Tour de Kingston - Sunday, Sept 12

The 16th Annual Tour De Kingston and Ulster bike ride is set for Sunday September 12th at Forsyth Park., Kingston. Register online at www.tourdekingston.com 

Discount registration is $40 for adults until 12 noon on September 11th.  After that, registration is $50.  Registration is $10 for those under 21, and Free for everyone for the Family Ride.

 This is an in-person, rain or shine event! 

Also, volunteers are needed. People are needed for registration (8-11am), rest stops (9-12) and lunch/cleanup (12-2).  Event t-shirt and lunch included!! If able to help, contact Tom Polk ,Bicycle Program Manager, YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County, 845.338.3810, x 102

MHBC TRIP – KEENE, NH OCTOBER 18-21, 2021

The MHBC is providing opportunities to ride together this year in areas outside the Hudson Valley.

The first is a trip to Keene, NH. It is planned for October 18-21, with check in on Monday afternoon, riding on Tuesday, Wednesday, and checkout Thursday. C level rides are planned for all days; C+/B level rides are planned for Tuesday and Wednesday. Check the club calendar for more details. www.midhudsonbicycleclub.com/ride-calendar

Ride Leader Incentive Program for 2021

Our club is happy to announce a ride leader incentive program for 2021! This program has been developed to both incentivize new ride leaders to offer interesting rides as well as thank those who have provided great rides for the past 55 years. Any club rides for 2021 which are posted on the MHBC calendar will be tallied.

MHBC is a 100% volunteer organization. Our ride leaders are the main reason our club survives and having more, multi-level rides will enable the club to thrive. If you have a route you enjoy please share it with other club members by leading a ride.

Ride Leader incentive program:

· End of the year award for anyone who had led 15 rides or more: $100 gift certificate from a local Bike shop or a donation to charity of your choice.

· End of the year award for anyone who had led 10 rides or more: $75 gift certificate from a local Bike shop or a donation to charity of your choice.

· End of the year award for anyone who had led 5 rides or more, get $50 from a local Bike shop or a donation to charity of your choice.

· End of the year award for anyone who had led 3 rides that are D, C or 20 – 25-mile, non- hilly C+ rides, gets a MHBC, individual membership for 2022 

If you would like to gain rider leader skills or have questions contact Bill Miller at (845) 332-5922 or wvmillerjr@yahoo.com. Also, lots of great information on leading a ride is available here: https://midhudsonbicycleclub.com/ride-leaders

Rides must be posted on the MNBC website calendar. Directions can be found on the calendar in the lower left box. The password is the one you received when completing your 2021 club membership registration. Also, that can be obtained by emailing mhbc.pres@gmail.com.

Ron Gall can answer any questions about how to post to the calendar. Also, he can make any needed changes to a posting already on the calendar. He can be reached at (914) 456-6953 or rongall@optonline.net.

Having each member provide just one ride would greatly increase the rides offered.

Tour de Hope, July 10 @ 9:30 am in Saugerties sponsored by Hope Rocks

Like to ride your bike on peaceful country roads ?

Like nice scenery?

Like live music?

Like riding your bicycle to support a good cause ?

The Tour de Hope is a scenic 25 mile ride on pleasant roads in Saugerties . There is also a 5 mile family ride also.

Support Hope Rocks , an organization helping to bring suicide and addiction out of the darkness and truly aide people with these afflictions .

Your entry fee gets you an event tee shirt and the festivities at the finish. .. come ride with us ! The route is awesome!!

For more details and registration:

https://hoperocksevents.ticketspice.com/ride-for-recovery

Multi-level group rides from New Paltz on Sat, June 5

Please join us on a multi-level group ride from Twin Star Orchards. We had loads of fun riding these pleasant back roads several years ago, followed by socializing and snacks from the Orchard’s fare.  Sign up on the club website calendar is required.

There will be plenty of parking and rest rooms available. 

 MHBC D, C, C+, B Rides from Twin Star Orchards 

June 5, 2021 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Rain Date June 6th. 

All rides start from Twin Star Orchards, 155 N Ohioville Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561 

 Here are the planned routes that you can download and/or print cue sheets. 

** B ride route was revised on 5/29

 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25569284 C/27 – 10:30 AM start – Dave Gordon 

 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25415143 D/10 – 10:45 AM start - TBD 

 https://ridewithgps.com/routes/25409000 C+/36 - 10:15 AM start – Ron Gall, Jason Klock 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36198531 B/45 – 10:00 AM start – Leaderless ride (route link updated 5/29)

See https://www.twinstarorchards.com/ for available food and beverages.  

Non-riders are welcome to join us to hang out and/or do some shopping in New Paltz. 

 Please sign up on the club calendar so:  

  • we can advise the Orchard how many folks to expect. 

  • we have sufficient ride leaders. 

 

 

Winter Zwift Rides with the club

As the nights draw in and chances to ride outdoors start to tail off, the club board want to encourage a sense of community through the winter months by organizing Zwift meet-ups on a regular basis.

Steve Dickens has agreed to lead as many of these as possible over the winter months. The plan is to have a ride every Tuesday and Thursday evening at 6pm.  Please check the club calendar for any changes to the schedule.

For you to able to join the meet-up you need to follow Steve on Zwift so he can add you to the meet-up.  His Zwift name is: Steven Dickens.

The rides will be a hour long, no-drop rides (you can set a feature in Zwift to keep the group together) so riders will be kept together regardless of rider performance. Steve will try to switch the courses up week to week. The rides leave at 6pm sharp so please think about getting on to Zwift and setting up your trainer at least 15-minutes the start time.

Please also download the Zwift companion app to your phone so that you can join the group chat during the ride.

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If you want to join the rides on a Tuesday and Thursday but don't know anything about Zwift this is a great place to start:

https://www.zwift.com/.../how.../what-you-need-to-ride-zwift

If you need more information on which trainer to buy to get Zwifting this is best place to check for in-depth reviews:

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/product-reviews/trainers

Another resource is your local bike shop..

 

All group rides and activities cancelled through April 5, 2020

Following a specially convened board meeting to discuss the threat posed by the COVID 19 virus, the Mid Hudson Bicycle Club board has decided to cancel all club sanctioned group rides and activities until the 5th April. Therefore, please do not post any rides on the club website calendar
until after that date.


The Board decided to make this decision following today’s guidance from the National Governing body USA Cycling for more details read their website below:

https://www.usacycling.org/article/expert-advice-on-covid-19-cycling

We will review activities again on the 5th April and provide more guidance at that time.

Many of you have inquired about the Spring Fling event and we currently plan to go ahead with this event. But we will be monitoring events as they unfold in the coming weeks and will decide closer to event whether it goes ahead.

Thanks for your understanding at this difficult time.

Spring Fling - Saturday, April 25, 2020

Biking, Potluck Lunch & Club Meeting

When: sign in begins at 9:15 am

Where: Saugerties Reformed Church, 173 Main St., Saugerties 12477

Come bike in northern Ulster County. Greet old friends and bring along new. Scenic mountain vistas, waterfalls, and farms. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your ride.

9:15 am – sign in begins

9:45 am– A/B/C rides leave

10:30 am– D ride leaves

12:30 am - Potluck lunch followed by club meeting. Please bring an appetizer, main dish or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided.

Rain cancels. Any changes will be posted on April 25 by 7 am on the MHBC Facebook page and at www.midhudsonbicycleclub.com on the ride calendar.

Parking is available behind the Church in the parking lot off of John St. Please enter the Church in the back from the parking lot.

Cue sheets will be provided. Ride with GPS route links will be posted on the club calendar and on Facebook approximately 1 week prior to the Spring Fling.

For more information contact either :

Gail at (845) 430 – 2182, thorntondds@hotmail.com or

Barbara at (845) 625-4168, coneflour@gmail.com

Spring Fling

Spring Fling - Saturday, April 27th.

Biking, Potluck Lunch & Club Meeting

When: Saturday, April 27, 2019, sign in begins at 9:15 am

Where: Saugerties Reformed Church, 173 Main St., Saugerties 12477

Come bike in northern Ulster County. Greet old friends and bring along new. Scenic mountain vistas, waterfalls, and farms. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of your ride.

9:15 am – sign in begins

9:45 am– A/B/C rides leave

10:30 am– D ride leaves

12:30 am - Potluck lunch followed by club meeting. Please bring an appetizer, main dish or dessert to share. Drinks will be provided.

Rain cancels. Any changes will be posted on April 27 by 7 am on the MHBC Facebook page and at www.midhudsonbicycleclub.com on the ride calendar.

Parking is available behind the Church in the parking lot off of John St. Please enter the Church in the back from the parking lot.

Cue sheets will be provided. Ride with GPS route links will be posted on the club calendar and on Facebook approximately 1 week prior to the Spring Fling.

For more information contact either :

Gail at (845) 430 – 2182, thorntondds@hotmail.com or

Barbara at (845) 625-4168, coneflour@gmail.com

Cranksgiving Ride -

Cranksgiving Ride – Saturday November 10th

This is a special one! With inspiration from Cranksgiving rides that happen around the country, we’ve organized Poughkeepsie’s second annual Cranksgiving bike ride.  Like all 8-ward rides, it’s a chance together with friends and neighbors in the City of Poughkeepsie.  This time, there will be a handful of stops where group members can, if they desire, purchase nutritious food.  The ride culminates in delivery of the collected food to Dutchess Outreach, where it will supply the Nourish Your Neighbor backpack program, benefiting Poughkeepsie City School District students on weekends, when they do not have access to free school meals.  There will also be a post-ride wind-down at a local establishment – location TBD.  Make sure to bring a backpack if you don’t have storage on your bike!  Natalie Quinn, Sarah Salem and Evelina Knodel are taking lead on this, but if anyone wishes to be more involved or help be a group leader, please get in touch with them.  It’s possible this ride will bring a lot of people out, necessitating separate groups.  The more the merrier, but we could use some help with group leaders.

See details and RSVP at the Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-poughkeepsie-cranksgiving-ride-tickets-51667700483

Fall Round up - Ride Cancelled

2018 Fall Round-Up and Pot Luck: Oct. 27 looks like a washout with rain and high wind being forecast. Remember Pot Luck and Business Meeting will still happen at the High Falls Fire House 12 noon. Share your favorite dish, tell your riding stories from this past summer and most important, vote for the 2019 Club Officers and Board Members. Come, enjoy and support the volunteers who make the MHBC function. Better yet; volunteer your talent and a little time. We need your help moving MHBC forward with our mission of promoting bicycle riding in our area.

MHBC Fall Round Up and Potluck Lunch 2018

When: Saturday October 27, 2018 10:00 AM

Where: High Falls Fire House -7 Firehouse Rd. High Falls, NY 12440 (off Mohonk Rd.)

Why: Last official social event and ride of the year. Election of club officers for 2019

Details: Five Rides to choose from:

            A: 34 miles with a few good climbs

            B: 28 miles with rolling hills

            C: 22 miles with mostly flat terrain

            D: 16 miles (out and back) following the D & H Canal on backcountry roads.                           You can make this ride shorter if you want. 

            Rail Trail: Flat terrain along the O & W Rail Trail. Mountain or Hybrid Bikes                    recommended.

 

All rides leave at 10:00AM so get to the firehouse early to kit-up and sign-in.

Bring a hot or cold meal to share. The firehouse has refrig. and stove to use. Lunch starts at 12:30PM. The club will provide drinks, plates and utensils. Business meeting and election of club officers will follow lunch. All members are encouraged to attend and participate in the meeting. If you are not a club member, please come, introduced yourself to me and ride with a group as an introduction to our club. You are allow one free ride before membership would be required for insurance purposes. If the weather is terrible and riding is cancelled ie heavy downpour or that S__w word, lunch and business meeting will start at 12noon.  If you have any question or concerns contact me, Bill Miller, at wvmillerjr@yahoo.com or call 845 332-5922

Summer Picnic

MHBC Summer Picnic
$5 fee
July 28, 2018
Galeville Park, Shawangunk, NY
http://midhudsonbicycleclub.com/s…/2018-summer-picnic-ticket

B, C+ and C rides begin at 9:00AM. The D ride will begin at 10:15AM. Rides will leave at the designated time, please ensure you arrive early enough to be ready to ride at the specific time. Lunch will be ready at 12:00PM. Please pick a route that allows you to be back at the start in time for lunch. After lunch there will be a MHBC meeting.

This must be your first MHBC ride or you must be a current 2018 member.

This year there will be a $5 fee to attend the Summer Picnic. We would appreciate it if members pre purchase on the website prior to the event. Pre purchasing gives us an idea of how many people will be attending and how much food to purchase. We will also be collecting money on the morning of the event.

The B, C+, C, and D routes ride along beautiful country roads with views of the Gunks, orchards and horse farms. Most routes will pass the bird sanctuary. After the rides we will return to the park for a picnic lunch and board meeting.

B Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27884636
C+ Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27860322
C Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27862747
D Route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27860260

http://midhudsonbicycleclub.com/s…/2018-summer-picnic-ticket

BICYCLE FUNDRAISER FOR MICHAEL PETER ANTONELLI

BICYCLE FUNDRAISER          

FOR MICHAEL PETER ANTONELLI

SUNDAY, JULY 1st 2018

40 mile ride starts at 8:00 am

10 and 20 mile rides begin at 9:00 am

Any questions, please contact David Brody (631)-241-2349 or Jackie Broody (631)241-2350.

RAIN OR SHINE

Michael Peter is an adorable baby who just celebrated his first birthday on May 19th. Unfortunately, Michael had to have his birthday in Memorial Sloane Kettering Hospital in Manhattan as he is diagnosed with Stage IV Rabdomyosarcoma. He is currently undergoing intensive chemotherapy. We are looking to raise enough money to help his parents with the expense of traveling to the city, food, respite, and whatever other expenses they are incurring aside from astronomical medical bills. This is a private event and the parents are not aware that we are trying to do this for them, so please do not tell them if you know them. ALL MONEY COLLECTED WILL GO TO THE FAMILY. Our goal is to raise at least $1000.00 but we also hope to raise more than that number.

3 Rides are being offered:

10 mile and 20 mile rides on the Dutchess Rail Trail. A 40 mile ride (self supported) will be mostly road with hills and some rail trail. The Rail Trail will not be closed for this event and riders should be aware of other bikers and walkers who are using the trail that day. All riders need to wear helmets and follow the rules of the road. It is recommended that road riders have lights on their bikes. THIS IS NOT A RACE! Everyone starts at the Van Wyck Lane Parking lot of the rail trail between Lake Walton Road and Route 376.

There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes for those who raise the most money, donated by Hudson Valley Karate.

1st place prize: 1 free month karate classes at Hudson Valley Karate

2nd place prize: 3 free kick boxing classes at Hudson Valley Karate

3rd place prize: 1 free karate class at Hudson Valley Karate

1. Antonelli Fundraiser ride 10mi route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27734856

2. Antonelli Fundraiser ride 20mi route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27734903

3. Antonelli Fundraiser ride 40mi road ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/27735011

Fundraising form