Ride Schedule
- Thursday, May 2, 2024
- 6pSport/122221.721.70Thank Goodness It's Thursday #3 - Return of Diamond Hill RoadSteve White
Please note that the start time for these rides is now 6:00 pm. This ride will cover mostly quiet and scenic roads in the Voorheesville area. This is a no drop ride and the ride leader will ride sweep at the back of the group. If using cue sheet, please print from the ride listing as cue sheets will not be available at the ride. Rain at the start will cancel. Day of ride communication by way of email for registered riders. The group will probably break up into various speed groups which is fine. Ride at your own pace. Ride leader will sweep the route.
- 5pMulti-pace/153030.029.97The Pizza RideAndrew Michela
The weekly summer pizza ride.
Ride Description: Ride the Rensselaer County hills, or the rolling terrain of Columbia County, starting at back of the Kinderhook Hannaford Plaza. This will be a multi-pace ride, and often we stay together. Pace varying from 15 to 17 mph., and no one gets drop. Please note average pace speed before considering. Come out and join us on scenic country roads!
** Rain at start will cancel ride**
Please print out our own cue sheets or load to your device, no clue sheets will be available at the start of the ride.
We will be going to La Belle (in the plaza-2 minute walk) for pizza.
FYI-I am scoping out a new pizza location for Schodack park and ride. Also note that this year there will be some changes, and not every week there might be a ride
Ride leader is Andrew Michela, cell 518-573-7688
- Friday, May 3, 2024
- 1:30pTour2625.725.70Friday Ride to VvilleSteve Zulch
A Friday afternoon ride out to Voorheesville. Second half of ride is mostly downhill. Ride starts at 1:30pm from Elm Ave Park & Ride
- 2pSport/144343.043.00Opening Day at The HubDavid Kraus
This Friday is Opening Day at The Hub in Brant Lake!
So, I am going to check in at one of my favorite places to ride and go liesurely pedal the 43-mile Four Lakes Tour. This ride takes in some prime scenery in this lake district of the southern Adirondacks, including Brant Lake, Beaver Pond, Schroon Lake, Loon Lake, and Friends Lake with a few challenging climbs. There are also several points where you can short cut it and ride fewer miles. We will have a rest stop at the Adirondack General Store at mile 13 and multiple regroups to make sure nobody gets left behind.
When we return to The Hub the kitchen will be open and the band Big Time Kitty are furnishing live music from 7-9pm. Current forecast for Friday calls for generally cloudy skies with a high of 64 degrees and light winds. If you have never been to The Hub, you're missing out! It's a combination craft beer pub and restaurant, bike shop, mountain bike park, and live music venue that's just off the Northway and a short drive from the Capital Region.
Note that 2 pm time is wheels down, so if you need time to prep, get there a bit early.
Let's RIDE!
- Saturday, May 4, 2024
- 9aSport/13.53130.630.55Saturday SpinChristian Hess
This weeks ride will start out of Broadalbin-Perth High School and will take us through some lightly traveled roads in Fulton and Saratoga counties to the South and West of the Great Sacandaga Lake.
There is one gradual climb noted on Ride with GPS. Outside of that you can expect rolling to hilly terrain along the route. The ride leader will sweep at the posted pace. We will regroup (as needed) at major intersections.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 30.6 miles, 1689 TGIF, Max Grade = 5.6%
- 11aSport/133939.039.00The Hub Opening WeekendTerry Peters
It's opening weekend at The Hub. And nothing is more carefree than riding from The Hub.
This 39 mile route has a couple hills and there may be some pot holes that have not been filled. Plan to stay after the ride for food and drink and to rehash the ride.
Cell service and the weather are both unpredictable in the ADKs so be sure to download the ride to your device before traveling to The Hub. If you prefer a printed cue sheet, please remember to bring that with you as no cue sheets will be provided by the leader.
Make sure your bike is in good working order and you have enough water for the ride. We will plan to stop at the Adirondack store to regroup and refuel as needed.
Weather cancelations will be made by 8am. If a cancelation is made, I will try to reschedule for Sunday May 5.
The Hub will not be open when we begin our ride. Restroom options include Stewarts at exit 25 or port-a-potties across the water and behind the town hall.
- Sunday, May 5, 2024
- 1:30pSport/122222.222.20Search for Lost Legs #5Steve White
It's been a long winter (sort of) Let's try to find our "summer" legs. This will be a no drop ride where the leader sweeps from the rear of the group.
A slightly shorter route of 20.7 miles with 879 feet of elevation gain is also available: The shorter route eliminates the ride through the Henry Hudson town park.
Rain at the start of the ride will cancel.
- 7:30aSport/122120.720.69Sunday Morning Wake Up RideSteve Redler
The Sunday Bike ride season has started once again! Each week we will have a slightly different ride including our favorite old routes and some with a new twist to liven it up a bit. This weeks' ride is mostly flat with a stop at Stewarts in Altamont. Apple blossoms are out this weekend and the trees are greening it up so let's enjoy the scenery!. There will be very little traffic at this hour and the sun will already be a little high in the sky to warm us up when the ride starts. Come see what it's all about as one of the longest running Club rides starts up again. Rain will cancel.
- Monday, May 6, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.
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- Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- 5pQuick/183332.832.78Tuesday Evening Schodack RideMatthew Nunziato
Please join me Tuesday at the Park and Ride at 5PM for a semi-flat route around Schodack. Endurance pace & rain cancels ride, see you then!
- 7pTour/152424.324.30Tuesday Evening River RideChristian Hess
These rides will be flat and utilize the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail as much as possible. 'On-road' portions of the route will use NY-5S or other secondary roads.
Note: A headlight and a tailight is required for this ride - As we will finish after sunset. Reflective clothing is also highly recommended.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 24.3 miles, 414 TGIF, Max Grade = 1.2%
- Wednesday, May 8, 2024
- 10aTour/143837.937.90Wednesday Morning Saratoga WaterfrontKim Hanson
This will be a weekly ride that will mostly start from the Waterfront Park in Saratoga. Faster risers are allowed to go off faster in the front, but should stop periodically to regroup. I will stay back as required to make sure that no one rides alone. A rider is expected to be able to maintain a 14mph ride over the course and be able to maintain a 16mph paceline speed.
The rides will start off in a 30-40 mile range and will increase mileage as we get further into the season.
This week's ride goes past the battlefield and continues down to US4 before heading back. It is 38 miles with 1870 feet of elevation.
- Thursday, May 9, 2024
- 10aTour/143737.037.00Thursday from CharltonDavid Cherubin
Ride leader will lead from the back and no planned rest stops so come prepared. There is a Stewart's at mile 18.5 if needed. Looking forward to a pleasant ride with my MHCC friends!
- Saturday, May 11, 2024
- 12pSport/122929.029.00Sherman's Or Bust!David Kraus
Let's take advantage of a (hopefully) beautiful spring day to ride south on gravel on this great rail trail from Granville, NY to West Rupert, VT.
We'll start from the Railroad depot parking lot on Main Street in downtown Granville, NY, where there's abundant parking. Then we'll cross the Vermont border, pass through West Pawlet, then turn around at the southern end of the trail back in NY and stop in West Rupert on the way back for a rest stop at the famous Sherman's Store where you can find food, drinks, bathrooms, and possibly some rockin' mac and cheese from the front counter crock pot! Then we will return to our northward journey back to Granville, where the Slate Town Brewing Co. opens at 4pm if you want to get some post-ride refreshments.
This is a beautiful rural trail that passes through farm land, parallels the Indian River and White Creek, and has only about 31 feet per mile of grade. So an easy ride for any gravel bike or MTB. (You could probably do it on a road bike with 28's, but I'm not making any promises.) This will be a sport pace ride, but any group stops are encouraged for photos, enjoy trail side flowers or artworks, or just bathe in the spring scenery. Rain date for this ride will be the next day on Sunday the 12th, but I'll email registered riders in the event of doubtful weather.
Thirty miles and a beer! Just what the Gravel Giant would approve of!
NOTE: The 12 noon time listed on this ride is the wheels down time! So if you need time to get ready, plan to arrive earlier than that.
You can see an album of pictures HERE from a ride on this same trail last spring.
- Sunday, May 12, 2024
- 9aSport/12.55151.251.23MHCC Road Trip - SchenevusChristian Hess
Come join us as we explore portions of the Maple Valley State Forest and the Upper Susquehana River Valley on today's ride in Otsego County.
Regrouping points are marked along the Ride with GPS route. There are food and drink options in Milford and Colliersville that we can divert to if needed.
Note: This is a hilly ride - And there are a couple of moderate but significant climbs in the beginning of the route. Pace has been adjusted due to terrain.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 51.3 miles, 3159 TGIF, Max Grade = 9.0%
- Thursday, May 16, 2024
- 6pSport/122019.619.58TGIT #5 Voorheesville Ramble #2Rick Bird
This is our fifth TGIT ride of 2024 and is a repeat of a ride cancelled earlier this season. This is a no drop ride and the ride leader will ride sweep at the back of the group. Rain at start cancels the ride. Check MHCC Facebook page and email for day-of-ride updates or cancellation. If using cue sheet, please print from the ride listing as cue sheets will not be available at the ride. Day of ride communication by way of email for registered riders. The group will probably break up into various speed groups which is fine. Ride at your own pace. Ride leader will sweep the route.
- Saturday, May 18, 2024
- 1pSport/133433.633.60MHCC 2024 Spring Kickoff RideWilliam Little
Join fellow MHCC members and riding crews for the traditional Spring Kickoff ride. This ride is always well attended and the ILF Cidery and Brewery is a welcoming place, easy to get to, with plenty of parking. Being on the edge of the Helderbergs, the local roads have over the years given us the full range of riding weather experiences, such as temperatures between 40 and 85 degrees. We expect sunny skies on the ride, nevertheless, countless great memories are made each year at the Spring Kickoff, it's a good time to stretch your legs and inspire more club riding in 2024 on one of two routes. This route is 33.6 miles with 1992 feet of elevation gain. It rolls to Altamont, where the main climb is the combined Lainhart Rd.-Settles Hill Rd. stairsteps, then returning to Indian Ladder Farms.
Rain at the start cancels. Ride leader leads out from the beginning of the parking area. Please download the route onto your GPS-enabled device. Contact the ride leader if you would like a print out. Of course, once back at the start you are encouraged to join your riding pals at ILF Cidery and Brewery for a debriefing. - 1:30pCasual/102120.720.70MHCC's 2024 Spring Kickoff RideWilliam Little
MHCC Members: join fellow club members and riding crews for the traditional Spring Kickoff ride. This ride is always well attended and the ILF Cidery and Brewery is a welcoming place, easy to get to, with plenty of parking. Being on the edge of the Helderbergs, the local roads have over the years given us the full range of riding weather experiences, such as temperatures between 40 and 85 degrees. We expect sunny skies on the ride, nevertheless, countless great memories are made each year at the Spring Kickoff, it's a good time to stretch your legs and inspire more club riding in 2024 on one of two routes. This route is 20.7 miles with 843 feet of elevation gain. It rolls to New Scotland, then loops to Altamont before returning to Indian Ladder Farm.
Rain at the start cancels. Ride leader leads out from the beginning of the parking area. Please download the route onto your GPS-enabled device. Contact the ride leader if you would like a print out. Of course, once back at the start you are encouraged to join your riding pals at ILF Cidery and Brewery for a debriefing.
- Sunday, May 19, 2024
- 9aSport/13.53433.833.80Wolf Hollow RideChristian Hess
Come join us at Wolf Hollow for a ride through portions of Montgomery and Schenectady County to the North of the Mohawk River.
The brewery will be open when riders return for those interested in post ride refreshments. The 'Burger 21' food truck will also be open for business for those looking for post ride snacks.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 33.8 miles, 1839 TGIF, Max Grade = 5.1%
- Monday, May 20, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.
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- Sunday, May 26, 2024
- 9aTour/146463.863.80South Amsterdam Metric CenturyChristian Hess
This will be the second edition of a series of endurance rides along the Mohawk River this year working our way up to a Century ride tentatively planned for the end of August.
Today's route will be take us from South Amsterdam to Saint Johnsville (and back) - Almost exlusively on the Erie Canalway Trail.
There will be (3) planned stops along the route:
- Mile 19: Sprakers Reformed Church in Sprakers
- Mile 32: Stewart's Shops in Saint Johnsville
- Mile 45: Sprakers Reformed Church in Sprakers
Additional stops will be made (as needed) along the route.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 63.8 miles, 961 TGIF, Max Grade = 2.4%
- Monday, May 27, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.
- Saturday, June 1, 2024
- 10aMulti-pace/11.53636.036.00Gravel in the Grapevines 1Steve Goodspeed
Saturday June 1st we'll ride with the Pedal for Pilsners bike club from Steuben Brewing Company. We'll explore some of the finest gravel roads that the Finger Lakes Region has to offer with some locals who know the roads well. On Sunday June 2nd is the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic so remember to visit their Bikereg page to register for that event. I recommend either Penn Yan or Hammondsport for lodging.
- Monday, June 3, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.
- 10aMulti-pace/11.52525.025.00Gravel in the Grapevines 2Steve Goodspeed
On Monday June 3rd we'll ride some of the Finger Lakes Regions finest gravel as a recovery ride after the Keuka Lake Gravel Classic on Sunday June 2nd. Remember to visit Bikereg to register for that event. The ride will start/finish at Steuben Brewing Company which will be open after the ride for drinks but the kitchen will be closed on Monday.
- Monday, June 10, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.
- Monday, June 17, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.
- Monday, June 24, 2024
- 4:45pTour/142727.026.99Monday Evening Wander Ride.Jesse Chartier
Moving into May I have decided to continue my Monday evening rides, There will not be a rid Monday May 13th from Delmar I may post one elsewhere.
This ride series will continue form my office at 316 Delaware Ave Delmar NY at 4:45... ish.. Monday evenings, I will post a route but depending on the group that shows up we may adjust to fit. I will plan to keep the ride as a group and not drop anyone, but If faster riders come they are welcome to ride off the front never to be seen again. (Please check in with me that you finished and are well) I plan to make this ride like the old Tuesday Treks of Jaques, So rides to the south primarily between 20 and 30 miles with moderate climbing.
Riders should bring proper Blinky Tail lights and front blinky lights are a good idea as well, bring proper gear for Flats and hydration and fueling.
Lets have some nice relaxed Monday wanders around the area.
The weeks ride route will be updated before the ride, but I will use this route as the default if I do not get to making a new route.