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CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENTSkip Holmes 518-466-11829 Westphal Drive | Delmar, NY [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTDavid Liebschutz [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]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONJonathan [email protected]

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!Contact Jonathan to Volunteer

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONDavid Liebschutz [email protected]

CASUALDave Render [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

OTHER COMMITTEES

GOVERNMENT RELATIONSVacant. Contact Skip 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]

WEBMASTERJohn Petiet [email protected]

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EDITOR & DESIGNERJohn Ceceri [email protected]

ADVERTISINGRobin [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHERBob Cohen [email protected]

PUBLISHERRon Gordon 518-372-4172

President’s Letter — by Skip HolmesCentury weekend is ten weeks away and online registration is open. You can find a link to BikeReg on the MHCC website where you can save ten dollars by registering early.

This helps the organizing committee get a better count as to how many will be attending. We are in need of volunteers. You can help with road marking, rest stops, day of registration sign in, and food. You can contact Jonathan Benn for additional information. Volunteers get free registration.

Have you looked at the ride calendar recently? There are so many rides to choose from, no matter what day of the week or time of day. I hope you are getting some miles in and enjoying the great scenery in the Capital region.

The Tour De Cure was held on June 7 in Saratoga Springs on a beautiful day. Over 2,000 cyclists showed up to ride and support the cure for diabetes. MHCC had a team organized by Robin Krumanocker. The other members this year’s team were Stuart Sacks, Jacqueline Hill, Michael Dack, Henry Wilkie, Mary Scott, Staci Lansley, Craig Rounds, Lisa Rounds, Susan Mitnick, George Hermance, Anne Boehm, Frank Contenda, Paul Gregory and Skip Holmes. The MHCC team raised over $12,000 this year.

We seem to have a growing number of you that are riding all kinds of bikes these days. I am even getting back out on my mountain bike more and discovering some of the great locations around the area. I have also been out on my cyclo-cross bike riding some dirt and gravel roads both locally and in the Adirondacks. If there are riders out there who want to lead some MTB rides or organize a dirt road ride let us know so that we can add to all the fun of riding.

Enjoy the long days of summer. I am writing this just as we approach the longest days of the summer. I rode last night until 8:45 PM and it was still light out. The need for a taillight is important as we stretch our rides this time of year. Ride safe, ride smart and share the road.

The Capital Bicycle Racing Club (CBRC) will hold its annual race on July 11, a Saturday. This one day race is held in Ravena and is a great event to participate in and also watch. A great way to watch it is to be a volunteer marshal at one of the intersections. If you are available to marshal (no experience needed), please contact: Paul McDonnell at: (518) 281-3710/[email protected]. A volunteer party will be held immediately following the race.

[ July 2015 ]

07.04 INDEPENDENCE DAYUnited Stateswww.usa.gov/Topics/Independence-Day.shtml

07.04-26 TOUR DE FRANCEUtrecht, NL – Paris, Francewww.letour.fr

07.10 DEADLINE FOR RIDES & BIKEABOUT SUBMISSIONSAugust Issue

07.11-12 SARATOGA 12/2440 MI / 120 MI / 12 HR / 24 HRSaratoga Springs, NYwww.adkultracycling.com

07.11 CAPITAL REGION ROAD RACERavena, NYcbrc.cc

07.12 GLENS FALLS DOWNTOWN CRITERIUMGlens Falls, NYgreatamericancycling.com

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MONTREAL DOUBLE DOUBLESchuylerville - Montreal - Schuylervillewww.adkultracycling.com

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TOUR OF THE CATSKILLSWindham/Tannersville, NYgreatamericancycling.com

A few of the riders from the MHCC Tour de Cure team. All photos by Bob Cohen.

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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 ClubThe 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 JoinTo 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).

Renewing youR MeMbeRshipPlease 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 MeetingsWi nter t h rough ea rly spr i ng, M HCC holds meetings on the first Thursday of each month. Locations are announced in BikeAbout’s calendar of upcoming dates (front page).

guidelines foR BikeABout ARtiCle subMissionsMaterial 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.

to AdveRtise in BikeABoutContact club president, Skip Holmes at: 466-1182 | [email protected]. Ads are accepted as PDFs, with all fonts and images embedded and converted to grayscale. Commercial advertising rates are as follows:

Full Page $155 $131.75*Half Page $95 $80.75*Half Page (Back Cover) $114Quarter Page $52 $44.20*Eighth Page $32 $27.20*Preprinted Inserts $160

* Repeated advertising receives 15% discount.

MHCC offers its address list on mailing labels; contact the database manager, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 831-1707 | [email protected] to purchase.Personal classified advertisements are free, and may be sent direct ly to the editor at: [email protected]. 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.

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2015 MHCC CENTURY WEEKEND ADVANCE MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONSEPTEMBER 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: [email protected] 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 FEE (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: FREE BOTH 100 KM/62 MILES

NOTE: AFTER 9/4/2015 MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER FEES 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/MHCCCENTURYWEEKEND.

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J u l y 2 0 1 5 M H C C R I D E C A l E N D A RPlEASE CHECK THE MHCC WEBSITE AND/OR FORuM TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANy lAST MINuTE CHANGES OR CANCEllATIONS. AlSO BE SuRE TO CHECK THE ONlINE CAlENDAR FOR RIDES THAT MAy HAVE BEEN ADDED AFTER THIS ISSuE HAS BEEN PRINTED.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 24.0 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490.

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

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 23.0 MILES – One More Hill Thursday Night Ride – TGIF: 1,300. START: Thatcher Park Paint Mine Parking Area, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Route 157, Thatcher Park Road. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-35.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. Cancellations will be tweeted on Twitter using @trek007man, #waltmhccride. 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.

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E 7:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 103.0 MILES – Detour de Battenkill – Cycle the lovely Tour of Battenkill route at a relaxed pace. Starting in Troy, we pick up the Tour at Buskirk Covered Bridge. We ride the best 50 miles of the route, then follow the Hudson back to Troy. Two food stops. Those who only want to ride the Tour route can join us at the Buskirk bridge. 15 to 18 miles of the ride are on dirt roads! NOTE: if the weather looks better for July 4th or 5th, the ride will go on different day – so confirm with leader on July 1st. START: Dinosaur BBQ, 377 River Street, Troy, NY. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.

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: 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

SafetyClub MeMbeR lCis

Tami Flanders

[email protected]

Claire Nolan | [email protected]

Bert Schou | [email protected]

John Vendetti

[email protected]

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.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-60.0 MILES – Saturday Morning at the park – This ride will cover Saratoga Battlefield, Saratoga National Cemetery and Saratoga Monument. 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.

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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 NYS 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) 34.7 MILES – u&D #10 Berne School – TGIF: 3,010, max grade 14%. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. 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: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 26.0 MILES – Search for lost legs…Found – This is a redo of the ride that was cancelled on June 28th. TGIF: 1,025. 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 9:30AM, 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490.

E 10:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/HILLY) 50.0 MILES – Pine Plains Drifter – This is a ride on some quiet roads through the farmlands of Columbia and Dutchess Counties. 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-6473. CELL: 518-275-2425.

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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 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-470-7115. CELL: 518-470-7115.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-732-7325. CELL: 518-291-2697.

E 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: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 21.0 MILES – Tuesday Night Casual – 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 in rear lot. LEADER: John Ogden: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-618-7967.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16- 17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0-45.0 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 TOUR (14-15 MPH/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Back by popular demand! “The Hacksaw.” Lots of climbing but alternate routes will be available. 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) 21.0 MILES – One More Hill Thursday Casual – Legend of Coeyman’s Hollow. TGIF: 1,115. 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: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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

E 9:00AM, ROAD QUICK (17-18 MPH/HILLY) 56.0 MILES – Fox Hill – Hilly ride that climbs West Mountain and Fox Hill Roads, with a few miles of dirt thrown in to keep things interesting. One planned stop, others are possible if needed. Expect 20-22 mph on the flats. Rain cancels. START: Skidmore College - Visitors Parking Lot, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. DIRECTIONS: Exit the Northway (I-87) at Exit 15 onto NYS Route 50 West for 1.2 miles. Turn right on East Avenue for 0.4 miles. Turn right on North Broadway for 0.2 miles. Turn left into Skidmore College, Perimeter Road for 0.7 miles, lots B/C. LEADER: Bruce Curtiss: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929.

E 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/FLAT) 30.0 MILES – lock-to-lock – This is a no-drop ride at a casual pace along the recently repaved Route 4/32. We’ll go from Lock 4 in Stillwater to Lock 5 in Schuylerville, with a return via the same route. Most of the route has 11 foot shoulders, perfect for recumbent enthusiasts! Rain cancels. START: Lock 4 Canal Park, 947 Stillwater Bridge Road/CR 125, Schaghticoke, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Route 4/32 to Stillwater, go east on Stillwater Bridge Road/CR 125 and the entrance to the lock/park is just on the other side on the right. LEADER: Daniel Vickery: [email protected]. CELL: 518-879-1484.

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E 8:30AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0-45.0 MILES – Easy like a Sunday Morning – 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 (11-13 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 35.3 MILES – u&D #11 NyS Park Police Academy – TGIF: 3,227, max grade 14%. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. 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: [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 – 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: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 22.0 MILES – Tuesday Night Casual – Rain cancels. START: Glen Worden Elementary School, 30 Worden Road, Scotia, NY. DIRECTIONS: Worden Road is between Route 50 and Swaggertown Road in Glenville. LEADER: John Ogden: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-618-7967.

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

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – One-More-Hill Thursday Night 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.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – 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 (11-13 MPH/FLAT) 30.0 MILES – Glens Falls, lake George, and Fort Edward Bike Path Ride – Meet in Clifton Park and we’ll caravan up to Glenn Falls where we’ll ride to Lake George and back on the Bike Path. Then we’ll continue on the Historical Bikeway/Feeder Canal Bike Path to Fort Edward. Come and enjoy this old Erie Canal route. On the way back we can stop at Cooper’s Cave Ale Pub for something to eat. Rain cancels. START: Clifton Park Fire Road Park & Ride, 21-51 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: From the north take I87 to exit 9, east on 146, and make the first left onto Fire Road. From the south take I87 to exit 9 and go straight at the light onto Fire Road. Park & Ride is immediately on the left. LEADER: Claire Gregoire: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-383-4885. CELL: 518-788-8133.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 35.5 MILES – u&D #12 Berne School – TGIF: 3,230, max grade 14%. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. 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: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 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: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-446-1766. CELL: 518-466-8490.

E 10:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 40.0 MILES – Movin’ to Medusa – This ride has some steep hills early in the ride, so arrive early if you need extra time to warm up. On the bright side, the ride has my favorite downhill, quiet roads, and great views of the Catskills. Don’t let the distance fool you; when you’re done you’ll feel like you’ve ridden a lot more then 40 miles! 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.

E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 33.0 MILES – Three lakes and a River – Bring a swim suit and a flotation device for optional swimming, and also a sandwich. Rain cancels. START: Northway Exit 24 Parking Area, Schroon River Road and Bolton Landing Riverbank Road, Warrensburg, NY. DIRECTIONS: Parking area is immediately to the right of the off ramp. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16- 17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0-45.0 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 8:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 55.0 MILES – last of the Mohicans – The Mohican departs on time or you miss the boat! Get to ticket booth by 8:15, at the latest, to buy your ticket and board with bike. They take care of the bikes on the boat, carefully. We stop & regroup and take pictures where practical. Bring drink and snacks, nothing along way except H2O. Jump into Lake George at end of ride; bring a towel. Approximate return to the village is about 4-5 PM, depending on group. Parking is $10 across from dock. Rain date is July 30th. 1 way ticket is $24.50 + $3 for bike; Seniors receive a discount. You can make your own reservation if you wish or just show up. MHCC is not booking this. This is an open cruise. $9.00 for full breakfast and unlimited coffee + tip. www.lakegeorgesteamboat.com/cruises/scenic/discovery. START: Lake George Million Dollar Beach, Beach Road Lake George, NY. DIRECTIONS: South end of Lake George in the village. LEADERS: Paul Gregory: [email protected]. CELL: 518-339-3041. Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 1:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – To the Vermont Border and Back – This is a no-drop casual ride along NY Routes 22 and 313. The ride departs from Benson’s parking lot and heads north along Route 22 [11 foot shoulder] to Cambridge where we head east along Route 313. Ride descends to area along the Battenkill. We will turn around at the small DEC parking area just after we enter Vermont. Ride returns along same route. Shoulders are well paved and wide. Benson’s has an ice cream building just waiting for us at the finish of the ride. Perfect ride for recumbent enthusiasts! Rain cancels. START: Benson’s Restaurant & Dairy Bar, 175 NY Route 67, Eagle Bridge, NY. LEADER: Daniel Vickery: [email protected]. CELL: 518-879-1484.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – START: Lynnwood Elementary School, 8 Regina Drive, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Regina Drive (off Old State Road) in Guilderland. LEADER: Robert Dubois: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-356-6953.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – One-More-Hill Thursday Night 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.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/HILLY) 20.5 MILES – One More Hill Thursday Night – Variation on the Knox Cave Ride. TGIF: 1,500. A shorter 18 mile version of the ride is also available. The park speed limit is 30 MPH. The Paint Mine Parking area closes at sunset which is 8:25 PM on July 23rd, so please plan your ride accordingly. Rain cancels. START: Thatcher Park Paint Mine Parking Area, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Route 157, Thatcher Park Road. LEADER: Steven White: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1702.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD QUICK (17-18 MPH/HILLY) 65.0 MILES – Hill of a View – Hilly ride that climbs Crawford Road, runs along Skyline Drive, and has one planned stop in Esperance. A second rest stop is possible if needed. Challenging ride with scenic views. Expect 20-22 mph on the flats. Rain cancels. START: Schenectady Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Parking lot off Route 5, State Street, near the Western Gateway Bridge. LEADER: Bruce Curtiss: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929.

E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 26.0 MILES – Old Chatham Country Store Ride – Enjoy the rolling Northern Columbia County countryside with a nice break at this charming country store. Rain or temps above 90° 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: 518-300-9602.

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E 8:30AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 40.0-45.0 MILES – Easy like a Sunday Morning – 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 (11-13 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 35.7 MILES – u&D #13 Medusa/Cornwallville – TGIF: 3,010 TGIF, max grade 13%. 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 9:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 28.0 MILES – Van Wie Point and Back Roads of Bethlehem – TGIF: 1,253. Actual ride pace 12-14 MPH. 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.


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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (16- 17 MPH/ROLLING) 35.0-45.0 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 TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – START: Voorheesville Town Park, 148 Swift Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: From Route 85A in Voorheesville, near the intersection of Routes 85A and 156, take Swift Road (south) approximately 1 mile to the entrance of the park. LEADER: John Dowling: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-371-4349.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (13-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 23.1 MILES – One-More-Hill Thursday Night Ride – TGIF: 1,379. Rain cancels. START: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, 2025 US Route 9W, Ravena, NY. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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THE CAPITAL BICYCLE RACING CLUBPRESENTS...THE 14TH ANNUAL

NY CAPITAL REGION ROAD RACESATURDAY, JULY 11, 2015

Each summer cyclists throughout the northeast convene for Albany County’s largest bike event. As always, we are hoping to fi ll the race

fi elds and sign-up course marshals to hold a safe event.

If you are available to be a Course Marshal (no experience needed), please contact Paul for more information. A Volunteer Party will be held immediately following the race!

Contact: Paul McDonnell: 518.281.3710, [email protected].

Information and online registration at: www.bikereg.com/ny-capital-region-road-race.


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