Upcoming Rides
- Saturday, April 18, 2026
- 9ATour/145352.952.90Challenge Series #3Robert Jones
This is the third of a series of Saturday rides. They begin in the spring with relatively short routes and moderate climbing. But, each week brings increasing distance and/or climbing as your conditioning improves. The series concludes in mid-June with two epic rides. How far into the series can you make it?
Rides are unsupported, other than by the kindness of your fellow riders. Longer rides will have sufficient stops for food and water.Things start to get real on this third ride. Yes, there is a 1500 foot climb, but it is followed by 15 miles of descending and a stop at Delightful Bites by Nina, a bakery in Cairo. Tom Buscher gets credit for finding this route that takes us along the Eastern side of Mt. Pisgah.
- 10:30ASport/123332.932.90Hilltown InventoryBill Little
I have moved this ride a day ahead, from Sunday to Saturday, in light of the forecast for rain on sunday. I hope you can make it.
Southern Albany County contains some of the finest bicycle riding in Upstate NY; some would say the whole Northeast. This route, starting and ending at the Knox Town Park, will loop around both side of the Fox Creek Valley, spending some time or Route 443, which parallels the creek. But most of the time will be spent on rolling roadways and some interesting climbs, beginning to engage your riding season legs. Note that from Knox Town Park we will immediately head out on a paved, downhill path through the park to get to Street Road - requires a level of comfort withy bike handling skills. I will lead from the middle. If at any time you decide to abandon the route, please call and advise me (518-861-8769). Please download the route to your bike computer or print in out to bring. A forecast for rain or other inclement weather will cause cancellation or postponement. If people like this ride, maybe the next one will explore parts of Montgomery or Schoharie County.
- 9:30ASport/123231.631.60MHCC Brewery TourChristian Hess
Come out and join us on this monthly ride series where we visit breweries in and around the Capital District.
This months host will be Wolf Hollow Brewing Company in Glenville, NY. We'll ride through portions of Charlton, Galway and Glenville on mainly secondary and tertiary roads before returning to the brewery for some post-ride food and drinks.
As a reminder - Please bring proper clothing, nutrition and repair supplies for your selected bike. The ride will depart the starting location at the posted time. So please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the starting time.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 31.6 miles, 1766 TGIF, Max Grade = 4.9%
- Sunday, April 19, 2026
- 1:30PSport/121919.119.10Search for Lost Legs #3Jonathan Benn
2026 Search for Lost Legs #3. Getting back into the swing of cycling for the 2026 season. Check your bike and get ready to ride! A no drop ride where the leader will sweep the route. Please note pace, faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email and Facebook. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Tuesday, April 21, 2026
- 6:30PTour/142423.723.70Tuesday Evening River Ride - Kiwanis ParkChristian Hess
Come out and join us for this weekly ride series along the Mohawk River on Tuesday evenings. These rides will be flat and utilize the Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail as much as possible. 'On-road' portions of the route will use NY-5S or other secondary roads.
Sunset on April 21st is 7:45 PM and Civil Twilight is at 8:15 PM. So we will need a headlight and a tailight for the ride - As we will finish after sunset.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 23.7 miles, 376 TGIF, Max Grade = 3.5%
- Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- 1PSport/133333.333.30Wednesday Saratoga Waterfront RideKim Hanson
This weeks ride will start from Waterfront Park. It has a bit less elevation and is few miles shorter than last weeks, but I would not consider it flat (33.3 miles with 1605 ft of elevation according to RidewithGPS).
There is no rest stop planned, so bring enough water and snacks for the ride. The current forecast is for a pretty chilly start to Wednesday, so this ride will be starting at 1PM.
- 6PSport/122222.122.10Wednesday Evening in DelansonSteven Hickey
Come join us in Delanson for an evening ride through the Town of Duanesburg and the surrounding area. This ride will be No Drop with the ride leader sweeping the route. Please note pace and terrain. There will be hills! Faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 22.1 miles, 1393 TGIF, Max Grade = 8.1%
- 10ASport/122221.721.70Wednesday WanderingsJohn Petiet
Starting these rides up again for this year. The first one is Bethlehem zig zag and it's a fairly flat ride in the Town of Bethlehem. This ride is a no drop ride and I plan to lead from the back at a 12 mph pace. There are no planned stops at a store so bring enough food and water. Rain at the start cancels ride. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Thursday, April 23, 2026
- 5:30PSport/122019.819.80Thank Goodness It's Thursday #1Steve White
Thank Goodness It's Thursday ride #1 for the 2026 season. This ride series will be no drop with the leader sweeping the route. This ride will cover mostly quiet and scenic roads in the Voorheesville area. It will be 19.8 miles long with 1051 feet of climbing. Please note the pace and terrain. Faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy. Please note the 5:30 p.m. start time
- Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 8:30ATour/156160.660.60Challenge Series #4Robert Jones
This ride is a longer than last week, but with less climbing. We start by crossing the Troy-Menands bridge (on the sidewalk) and climbing into Brunswick and Cropseyville. We pass by Cornell's Farm Stand at mile 22. If that isn't open yet, there is a Sunoco station just down the road on Rt. 7. We'll replenish snacks and drinks. The route heads along the paved backroads of Pittstown (it isn't all gravel) then wraps around the northwestern portion of the Tomhannock Reservoir before heading back toward Troy.
Planning to stop at The Placid Baker in Troy, a new favorite of the Ride Leader, around mile 57. You'll need to carry enough water and snacks to make it from mile 22 to back to Troy (so approx. 35 miles).
For parking, you can use the North end of the bike path in Watervliet, or park near the Corning Preserve and come in from the South. Ride leader will be coming from that direction around 8am (if anyone wishes to meet there).
- 10ACasual/102423.623.60WOW ride #2 Kiwanis Park to Amsterdam, Mohawk Valley Gateway Overlook.Shelly Nevard
We will ride on the Mohawk Hudson Bike Hike Trail from Kiwanis Park in Rotterdam to an overlook in Amsterdam where we will regroup and retrace our route. There are no hills just a couple of little bumps. There is a portapotty at the start.
- Sunday, April 26, 2026
- 10ATour/145050.350.30Mohawk River Half CenturyChristian Hess
Today's route will take us from Lock 8 in Rotterdam to Fultonville (and back) primarily using the Erie Canalway Trail. We'll make a pit stop around the halfway point at the Cumberland Farms in Fonda to refresh our supply of food and drinks.
Rain at start will cancel the ride. Rain date for the ride will be Sunday, May 3rd.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 50.3 miles, 933 TGIF, Max Grade = 4.2%
- 2PTour/143232.032.00Sunday Afternoon Matinee RideJames Bethell
Moving this ride to Sunday for this week.
Back in 2005, I was leading these matinee rides because I was working nights and not able to commit to a morning ride.
I don't work nights anymore but I still like doing an afternoon ride that gets me home for dinner. I'm commiting to 2 of these
rides a month and possibly 1 Road and the other Gravel if the interest is there. Will increase mileage and pace as the season goes.
Faster riders are welcome, just let the ride leader know what you're doing.
Rain at the start cancels the ride, look for updates on the day of.
RWGPS route to follow.
- 1:30PSport/122019.519.50Search for Lost Legs #4Rick Bird
2026 Search for Lost Legs #4. Getting back into the swing of cycling for the 2026 season. Check your bike and get ready to ride! A no drop ride where the leader will sweep the route. Please note pace, faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email and Facebook. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Thursday, April 30, 2026
- 5:30PSport/122221.821.80Thank Goodness It's Thursday #2Jonathan Benn
Thank Goodness It's Thursday ride #2 for the 2026 season. This ride series will be no drop with leader sweeping the route. Please note pace and terrain. There will be hills! Faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email and Facebook. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy. Note 5:30 p.m. start time
- Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 10ACasual/102323.123.10Nassau to Broadstreet BagelTerry Peters
OK Women of MHCC, come to today's ride with an appetite and some money to buy yourself a treat at Broadstreet Bagel shop in Kinderhook. Some people will want to lock up their bikes, others will simply keep an eye on their bike. Do whatever is comfortable for you.
Our route travels along the AHET trail from Nassau to Kinderhook, however the trail does include short sections along the road. There is a port-a-pottie near the start or a Stewart's shop a mile away.
We will travel together, regrouping as needed and making sure no one is left behind.
Although I don't want to exclude anyone, I have set a rider limit of 15 for this ride.
Weather cancellations or delays will be posted on the website with a subsequent email blast, so make sure your notifications are set to allow emails.
- Saturday, May 9, 2026
- 1:15PCasual/101717.417.40MHCC Spring Kick-Off RideChristian Hess
Attention MHCC Members! It's Spring Kick-Off Time!
Once again we are marking the Spring riding season with two rides from Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery. This is a great way to meet up with riding friends (or meet new ones), maybe see a different part of Albany County and, post-ride, enjoy a meal and beverage at Indian Ladder Farms' pub. This ride, leaving from Indian Ladder Farms lower lot at 1:15 PM, will head into Altamont, providing great views of the Helderbergs and a taste of Village life. A great tour of some Guilderland back roads. Put May 9th on your calendar and sign up for this one. The route is interesting, gentle and rolling, and the company even better. Rain at the start will cancel the ride. This will help you light up your legs for more MHCC rides coming up soon. Please download the RWGPS route to your bike computer or print the question sheet from the RWGPS link. See you there.
- 1PMulti-pace/123131.031.00MHCC Spring Kick-Off RideChristian Hess
Attention MHCC Members! It's Spring Kick-Off Time!
Once again we are marking the Spring riding season with two rides from Indian Ladder Farms Cidery and Brewery. This is a great way to meet up with riding friends (or meet new ones), maybe see a different part of Albany County and, post-ride, enjoy a meal and beverage at Indian Ladder Farms' pub. This ride, leaving from Indian Ladder Farms lower lot at 1:00 PM, will head into South Bethlehem and explore some of the back roads around Clarksville. The return includes the "luge run" down Rock Hill Road at mile point 25.5, so much fun! Put May 9th on your calendar and sign up for this one. The route is interesting, a bit of a saw tooth profile, and the company even better. Rain at the start will cancel the ride. This will help you light up your legs for more MHCC rides coming up soon. Please download the RWGPS route to your bike computer or print the question sheet from the RWGPS link. See you there.
- Sunday, May 31, 2026
- 9ATour/146463.863.80South Amsterdam Metric CenturyChristian Hess
Today's route will be take us from South Amsterdam to Saint Johnsville (and back) - Almost exclusively on the Erie Canalway Trail.
There will be (3) planned stops along the route:
- Mile 19: Sprakers Reformed Church in Sprakers
- Mile 32: Stewart's Shops in Saint Johnsville
- Mile 45: Sprakers Reformed Church in Sprakers
Additional stops will be made (as needed) along the route.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 63.8 miles, 961 TGIF, Max Grade = 2.4%