Upcoming Rides
- Thursday, October 8, 2026
- 11ASport/143434.134.10Quack QuackCharles Adams
Today's ride will follow our familiar route to the west before shooting up Quackenbush rd to get a view of some fall colors and then on to Altamont for a quick stop at stewarts for a break at mile 26. Perfect October weather mid 60's light breeze slight chance of a shower around 2pm just after we finish up for the day. I'll be leading from the middle and back, We'll regroup at Stewarts before sprint back to our cars. Hope you can join us!
- 10:30AGravel/14.53333.033.00Gravel Oreo extendoEric Tupaj
Read the Ride with GPS route notes - a road bike will not work for this. Off-road portions are mostly wide stone dust trails, but there are also sections of two-track, grass/single track and more. Hazards will be discussed at the pre-ride brief.
Expect a "spirited pace" of 16-19 on pavement, 15-17 on stone dust trails and 11 or less on the grass. I will lead from the front. If you fall behind you can continue the ride or turn around at any point. It's all but impossible to get lost and 100% cell phone coverage. It's worth doing just the off-road portion any time but busy weekends when pedestrian trail users are out in force. (Vischer Ferry Preserve is closed October 10-16 for duck season, so come out while the leaves are changing).
Extendo version includes the new Town of Clifton Park Riverview Park at 41 Acre Woods - basically a quiet hiking trail along a pond and down along the Mohawk.
Brief stops for drink/gel anticipated at halfway/turnaround, maybe above Vischer Ferry Power Plant and/or Rexford Stewarts (which is the only place for water). We may or may not stop at the Niskayuna Soccer Fields near the end of the ride to use their outdoor hose to rinse off mud (or restroom) if needed, then ride back to the start location. Lunch options in the shopping plaza include Meat & Co. (worth trying), Uncle Rico's Pizza, Starbucks, Stewarts Shops and Market32.
Ride leaves promptly at 10:30 AM. Sign up by 9:30. Meet in the larger parking lot next to the Niskayuna Nott St. Starbucks (not the Market 32 lot). The location is the red pin HERE. There is a Stewart's Shops with restrooms connected to the start parking lot.
Ride leader will post an update by 07:00 AM on day of ride if cancellation necessary. Weather looks to be ideal seasonal.
- Friday, October 9, 2026
- 11ASport/143535.435.40Harry, I've reached the TopCharles Adams
Like Marv, the bungling burglar in Home Alone we're going to the top today. Its Steve's Z's last ride of the year up here so i thought we'd give him a ride to tell the club sea level riding buddies about when he gets back to Florida. We'll get a group photo at the top of Pinnacle so Steve has proof for his winter buddies. The weather is looking good for a climb , low 60's no rain in site, There's a planned stop in Altamont at mile 27 for a break and snacks. I hope you can come out and join Steve on his farewell ride of 2027 and get a in the picture at the top, { we hope Steve will be in it} See you out there!
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 10ASport/142929.329.30Fall Westerlo Town Park Ride-Lake OnderdonkTom Buscher
Ride starts at the Westerlo town park at 10:00 AM. This is a rolling Albany County hill town ride with some climbing and nice descents. The ride will take us around Woodstock Lake and Lake Onderdonk. We will regroup 2-3 times during the ride. Ride is 29.3 miles with 1927' feet of climbing. Enjoy some scenic views and hilltown colors on this country ride. Bring an extra snack or drink for after the ride. We can sit and relax for a short time at picnic tables in the park after the ride. Rain at start cancels ride.
- 10ASport/124544.744.70Cambridge to Cossayuna mixed terrain loopBill Little
This is a wonderful autumnal run of the 2026 Battenkill grand fondo route (44 miles); a tour of Shushan, Salem, Cossayuna, E. Greenwich and everything in between. Please note the route profile, indicating some classic Battenkill climbs, most notably Juniper Swamp Road and Joe Bean Hill. And there are also some classic downhills complimenting the uphills. Calories: There is a Stewart's in Salem at about mile 22 for refueling/regrouping; we'll also regroup at major intersections and after longer climbs. Road conditions: this route has about ten miles of gravel roads, which in Washington County are usually in good shape. Please take that and the route profile into consideration. I plan on riding my road bike with 30mm tires for a happy medium on the various road surfaces.
Weather: Rain forecasted for the start will cause cancelation or postponement. I will do my best to provide a "go/no go" prediction in advance through this portal. Parking: We start at the Cambridge library. Please park well behind the Library, on the dirt area, not in the Library parking area itself (where there are too few spaces). Safety note: if at any time you wish to go back to the start before completing the ride, please advise the ride leader by phone call and/or text (518-8618769). This is avoids miscommunications and herd maintenance confusion.
- Sunday, October 11, 2026
- 10ASport/12.55049.549.50Pine Lake -PisecoRobert Payst
Come out for a ride in the southern Adirondacks during what should be peak foliage ride along Rt. 10 and a lap of Piseco Lake. This will be a Multi-Pace ride open to cyclists of all abilities.
Services will be very limited on this ride. There are no stores along the route, and cell service will be limited. As the Scout motto goes: Be Prepared.
Note: This will be a joint ride with members of the ADK Velo Club also joining us.
Post-ride refreshments will be at Stump City Brewery on West Fulton St. in Gloversville.
Rain at the start will cancel. Ride Leader will make decision concerning weather either the day before or by 7am day of the ride.
- 8AMulti-pace/122222.122.10Sunday Morning Wake Up RideSteve Redler
Columbus Day Sunday is the peak of the leaf peeping season in Voorheesville and Altamont. So our route is on scenic Gardner Rd and close to the escarpment along Picard Rd on the way back. We avoid the Indian Ladder apple picking traffic on this route. 8:00 am start time to allow for an additional warm up. Rain will cancel. All levels of riders are welcome!
- Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- 6:30PTour/142423.823.80Tuesday Evening River Ride - Lock 8Christian 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 October 13th is 6:18 PM and Civil Twilight is at 6:47 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): 23.8 miles, 354 TGIF, Max Grade = 2.6%
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- 2PSport/132625.525.50Be Golden FarmsTom Buscher
Joins us at Be Golden farms in Berne Sat 10/17/2026. The farm is located just outside the hamlet of Rensselaerville just off rt 85. Address is 15 Gifford Hollow Rd, Berne. They specialize in wood fired sour dough pizzas. The restaurant opens at 1:00 and the ride starts at 2:00. The owners have asked us to park in the lower parking lot all the way in the back. Please support the farm by meeting after the ride for pizza and drinks in their newly constructed post and beam building. This is a hill town ride with scenic views, some climbing and descents. Ride leader will lead from the middle and back.
Hope we see you there.
- Sunday, November 1, 2026
- 9AMulti-pace/115656.056.002026 MHCC GRAVEL GOBLIN - 56 miles*Bill Little
WELCOME to MHCC's 2026 Gravel Goblin ride page for the benefit of the Northeast Regional Food Bank and held at S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau NY. This 56 mile ride is our most challenging, but still a scenic, route on Gravel Goblin Day. Just for you, and the 41 mile riders, there is a rest stop at mile 36.8 at the Red Rock VFD, where you can refuel and recharge. To register to participate in the Gravel Goblin, please go to the BikeReg registration page: https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-goblin. Be sure to sign up ASAP to get a discounted price. And remember, early birds get the free cookies.
*Unaffiliated Ride
Start: S&S Farm Brewery - 9:30AMulti-pace/114140.840.802026 MHCC GRAVEL GOBLIN - 41 miles*Bill Little
*Unaffiliated Ride
WELCOME to MHCC's 2026 Gravel Goblin ride page for the benefit of the Northeast Regional Food Bank and held at S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau NY. This 41 mile route will take you along some of the prettiest and even challenging gravel roads in the area. Just for you, and the 56 mile riders, there is a rest stop at mile 22.3 at the Red Rock VFD, where you can refuel and recharge. To register to participate in the Gravel Goblin, please go to the BikeReg registration page: https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-goblin. Be sure to sign up ASAP to get a discounted price. And remember, early birds get the free cookies.
Start: S&S Farm Brewery - 10:15AMulti-pace/113131.031.002026 MHCC GRAVEL GOBLIN ROAD COURSE - 31 miles *Bill Little
WELCOME to MHCC's 2026 Gravel Goblin ride page for the benefit of the Northeast Regional Food Bank and held at S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau NY. This is our Goblin road course for anyone preferring a little pavement under them. It's 31 rolling, scenic miles through the countryside. To register to participate in the Gravel Goblin, please go to the BikeReg registration page: https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-goblin . Be sure to sign up ASAP to get a discounted price. And remember, early birds get the free cookies.
*Unaffiliated Ride
Start: S&S Farm Brewery - 10AMulti-pace/113030.130.102026 MHCC GRAVEL GOBLIN RIDE - 30 miles.*Bill Little
WELCOME to MHCC's 2026 Gravel Goblin ride page for the benefit of the Northeast Regional Food Bank and held at S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau NY. This 30 mile ride visits the quiet and scenic country roads of Columbia County in fall splendor. To register to participate in the Gravel Goblin, please go to the BikeReg registration page: https://www.bikereg.com/gravel-goblin . Be sure to sign up ASAP to get a discounted price. And remember, early birds get the free cookies.
*Unaffiliated Ride
Start: S&S Farm Brewery
- Friday, December 25, 2026
- 6ACasual/82827.727.70Test Ride PostTerry Peters
This is not a real ride. the posting is a tool for guidingnew ride leaders.