Ride Schedule
- Friday, September 4, 2026
- 9:30ASport/13.52525.325.30Pitons are OptionalCharles Adams
Todays ride is going up, way up to Thacher park and the over look, expect 4 miles of sustained climbing with an average grade of 4.5 percent topping at 10 percent on the lower half for a short distance. The weather report for Friday is another good one, mid 70's 10mph winds WNW no rain to speak of during the ride. We will be stopping at a Stewards at the 15 mile mark for a short break before Zipping down the chute on Rockhill rd and back to our cars. I'll be leading from the middle and back,I hope you can Join us on our climb to the Top.
- Saturday, September 5, 2026
- 8:45ATour/143534.934.90Carrot Barn BakeryAndy Kim
This is another quality control check for our next bakery on the list, Carrot Barn. This is one of Bob Jones' top bakeries but I do not put it in my top list because it gave me a stomachache which I shall neither forgive nor forget.
I put the pace at 14 but, really, just come as you are and I'll sweep from the back. If you feel like your pace is 12.5-13.5, it's okay; it's hilly, I'm just in it for the September weather vibes, and the baked goods.
If you're a faster rider, you're all welcome to join. It might give Bob Jones some happiness to have that fun. He's like a dog you need to take on a walk who needs some excitement with faster pacing.
Andy
Still official 5 star ride leader - 9:30ASport/133434.334.30Mariaville MeanderChristian Hess
Join us at Bozenkill Park this Saturday for a ride up to Mariaville Lake. We'll stop at the Mariaville Lakeside Store to take in some view and top off on food and drinks before returning to the starting location via Duanseburg and Duane Lake. An additional stop is available at the Stewart's Shops in Duanesburg (if needed). I'll be riding from the middle and back of the group to help support riders and we'll regroup occasionally at major intersection and after climbs throughout the ride.
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): 34.3 miles, 2318 TGIF, Max Grade = 7.1%
- Sunday, September 6, 2026
- 7:30AMulti-pace/122322.522.50Sunday Morning Wake Up RideSteve Redler
Let's celebrate Labor Day Weekend with a beautiful, cool ride on less traveled roads. The route will be slightly different this week but still passes through one of the most scenic spots on the ride, Gardner Rd, although in the uphill direction. After a stop a Stewarts, we'll ride on Picard Rd to return to Voorheesville. Let's ride first and then eat plenty the next day at the Labor Day BBQ.
- Monday, September 7, 2026
- 10:30ASport/123535.235.20Knox Figure 8Bill Little
This is a hilltown ride starting at the Knox Town Park on County Route 156. It wanders through lots of ups and downs that vary between rolling and a bit sharp. The descent on Pleasant Valley Road can be . . . exhilarating.
Road Conditions: Ride with GPS is clueless about Turner Road (mile 11) which is paved at first and then good dirt starting at about mile 11.3. The Ride with GPS map shows unpaved surfaces on West Road (mile 15.5) and Becker Road (mile 33). West Road has been paved and Becker Road is partially (or badly) paved and rideable with a road bike.
Please start the ride with enough water and any gels or bars you need because there are no convenience shops on the route. If at any time you wish to shorten the ride, please advise the ride leader via phone (518-861-8769). ain at the start will cause cancelatio; I will do my best to share pfredictions in advance through this portal.
- Tuesday, September 8, 2026
- 5PQuick/183232.032.00Tuesday Evening Schodack RideChristopher Allen
Please join me Tuesday at the Park and Ride at 5:00PM for a ride around Rensselaer County. Expect endurance pace, rain in the forecast cancels ride. See you then!
- 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 September 8th is 7:20 PM and Civil Twilight is at 7:49 PM. So headlights and a tailights are recommended for the ride - As we will finish after sunset but prior to civil twilight.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): 23.8 miles, 354 TGIF, Max Grade = 2.6%
- 10ACasual/121616.016.00Tuesday Morning CasualGary Toth
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, September 9, 2026
- 9:30ASport/133030.430.40Wednesday WanderingsJohn Petiet
This week we'll head to the Husdon River. We'll be able to see it at Van Wie Point and in Henry Hudson Park. Part of the ride is on NYS route 144, which can be busy. Be extra careful on that stretch. We also have to cross NYS route 9W twice. The rest of the route is much more pleasant. Rain at start cancels the ride. Bring food and water since there are no stores along the route. The ride starts and 9:30 given the cooler temperatures.
- Thursday, September 10, 2026
- 5PSport/122121.121.10TGIT #21 - Clipp Road Roundabout #2Steve White
Thank Goodness It's Thursday ride #21 for the 2026 season. This ride series will be no drop with leader sweeping the route. This ride is 21.1 miles long with 1021 feet of climbing on roads in the Bethlehem and Voorheesville areas. Faster riders welcome. Rain at the start will cancel. Updates via email. Please print cue sheet if you want a paper copy.
- Friday, September 11, 2026
- 8:45AQuick/15119118.8118.809/11 Memorial RideChristopher Allen
Join me for a 119-mile memorial ride honoring the victims, families, first responders, and survivors of September 11, 2001.
As a survivor of 9/11 myself, this ride is a personal journey and a shared space to reflect, remember, and mark the day together on the road.
The ride is built around attending two local community memorial ceremonies and visiting 3 more memorial sights.
he initial service in Troy at 9:00am in the morning, followed by an evening service in Glenville at 5:00 pm.
Plan to leave at 8:45 am sharp from Van Schaick Island to attend the 9am memorial service at Troy 9/11 Memorial Park.
Then at 5pm there is an event in Glenville Legacy Park.
In between we will visit the memorial sights in Saratoga, Amesterdam and Town of Florida.There are options to find food (think Hungry Chicken) and other places. We will plan on the goal. However bring plenty of water and food to supplement.
- 10ACasual/113433.933.90Hills of CambridgeGary Dormandy
Mark your calendar. It's time for the Hills of Cambridge. This has been an annual ride for a small group of CVC riders who "enjoy" the hills - especially the local ones. It is certainly not the ride that draws a big crowd, but if you are looking for a local challenge, here you go. Also, as you check out the route, you can see that it is very easy to peel off to do a modified version of the ride.
Please note that RWGPS indicates that Colfax & Shields Rds are dirt, but that is not the case. Both are paved. The only dirt road is the Firetower Rd which is marked as paved. (between the top of Hedges & Colfax) It has always been in good shape - fine for road tires. Early weather report looks good. For those interested, Brown's Brewery is right down the road from Cambridge for lunch after the fun.
- Saturday, September 12, 2026
- 8:30ATour/16104104.0104.00On the BorderBruce Curtiss
This ride starts from the Wilton Wildlife & Preserve Park and has 3 planned rest stops along the way. The planned stops are at Stewart's in Fort Edward (24 mi), Granville (51 mi) & Salem (73 mi). Stops are also possible at Sherman's Store in Rupert, VT (66 mi), Battenville Creamery near Salem NY (77 mi), & Stewart's in Greenwich, NY (90 mi) if needed. Expect 18-20 mph on the flat with an average speed of 16-17 mph. All paces are welcome, but faster or slower riders may be on their own so bring a friend if you'd like to. Rain at the start cancels. Final decision regarding ride cancellation, if rain is likely, will occur at least 1 hour prior to the planned start. Check website for updates.
- Sunday, September 13, 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.
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/92626.126.10Bikes, 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 except for a few short sections on busier state roads. This route has more gravel than what RWGPS shows. This route hits 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 the day's food truck after our ride. Nothing beats relaxing at S&S after a ride with chow and a brew listening to tunes. A perfect day on the farm.
We'll roll out from the farm at 9:45 a.m. Brew and chow available starting at noon.
Did I mention that S&S is also the host location for the November 1st Gravel Goblin charity gravel event? Yes it's true. Don't miss this end of season gravel event usually attended by close to 200 gravelers from near and far. So much fun. Register today before the price increase.
- 10AMulti-pace/123130.630.60Pedal for DonutsChristian Hess
Come join us for a social ride from the Burbine Forest Disc Golf Course to Bellinger's Orchard to enjoy some cider and donuts. This will be a Multi-Pace ride open to cyclists of all abilities.
For those looking for a shorter and less hillier option - There is a 20-mile option available for riders - The Ride with GPS link for the shorter route is included with the ride posting.
We'll plan on riding together to the orchard and split into groups when departing based on what route everyone is taking back to the starting location. Ride leader will sweep the 30-mile route.
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.
Note: This is a joint club ride with Schoharie County Cyclists.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS):
20 Mile Route: 20.8 miles, 1206 TGIF, Max Grade = 6.7%
30 Mile Route: 30.6 miles, 2036 TGIF, Max Grade = 10.4%
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- 5PSport/122020.020.00Thank Goodness It's Thursday #22Jonathan Benn
Thank Goodness It's Thursday #22, the penultimate Thursday evening ride for the 2026 season. 5:00 pm start! This ride series will be no drop with leader sweeping the route. Please note pace and terrain. 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.
- Saturday, September 19, 2026
- 10AMulti-pace/104544.644.60MHCC 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).
This will be a rain or shine event. 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.
Note: The route has been update as of 8/26 due to a bridge closure in Mayfield.
Ride Metrics (per Ride with GPS): Distance = 44.6 miles, Elevation Gain = 1855 feet, Max Grade = 6.3%
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 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.
- 11ACasual/102626.026.00Women on Wheels (WOW) Let's Ride to Lake GeorgeElayne Livote
Summer tourist season is over so let's ride to Lake George. We will ride on the Feeder Canal Trail for the first 2.5 miles which is unpaved but very ridable on a road bike. Then we will make our way over to the Warren County Bikeway in Glens Falls which will take us to Lake George. The bikeway is a mostly dedicated multiuse trail with a few miles on regular streets. Round trip is 26 miles with an option to add 3 more (see below).
We will have a rest stop in LG and hopefully find a few picnic tables that have not been put away for the winter. I suggest you bring lunch or a bite to eat as many places close after Labor Day.
The starting location is Murray Park in Hudson Falls. Click on the Start Location to get details and directions using Google Maps but note that there are two places to park at this location. We will gather in and depart from the unpaved lot because it is right off the Feeder Canal Trail.
We will return via the Bikeway and Feeder Canal Trail after a short loop in Lake George. You are invited to join me for an additional ride down the Feeder Canal Trail to the "Five Combines", an historic, stepped flight of five connected canal locks on the Glens Falls Feeder Canal. We will ride to where this intersects with the Empire State Trail (we were on this trail for Terry's WoW ride in July) and then return to Murray Park for a total of 3 extra miles. This would have been the start location if it had more parking.
Temperatures may be cool so dress accordingly. Layers are always a good idea and you may want a jacket to throw on while we're stopped for lunch.
Note: This is a ride designed for women only. Our intention is to create safe, non-competitive, judgement free rides in an effort to build the community of women in our club.
There is a rider limit of 15 so don't delay in signing up for this ride. Use the "Contact Leader" button below to reach out to me with any questions about the ride.
- 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.