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CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENTDavid Liebschutz [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTHowie Diamond [email protected]

SECRETARYJude Sagor [email protected]

TREASURERBecky Lazorchak [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jon Benn [email protected]

Dan Craven [email protected]

Bill Leahey [email protected]

Kristy Race [email protected]

Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) [email protected]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONBill Leahey [email protected]

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONHowie Diamond [email protected]

CASUALEric Randall [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

OTHER COMMITTEES

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

M E M B E R S H I P C H A I R & R E N E WA L S , DATABASE MANAGER

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

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President’s Letter — by David Liebschutz

Happy Summer and the 4th of July!

Lots going on so I’ll get right to it:

First, although the NYS Legislature did

not pass the “3-Foot” safe passing law

and have New York join the other 27 states which have it

(including Ohio which just passed its version of the law),

we will continue to advocate for a safe passing distance with

our partners at the New York Bicycling Coalition.

For more information on this statewide education and

advocacy effort, go to the NYBC’s website (www.nybc.

net) or Facebook pages. Undoubtedly, this subject will

be part of the discussion at the September 15th New York

Bike Summit, which I will have more to say about in next

month’s BikeAbout.

MHCC board member and Century Chair Dr. Bill Leahey and his committee continue to finalize the details for

this year’s MHCC Century Ride on September 9 & 10 (at the Carlsbad Pavilion, Saratoga Spa Park). Registration

for the event is now only available through BikeReg at https://www.bikereg.com/mhcc-century-rides. The cost

will be $40 for members who preregister, and $50 on the day of the event. For non-members, it will be $50 for

preregistration, and $60 on the day of the event. The fee pays for two days of riding, lunch, and SAG support. If

you want to ride for free, please sign up to volunteer. Contact MHCC secretary and volunteer coordinator Jude

Sagor ([email protected]) or register on BikeReg as a volunteer. MHCC doesn’t have staff and in order to

keep doing this event each year (as well as all of the other things that we do), we need your help. With new routes

this year and craft beer and music at the end, the Century should be better than ever!

Finally, we are working with the Cambridge Valley Cycling Club about a joint club ride on September 17th up in

beautiful Washington County with a social event to follow. More details in August and on the web site.

Until next month, get out there and ride (safely)! And thank all of the ride leaders for their time and efforts…

JULY 2017

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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 600 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].

How to Join

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

MHCC typica l ly holds meet ings on the f i rst Thursday of each month during the winter and early spring. Locations are announced in BikeAbout’s calendar of upcoming dates and on our website.

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Submissions 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 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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To advertise in the MHCC BikeAbout, contact our Advertising Director Robin Obrecht Krumanocker at [email protected]. Ads are accepted as PDFs, with all fonts and images embedded and converted to grayscale. Commercial advertising rates are as follows:

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2017

Bikes are

Here!

The engineer responsible for the new Metrea components, as well as Dura Ace 9000 series.

A decked out Moots urban bike.

An E-Bike with Shimano Step components.

The legendary Wayne Stetina. Now a product tester and engineer with Shimano.

A highly colorful Land Shark, using the new Shimano Metrea components.

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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 7:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 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 2, ride will go on Sunday – so confirm with leader. Cue sheet posted with Ride with GPS. START: Dinosaur BBQ, 377 River Street Troy, NY. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.

E 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 42.0 MILES – Sch. Co. Saturdays #2 – Galway Lake Loop. 1,760 TGIF, max grade 7%. Come join us for a ride into the hills north of the Mohawk River and around Galway Lake. Faster riders are welcome. This is a NO DROP ride. 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: Christian Hess: PHONE: 518-281-0271.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 55-65 MILES – Saturday Morning Ride – Bad weather 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 NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993.

E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 41.3 MILES – 10 & 10 #14 NySPPA R’ville Grinder – This ride is very tough! Long Steep Climbs!!!!! 4,638 TGIF, max grade 18%. Shortcut is available. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. Be sure you have the appropriate bike gearing for your ability. START: NYS 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.

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 first Sunday of each month will be a gravel ride leaving from a different location. 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 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 15.4 MILES – Monday Massacre #4-Thatcher/Beaver Dam/Pinnacle – The Monday Massacre ride series takes on some of the challenging hills in the area. This week we ride up Thatcher Park/Beaver Dam/Pinnacle, 1,501 TGIF, max grade 11.2%. This is a NO DROP ride. Rain cancels. Check the website for updates. START: Voohreesvile Clayton A. Bouton High School, 432 New Salem Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Intersection of Martin Road and New Salem Road. NOTE: Google maps shows this as Voorheesville Middle School. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 55.0-65 MILES – Independence Day Ride – Bad weather 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 REALLY CASUAL (10-12 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES – Country Aire – The Easier Way – This VERY CASUAL ride will take us from Voorheesville up to Clarksville and bypass the challenging Rock Hill Road. The mid-ride descent on Route 85 offers some great views. PLEASE NOTE THE INTENDED PACE. While faster riders are welcome, of course, this ride will cater to those who prefer 10-12 mph. START: St. Matthew’s Church, Voorheesville, 25 Mountainview Street, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Just off Route 85A, east of Voorheesville Elementary School. NOTE: Please park in the lot across the street from the church. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

E 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Night Rensselaer County Ride – Ride the Rensselaer County hills, or the rolling terrain of Columbia County. Ride usually separates into three groups. This is a NO DROP ride and each group will periodically regroup. Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, 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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free, and may be sent directly to the editor. Ads run

for one issue, unless they are renewed by contacting

the editor. We reserve the right to edit classified’s for

space. If you have a lot of parts you want to sell, please

describe them as “various miscellaneous parts” or fit

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big for original women owner. Excellent condition

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and seat post and 30-speed Shimano 105 drivetrain.

$500 or best offer (original price ~$1320). Photos

upon request. Call Judy at 518-583-2504.

Welcome New Members

Bartoszek, Jack, Saratoga Springs, New York

Crossett, Meg , Averill Park, New York

Douglas, Peter, Schenectady, New York

Eichengrun, William, E. Schodack, NY

Fields-Sommers, Laura, Troy, New York

Knerr, Linda , Rensselaer, New York

Naples, Jim, Saratoga Springs, New York

O’Connell, Ingrid, Albany, New York

O’Connell, John , Albany, New York

Primomo, Gene, Delmar, New York

Rieffel, John, Ballston Lake, New York

Rosecrans, Scott, Guilderland, New York

Roth, Karen, Albany, New York

Rowland, Kathy, Scotia, New York

Sischo, Kevin, Schenectady, New York

valenti, dorie, delmar, New York

Vara, Rick, Loudonville, New York

Zarrella, Tiffany, Albany, New York

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0-34.0 MILES – Tuesday Treks – If you ride Thursday and need a break on Wednesday, join me on Tuesday! 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: Jacques Roeth: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8498, CELL: 518-860-2674.

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E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Wednesday Wake ups – In lieu of a ride description during the month of July, we provide you with alternate definitions of the word “casual,” courtesy of the Urban Dictionary: “Someone who is comfortable on what they’re wearing, and not following the trend ... Laura isn’t preppy. She’s casual.” 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: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.

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 during the evening commute, with a return via the Albany County Bike Trail. 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) 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 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 22.3 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday Ride # 12 Tri-County Ride – This ride has some beautiful views and quiet roads. It starts in Albany county and passes through parts of Schoharie and Schenectady counties along the way. 1,321 TGIF. The first seven miles is one long climb and the last 10 miles is largely downhill. There is also an option to do a longer version of this ride (5 more miles with another 364 feet of climbing) that has a beautiful view of the Schoharie Valley. This is a NO DROP ride. NOTE: 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/HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza Rides – 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: Walter Klimek: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-785-9262.

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E 4:30PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 22.7 MILES – Happy Hour Gravel Grinder – Note new start location! Explore the wealth of gravel roads in southern Rensselaer and northern Columbia counties. Perfect for the popular gravel grinder, cyclocross or hybrid bikes, it’s also doable on a road bike with 28mm or so tires. Approximately 50/50 paved and gravel. Rolling terrain with some steep climbs. Frequent regrouping stops. After the ride enjoy fun, music, food and beverages at the S and S Farm Brewery. Rain cancels. START: S and S Farm Brewery, 174 Middle Road Nassau, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to exit 11E. East on NY 20 for 9.3 miles, through Nassau, right on Jefferson Hill Road. S and S will be on the left in 1.2 miles. LEADER: Gary Toth: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-766-5280. CELL: 518-542-6253.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 28.0 MILES – Sch. Co. Saturdays #3 – Riverview Road Loop. 1,064 TGIF, max grade 7.3%. Come join us at Lions Park in Niskayuna for the very popular “River Loop.” Will stop around the halfway point at the Vischer Ferry Nature Preserve along Riverview Road. Faster riders are welcome. This is a NO DROP ride. START: Niskayuna Lyons Park, at Bike Path, 3439 Rosendale Road, Niskayuna, NY. Directions: From NY 7, Troy Schenectady Road, right on Vly Road, left on Rosedale/River Road, right into park. LEADER: Christian Hess: PHONE: 518-281-0271.


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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 40.0 MILES – !0 & 10 # 16 Eire Canal Lock # 8 – 3,216 TGIF, extended grades of 8%-10%, max grade 15%. Beautiful views. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. Be sure you have the appropriate gearing for your ability. START: Eire Canal Lock #8, 106 Rice Road, Schenectady, NY DIRECTIONS: From I-390 West, take exit 2B to Rice Road and make a left. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.


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E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Wednesday Wake ups – In lieu of a ride description during the month of July, we provide you with alternate definitions of the word “casual,” courtesy of the Urban Dictionary: “A person, often when referring to gamers or any other target, who isn’t really into it and only does this activity on an infrequent basis while being terrible at it. Can be described as weak sauce or non mlgpro. Zac: Dude, I hate all those people who play Farmville on Facebook, they probably haven’t ever picked up a controller in their lives. Mike: Yeah, they’re a bunch of casuals.” 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: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 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 (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 21.0 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday #6 – “New Scotland Highlands.” Rural ride featuring New Scotland vistas, stone houses and English short horn cattle. 1,165 TGIF. This is a NO DROP ride. Rain cancels. Check the website for updates. 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 6:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza Rides – Rain cancels. Cancellations will be tweeted on Twitter using @trek007man, #waltmhccride. RideWithGPS link will be added before the ride. 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 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 39.0 MILES – 10 & 10 # 17 Cr-358 The Wall – 3,500 TGIF, extended grades of 8%-10%, max grade 17%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. START: NYS 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 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 16.7 MILES – Monday Massacre #5-Cass Hill – The Monday Massacre ride series takes on some of the challenging hills in the area. This week we ride up Cass Hill, 1,502 TGIF, max grade 12.4%. This is a NO DROP ride. 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 8:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 51.0 MILES – Last of the Mohicans – The Mohican departs on time! Get to ticket booth by 8:15, at the latest, to buy your ticket and board with bike or you will miss the boat! They take care of the bikes on the boat, carefully. We stop & regroup and take pictures where practical. Bring drink and snacks, nothing along the 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 25th. 1 way ticket is $26 and $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 for full breakfast and unlimited coffee. 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. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.



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E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Wednesday Wake ups – In lieu of a ride description during the month of July, we provide you with alternate definitions of the word “casual,” courtesy of the Urban Dictionary: “A football (soccer) hooligan dressed in certain types of brands. Today the most ordinary brands are Burberry, Stone-Island, Aquascutum and CP Company. It started in the early eighties in Manchester and Liverpool but has now spread to the rest of Europe.” 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: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 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 CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 21.3 MILES – Thank Goodness it’s Thursday #14-Bear Swamp Revised – This is a revised Bear Swamp ride making a complete loop rather than our traditional out & back. There are a couple short climbing sections with an 8% grade. 1,728 TGIF. This is a NO DROP ride. 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.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-35.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza Rides – Rain cancels. 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: Andrew Michela: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-573-7688.

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E 4:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 32.5 MILES – S&S Farm Brewery Ride – We will ride mostly on country roads through Nassau, Kinderhook and Valatie. These are Lake Wobegone-like communities where all the women are strong, the men are good-looking, the children are above average, and – most important to MHCC riders – the roads are free of potholes and the drivers are patient. 810 TGIF. After the ride we will meet at the S&S Farm Brewery. The brewery is open to the public only on Friday nights, and different food trucks are featured each week. Faster riders are encouraged to come; you can save seats for the rest of us at the brewery! Did I mention that this is a NO DROP ride? Rain cancels. START: Golden Park/Ben Stanley Park/Spraying Fountain Park, 48 Malden Street, Nassau, NY. DIRECTIONS: Head east on NY 20 from Nassau, turn right/south on Chatham Street/NY 203, go 2 blocks to Kaunameek Street and turn left. Go one block and turn right onto Malden Street. The park is on your right. LEADER: Jude Sagor: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900.

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E 9:30AM, ROAD REALLY CASUAL (8-11 MPH/FLAT) 5.0 MILES – Hike-a-Thon Bike Hike – Enjoy a very casual ride on the Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail. This ride is offered in conjunction with the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy’s annual Hike-a-Thon, and proudly incorporates biking into the range of specialized hikes throughout the region. Our Bike-Hike will encompass the entire length of the Rail Trail – officially stopping at the end of the pavement, and providing the opportunity for participants (with appropriate bikes and tires) to continue all the way to the Voorheesville Pavillion. At this time the pavement ends at the Slingerlands parking lot, a five-mile ride, and the Pavillion is at nine miles. As the paving process continues, the actual length of the official ride will be somewhere between the two distances. There will be numerous stops to learn about the history and structure of the Rail Trail, and riders are invited to explore the many sites along the Trail as they return to South Pearl Street. START: Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail (downtown Albany trail head), 722 S. Pearl Street, Albany, NY. 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) 40.0 MILES – 10& 10 # 18 Medusa and up – 3,974 TGIF, extended grades of 8%-10%, max grade 16%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. 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 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 22.0 MILES – LANDMARK RIDE – During this scenic Albany County ride, we’ll take in the historic and serene Albany Rural Cemetery (and see a President’s grave site), the famous Crimson Lions of Loudonville, Siena College, and the Pruyn House. This is a semi-urban where we will be riding on some streets with traffic. Rain cancels. START: Loudon Plaza/David’s Fine Foods, 360 Northern Boulevard, Albany, NY. DIRECTIONS: Across from Albany Memorial Hospital. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.


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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/MOUNTAINOUS) 17.4 MILES – Monday Massacre #6-Sickle Hill – The Monday Massacre ride series takes on some of the challenging hills in the area. This week we ride up Sickle Hill, 1,508 TGIF, max grade 14.6%. This is a NO DROP ride. 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 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0 MILES – Wednesday Wake ups – In lieu of a ride description during the month of July, we provide you with alternate definitions of the word “casual,” courtesy of the Urban Dictionary: “The polar opposite of a Hipster. A person obsessed with being normal, or is extremely attached to social norms.” 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: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024.


E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 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 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-35.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza Rides – Rain cancels. START: Lynnwood Elementary School, 8 Regina Drive, Schenectady, NY. DIRECTIONS: Regina Drive (off Old State Road) in Guilderland. LEADER: Andrew Michela: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-573-7688.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 22.0 MILES – THANK GOODNESS IT’S THuRSDAy #15-Watch out for the Chickens! – Formerly “Border Crossings.” We’ll take in beautiful rural areas in both Albany and Schenectady counties. There is one short, fairly steep rise followed by some gradual climbing, then followed by some long, flat, STRAIGHT sections. I counted at least a dozen chickens near/in the road the last time I traveled this! This is a NO DROP ride. Rain cancels. START: St. John’s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 40.9 MILES – 10 & 10 # 15 Schaghicoke – 3,369 TGIF, max grade 12%. Beautiful views of the Berkshires. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. Be sure you have the appropriate gearing for your ability. START: Hoosic Valley High School, 1548 NY 67, Schaghticoke, NY. DIRECTIONS: From Green Island take NY 7 east to NY 40 north to NY 67 east. School will be on left. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.



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Q UO T E OF T HE MON T H“If you never confront climbs, you’re missing the essence of the sport. With

ascents comes adversity. Without adversity there is no challenge. Without challenge, no I provident, no sense of accomplishment no deep down joy”

— Betsy King - from the Quotable Cyclist.

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