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PRESIDENTDavid Liebschutz [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTHowie Diamond [email protected]

SECRETARYJanet Reilly [email protected]

TREASURERJanice Verrastro [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDave Beals [email protected]

Dan Craven [email protected]

Becky Lazorchak [email protected]

Jude Sagor [email protected]

Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) [email protected]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONJonathan [email protected]

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONHowie Diamond [email protected]

CASUALEric Randall [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

OTHER COMMITTEES

GOVERNMENT RELATIONSVacant. Contact David to Volunteer.

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

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR & RENEWALS, DATABASE MANAGER

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

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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! Seventy-two 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.

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A couple of riders enjoying the Spring Kick-off Ride on May 7th. Photo by Janice Verrastro.

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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 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.

T he M HCC is a f f i l iated with t he League of American Bicyclists and the Adventure Cycling Association. To subscribe to the mailing list, send a blank e-mail to [email protected].

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To join the MHCC, contact the membersh ip chair, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 518-831-1707 | [email protected] for an application or visit our website.

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

Renewing youR MeMbeRship

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

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

MhCC Meetings

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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.

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

E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: 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 MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – Thursday night Pizza – Rain cancels. Start: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. Directions: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. Leader: Walter Klimek: [email protected]. Phone: 518-785-9262.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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

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

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.

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

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Welcome New Members

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Blomquist, Greg, glens falls, New York

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McKenna, William, Davenport, Iowa

Melita, Michael, Albany, New York

Petrie, Steve, Voorheesville, New York

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Sandiford , Emmett , Albany, New York

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

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E 6:00PM, ROAD 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

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

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E 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: [email protected]. CELL: 518-469-2110.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8802. CELL: 518-488-9492.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.


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

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

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-437-0974.


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Road Ride Guidelines

Everyone is welcome on rides sponsored by the

Mohawk-Hudson Cycl ing Club, however, our

insurance policy only allows non-members to join

us once a year.

Riders should arrive at least 15 minutes before the

ride starting time. All riders must wear helmets. A

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

have a helmet. Riders are expected and required to

follow all traffic rules and regulations. Examples are

stopping at stop signs and red traffic lights, as well

as riding single file when being overtaken by traffic.

See below for information about ride pace groups,

and ride coordinators to contact if you would like

to lead a ride.

Rides will be in the Following pace groups:

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

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

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

Casual Rides: Eric Randall | 518-366-5353

Quick Rides: Bruce Curtiss | 518-587-4408

Tour Rides: Henry Wilkie | 518-482-3902

SafetyClub MeMbeR lCis

Tami Flanders

[email protected]

Bob Fullem | [email protected]

Claire Nolan | [email protected]

Bert Schou | [email protected]

John Vendetti | [email protected]

LCIs are League Certified Instructors, certified

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

national organization for bicycle advocacy. LCIs

are individuals interested in promoting safe and

effective cycling as a means of recreation and

transportation to all age levels. All LCI candidates

must pass courses covering varying topics including

bike fit, bike maintenance, bike handling, vehicular

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

review and reinforcing the topics learned and how

to present them to others. They are qualified to lead

classes in schools and for other interested groups for

both children and adults.

For more information or to set up a class, contact

any of the LCIs.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.


E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.


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

E 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: [email protected]. CELL: 518-466-1182.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.


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E 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.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

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E 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: [email protected]. PHONE:

518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 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: [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 – Mid-ride bagels and coffee rest stop. Rain cancels. START: Voorheesville

Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER:

Steve Redler: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993.

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 9:30AM, ROAD REALLY CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT) 22.0 MILES – Ashuwilltocook Rail Trail – A great family and friends ride. Beautiful scenery, enjoy the visitor center, lunch

in Adams, MA @ CJ’s Pub (the old railroad station). Meet in Schodack and we’ll carpool to the start in Lanesboro, MA. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150,

Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: Jackie Hill: [email protected]. Phone: 518-439-6487. Cell:

518-727-2724.

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E 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:

[email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.

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E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday

Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t

dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Algonquin Middle School,

333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351

and 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER:

William Leahey: [email protected]. Cell: 518-961-6001.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0 MILES – Savile Road

Wednesday night Ride – Join us for this continuing ride series with a new route aimed

at keeping us off the busier stretches around Delmar. The store will be open before and

after the ride. Start: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar,

NY. Leader: James Bethell: [email protected]. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-

466-8490.

E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday

– Rain cancels. START: Parade Ground Village, 3 Hemphill Place, Ballston Spa, NY.

DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 12, go east on Route 67, go straight at the

two circles, go straight at the Route 9 circle onto Dunning Street/Plain Road (about 0.2

miles), make the first right onto Hemphill Place/Parade Ground Village and meet by the

gazebo on the left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-

3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

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E 6:00PM, ROAD 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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Q UO T E OF T HE MON T H

“The 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.


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