Upcoming Rides
- Tuesday, August 11, 2026
- 5:30PQuick/193535.435.40Tuesday Evening Schodack RideMatthew Cronin
Please join me Tuesday at the Park and Ride at 5:30 PM for a spin from Schodack to Kinderhook and back. Setting this up since Chris is out this week and the weather looks good. Hate to miss a chance to ride!
- 6:30PTour/142424.324.30Tuesday Evening River Ride - PattersonvilleChristian 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 August 11th is 8:06 PM and Civil Twilight is at 8:37 PM. A headlight and taillight are recommended for the ride - As we will likely finish after sunset but prior to civil twilight.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 24.3 miles, 414 TGIF, Max Grade = 1.2%
- 9ASport/143130.530.50Applebuds 2Charles Adams
Route change to Applebuds 2, This is a familar route with a stop at Stewards for a little break before heading back to Voorheesville and our cars. Weather is looking good with low 80's for our ride, winds WNW 10mph, no rain high UV. I'll lead from the back and middle, hope you can join us
- 10ACasual/123130.730.70Tuesday Morning CasualGary Toth
OK, never mind. 0% precipitation probability. 10 am Nassau. Be there!
[Be on the lookout for adjustment of start time earlier or later in a futile attempt to dodge the inevitable Tuesday storms.]
A casual, social ride for those who don't want to chase the hammerheads up steep climbs. Inexperienced riders welcome and encouraged. Average target pace is 12 mph, but a bit slower or faster is fine. Routes are flat to rolling.Leader rides at the back, no one left behind. Rain cancels ride, cancellation posted by 8 am.
- Wednesday, August 12, 2026
- 9ATour/144848.248.20Waterfront to Fort EdwardKevin Kralovic
From Waterfront Park north along the west side of the Hudson then returning on the east side to Schuylerville. I have us partly on the bike path along the river when coming back south. If this should for any reason prove problematic (have not been on this section) we can use Rt. 4 or roads a little further inland. Rest stop in Fort Edward. Another available in Schylerville. All pace groups welcome. Rain cancels. Posting will be updated by 7:30 a.m. if needed. Pace for ride leader will be14's to low 15's.
- 9ASport/123130.930.90Wednesday WanderingsSteve White
This ride will travel over mostly quiet and scenic roads between the Bethlehem and Altamont areas and will be 30.9 miles long with 1491 feet of climbing. This ride normally breaks into multiple groups with the fastest group averaging 15-16 mph. The leader will sweep the ride. Rain at the start cancels the ride. Ride updates will be made via email.
- Thursday, August 13, 2026
- 6PSport/122221.621.60Thank Goodness Its Thursday #17Steve White
Thank Goodness It's Thursday ride #17 for the 2026 season. This ride will be no drop with leader sweeping the route and will take place on mostly very quiet and scenic roads west of Thacher Park. The ride is 21.6 miles long with 1468 feet of climbing. Ride with GPS shows part of Middle Road as unpaved, but it is actually paved. Please park on the far western side of the parking lot across the street from the Maple Inn On the Lake restaurant. Faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email. After the ride, please join me at the Maple Inn restaurant for something to eat and drink. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Friday, August 14, 2026
- 8:30ATour/154040.240.20Poughkeepsie Brewster One WayBrook Caro
Please note this is a one-way ride. Be prepared to ride back or arrange alternate transportation. I will be continuing on to NYC after stopping for brunch at the end of this ride.
Poughkeepsie to Brewster is one of the prettier parts of the Empire State Trail, especially past Stormville. Scenic, no cars, gentle climb. If you haven't been, it's worth checking out.
If you are interested in going to NYC as well, let me know and I will organize that.
- Saturday, August 15, 2026
- 8:30AGravel/106666.266.20Beyond Kelley StandRobert Jones
Truly an adventure ride. I'm cautiously optimistic that most of the gravel sections are actually ridable, but I make no promises.
Looks like there is a 7-11 in Bondville, VT, around Mile 28, and a store in Jamaica, VT at mile 38. The Chocolatorium is around mile 64.
Because there are some long (i.e., 10 mile) downhill (and uphill) gravel sections, I'm recommending big tires. A hardtail mountain bike might even be appropriate.
I'm listing target pace at 10 mph, but that probably won't be as easy as it sounds.
- Tuesday, August 18, 2026
- 10ASport/124140.640.60Shoots and ladders: Altamont-Duanesburg-Knox loopBill Little
A rolling 40 mile tour of Duanesburg & Knox, with enough climbing to keep us all honest, plus a 5-mile downhill slide to close out the route. There is a Stewarts in Duanesburg at about mile 14.9 for refueling. Rain forecasted for the start will cause cancelation or postponement. For you hydrology/watershed nerds, we'll also visit the headwaters of the Normanskill and Bozenkill. If a participant wishes to shorten or abandon the ride, please remember to call/text the ride leader. Ride leader leads from the middle.
- Sunday, August 23, 2026
- 9:30ASport/133737.037.00Bikes, Brews, and BBQsSteve Goodspeed
The 37mi route option for Bikes, Brews, and BBQs will be relatively challenging with plenty of ups and downs but fery few flat sections. The majority of the route will be on quiet gravel roads with little traffic but a few short sections will travel on highly trafficed state routes. S&S Farm Brewery has invited us to use their property for a ride location so please consider showing some patronage to the brewery and Bernie's Blueline BBQ food truck who will be on hand, music by Peter Keller also.
We won't be riding with a sence of urgency but we do plan to keep moving for the most part with regroups only about every 10 miles.
- 9:45AGravel/102626.126.10Bikes, Brews, and BBQsChet Lasell
Join a group of gravelers for a Sunday morning 26 mile ramble around Nassau and Chatham. After our ride we'll relax at the famous S&S Farm Brewery. The majority of this route uses quiet gravel roads with little traffic but it includes a few short sections on busier state roads. This route has more gravel than what RWGPS shows. This route will hit some of the area's top gravel roads, including Richmond, Reed, Bashford, Brown, Goold, White Bridge, Seven Bridges, Ford, and an old favorite -- Ashley Hill.
S&S Farm Brewery has invited MHCC gravelers to use their property as a ride location so please consider showing your patronage to the brewery and Bernie's Blueline BBQ food truck after our ride. Nothing beats relaxing at S&S after a ride with chow and a brew while listening to tunes. A perfect day on the farm.
We'll roll out from S&S at 9:45 a.m. Brew and bbq available starting at noon.
- Thursday, August 27, 2026
- 5:30PSport/112120.820.80Thank Goodness It's Thursday #19Jonathan Benn
Thank Goodness It's Thursday ride #19 (Bozenkill) for the 2026 season. This ride series will be no drop with leader sweeping the route. Please note pace and terrain. This route has a long classic Albany County climb. Faster riders welcome. Restrooms available near parking lot. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email and Facebook. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Sunday, August 30, 2026
- 8ATour/14103103.2103.20Woestina CenturyChristian Hess
Today's route will take us from Rotterdam Junction to Little Falls (and back) - Almost exclusively on the Erie Canalway Trail
We will stop (as needed) along the route. Food and drink are available at the following locations along the route:
- Mile 15/88 in Fort Hunter (Karen's Produce and Ice Cream)
- Mile 28/74 in Sprakers (Sprakers Reformed Church)
- Mile 35/67 in Fort Plain (Stewart's Shops)
- Mile 42/60 in Mindenville (Natural Spring)
- Mile 51 in Little Falls (Canal Place
Riders looking to ride only a portion of the route are welcome to join us and turn around at any point during the ride.
Note: There is a 4-mile portion of the trail that is unpaved as we enter Herkimer County. This is easily rideable using road tires. On road alternatives will be available to those who decide to avoid the gravel portion of the route.
Rain at start will cancel the ride. The rain date for this ride will be Sunday, September 6th.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 103.2 miles, 1574 TGIF, Max Grade = 2.6%
- Thursday, September 3, 2026
- 5PSport/122120.520.50TGIT # 20 - Clarksville to Almost ThacherRick Bird
PLEASE NOTE EARLIER START TIME!!!
Thank Goodness It's Thursday ride #20 for the 2026 season. This ride series will be no drop with leader sweeping the route. Please note pace and terrain. Rolling hills on this route. Faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Saturday, September 26, 2026
- 10AMulti-pace/104242.042.00MHCC Fall Foliage RideChristian Hess
Come out and join your fellow MHCC members and riding crews for a fall foliage along the Great Sacandaga Lake. This will be a Multi-Pace ride open to cyclists of all abilities. The Great Sacandaga Brewing Company will be our host on this Saturday and their tap room will be open for beverages after the ride.
The Route: This route will take us around the Southern portion of the Great Sacandaga Lake - From Broadalbin to Northville (and beyond). Services are available in Northville (Mile 18) and Edinburgh (Mile 26).
Rain at the start will cancel the ride - Rain date is October 3rd. Ride leader leads out from the beginning of the parking area. Please download the route onto your GPS-enabled device. Contact the ride leader if you would like a print out. Of course, once back at the start you are encouraged to join your riding pals at the Great Sacandaga Brewing Company for a debriefing.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): Distance = 42.0 miles, Elevation Gain = 1729 feet, Max Grade = 6.7%
- 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 - 10AMulti-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.