North Creek, NY www.adk.org/ididaride 08.10 DEADLINE FOR RIDES & BIKEABOUT SUBMISSIONS September Issue 08.15 GREAT GRAVEL GRINDER 80 Miles Schuylerville, NY greatamericancycling.com 08.23 STILLWATER TIME TRIAL 40 KM Stillwater, NY greatamericancycling.com
BikeAbout Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club PO Box 12575 Albany, NY 12212-0575 A bout 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 80mile 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 mhccsubscribe@topica.com. How to Join To join t he M HCC, contact t he membership cha ir, Joa n ne Pet rozzi-jones at: 831-1707 joannepetrozzi@gmail.com for an application. Each person must use a separate application 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 additional subscriptions). R enewing Your Membership 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. MHCC Meetings Wi nter t h rough ea rly spr i ng, M HCC hold s meetings on the first Thursday of each month. Locations are announced in BikeAbout s calendar of upcoming dates (front page). Guidelines for BikeAbout Article Submissions Material for the BikeAbout 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 Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Open Office or plain text format; photographs are accepted in JPEG, TIFF and EPS format, converted to grayscale. Contact the editor regarding other for mats. A ll r ights to mater ial publ ished i n BikeAbout revert to the contributor following publication. To advertise in BikeAbout Contact club president, Skip Holmes at: 466-1182 serottaskip@nycap.rr.com. Ads are accepted as PDFs, with all fonts and images embedded and converted to grayscale. Commercial advertising rates are as follows: Full Page Half Page Half Page (Back Cover) Quarter Page Eighth Page Preprinted Inserts $155 $95 $114 $52 $32 $160 $131.75* $80.75* $44.20* $27.20* * Repeated advertising receives 15% discount. MHCC offers its address list on mailing labels; contact the database manager, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 8311707 joannepetrozzi@gmail.com to purchase. Personal classified advertisements 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. August 2 015 www. 2 mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org
2015 MHCC CENTURY WKEND ADVANCE MAIL-IN REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 12-13 AT SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK DEADLINE: To register in advance by mail, this form must be postmarked by September 4th and must be accompanied by your check made payable to Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club. Online registration is available at: www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend. MAIL TO: Jonathan Benn Contact Jon with Century questions at: albanybenn@aol.com 8 Front Avenue Albany, NY 12203 ~ EACH RIDER MuSt COMPLEtE A SEPARAtE FORM. HOWEVER, YOu MAY PAY FOR MuLtIPLE REgIStRAtIONS WItH ONE CHECK. ~ PLEASE PRINt LEgIBLY LAST NAME: HOME PHONE: FIRST NAME: CELL PHONE (DAY OF RIDE): ADDRESS 1: EMERGENCY CONTACT: ADDRESS 2: EMERGENCY PHONE: CITY: LICENSE PLATE # (IF DRIVING TO PARK): STATE: ZIP: E-MAIL: REGISTRATION F (CHECK ONE): CHECK RIDING DAYS & DISTANCE: MEMBER: $35 NON-MEMBER: $45 SATURDAY 25 MILES MINOR 12-17 W/REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN: $10 SUNDAY 50 MILES MINOR UNDER 12 W/REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN: FR BOTH 100 KM/62 MILES NOTE: AFTER 9/4/2015 MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER FS INCREASE BY $10 100 MILES HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MHCC VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.MOHAWKHUDSONCYCLINGCLUB.ORG. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.BIKEREG.COM/MHCCCENTURYWKEND. THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 3 August 2015
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 15-16 MPH 16-17 MPH 17-18 MPH 18-20 MPH 20 + MPH Ride Coordinators: Chairperson: David Liebschutz 518-439-5089 Quick Rides: Bruce Curtiss 518-587-4408 Tour Rides: Henry Wilkie 518-482-3902 Casual Rides: Dave Render 518-433-8316 Safety Club Member LCIs Tami Flanders tamaraflanders@yourbodyawake.com August 2015 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. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 41.0 MILES Mohawk Vistas Scenic ride through Montgomery County. Amish country covering both sides of the Mohawk. Rest stop in Palatine Bridge. Morning rain cancels. START: Auriesville Shrine, 136 Shrine Road, Fultonville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Off NYS Route 5S. LEADER: William Cox: cucinaniskayuna@verizon.net. PHONE: 518-346-6213. CELL: 518.330-8819. 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-67.0 MILES Saturday Morning at the Park This ride may cover Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and 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 TOUR (17-18 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 80.0 MILES Teddy s Ride This is the epic 80 mile, 5,000 feet of climbing ride through the Adirondacks. We will go through North River, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Newcomb, Minerva and return to North Creek with 3 or 4 rest stops along the way. Bring food and beverages to share after the ride. Rain cancels. START: Ski Bowl Park, North Creek, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 23, Warrensburg, take a left at end of the ramp, then a right onto Route 9 north. Go through Warrensburg, bear left at Route 28 and go north to North Creek. Go past road to Gore Mountain and turn left into Ski Bowl Park. LEADER: Bruce Curtiss: bcurtiss@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929. SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2015 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride Midride 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 NYS 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: steveredler@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 34.8 MILES U&D #14 Park Police Academy TGIF: 3,895, max grade 16%. START: New York State Park Police Academy, 16 Camp Cass Road, Rensselaerville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Follow NYS 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. BUENAU S CELEBRATING 100 YEARS! OF SERVING OUR COMMUNITY MUNITY ROAD 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. TRAIL SPECIAL OFFERS AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY FOR MOHAWK - HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 518-439-7012 228 Delaware Ave Delmar, NY 12054 www.buenaus.com August 2015 4 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org
9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 28.0-35.0 MILES Savile Sundays Join us for a new ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Sunday mornings at 9:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, with a different course each week. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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. 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES FOR A FEW MILES MORE Do just this ride or combine it with the Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride for more miles. Century Weekend is coming! We ll make an effort to regroup and not drop anyone. START: Voorheesville Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NYS 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Dave Higgins: dkh@quantumage.org. PHONE: 518-437-0974. TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES Northway Ten Trek This will be a rolling ride through the side roads of Clifton Park, Ballston and Halfmoon. Rain or 45 at 9 AM cancels. START: Town of Clifton Park Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot, 10 Burning Bush Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: West on Ushers Road from Northway Exit 10, right on Burning Bush Boulevard (about 1¾ miles). The Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot is a couple of blocks in on the left. LEADER: Vincent Scavullo: vinnys61@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-470-7115. CELL: 518-470-7115. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES Tuesday Travels My favorite rides in Albany County. 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. 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES Schodack Tuesday Midday Tour Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Tuesday Rensselaer County All the rides will be multipace, about 30 miles, terrain rolling-hilly, and rain cancels. I ll be leading from the rear as a sweeper, unless someone else volunteers. We ll make an effort to regroup and not drop anyone. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NYS 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. 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 17.0 MILES Tuesday Night Casual 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: John Ogden: johnogden@verizon. net. PHONE: 518-618-7967. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2015 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0 MILES Savile Road Wednesday night ride Join us for a ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Wednesday nights at 5:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, same course each week: 28 miles, 970 of climbing. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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 (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 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: hjwilkie@msn.com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. The best new bike shop in the Capital Region! 3149 Route 7, Pittstown (Just 15 minutes east of Troy) Mon/Tue/Wed/Fri 10am-6pm Thu 11am-7pm Sat 10am-5pm Sun 11am-4pm 518-663-0083 tomhannockbicycles@nycap.rr.com tomhannockbicycles.com ROAD MOUNTAIN TRIATHLON TANDEM BMX KIDS Giant Felt Blue Phat Cycles Co-Motion MENS AND WOMENS CLOTHING Louis Garneau Gizmo Yakima Racks and Accessories for Your Car or Truck! Triathlon Clothing and Gear Come early for Spring Tune-Ups! 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. Welcome New Members Behanna, Tom, Voorheesville, NY Gillham, Christopher, Albany, NY Gohlke, Martha, Voorheesville, NY Henson, Edward, Glenmont, NY Nolan-Gillham, Mary Lou, Albany, NY Prybylowski, Liz, Ballston Lake, NY Serian, Mary Ann, Richmond, MA Sisson, Thomas, Clifton Park, NY Surapaneni, D., Clifton Park, NY Weber, Steve, Slingerlands, NY Weisel, Linda, Watervliet, NY Weisel, Neil, Watervliet, NY THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 5 August 2015
THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2015 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 22.6 MILES One More Hill Series-Return of Diamond Hill Road TGIF: 1,030. Rain cancels. This ride is a celebration of the recent repaving of Bullock, Diamond Hill, and Clipp roads. These are all beautiful roads that were previously miserable to ride. The first half of the ride is rolling and the second half is hilly. START: St. Matthew s Church, Voorheesville, 25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 85A, east of Voorheesville Elementary School. LEADER: Steven White: swhite@mail.nysed.gov. PHONE: 518-475-1702. 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0-35.0 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 NYS 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Dave Higgins: dkh@quantumage.org. PHONE: 518-437-0974. FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2015 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0-40.0 MILES Schodack Friday Fun in the Sun Expect 15 mph average for the ride, 18 to 20 on the flats, slower on hills. Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-67.0 MILES Saturday Morning at the Park This ride may cover Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and 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 (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 15.0 MILES Bike the Byway This casual ride explores the eastern end of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway, from Crescent to Green Island. Points of interest include river valley vistas, the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers, 19th century Erie and Champlain canal features, operating Mohawk Barge Canal facilities, Falls View Park in Cohoes and Waterford s Peebles Island. Historian John Scherer will provide commentary at several regroup/refreshment stops. While they last, free Byway t-shirts will be awarded. Rain cancels. START: Crescent Bridge Parking Lot, 8 Terminal Road, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: The parking lot is off Route 9 on Terminal Road next to the Stewart s, at the eastern end of Halfmoon-Crescent Park. LEADER: Gerald Burr: candjburr@aol.com. PHONE: 518-371-0590. 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 25.0 MILES Cohoes to Lock 7 Along Bike Path This is a no-drop casual ride along the Mohawk-Hudson Bike path from my church in Cohoes, NY to the bottom of the hill leading to Blatnik Park in Niskayuna. Then we ll turn around and have a break at Lock 7 on the return to Cohoes, taking the same route. Perfect ride for recumbent enthusiasts! Rain cancels. START: Good Ground Family Church, 49 Johnston Avenue, Cohoes, NY. LEADER: Daniel Vickery: dvicker1@nycap.rr.com. CELL: 518-879-1484. SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2015 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 NYS 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) 46.4 MILES U&D # 15 Baynard Elsbee Memorial Park TGIF: 3,574, max grade 14%. START: Bayard Elsbree Memorial Park, Route 145, Preston-Potter Hollow, NY. DIRECTIONS: From Bethlehem, Route 32 south to Route 81 west to Route 145 north. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 28.0-35.0 MILES Savile Sundays Join us for a new ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Sunday mornings at 9:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, with a different course each week. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 26.0 MILES In Search of Eagles III This ride has been rained out twice. My wife says The eagles don t want you to find them. Let s try again. There have been a large number of bald eagle sightings in Schodack, not only at the river but inland as well. We ll meander beautiful southern Rensselaer County in hope of seeing this majestic animal and take a break at Schodack Island State Park on the Hudson (bring a snack). 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. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES Northway Ten Trek This will be a rolling ride through the side roads of Clifton Park, Ballston and Halfmoon. Rain or 45 at 9 AM cancels. START: Town of Clifton Park Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot, 10 Burning Bush Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: West on Ushers Road from Northway Exit 10, right on Burning Bush Boulevard (about 1¾ miles). The Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot is a couple of blocks in on the left. LEADER: Vincent Scavullo: vinnys61@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-470-7115. CELL: 518-470-7115. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES Tuesday Travels My favorite rides in Albany County. 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. 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES Schodack Tuesday Midday Tour Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Tuesday Rensselaer County All the rides will be multipace, about 30 miles, terrain rolling-hilly, and rain cancels. I ll be leading from the rear as a sweeper, unless someone else volunteers. We ll make an effort to regroup and not drop anyone. 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: William Leahey: ski4fun12@gmail.com. CELL: 518-961-6001. August 2015 6 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12, 2015 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0 MILES Savile Road Wednesday night ride Join us for a ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Wednesday nights at 5:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, same course each week: 28 miles, 970 of climbing. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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 (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-37.0 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, AUGUST 13, 2015 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 23.0 MILES One More Hill Thursday Night Ride TGIF: 857. Loop through Guilderland Center, Altamont and a bit of Rotterdam. Rain cancels. START: Lynnwood Elementary School, 8 Regina Drive, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Regina Drive (off Old State Road) in Guilderland. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: albanybenn@aol.com. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 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: trekman@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-785-9262. FRIDAY, AUGUST 14, 2015 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0-40.0 MILES Schodack Friday Fun in the Sun Expect 15 mph average for the ride, 18 to 20 on the flats, slower on hills. Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-67.0 MILES Saturday Morning at the Park This ride may cover Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and 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 QUICK (17-18 MPH/HILLY) 68.0 MILES Washington County Whereabouts Another scenic and challenging ride into Washington County with 2 or 3 rest stops. Expect 20-22 mph on the flat. Rain cancels. START: Schuylerville Central School, 14 Spring Street, Schuylerville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take the Northway (I-87) to exit 14. Bear right onto Union Avenue/NY 9P. Make a right at the first light onto Henning Road. At the next light, make a right onto Lake Avenue/NY 29. Stay on NY 29 east for 9.1 miles to Schuylerville. The school is on the north side of the road as you enter town. LEADER: Bruce Curtiss: bcurtiss@nycap.rr.com. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929. 10:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 49.0 MILES Hilly Dilly A club classic which includes the long, steep climbs of Crawford Road, Sterling Road and Wolf Hollow/Hoffman s Hill. START: Schenectady Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Parking lot off Route 5, State Street, near the Western Gateway Bridge. LEADER: John Berninger: jwilbern3333@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-439-6473. CELL: 518-275-2425. SUNDAY, AUGUST 16, 2015 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 NYS 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) 42.9 MILES U&D # 16 Medusa Conesville TGIF: 3,614, max grade 14%. 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 REALLY CASUAL (10-12 MPH/FLAT) 22.0 MILES Ashuwilltocook Rail Trail Join me for a great family & 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 (Berkshire Mall). 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. 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Savile Sundays Join us for a new ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Sunday mornings at 9:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, different course each week: 28-35 miles. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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. TUESDAY, AUGUST 18, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES Northway Ten Trek This will be a rolling ride through the side roads of Clifton Park, Ballston and Halfmoon. Rain or 45 at 9 AM cancels. START: Town of Clifton Park Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot, 10 Burning Bush Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: West on Ushers Road from Northway Exit 10, right on Burning Bush Boulevard (about 1¾ miles). The Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot is a couple of blocks in on the left. LEADER: Vincent Scavullo: vinnys61@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-470-7115. CELL: 518-470-7115. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES Tuesday Travels My favorite rides in Albany County. 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. 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES Schodack Tuesday Midday Tour Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Tuesday Rensselaer County All the rides will be multipace, about 30 miles, terrain rolling-hilly, and rain cancels. I ll be leading from the rear as a sweeper, unless someone else volunteers. We ll make an effort to regroup and not drop anyone. 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: William Leahey: ski4fun12@gmail.com. CELL: 518-961-6001. THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 7 August 2015
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2015 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0 MILES Savile Road Wednesday night ride Join us for a ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Wednesday nights at 5:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, same course each week: 28 miles, 970 of climbing. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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 (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-36.0 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, AUGUST 20, 2015 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/FLAT) 20.0 MILES Zim Smith Trail This is a no-drop casual ride along the Zim Smith Trail, from the trail-head @ Coons Crossing, to the end in Ballston Spa, where we ll turn around and return along the same route. We ll have a rest stop at Stewart s on the way back. Perfect ride for recumbent enthusiasts! Rain cancels. START: Coons Crossing Road Parking Lot - Zim Smith Trailhead, Coons Crossing Road, Mechanicville, NY. DIRECTIONS: From I-87, take exit 10 to Ushers Road, east. Cross Route 9 and at the fork continue left on Ushers Road. After crossing over the RR tracks take the next left onto Coons Crossing Road. Cross over the RR tracks again, and the parking lot will be on your left. NOTE: Coons Crossing Road continues out to Route 67. LEADER: Daniel Vickery: dvicker1@nycap.rr.com. CELL: 518-879-1484. 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 21.0 MILES One-More-Hill Thursday Night Ride Hill & Dale of County Greene. TGIF: 1,274. Post-ride dinner at Yanni s Too, for those interested. Rain cancels. START: Coeymans Landing Marina, 40 Marine Drive, Coeymans, NY. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: aswartz2@ gmail.com. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858. 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 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. FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2015 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0-40.0 MILES Schodack Friday Fun in the Sun Expect 15 mph average for the ride, 18 to 20 on the flats, slower on hills. Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-67.0 MILES Saturday Morning at the Park This ride may cover Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and 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 (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 22.0 MILES Malta/Balston Lake Ramble This ride will consist of some bike paths with scenic country roads. Rain cancels. START: Malta/Balston Lake Hannaford, 43 Round Lake Road, Balston Lake, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just West of Exit 11 off I-87. LEADER: Claire Gregoire: clrbr2000@earthlink.net. PHONE: 518-383-4885. CELL: 518-788-8133. 10:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 65.0 MILES Bash Bish Falls We ll go Across the Great Divide to South Egermont MA, and visit the Berninger s home town of Ghent, NY. START: Taconic Hills High School, 73 County Route 11A, Craryville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take the Taconic Parkway south to Route 23 east, go 3 miles to Route 11A and turn right. LEADER: John Berninger: jwilbern3333@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-439-6473. CELL: 518-275-2425. SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2015 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 NYS 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: steveredler@yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. 8:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 31.0 MILES Almost To Coxsackie We ll visit the Hudson River twice, then wind through South Bethlehem. Roads will vary from excellent to a few with poor shoulders and some traffic. Please note that the pace is a bit faster than my prior Sunday rides. TGIF: 1,677. 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: Jude Sagor: judesagor@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900. 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 46.6 MILES U&D #17 Schenectady Bike Path TGIF: 3,976, max grade 14%. START: Schenectady Bike Path Parking Lot, 40 Rice Road, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: This is a small, unnamed parking lot adjacent to the Mohawk Hudson Bike Path across from 40 Rice Road. Take 890 west to Exit 2B, which merges onto Rice Road. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Savile Sundays Join us for a new ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Sunday mornings at 9:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, different course each week: 28-35 miles. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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. August 2015 8 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2015 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES Northway Ten Trek This will be a rolling ride through the side roads of Clifton Park, Ballston and Halfmoon. Rain or 45 at 9 AM cancels. START: Town of Clifton Park Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot, 10 Burning Bush Boulevard, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: West on Ushers Road from Northway Exit 10, right on Burning Bush Boulevard (about 1¾ miles). The Country Knolls Pool Parking Lot is a couple of blocks in on the left. LEADER: Vincent Scavullo: vinnys61@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-470-7115. CELL: 518-470-7115. 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES Tuesday Travels My favorite rides in Albany County. 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. 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES Schodack Tuesday Midday Tour Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Tuesday Rensselaer County All the rides will be multipace, about 30 miles, terrain rolling-hilly, and rain cancels. I ll be leading from the rear as a sweeper, unless someone else volunteers. We ll make an effort to regroup and not drop anyone. 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: William Leahey: ski4fun12@gmail.com. CELL: 518-961-6001. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0 MILES Savile Road Wednesday night ride Join us for a ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Wednesday nights at 5:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, same course each week: 28 miles, 970 of climbing. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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 (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-34.0 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, AUGUST 27, 2015 5:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 20.0 MILES Bozenkill Boomerang Up, up, up, and up. Then d-o-o-o-o-w-n. TGIF: 1,508. Rain cancels. START: St. John s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Jude Sagor: judesagor@gmail.com. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900. 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 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. FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2015 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0-40.0 MILES Schodack Friday Fun in the Sun Expect 15 mph average for the ride, 18 to 20 on the flats, slower on hills. Leader maintains pace. Faster riders welcome. 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: asemeiks@capitalpost.com. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697. SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2015 7:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 100.0 MILES Hudson Holiday Get ready for the MHCC century with this lovely ride. A nice cruise down to Hudson, then a few mild hills on the way back via Chatham. Quiet roads, nice scenery. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NYS Routes 351 and 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER: John Ball: jball@emmawillard. org. PHONE: 518-495-2412. 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-67.0 MILES Saturday Morning at the Park This ride may cover Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady and 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. SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2015 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 NYS 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) 41.1 MILES U&D # 18 Oak Hill To Hunter TGIF: 4,256, max grade 14%. Rain cancels. START: Wayside Inn, 7444 Route 812, East Durham, NY. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: rntomczak@msn.com. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. 9:30AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES Savile Sundays Join us for a new ride series leaving from Savile Road in Delmar on Sunday mornings at 9:30. This will be a no-drop ride at a nice pace, different course each week: 28-35 miles. The store will be open before and after the ride for participants, washroom, plenty of parking and don t forget to pet Tulio the Shop Dog! 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. THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 9 August 2015
FIRST-CLASS MAIL U.S. POSTAGE PAID ALBANY, NY PERMIT #3324 MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB PO BOX 12575 ALBANY, NY 12212-0575 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org August 2015 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED QUOTE OF THE MONTH A few days ago, when we started in Antwerp, they were singing and dancing, they were all happy. I think Eritrea is erupting now. They re dancing in the streets. MTN-Qhubeka general manager Brian Smith after Daniel Teklehaimanot became the first African to wear the polka-dot jersey at the Tour de France. MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB PRESENtS SARATOGA CENTURY WKEND SEPTEMBER 12-13 AT SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK 2 0 15 C E N T U R Y W E E K E N D ALL SKILL LEVELS: 25 50 62 100 SCENIC WELL-MARKED ROUTES REST AREAS AND SAG SUPPORT POST-RIDE LUNCH INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION NO FUND RAISING NO GRAN FONDO STICKER SHOCK NON-MEMBERS WELCOME RIDE SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR BOTH DAYS FOR ONE LOW PRICE! FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLAOD A PAPER REGISTRATION FORM, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.MOHAWKHUDSONCYCLINGCLUB.ORG. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT 2015 CENTURY WKEND CHAIR, JON BENN, AT: ALBANYBENN@AOL.COM. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.BIKEREG.COM/MHCCCENTURYWKEND. August 2015 10 www.mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org