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PRESIDENTSkip Holmes 466-11829 Westphal Drive | Delmar, NY [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTJennifer Clunie [email protected]

SECRETARYJanet Reilly [email protected]

TREASURERJanice Verrastro [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDave Beals [email protected]

Bob Cohen [email protected]

Frank Kelly [email protected]

Becky Lazorchak [email protected]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONDavid [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Contact David to Volunteer

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONJennifer Clunie [email protected]

CASUALDave Render [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

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GOVERNMENT RELATIONSBecky Puritz [email protected]

MAPS & REPORTS, CLUB HISTORIANJohn Berninger 439-6473

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President’s Letter — by Skip Holmes

In just a month it will be MHCC Century Weekend on September 6th and 7th. 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 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 ([email protected]), Road Marking Coordinator is Jerry Burr, Registration and Volunteer Coordinator is Jude Sagor ([email protected]) and David Liebschutz ([email protected]) is the organizer. PLEASE consider volunteering for this year’s Century Weekend, we can not do it without you.

You may register in advance for the MHCC Century Weekend by going to Active.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, marked roads, and a free water bottle.

There have been several serious cycling accidents this year with one fatality. Please ride using what is best described as situational awareness. Be alert, think ahead, and be prepared. Thanks, and ride safe!

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

About the MohAwk-hudson CyCling Club

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

how to Join

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

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

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Material for the BikeAbout 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 Microsoft Word, WordPerfect, Open Off ice or pla in text format; photographs are accepted in JPEG, TIFF and EPS format, converted to grayscale. Contact the editor regarding other formats. A l l r ights to mater ia l publ ished in BikeAbout revert to the contributor following publication.

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E 8:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/HILLY) 90.0 MILES – Bennington, Berkshires, and Back – Quiet back roads to Bennington, drop down to Williamstown, then cross the Berkshires the “low way” on route 43. Two short food stops. Cue sheets for those wanting to go at their own pace. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 60.0 MILES – saturday Morning at the Park – Around Saratoga County – Between 55-65 miles. It may go to Washington County or Rensselaer County. 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.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 78.0 MILES – Otter Creek & Chestnut Hill – From Malta east to Cambridge area and back through Stillwater. Middle part of ride traverses roads less-frequently biked in northern Rensselaer and southern Washington counties. Scenic, rolling, and hilly (4K+ feet of climbing). Rain date is August 3rd. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 12, make a on Route 67, go straight at the two circles, go straight onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2 miles), turn RIGHT onto Hemphill Place and look for the Parade Ground Village on your LEFT and meet by the gazebo. LEADER: Kevin Kralovic: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-383-0425. CELL: 518-727-2417.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 49.0 MILES – greene County Ride – Lots of miles on Route 26 in Greene County and through scenic Grapeville. Rest stop at the Stewart’s at Routes 81 and 9W. A nice loop. 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: John Petiet: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-438-9102, CELL: 518-867-7853.

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E 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – sunday Morning Wake up Ride – 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993.

E 8:30AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0 MILES – Easy Like sunday Morning – 40-45 miles, rolling to hilly ride through southern Saratoga County. Rain cancels. START: BHBL Middle School (AKA O’Rourke), 173 Lake Hill Road, Burnt Hills, NY. DIRECTIONS: ½ mile west of Route 50. LEADER: Joe Martin: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-399-3543.

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (13-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 45.0 MILES – Zak’s #17 gran Fondo Preview #3 – 4,500 TGIF. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. Call cell to contact me if less than a hour prior to start. START: Wayside Inn, 7444 Route 812, East Durham, NY. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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E 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 cancels. This ride will be lead by Dick Clark (518-384-1373, [email protected]) or me. 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 [email protected] PHONE: 518-541-2552. CELL: 518-470-7115.

E 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES – schodack tuesday Midday tour – New for August – faster and hillier rides including routes to north and east. 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. LEADER: Andrew Semeiks: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.

E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – tuesday Night Rensselaer County – Summer TNRC rides will continue to climb the hills of the Rensselaer Plateau when start location is Algonquin Middle School and enjoy a little f latter terrain when starting from Schodack Park and Ride. Distance will vary between 30-40 miles, with shortcut and extendo options usually available. Leader leads from back or assigns a sweep. Although riders ride at different paces, I encourage you to regroup with your pace group so as to let others enjoy riding with you and let no one get totally dropped! If you would like to lead a TNRC ride, volunteer! I’ll be needing some substitute leaders from time to time, and will help you with a map/cue sheet if you’d like. Happy and safe summer riding to all. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light. LEADER: Sharon Gibbs: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-283-0155. CELL: 518-928-8877.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 17.0 MILES – tuesday Night Casual – Rides are 15-18 miles. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-618-7967.

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E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0 MILES – Leader’s Choice – 25-30 miles. Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.

E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Between 30 to 38 miles. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 12, make a on Route 67, go straight at the two circles, go straight onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2 miles), turn RIGHT onto Hemphill Place and look for the Parade Ground Village on your LEFT and meet by the gazebo. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 21.0 MILES – Bill’s thursday Ride: ‘A tale of two Bridges’ – A beautiful country ride into the Feura Bush area, over newly paved Rowe Road and Onesquethaw Creek Road. 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: Gary Oliver: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-4856. CELL: 518-229-4391.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – Total Distance: between 30-35 miles. Rain cancels. START: Hudson Valley Community College, 80 Vandenburgh Avenue (Route 4), Troy, NY. DIRECTIONS: On Route 4, south of downtown and up the hill. LEADER: Paul Gregory: [email protected]. CELL: 518-339-3041.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/ROLLING) 1.0 MILES – third Annual tOM BOEHM Memorial Ride – Tom was an avid cyclist and MHCC club member. He and his wife Anne were literally inseparable; they were TANDEM riders! Their bike ride across America was Tom’s response to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and served to bring awareness to this dreaded disease (see the CBS 6 newscast about their ride: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDKT3mx5oI). When they weren’t biking cross-country or touring Alaska, their favorite area to ride was Columbia County. Join us to celebrate Tom’s life and take a ride on a route designed by Anne herself. FOUR rides are offered this year: 22 miles, flat to rolling, 11-13 mph, led by Martha Mooney; 32 miles, flat to rolling, 11-13 mph, led by Dave Render; 41 miles, flat to rolling, 13-14 mph, led by Joe & Janice Verrastro; 50 miles, rolling to hilly, 16-17 mph, led by Dennis Goff. Ice cream/lunch awaits everyone in the end! PARK IN THE GRASSY FIELD NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT. Rain at start 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: 518-301-3994.

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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:

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Ride CooRdinAtoRs:Chairperson: Jennifer Clunie 583-0600

Quick Rides: Bruce Curtiss 587-4408

Tour Rides: Henry Wilkie 482-3902

Casual Rides: Dave Render 433-8316

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John Vendetti

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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

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E 9:00AM, ROAD QUICK (17-18 MPH/HILLY) 60.0 MILES – Pope Hill – Scenic and challenging ride into Washington County with 1 or 2 rest stops. Expect 20-22 mph on the flat. Rain cancels. Check the website for a rain date. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929.

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (14-15 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 42.0 MILES – Zak’s #18 gran Fondo Preview #4 – 4,200 TGIF. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. Call cell to contact me if less than a hour prior to start. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – thatcher Park – You said you were going to do this ride this year! Share the glory with others. A long climb and a long descent. 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: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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E 9:30AM, ROAD REALLY CASUAL (10-12 MPH/FLAT) 22.0 MILES – Ashuwillticook Rail trail, Lanesboro,MA – Great for families & friends. Nice visitors center in Adams, MA. We’ll stop for lunch at the old train station, then head back. We’ll meed at the Schodack Park and Ride and may want to carpool due to limited parking in Lanesboro. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light. LEADER: Jackie Hill: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-6487. CELL: 518-727-2724.

E 9:30AM, ROAD REALLY CASUAL (10-12 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 25.0 MILES – Champlain Canalway trail 2014 Bicycle tour – Join us on a day-long ride to explore some of the historic and natural features of the Champlain Canalway Trail corridor. We’ll ride from Saratoga National Historical Park to Lock 4 near Stillwater then to Mechanicville, where we’ll take a break for lunch, before returning past the Saratoga National Cemetery. The group will stay together and make several stops to learn about sites along the way. Expected return will be between 3:30–4:00 PM. Pre-registration fee (until July 31): $12 per person (go to: www.nightowlproductsandservices.com/forms/CCTBikeTour to register). Same day registration will be available for $15 per person. The registration fee is a donation to Hudson Crossing Park and will be used to advance the building of the Champlain Canalway Trail. Riders also receive a free T-shirt. For more information, go to: www.hudsoncrossingpark.org/cctbiketour. START: Saratoga Battlefield National Park, Route 32, Stillwater, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 12 of the Northway (I-87), go east on Route 67, go north on Route 9 at the traffic circle, turn right onto Route 9P, turn right onto Route 423 and turn left onto Route 32. The park will be about 1 mile on your right. LEADER: John Ceceri: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-583-3708.

E 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 11.0 MILES – Bike the Byway – A shortened version of an earlier ride, this one explores the eastern end of the Mohawk Towpath Scenic Byway from Waterford to Cohoes. 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. Free byway commemorative T-shirts will be awarded to the first 30 sign-ups. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-371-0590.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 18.0 MILES – Rick’s Monday Massacre – Actual pace 12-13 mph. 1,780 TGIF. This is a challenging ride fashioned with one major uphill, but a slow pace. We will climb Sickle Hill outside Berne. Rain cancels. START: Berne Town Park, 1888 Route 443, Berne, NY. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – tuesday Night Rensselaer County – Summer TNRC rides will continue to climb the hills of the Rensselaer Plateau when start location is Algonquin Middle School and enjoy a little f latter terrain when starting from Schodack Park and Ride. Distance will vary between 30-40 miles, with shortcut and extendo options usually available. Leader leads from back or assigns a sweep. Although riders ride at different paces, I encourage you to regroup with your pace group so as to let others enjoy riding with you and let no one get totally dropped! If you would like to lead a TNRC ride, volunteer! I’ll be needing some substitute leaders from time to time, and will help you with a map/cue sheet if you’d like. Happy and safe summer riding to all. 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: Sharon Gibbs: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-283-0155. CELL: 518-928-8877.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 20.0 MILES – Field of Dreams – Quiet back roads through Coeymans Hollow. Rain cancels. NOTE: Please consult the online MHCC ride calendar for more complete information on the ride before making a final decision to come on the ride. 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: William Dillon: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-6429. CELL: 518-878-3963.


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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Between 30 to 38 miles. 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 TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – Total Distance will be between 30-35 miles. 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 (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 21.0 MILES – Bill Maurer’s Ride: June’s Jaunt – TGIF=1,378. Rain cancels. START: Clarksville Community Church, 1997 Delaware Turnpike, Clarksville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Located 100 yards west of Olive Street. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 31.0 MILES – Almost to Coxsackie – This ride patches together favorite pieces of my rides that go out from the Park and Ride. Be aware that there is a poorly maintained stretch of River Road to ride. TGIF is 1,676. Faster riders are welcome. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900.

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (13-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 44.0 MILES – Zak’s #19 Cheeseicle – CHEESE HILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, ALT ROUTE TBD – 4,100 TGIF. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. Call cell to contact me if less than a hour prior to start. 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 (N/A/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – tuesday Night Rensselaer County – Summer TNRC rides will continue to climb the hills of the Rensselaer Plateau when start location is Algonquin Middle School and enjoy a little f latter terrain when starting from Schodack Park and Ride. Distance will vary between 30-40 miles, with shortcut and extendo options usually available. Leader leads from back or assigns a sweep. Although riders ride at different paces, I encourage you to regroup with your pace group so as to let others enjoy riding with you and let no one get totally dropped! If you would like to lead a TNRC ride, volunteer! I’ll be needing some substitute leaders from time to time, and will help you with a map/cue sheet if you’d like. Happy and safe summer riding to all. 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: Sharon Gibbs: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-283-0155. CELL: 518-928-8877.




E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Between 30 to 38 miles. 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 – Total Distance: between 30-35 miles. Rain cancels. START: Scotia Park & Ride, Van Buren Lane and Route 5, Scotia, NY. DIRECTIONS: End of 890 and Route 5. Thruway Exit 26, left on Route 5, first left into lot. LEADER: Mark Wilder: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-346-5988. CELL: 518-258-8452.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Bill Maurer’s Ride: Rocky Roads – 1,400 TGIF. 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 TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 62.0 MILES – A train Ride and Bike Ride Back – Meet at the Saratoga Train Station by 9:30 AM or earlier to pick up your reserved ticket and load your bike. Call 877-726-7245 as early as possible (by 8/19) to reserve your ticket for one way standard coach. You must do this on your own. Breakfast is available on the train for $4-$12. Off load from the train in North Creek and start riding back by 12:40 PM on Adirondack back roads via Stoney Creek. The Stoney Creek General store is the rest stop. We may stop for pictures too. All day rain in forecast cancels the ride and we’ll re-book in September. See the September 2011 Bikeabout an article about a previous ride. Note that the route has been changed a little. Go to: www.sncrr.com for more information and to book your ticket. START: Saratoga Train Station, 26 Station Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY. DIRECTIONS: Station Lane is off West Avenue in Saratoga Springs, between Church Street (NY 9N) and Washington Street (NY 29). LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (13-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 45.0 MILES – Zak’s #20 Oak to Hunter – 4,100 TGIF. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. Call cell to contact leader if less than a hour prior to start. START: Wayside Inn, 7444 Route 812, East Durham, NY. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 81.0 MILES – goin’ Down to Durkeetown – Rolling ride goes to Schuylerville, then out to the Argyle area and back through Fort Edward. Good tune-up for the Century! Rain date is August 24. 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: Kevin Kralovic: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-383-0425. CELL: 518-727-2417.


E 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. Check the website for a rain date. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929.

E 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/HILLY) 54.0 MILES – Mariaville Lake – Century Weekend is coming up and you need to build mileage. This ride has mileage, a hard climb and some great views of the Mohawk Valley and Mariaville Lake. Rain cancels. START: Schenectady Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Parking lot off Route 5, State Street, near the Western Gateway Bridge. Park area near the baseball field. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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E 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – sunday Morning Wake up Ride – 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: John Petiet: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-438-9102, CELL: 518-867-7853.


E 10:00AM, ROAD QUICK (17-18 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 40.0 MILES – Movin’ to Medusa – Quiet roads and steep hills. I’m calling it a Quick Ride, but with the massive hills we’ll be lucky to average 15 mph. START: Berne-Knox-Westerlo High School, 1738 Helderberg Trail (NY 443), Berne, NY. DIRECTIONS: Helderberg Trail (NY 443) is in the town of Berne. LEADER: John Berninger: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-6473. CELL: 518-275-2425.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 22.0 MILES – Rick’s Monday Massacre – Actual pace 12-13 mph. 1,478 TGIF. This is a challenging ride fashioned with one major uphill, but a slow pace. We will climb Mt. Misery outside Ravena/South Bethlehem. Note there is a section of hard packed gravel after the crest of the hill. 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 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 cancels. This ride will be lead by Dick Clark (518-

384-1373, [email protected]) or me. 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 [email protected] PHONE: 518-541-2552. CELL: 518-470-7115.

E 11:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 35.0 MILES – schodack tuesday Midday tour – New for August – faster and hillier rides including routes to north and east. 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. LEADER: Andrew Semeiks: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-

7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.

E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – tuesday Night Rensselaer County – Summer TNRC rides will continue to climb the hills of the Rensselaer Plateau when start location is Algonquin Middle School

and enjoy a little f latter terrain when starting from Schodack Park and Ride. Distance will vary between 30-40 miles, with shortcut and extendo options usually available. Leader leads from back or assigns a sweep. Although riders

ride at different paces, I encourage you to regroup with your pace group so as to let others enjoy riding with you and let no one get totally dropped! If you would like to lead a TNRC ride, volunteer! I’ll be needing some substitute

leaders from time to time, and will help you with a map/cue sheet if you’d like. Happy and safe summer riding to all. 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: Sharon Gibbs: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-283-0155. CELL: 518-928-8877.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 15.0 MILES – tuesday Night Casual – Rides are 15-18 miles. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-618-7967.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Between 30 to 38 miles. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit

12, make a on Route 67, go straight at the two circles, go straight onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2 miles), turn RIGHT onto Hemphill Place and look for the Parade Ground Village on your LEFT and meet by the gazebo.

LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 18.0 MILES – Bill Maurer’s Ride: CRAVEN CIRCuIt – 1,304 TGIF. This ride has some great views. Rain cancels. START: St. John’s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY.

DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Steven White: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1702.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – Total Distance: between 30-35 miles. Rain cancels. 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: Andrew Michela: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-573-7688.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 60.0 MILES – saturday Morning at the Park – Around Saratoga County – Between 55-65 miles. It may go to Washington County or Rensselaer County. 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 – 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993.

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (14-15 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 46.0 MILES – Zak’s #21 Clarksviller Rumble – START: Albany County Sheriff’s Office/EMS Division (518) 878-3963. (Former Clarksville Elementary

School), 58 Verda Avenue, Clarksville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 443/Delaware Avenue. Park in front. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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