club officers august 2016 volume 49 | number 6 …€¦ · specialized, schwinn signature r.i.t.a....

CLUB OFFICERS

PRESIDENTDavid Liebschutz [email protected]

VICE PRESIDENTHowie Diamond [email protected]

SECRETARYJanet Reilly [email protected]

TREASURERJanice Verrastro [email protected]

BOARD OF DIRECTORSDave Beals [email protected]

Dan Craven [email protected]

Becky Lazorchak [email protected]

Jude Sagor [email protected]

Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) [email protected]

CENTURY COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONJonathan [email protected]

TOUR COMMITTEE

CHAIRPERSONHowie Diamond [email protected]

CASUALEric Randall [email protected]

QUICKBruce Curtiss [email protected]

TOURHenry Wilkie [email protected]

OTHER COMMITTEES

GOVERNMENT RELATIONSVacant. Contact David to Volunteer.

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

MEMBERSHIP CHAIR & RENEWALS, DATABASE MANAGER

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

WEBMASTERJohn Petiet [email protected]

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EDITOR & DESIGNERJohn Ceceri [email protected]

ADVERTISINGRobin Obrecht [email protected]

PHOTOGRAPHERBob Cohen [email protected]

President’s Letter — by David Liebschutz

Friends,

It’s August and the proverbial “Dog Days of Summer.” Despite some above average temperatures and severe storms th is summer, many of us have enjoyed the long days and generally good riding weather.

It’s also been nice to see that a number of long neglected roads have gotten some fresh paving to make those miles in the saddle more pleasant.

I wanted to bring to your attention several upcoming events:

E AUGUST 28TH: “Three Foot” Ride. In concert with our friends at the New York Bicycling Coalition (NYBC), we are planning a ride to highlight the need for a law to protect cyclists and pedestrians from unsafe vehicle traffic.

While we came close this year to gaining passage of the law, it wasn’t close enough, and we will redouble our efforts next year to get this written into law as it is in over two dozen other states. We will also get to show off our new MHCC club jerseys at this ride. Consult the web site for the latest news on the ride.

E SEPTEMBER 10TH-11TH: MHCC Century Weekend. Our major event of the year is the annual MHCC Century Weekend in Saratoga. Headed once again by Jonathan Benn and his crack team of volunteers, it is the signature event of our year. We still need volunteers for a number of jobs, which is not only a great way to serve your fellow club members, you save $35 in the process and get to enjoy one of the most wonderful rides of the year. See the form in this month’s BikeAbout or go on-line to register at: www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend.

E SEPTEMBER 30TH: Ride for Missing Children. This 100-mile charity ride to benefit the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children/New York Branch (NCMEC/NY) is organized by MHCC board member, Dan Craven, and is a worthy cause to get involved with. Training rides are organized during the summer at multiple locations. Sag support is available for riders on event day and during most training rides. For more information, contact Dan, and to register go to: http://bit.ly/29UVD64.

Finally, it is with some sadness that I acknowledge the passing of a long time MHCC member, Jim Woodruff, from cancer on June 30th. Jim was active in the MHCC for many years and led many rides. According to long-time club member and former board member, Frank Kelly: “Jim was a great person and ride leader... organized, considerate, enthusiastic... everything good you could say.” Our condolences go out to Jim’s family.

Hope to see many of you out on the roads this month and at the Century in September.

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

About the MohAwk-hudson CyCling Club

The Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club consists of over 800 members who live and cycle in the Capital District of New York State. MHCC sponsors road rides for all levels of cyclists within an 80-mile radius of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area.

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

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

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Contact the editor regarding other formats. All rights to material published in BikeAbout revert to the contributor following publication.

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

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E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES – Wednesday Wanderings – Join our club president for a route TBA. 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. 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) 30.0-38.0 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 TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-35.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: Walter Klimek: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-785-9262.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 23.9 MILES – thank goodness It’s thursday #16 – Have Another Bier - Quiet roads and a scenic ride. 1,318 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. 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: Steven White: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1702.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 42.0 MILES – RN # 19 Eire Canal Lock 8 – 3,500 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. 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.

E 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 58.0-67.0 MILES – saturday Morning Ride – We may go to Schenectady, Rensselaer or Washington Counties. Rain cancels. START: Saratoga Spa State Park Little Theater parking lot, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY. DIRECTIONS: Northway (I-87) exit 13N, north on Route 9 for 3 miles, left on Avenue of the Pines for 0.8 miles, turn left and go straight through the intersection and the parking lot is almost immediately on your left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

E 9:30AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 40.0 MILES – three Lakes and a River – A long standing annual favorite on the Casual Ride calendar. We’ll ride a mostly flat route along the Schroon River, Loon Lake, Schroon Lake, Brant Lake and Beaver Pond. Bring a swimsuit to cool off after the ride at “Gary’s Beach” on the river. Includes a stop at the Adirondack Store. 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 east of the off ramp. LEADER: Andrew Swartz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-8786. CELL: 518-322-1858.

E 10:00AM, ROAD TOUR (16-17 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 80.0 MILES – teddy’s Ride – This is Skip Holmes’ epic 80 mile/5,000 feet ride through the Adirondacks. The ride goes through North River, Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Newcomb, Minerva and back to North Creek, with 3 or 4 rest stops along the way. Bring food and beverage to share after the ride or you can purchase items back at the park. Rain cancels. START: Ski Bowl Park, North Creek, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 23, Warrensburg, take a left at end of the ramp, then a right onto Route 9 north. Go through Warrensburg, bear left at Route 28 and go north to North Creek. Go past the road to Gore Mountain and turn left into Ski Bowl Park. LEADER: Bruce Curtiss: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-587-4408. CELL: 518-935-7929.

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

E 10:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 35.0 MILES – “FOR A FEW MILEs MORE” – Do this ride or combine it with the Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride for more miles! START: Voorheesville Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Dave Higgins: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-437-0974.

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

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E 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-38.0 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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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 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-35.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – 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.

E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 22.0 MILES – thank goodness it’s thursday #17: Darrow and turnpike – Enjoy a ride with 1,122 TGIF through Western Guilderland. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: Guilderland High School, 8 School Road, Guilderland Center, NY. DIRECTIONS: On School Road (Route 202 off of Route 146), Guilderland Center. Use Visitors Parking in front of school. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 44.0 MILES – RN # 20 Preston Hollow – 4,100 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%. Beautiful views of the Catskills. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. START: Bayard Elsbree Memorial Park, Route 145, Preston-Potter Hollow, NY. DIRECTIONS: From Bethlehem, Route 32 south to Route 81 west to Route 145 north. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.


E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0 MILES – A Martha Ride-Redo – Because I messed this one up in June, we’re going to try it again. Calling all Martha Mooney groupies! Our beloved former Ride Leader and Past President once gave me a ride that she had just put together but never had led for the club. Here it is! Please join me for this beautiful Kinderhook jaunt. Who knows, maybe its creator will ride too! Rain cancels. START: The School/Jack Shainmann Gallery (former Martin Van Buren Elementary School), 25 Broad Street, Kinderhook, NY. DIRECTIONS: Located on Route 9, seven miles south of I-90 Exit 12. On the left, just south of the village traffic light. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

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




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

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E 6:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 19.8 MILES – thank goodness It’s thursday #18 – Bear Swamp 1- Rural ride out to the Basic Reservoir. 1,536 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: Clarksville Post Office, 1967 Delaware Turnpike Clarksville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Located between Olive Street and Graceland Avenue. LEADER: Richard Bird: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-475-1346.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Route 5 Park and Ride, Route 5 and Van Buren Lane, Scotia, NY. DIRECTIONS: Park and Ride lot just west of the junction of I-890 and Route 5 (Amsterdam Road) in Glenville. The lot’s entrance is on Route 5. Leader: Mark Wilder: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-346-5988. CELL: 518-258-8452.

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E 7:30AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 100.0 MILES – Higher Education Ride (version 2) – Distance: 95-100 MILES – Starting at RPI, enjoy a pleasant roll up to Williams College (via the Petersburg Pass), hilly but pretty, through Bennington College and then on to Cambridge (okay, the town, not the university). Nice route back to Troy. Two food stops, no final exams. START: EMPAC, Corner of 8th Street and Congress Street, Troy, NY. DIRECTIONS: Meet on the corner. Plenty of free street parking. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412.



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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (10-12 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 40.4 MILES – RN # 21: NYs Park Police Academy – 4,100 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%, max grade 18%. Beautiful views of the 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 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 30.0-38.0 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 5:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 20.6 MILES – thank goodness it’s thursday # 19: Ravena – 1,181 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. A stop at Yanni’s afterwards is also very nice! START: Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School, 2025 US Route 9W, Ravena, NY. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.

E 6:00PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 24.0-27.0 MILES – thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. 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: Robert Dubois: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-356-6953.

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E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/HILLY) 54.0 MILES – Mariaville Lake – Century Weekend is coming up and you need to build mileage. This ride has mileage, one very hard climb, two great descents and some spectacular views of the Mohawk Valley and Mariaville Lake. Pace is 11 to 13 MPH, but faster riders are welcome. 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 near the baseball field. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943.

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E 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (10-12 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 47.4 MILES – RN # 22: Very Hard Knox – 4,544 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%, max grade 19%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. START: Knox Town Park, 2-98 Town Hall Road, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: From Altamont, take NYS-156/Berne-Altamont Road 6 miles to Town Hall Road. Park will be on the right. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545.


E 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/ROLLING) 26.0 MILES – schodack Island state Park Ride – We’ll meander beautiful southern Rensselaer County and take a break at this scenic State Park on the Hudson River. Rain cancels. START: Castleton Rite Aid Pharmacy, 1645 Columbia Turnpike, Castleton, NY. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602.

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


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2016 MHCC CENTURY WEEKEND ADVANCE MAIL-IN REGISTRATIONSEPTEMBER 10-11, 2016 AT SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK

DEADLINE: To register in advance by mail, this form must be postmarked by September 3rd, 2016 and must be accompanied by your check made payable to: Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club. Day of event registration is $10 more!

Online registration is available until September 6th at: www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend.

MAIL TO: Steve Segore 72 Phillip Street Albany, NY 12202

Contact Century Chair Jon Benn with questions at: [email protected]. Contact Jude Sagor to volunteer at: [email protected].

~ EACH RIDER Must COMPLEtE A sEPARAtE FORM. HOWEVER, YOu MAY PAY FOR MuLtIPLE REgIstRAtIONs WItH ONE CHECK. ~

PLEAsE PRINt LEgIBLY OR FILL Out IN ADOBE ACROBAt

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 (TO RECEIVE CENTURY UPDATES):

REGISTRATION FEE (CHECK ONE): CHECK RIDING DAY & DISTANCE:

MHCC MEMBER: $35($45 DAY OF EVENT)

NON-MEMBER: $45($55 DAY OF EVENT)

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

COMMENTS: 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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Q UO T E OF T HE MON T H

“No matter how many people you’re traveling with, cycling is a consuming enterprise, one in which you are communing all at once with your body and you bike and the road and the weather and the

traffic and the scenery – in other words the whole world as it pertains to you.”

— Bruce Weber from Life is a Wheel.

MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUBPREsENts

SARATOGA CENTURY WEEKENDSEPTEMBER 10-11, 2016 AT SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK

ALL SKILL LEVELS: 25 • 50 • 62 • 100

SCENIC WELL-MARKED ROUTES NO FUND RAISING

REST AREAS AND SAG SUPPORT NO GRAN FONDO STICKER SHOCK

POST-RIDE LUNCH INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION NON-MEMBERS WELCOME

RIDE SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR BOTH DAYS FOR ONE LOW PRICE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLAOD A PAPER REGISTRATION FORM, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.MOHAWKHUDSONCYCLINGCLUB.ORG.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT 2016 CENTURY WEEKEND CHAIR, JON BENN, AT: [email protected].

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.BIKEREG.COM/MHCCCENTURYWEEKEND.

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W E E K E N D


MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUBPO BOX 12575 • ALBANY, NY 12212-0575

WWW.MOHAWKHUDSONCYCLINGCLUB.ORG

AUGUST 2016

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