May 2022 Monthly Newsletter
Link for May 2022 newsletter
April 2022 Monthly Newsletter
One correction: For the Amish Country June trip it is recommended lodging reservations for the Bird-in-Hand Hospitality Group hotels be made by the end of April.
March 2022 Newsletter
February 2022 Newsletter
The February 2022 Newsletter was sent out to everyone on our subscriber list. Here is the link:
January 2022 Newsletter
The January 2022 Newsletter was sent out to everyone on our subscriber list. Here is the link:
Dec 2021 Newsletter
The December Newsletter has been emailed to anyone on our subscriber list.
Here is the link: Dec. 2021 Monthly Newsletter
November Newsletter
The November Newsletter has been emailed to anyone on our subscriber list. Here is the link: November 2021 Newsletter
October Newsletter
The October newsletter has been emailed to those on our member list. Here is the link : October Newsletter
Virtual Club Zwift Rides organized by Steve Dickens
Steve will commence the MHBC group Zwift rides on Monday, November 1 .
Last season there were an average of 10-14 riders per ride. Steve is planning to go to 3 times a week (Monday/Wednesday/Friday).
The rides will be one hour long starting at 6pm. Be ready to ride at 5:55pm as the app puts wheels down promptly at 6 pm. The rubber band feature again to keep the group together. If you want a proper workout and want to ride faster but still want to ride with the group you can use the workout/training feature and still ride with the group.
Below are some good links that should get you orientated on what you need to buy to get a good set-up. The phone Zwift app will be used to message each other during the ride so you will need to download that also.
What do you need to Zwift: Zwift
Recommended hardware: Hardware
Zwift Group Rides: Group Rides
For you to able to join the meet-up you need to follow Steve on Zwift app so he can add you to the group. His Zwift name is: Steven Dickens.
Steve wants to give everyone ample time to buy kit, subscribe to the app and ask questions before starting the winter schedule.
Contact Steve with any questions: steven.dickens@hotmail.co.uk
Scenic Hudson Farmland Tour 2021
Due to the ongoing health crisis, the 2021 Farmland Cycling Tour will once again be a self-guided, virtual event. This year’s tour features something new. Your participation will help support the YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County’s Lend-a-Wheel bicycling program. For more information and to register :
www.scenichudson.org/explore-the-valley/farmsforever/cycletour-2021/
2022 MHBC Board Member Nominations and Election
It is time for the 2022 MHBC board member election. Meetings are traditionally held the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00PM. During these meetings we discuss admin work (insurance, taxes, website work etc) as well as the direction of the club.
We will be voting (if position is contested) and confirming during the MHBC Fall Round-up on 10/16/21.
We would love to have more involvement for the 2022 year. Come join us and help make the MHBC the best it can be!
Nominations are due by Friday, Oct 15. Use the link below for more information and to submit a nomination
MHBC Fall Roundup, Saturday, Oct 16, Tony Willams Park, Highland
Join us for an outdoor event to ride, eat and vote for next years club officers. There will be three rides with leaders. A/B 40-miles, C 30-miles and 20 miles on the Empire State Rail Trail. Riding on the Hudson Valley Rail Trail to the Walkway over the Hudson, about 10-miles, will also be an option. The club will provide pizza for lunch at 1:00 PM, under the pavilion, if you wish to attend but not ride. Election of club officers will follow. Arrive early to sign-in and saddle up. Rides leave at 10:00am. Please print your own cue sheets or load the route to your device. Bring your own food if pizza is not to your liking. Club COVID procedures will be followed. Questions? Call or email Bill Miller 845 332-5922 or wvmillerjr@yahoo.com. sign up on the club calendar www.midhudsonbicycleclub.com/ride-calendar
40 mile Plattekill route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/29012899
30 mile route https://ridewithgps.com/routes/37557015
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:
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.
Weekly Evening Group Rides are back on Wednesdays & Thursdays
Weekly group A/B+ rides are going out of Rhinebeck on Wednesdays @ 6 pm, organized by Colin Brodsky & Gentry Rose. On Thursdays, Jim Tomasetti is starting weekly B/B+ rides from Dietz Stadium in Kingston @ 6 pm. For all the details about either evening ride please consult the club website ride calendar.
New COVID Group Ride Guidelines
New COVID group ride guidelines have been posted in the COVID section of this website. The major change is that rides of 20 people are permitted with riders separating into groups of no more than 10. Masks are still needed when adequate social distancing can not be maintained.