CLUB OFFICERS September 2016 VOLUME 49 | NUMBER 7 PRESIDENT David Liebschutz 518-439-5089 [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT Howie Diamond 518-441-3519 [email protected] SECRETARY Janet Reilly 518-446-1766 [email protected] BikeAbout THE NEWSLETTER OF THE MOHAWK-HUDSON CYCLING CLUB TREASURER Janice Verrastro 518-674-4473 [email protected] BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dave Beals 518-456-3728 [email protected] Dan Craven 518-461-4241 [email protected] Becky Lazorchak 518-899-2845 [email protected] Jude Sagor 518-729-3933 [email protected] Skip Holmes (Ex-Officio) 518-466-1182 Henry Wilkie crossing the Hudson into Fort Edward on his August 13th Saturday Morning Ride. Photo by John Ceceri. [email protected] CENTURY COMMITTEE President’s Letter — by David Liebschutz September 2016 CHAIRPERSON Friends, DEADLINE FOR RIDES & Jonathan Benn Two big issues for this month: the Century 09.10 BIKEABOUT SUBMISSIONS [email protected] Weekend and the 2016 Olympics. October/November Issue TOUR COMMITTEE First, the Century Weekend. As I wrote in last 09.11-12 MHCC CENTURY WEEKEND CHAIRPERSON month’s BikeAbout, the Century Weekend is 100, 62, 50, 25 MI Howie Diamond 518-441-3519 our major event of the year. Saratoga Springs, NY [email protected] See ride listings for more details. It brings together many members and non-members to enjoy some www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend CASUAL of the prettiest rides in the region and helps support all of the other Eric Randall 518-366-5353 activities we do for the rest of the year. Jon Benn and his committee ADIRONDACK 540 [email protected] 09.16-18 have been busy working on the logistics for the weekend, and it 136, 272, 408, 544 MI QUICK should once again be a wonderful event. However, we can’t have Wilmington, NY Bruce Curtiss 518-587-4408 the event unless you sign up to ride or to volunteer. As of mid- www.adkultracycling.com [email protected] August, we only had about 45 participants, which is far below what FIFTH ANNUAL TOM TOUR we need to make this work. So either sign up to ride or volunteer to 09.18 BOEHM MEMORIAL RIDES Henry Wilkie 518-482-3902 help (and ride free!). See the form on page 7, or register online at: 30-50 MI | Valatie, NY [email protected] www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend. See ride listings for details. OTHER COMMITTEES Second, the Rio Olympics. The most inspiring story as far LET IT SHINE CHARITY RIDE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS as cycling goes is that of Kristin Armstrong, the 43 year old 09.25 To benefit the Let it Shine Foundation Vacant. Contact David to Volunteer. healthcare executive and mother from Boise, , who won the 10 & 35 MI | Johnsonville, NY MAPS & REPORTS, CLUB HISTORIAN women’s cycling time trial. Here’s a short article from the New TomhannockBicycles.com John Berninger 518-439-6473 York Times about her inspiring story: MEMBERSHIP CHAIR & RENEWALS, “We’ve been told we should be finished at a certain age, but there are a lot of athletes out there who are showing that’s not true,” DATABASE MANAGER said Armstrong, who overcame a nose bleed at the 12-kilometer mark. Armstrong completed the 29.8-kilometer (18.5-mile) course Joanne Petrozzi-Jones 518-831-1707 in 44 minutes 26.42 seconds, just ahead of Olga Zabelinskaya of Russia, who finished in 44:31.97. of the 815 Herrick Road | Delanson, NY 12053 Netherlands won the bronze medal. [email protected] Soon after her win, Armstrong got a pat on the back from another athlete who seemed to defy age: Barry Bonds. A cycling enthusiast, WEBMASTER Bonds posted an image from the race and wrote, ‘Congratulations Kristin Armstrong 3 time gold medalist,’ on his Instagram account. John Petiet 518-438-9102 [email protected] Remarkably, Armstrong almost did not make it to Rio. She came out of retirement in 2015, three years after calling it quits. Her latest BIKEABOUT gold medal was ‘the most gratifying,’ she said. ‘It was the hardest of my Olympic journeys,’ she added. EDITOR & DESIGNER Before becoming a full-time cyclist in 2001, she was a world-class triathlete, but she left that sport because she had osteoarthritis in her John Ceceri 518-583-3708 hips. She said she would not try to compete at the Tokyo Games in 2020. In addition to continuing her work as the director of community [email protected] health at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho, she will push for ‘equal pay and equal recognition’ for female cyclists, she said. ADVERTISING Armstrong said the reason she had returned to the Olympics one last time was simple. ‘When you’ve already been two times at the Robin Obrecht Krumanocker pinnacle of the sport, why risk coming back for the gold medal?’ she said. ‘The best answer I can give is that I can.’ [email protected] While very few of us have the physical or mental stamina to be an Olympic athlete, much less win a medal, Armstrong’s story PHOTOGRAPHER should be inspiring to all of us, shouldn’t it? Bob Cohen 518-877-5552 [email protected] Looking forward to seeing many of you at the Century ride! BikeAbout Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club PO Box 12575 Albany, NY 12212-0575

About the Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club The Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club consists of over 800 members who live and cycle in the Capital District of New York State. MHCC sponsors road rides for all levels of cyclists within an 80-mile radius of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy area. The MHCC is affiliated with the League of American Bicyclists and the Adventure Cycling Association. To subscribe to the mailing list, send a blank e-mail to [email protected].

How to Join To join the MHCC, contact the membership chair, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 518-831-1707 | [email protected] for an application or visit our website. Each person must use a separate application form to join. Membership in MHCC costs $20 per year (includes subscription to BikeAbout) and $5 per year for each additional member of the same household (does not include additional subscriptions).

Renewing Your Membership A reminder to renew will be e-mailed to you prior to your membership expiration date. Mail your renewal application and check to the membership chairperson: Joanne Petrozzi-Jones | 815 Herrick Road | Delanson, NY 12053. You may renew for up to three years. You may also renew on our website.

MHCC Meetings MHCC typically holds meetings on the first Thursday of each month during the winter and early spring. Locations are announced in BikeAbout’s calendar of upcoming dates and on our website.

Guidelines for BikeAbout Article Submissions Submissions may be sent directly to the editor, John Ceceri at: [email protected]. The deadline for each issue is the 10th of the month preceding the issue date. Articles are accepted in DOC, ODF, RTF, or TXT; photos are accepted in JPEG, TIFF and EPS. Contact the editor regarding other formats. All rights to material published in BikeAbout revert to the contributor following publication.

To advertise in BikeAbout To advertise in the MHCC BikeAbout, contact our Advertising Director Robin Obrecht Krumanocker at [email protected]. Ads are accepted as PDFs, with all fonts and images embedded and converted to grayscale. Commercial advertising rates are as follows: SIZE ONCE MULTI Full Page $155 $131.75* Half Page $95 $80.75* Quarter Page $52 $44.20* Eighth Page $32 $27.20* Half Page (Back Cover) $114 — Preprinted Inserts $160 — * Repeat advertisers receive a 15% discount. Personal classified advertisements for members are free, and may be sent directly to the editor at: [email protected]. Ads will run for one issue unless they are renewed. We reserve the right to edit ads for space. If you have a lot of parts you want to sell, please describe them as “various miscellaneous parts” or fit as much description as you can into three or four lines.

Address List We offer our address list on mailing labels for purchase. Please contact our database manager, Joanne Petrozzi-Jones at: 518-831-1707 | [email protected] for more information.

September 2016 www2 .mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org Let it Shine Charity Ride Benefitting the Gabby Rocco Let it Shine Foundation Classified Ads On September 25, 2016 at 10am Tomhannock Bicycles is sponsoring the 1st annual Let it Shine Charity Ride. Personal classified advertisements from members are Gabriella Sharon Rocco was just two years, two months and two days old when free, and may be sent directly to the editor. Ads run she passed away from Neurocutaneous Melanosis in 2008. Despite the cruel for one issue, unless they are renewed by contacting and incurable disease, Gabby always shined bright with the love and light of the Lord. Inspired by their daughter and their faith, Gabby’s parents, Pete and the editor. We reserve the right to edit classified’s for

Joan, along with their other daughter Samantha, continue to “Let It Shine” by providing support to families grieving the loss space. If you have a lot of parts you want to sell, please of a child. describe them as “various miscellaneous parts” or fit Tim Bonnier of Tomhannock Bicycles said: “We have become close friends of the extended Rocco family and are honored to host an event for this important cause. Please join us for a scenic fall ride in the rolling hills of Rensselaer and Washington Counties.” as much description as you can into four or five lines. The 35 mile course offers cyclists a beautiful rolling terrain featuring a covered bridge crossing. The 10 mile loop is great Roval Rapide CLX 40 Carbon Wheelset. About for recreational riders and families to enjoy. Both courses start and finish at Tomhannock Bicycles, 3149 State Route 7, Johnsonville, NY. You can register for either ride on Bikereg.com or at Tomhannock Bicycles up to and including the day of 1,000 miles. Includes both Campy and Shimano the ride. The donation is $35 for adults and $10 for youth up to age 17. freehub bodies, but no skewers. Great condition.

$1,250 for the pair. Contact John at: 518.583.3708

or [email protected].

Welcome New Members

Blatt, Michael, Albany, New York

DePuy, Garth, Delmar, New York

Finlayson, David, Rexford, New York

Grant, Robert, Colonie, New York

Harrison , Daniel, East Greenbush, New York

Huckins, Michelle , Delmar, New York

Jones, Mike, West Coxsackie, New York Riders packing up their bounty from the Troy Farmer’s Market on Jude Sagor’s July 30th ride. Photo by Jude Sagor. Near, Robert, , New York

Oudekerk, Lynne, East Greenbush, New York

Saple, Avdhoot, Albany, New York

Trolian, Teniell , Albany, New York

Trombley, Rich, Poestenkill, New York

Wrona, Dan, Albany, New York

THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 3 September 2016 September 2016 MHCC RIDE CALENDAR PHLEASE C ECK THE MHCC WEBSITE AND/OR FORUM TO SEE IF THERE HAVE BEEN ANY LAST MINUTE CHANGES OR CANCELLATIONS. ALSO BE SURE TO CHECK THE ONLINE CALENDAR FOR RIDES THAT MAY HAVE BEEN ADDED AFTER THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN PRINTED.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 EE 5:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 20.5 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Not Friday # 20 – Enjoy a ride from the Maple Inn with 1,443 TGIF. Rain cancels. Food is good, so think about staying for a bite afterwords. START: Maple Inn, 141 Warners Lake Road, East Berne, NY. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: Walter Klimek: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-785-9262. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 EE 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 58.0-67.0 MILES – Saturday Morning Ride – We may go to Schenectady, Rensselaer or Washington Counties. Rain cancels. START: Saratoga Spa State Park Little Theater parking lot, Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY. DIRECTIONS: Northway (I-87) exit 13N, north on Route 9 for 3 miles, left on Avenue of the Pines for 0.8 miles, turn left and go straight through the intersection and the parking lot is almost immediately on your left. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. EE 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 26.0 MILES – Seven Lakes Ride – This great ride was created by Janice and Joe Verrastro and takes in no less than seven lakes and a bunch of ponds to boot! We’ll take a break at the charming Young’s Pharmacy and General Store in Averil Park. NOAS TE F TER PACE THAN MY USUAL RIDES. Rain cancels. START: West Sand Lake Elementary School, 24 Meeler Road, West Sand Lake, NY. DIRECTIONS: I90 to Exit 8, straight to Route 43 for 5 miles, east to village of West Sand Lake, right onto Meeler Road – just before traffic light. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2016 EE 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride – Mid-ride bagels and coffee rest stop. Rain cancels. START: Voorheesville Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993. EE 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 41.9 MILES – RN # 23 Cobleskill HS – 4,228 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%, max grade 15%. Beautiful views of the Catskills and Helderbergs. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. Make sure you have the appropriate gearing for your ability. START: Cobleskill-Richmonville High School, 1353 NYS-7, Richmondville, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 West to I-88 West, exit 21. Turn right on Hite Road, left on NYS-7. The school will be one mile on the right. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 EE 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES – Tuesday Travels – Join our club president each Tuesday in September for a ride of 20-25 miles. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. EE 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351 and 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. Cell: 518-961-6001. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 28.0-35.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Chango School, 100 Chango Drive, Malta, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Northway (I-87) to Exit 11, make a left onto Round Lake Road, then a left onto Chango Drive and a left into the school parking lot. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0 MILES – Savile Road Wednesday Night Ride – Join us for this continuing ride series with a new route aimed at keeping us off the busier stretches around Delmar. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: James Bethell: [email protected]. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/ROLLING) 25.0-30.0 MILES – Thursday Night Pizza – Rain cancels. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: Andrew Michela: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-573-7688. EE 5:30PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 19.9 MILES – Thank Goodness It’s Thursday # 21 Bozenkill Boomerang – Climb for 15 miles, then descend for 5 miles. First we work, then we play. 1,394 TGIF. No one will be left behind. Rain cancels. START: St. John’s Church, 140 Maple Ave, Altamont, NY. DIRECTIONS: Maple Avenue off Route 146 in Altamont. LEADER: Jude Sagor: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016 EE 7:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/ROLLING) – MHCC 2016 Century Weekend – No Fund Raising! No Grand Fondo Sticker Shock! One registration good for two days! Well supported rest stops! Catered after ride buffet! All rides depart from the Carlsbed Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY. Volunteer one day and ride for free the other! Registration opens at 7 AM. 100 starts at 8 AM, 100 KM at 9 AM, 50 at 10 AM and 25 at 11 AM. (Also rides within Spa State Park all day!) See registration form on page 7 or register online at: www. bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016 EE 7:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/ROLLING) – MHCC 2016 Century Weekend – No Fund Raising! No Grand Fondo Sticker Shock! One registration good for two days! Well supported rest stops! Catered after ride buffet! All rides depart from the Carlsbed Pavilion in Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs, NY. Volunteer one day and ride for free the other! Registration opens at 7 AM. 100 starts at 8 AM, 100 KM at 9 AM, 50 at 10 AM and 25 at 11 AM. (Also rides within Spa State Park all day!) See registration form on page 7 or register online at: www. bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 EE 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES – Tuesday Travels – Join our club president each Tuesday in September for a ride of 20-25 miles. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. EE 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 East Schodack Road/Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-28.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – Rain cancels. START: Northway Exit 8 Park & Ride, 1530 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 8 on the Northway, go west on Crescent Road and the Park & Ride will be on the left, immediately past the Northway. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: hjwilkie@msn. com. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701.

September 2016 www4 .mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0 MILES – Savile Road Wednesday Night Ride – Join us for this continuing ride series with a new route aimed at keeping us off the busier stretches around Delmar. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: James Bethell: bethell. Road Ride [email protected]. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 EE 5:00PM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 20.0 MILES – TGITH #22 Feura Bush Ramble – Spin through quiet Guidelines roads in Feura Bush. 1,100 TGIF. This is a no drop ride. Rain cancels. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: Jonathan Benn: Everyone is welcome on rides sponsored by the [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-6648. CELL: 518-577-5943. Mohawk-Hudson Cycling Club, however, our SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 insurance policy only allows non-members to join EE 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 50.0 MILES – Lake Lurzene – This ride will include Sacandaga Lake and us once a year. Lake Lurzene. Rain cancels. START: Skidmore College - Perimeter Road West Parking Lot, 815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. DIRECTIONS: Exit the Northway (I-87) at Exit 15 onto NY Route 50 West for 1.2 miles. Turn right on East Avenue for 0.4 Riders should arrive at least 15 minutes before the miles. Turn right on North Broadway for 0.2 miles. Turn left into Skidmore College, Perimeter Road for 0.7 miles. Parking is across ride starting time. All riders must wear helmets. A from soccer field. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. rider will not be allowed on a ride if he/she does not SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2016 have a helmet. Riders are expected and required to follow all traffic rules and regulations. Examples are EE 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride – Mid-ride bagels and coffee rest stop. Rain cancels. START: Voorheesville Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on stopping at stop signs and red traffic lights, as well 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: steveredler@ as riding single file when being overtaken by traffic. yahoo.com. PHONE: 518-428-8993. See below for information about ride pace groups, EE 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 30.0 MILES – The Fifth Annual Tom Boehm Memorial Ride 30 miles – Tom and ride coordinators to contact if you would like was an avid cyclist and MHCC club member. He and his wife Anne were literally inseparable; they were TANDEM riders! Their bike ride across to lead a ride. America was Tom’s response to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and served to bring awareness to this dreaded disease (see the CBS 6 newscast about their ride at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDKT3mx5oI). When they weren’t biking cross-country or touring Alaska, their favorite area to Rides will be in the Following pace groups: ride was Columbia County. Join us to celebrate Tom’s life and take a ride on a route designed by Anne herself. Rain cancels. START: OKenny’s EE 8-11 MPH EE 15-16 MPH Express Restaurant, 3321 Route 9, Valatie, NY. Please Park In The Grassy Field Next To The Restaurant. DIRECTIONS: I 90 to exit 12, south on Route EE 10-12 MPH EE 16-17 MPH 9, 2.4 mi, just south of Steiners. LEADER: Dave Render: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-433-8316. CELL: 518-300-9602. EE 11-13 MPH EE 17-18 MPH EE 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 40.0 MILES – The Fifth Annual Tom Boehm Memorial Ride 40 miles – Tom EE 13-14 MPH EE 18-20 MPH E E was an avid cyclist and MHCC club member. He and his wife Anne were literally inseparable; they were TANDEM riders! Their bike ride E 14-15 MPH E 20 + MPH across America was Tom’s response to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and served to bring awareness to this dreaded disease (see the CBS 6 newscast about their ride at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDKT3mx5oI). When they weren’t biking cross-country or touring Alaska, their Ride Coordinators: favorite area to ride was Columbia County. Join us to celebrate Tom’s life and take a ride on a route designed by Anne herself. Rain cancels. Chairperson: Howie Diamond | 518-441-3519 START: OKenny’s Express Restaurant, 3321 Route 9, Valatie, NY. Please Park In The Grassy Field Next To The Restaurant. DIRECTIONS: I Casual Rides: Eric Randall | 518-366-5353 90 to exit 12, south on Route 9, 2.4 mi, just south of Steiners. LEADER: Anne Boehm: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-674-8978. Quick Rides: Bruce Curtiss | 518-587-4408 EE 9:00AM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 50.0 MILES – The Fifth Annual Tom Boehm Memorial Ride 50 miles – Tom was an avid Tour Rides: Henry Wilkie | 518-482-3902 cyclist and MHCC club member. He and his wife Anne were literally inseparable; they were TANDEM riders! Their bike ride across America was Tom’s response to his pancreatic cancer diagnosis and served to bring awareness to this dreaded disease (see the CBS 6 newscast about their ride at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiDKT3mx5oI). When they weren’t biking cross-country or touring Alaska, their favorite area to ride was Columbia County. Join us to celebrate Tom’s life and take a ride on a route designed by Anne herself. Rain cancels. START: OKenny’s Express Restaurant, 3321 Route 9, Valatie, NY. Please Park In The Grassy Field Next To The Restaurant. DIRECTIONS: I 90 to exit 12, south on Route 9, 2.4 mi, just south of Steiners. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. Safety EE 9:00AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (12-14 MPH/HILLY) 43.0 MILES – RN # 24 Central Bridge NY – 3,588 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%, max grade 17%. Beautiful views. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. Make sure you have the appropriate gearing for your ability. START: Central Bridge Community Park, 633 Route 30A Central Bridge, NY. DIRECTIONS: Club Member LCIs Take I-88 to exit 23. Head north onto 30A. Make a left, then a right to stay on 30A at NY 7. Park will be 3,500’ on the right. Park in the ball park parking area. LEADER: Robert Tomczak: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-797-3651. CELL: 518-817-7545. Tami Flanders [email protected] TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2016 EE 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES – Tuesday Travels – Join our club president each Tuesday in Bob Fullem | [email protected] September for a ride of 20-25 miles. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. Claire Nolan | [email protected] DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. Bert Schou | [email protected]

EE 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every John Vendetti | [email protected] effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351 and 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from LCIs are League Certified Instructors, certified Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001. by the League of American Bicyclists, the WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 national organization for bicycle advocacy. LCIs are individuals interested in promoting safe and EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0 MILES – Savile Road Wednesday Night Ride – Join us for this continuing ride series. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware effective cycling as a means of recreation and Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: James Bethell: [email protected]. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490. transportation to all age levels. All LCI candidates must pass courses covering varying topics including SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2016 bike fit, bike maintenance, bike handling, vehicular EE 8:00AM, ROAD TOUR (14-15 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 83.0 MILES – Hillier Than Thou – Almost 9,000’ of climbing in 83 miles, cycling and the rules of the road. In addition, they including the fine climb up to Mt. Greylock from the north side. We will stop at Williamstown to refuel and at the top of Greylock to restart our hearts. START: Algonquin Middle School, 333 NY Route 351, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: At intersection of NY Routes 351 and review and reinforcing the topics learned and how 66 in Poestenkill, take 43 east from Albany to 351 in West Sand Lake. LEADER: John Ball: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-495-2412. to present them to others. They are qualified to lead classes in schools and for other interested groups for EE 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 31.0 MILES – Indian Ladder Ride – This is return of my annual fall ride to Indian Ladder Farm. If you stay at the back of the pack, I will treat to cider and donuts at Indian Ladder. 1,325 TGIF. There is one significant climb both children and adults. at the start of the ride. Please be aware of the ride pace with the minimum 12 mph pace. Faster riders are welcome. Rain cancels. START: For more information or to set up a class, contact Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the any of the LCIs. intersection. LEADER: Jude Sagor: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-729-3933. CELL: 518-312-3900.

THE MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB 5 September 2016 EE 9:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT) 30.0 MILES – Warren County Bike Paths – Glen Falls to Fort Edward, back to Lake George than to back Glen Falls. We’ll bike on the Historic Feeder Canal Bike Path to Fort Edward, return to Glens Falls, then do an additional out-and-back to Lake George. Come and enjoy this old part of the Champlain Canal. On the way we can stop at Cooper’s Cave Pub or continue to Lake George for lunch or ice cream. START: Clifton Park Fire Road Park & Ride, 21-51 Fire Road, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: From the north take I87 to exit 9, east on 146, and make the first left onto Fire Road. From the south take I87 to exit 9 and go straight at the light onto Fire Road. Park & Ride is immediately on the left. ALTERNATE START: Warren County Bikeway, Country Club Road Parking Lot. Take I-87 to Exit 19, turn right, go three lights and turn left onto Country Club Road. The parking lot will be on the left, just past Woodvale Road. LEADER: Claire Gregoire: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-383-4885. CELL: 518-788-8133. EE 9:30AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (N/A/HILLY) 45.0 MILES – Cycle the Rensselaer Plateau – We’re taking to the hills for a Hudson River Valley RAMBLE Ride! Challenging loop with visiting stops at some of the Rensselaer Plateau’s natural and historic sites: the Rensselaer Plateau Alliance’s 350 acre Community Forest in East Poestenkill, Dyken Pond Dam, Grafton Peace Pagoda, Dickinson Hill Fire Tower and Barbersville Falls. For more info on the beautiful RPA, check out their website: www.rensselaerplateau.org. And for info on RAMBLE events occurring on all weekends of September, go to hudsonrivervalleyramble.com. START: Miller Hill Elementary School, 8439 Miller Hill Road, Averill Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: NY 66 east of Troy on the right, just before the light at intersection of NY 43 in Sand Lake. LEADER: Sharon Gibbs: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-283-0155. CELL: 518-928-8877. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2016 EE 7:15AM, ROAD CASUAL (11-13 MPH/FLAT-ROLLING) 18.0 MILES – Sunday Morning Wake Up Ride – Mid-ride bagels and coffee rest stop. Rain cancels. START: Voorheesville Hannaford, 5 Maple Road, Voorheesville, NY. DIRECTIONS: Hannaford is on 85A in the village of Voorheesville, between the NY 155 roundabout and the railroad bridge. LEADER: Steve Redler: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-428-8993. EE 9:30AM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (11-13 MPH/HILLY-MOUNTAINOUS) 47.6 MILES – RN # 25 Oak/Wind/Hunt – 4,583 TGIF, extended grades of 8-10%, max grade 12 %. Beautiful views of the Catskills. Ride is subject to change at leader’s discretion. Rain cancels. Make sure you have the appropriate gearing for your ability. The Wayside Inn has burned down, but we ‘ll continue to park across the road. START: Wayside Inn, 7444 Route 81, East Durham, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take NY 32 south from Albany for 23 miles to Greenville. Make a right onto NY 81. Go 6.5 miles and the Inn will be on the right. LEADER: Robert Tomczak [email protected] (link sends e-mail) Home Number: 518-797-3651, Cell Number: 518-817-7545 TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016 EE 10:00AM, ROAD CASUAL (12-14 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-25.0 MILES – Tuesday Travels – Join our club president each Tuesday in September for a ride of 20-25 miles. START: Bethlehem Elm Avenue Park & Ride, Route 32 Bypass and Elm Avenue, Delmar, NY. DIRECTIONS: The park & ride is on the SW corner of the intersection. LEADER: David Liebschutz: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-439-5089. CELL: 518-466-7024. EE 5:00PM, ROAD MULTI-PACE (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 30.0 MILES – Tuesday Rensselaer County Ride – I’ll make every effort to make sure that slower riders aren’t dropped, so please come out and join us for a fun ride. START: Schodack Park & Ride, 1800 Route 150, Castleton-On-Hudson, NY. DIRECTIONS: I-90 to Exit 11E, left at first traffic light, then a right into the parking lot. LEADER: William Leahey: [email protected]. CELL: 518-961-6001. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2016 EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING) 20.0-24.0 MILES – Wacky Wednesday – (Last Wacky of 2016!) — Healthy eating and healthy drinking at Pancho (beer, margarita, Tequila), after the ride. Rain cancels the ride, but not the healthy eating or drinking... START: Northway Exit 8 Park & Ride, 1530 Crescent Road, Clifton Park, NY. DIRECTIONS: Take Exit 8 on the Northway, go west on Crescent Road and the Park & Ride will be on the left, immediately past the Northway. LEADER: Henry Wilkie: [email protected]. PHONE: 518-482-3902. CELL: 518-461-8701. EE 5:30PM, ROAD TOUR (15-16 MPH/ROLLING-HILLY) 25.0 MILES – Savile Road Wednesday Night Ride – Join us for this continuing ride series with a new route aimed at keeping us off the busier stretches around Delmar. The store will be open before and after the ride. START: Savile Road - The Tailored Bicycle, 257 Delaware Avenue, Delmar, NY. LEADER: James Bethell: [email protected]. Phone: 518-446-1766. Cell: 518-466-8490.

September 2016 www6 .mohawkhudsoncyclingclub.org 2016 MHCC CENTURY WEEKEND ADVANCE MAIL-IN REGISTRATION SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2016 AT SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK

DEADLINE: To register in advance by mail, this form must be postmarked by September 3rd, 2016 and must be accompanied by your check made payable to: Mohawk Hudson Cycling Club. Day of event registration is $10 more!

Online registration is available until September 6th at: www.bikereg.com/mhcccenturyweekend.

MAIL TO: Steve Segore 72 Phillip Street Albany, NY 12202 Contact Century Chair Jon Benn with questions at: [email protected]. Contact Jude Sagor to volunteer at: [email protected].

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LAST NAME: HOME PHONE:

FIRST NAME: CELL PHONE (DAY OF RIDE):

ADDRESS 1: EMERGENCY CONTACT:

ADDRESS 2: EMERGENCY PHONE:

CITY: LICENSE PLATE # (IF DRIVING TO PARK):

STATE: ZIP:

E-MAIL (TO RECEIVE CENTURY UPDATES):

REGISTRATION FEE (CHECK ONE): CHECK RIDING DAY & DISTANCE:

 MHCC MEMBER: $35  NON-MEMBER: $45  SATURDAY  25 MILES ($45 DAY OF EVENT) ($55 DAY OF EVENT)

 MINOR 12-17 W/REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN: $10  SUNDAY  50 MILES

 MINOR UNDER 12 W/REGISTERED PARENT/GUARDIAN: FREE  BOTH  100 KM/62 MILES

COMMENTS:  100 MILES

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MHCC VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.MOHAWKHUDSONCYCLINGCLUB.ORG. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.BIKEREG.COM/MHCCCENTURYWEEKEND.

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QUOTE OF THE MONTH

hurt so bad out there today and when my coach keeps on telling me to go deeper and deeper, I have to keep on telling myself that I can go deeper “Iand that this is a result I have to live with.” —— Kristin Armstrong after winning her third consecutive gold medal at the Rio Olympics.

MOHAWK HUDSON CYCLING CLUB preSeNtS 2016 SARATOGA CENTURY WEEKEND C ENTURY SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2016 AT SARATOGA SPA STATE PARK W EEKEND

ALL SKILL LEVELS: 25 • 50 • 62 • 100

 SCENIC WELL-MARKED ROUTES  NO FUND RAISING

 REST AREAS AND SAG SUPPORT  NO GRAN FONDO STICKER SHOCK

 POST-RIDE LUNCH INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION  NON-MEMBERS WELCOME

 RIDE SATURDAY, SUNDAY OR BOTH DAYS FOR ONE LOW PRICE!

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO DOWNLAOD A PAPER REGISTRATION FORM, VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: WWW.MOHAWKHUDSONCYCLINGCLUB.ORG. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, CONTACT 2016 CENTURY WEEKEND CHAIR, JON BENN, AT: [email protected]. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS AVAILABLE AT: WWW.BIKEREG.COM/MHCCCENTURYWEEKEND.

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