2014 NEWSLETTER 2014 Great Finger Lakes $90 Fee includes: tent or camper or RV campsite Friday and Saturday nights, Bicycle Tour catered meals Friday evening, Saturday Again this year...A full century ride! morning and evening and Sunday morning OFFICERS: in modern dining hall. Hot showers in two President: More varied excursions! Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Bike Path large restrooms. Also includes maps, sag John Norris and Hiking Options! wagon support, limited repair service [email protected] (excluding parts) and parking. Enjoy three days of bicycle touring and Vice President: hiking in the beautiful Finger Lakes region The event fee is 100% refundable prior Steve Bruno of New York State on June 6, 7 and 8th to May 28. Current Southern Tier [email protected] while staying at the secluded Watkins Glen Bicycle Club (STBC) membership 570-465-2169 State Park Hidden Valley Group Camp. ($5 fee) and helmet are required to Secretary: Choose a ride that is just right for YOU participate. from a flat and relaxing 15 miles to a Cheryl Brown More information about the event including challenging and hilly 108 miles. In addition [email protected] detailed ride options, event schedule, and to the road rides and our traditional walks registration form are located at: Treasurer: in the beautiful Watkins Glen gorge, this http://www.southerntierbicycleclub.org/ Lorraine Loitsch year we will have hikes along the Finger greatfingerlakestour.html [email protected] Lakes Trail, family friendly bike path rides, and some great mountain bike rides. ROADSIDE CLEANUPS BOARD OF DIRECTORS: There will be something for everyone. Nancy Botting [email protected] Friday: Arrive after 2 pm (welcome booth Saturdays, April 26th and October Don Doornbos [email protected] opens at 4 pm), settle in, register, take a 4th – mark your calendar! Join us once ride to the Fire Tower (and/or Watkins Glen again make our section of NY 12 shine! John Gerty [email protected] International Raceway) or a hike through Volunteers can meet at 7:30 AM (early- Joan Hebb [email protected] Watkins Glen Gorge from camp, then catch birds okay) at Laura’s Luncheonette, 1080 Johanna Lovell [email protected] up with old and new friends at the catered Chenango Street, for breakfast on the club Dick Porterfield [email protected] dinner, and enjoy a bonfire after dark. (and sign up for a starting place and Dennis Uhlig [email protected] Saturday and Sunday: Pick a bike ride direction). Or, meet at Chenango Forks that is just right for YOU from 15 to 108 Fishing Access on NY 12 (just before miles. Tour through historic villages, enjoy downtown Chenango Forks and near the VOLUNTEERS breathtaking views of lakes, waterfalls, old St. Rita’s church) to begin the cleanup The STBC runs on volunteers. Make gorges, and vineyards. Visit New York at 8:45 AM. As in recent clean-ups, sure you acknowledge your gratitude wineries along the way that are in perhaps equipment will be passed out at the diner, to the leader of your next STBC ride! the most diverse wine-growing region in and at the Fishing Access. the world. We offer free delivery from a Contact Mona at girllovesbikes@gmail. STBC ADDRESS: select group of wineries to Hidden Valley com ahead of time so she has a count STBC, Inc. Group Camp in time for the Saturday for breakfast and clean-up. PO Box 601 evening meal. As an alternative to cycling Binghamton, New York 13902-0601 on the road, take a self-guided hike from [email protected] camp through Watkins Glen gorge (map provided) or join friends for a hike STBC Group on Yahoo! STBC is on the Internet: along the Finger Lakes Trail, a bike path For up to the minute information about ride or a mountain bike ride! new rides, ride changes/cancellations and www.southerntierbicycleclub.org access to the most up-to-date STBC ride Accommodations: Bring your calendar, join the STBC Yahoo Listserv! SHOP TALK sleeping bag and bunk in a cabin To join STBC, mail the membership form See Bike Maintenance and Safety Tips ($10/weekend fee) or pitch your tent on found in this newsletter or follow on the STBC website! the spacious lawns for no additional instructions to join on the STBC website: charge. Clean bathrooms, hot www.southerntierbicycleclub.org, click showers, and large dining hall. listserv. Sarah Jane Johnson SUNDAY MORNING STOP AND SMELL THE Memorial UMC Dream BREAKFAST FLOWERS RIDES Center Bicycle Give Away We meet at 8 a.m. at the Park Diner on Joan Hebb will lead several Sunday rides Conklin Avenue for breakfast overlooking designed for new, recovering and/or Saturday, May 10, 1-3 p.m. is the 7th the Rockbottom Dam: Rain/Shine/Warm/ occasional riders. These rides will be at a annual Sarah Jane Johnson Memorial Cold. Arrive by bicycle, foot or other. After D/E pace on generally flat/rolling terrain UMC Dream Center BicycleGive Away. breakfast (9am) riding varies, but often and start out less than 20 miles. If you’re a Over the past five years, STBCers have includes a back roads ride to the Broome “gentle” rider for whatever reason, dig out worked with the social worker and Industrial Park, returning via a variety of the bike and come on out! Details of each director of the Dream Center, Patti Cardin, optional routes, including but not limited ride are announced via the club listserv, so in distributing over 700 bicycles to children to NY 7, NY11 or the route taken out. On you’ll need to be an STBC member a and adults who have requested a bicycle occasion we ride the streets of nd sign up at the from this program. As usual we will need Binghamton to Dickinson and Otsiningo Yahoo Group Site for the much help on May 10 to fit, make final Park bike paths. Participant determined. STBC group; details for each adjustments on the bicycle for a specific ride are posted the Thursday individual, fit free helmets to those getting WHEELS TO MEALS - before the ride. Questions? a bicycle, properly inflate tires, instruct the Contact Joan at [email protected] recipient on how to lock up the bicycle, run TUESDAY AND a minor skills rodeo and more. THURSDAY RIDES We also need assistance in transferring There’s a group of dedicated club mem- the bicycles to the UHS Parking Lot site bers that ride on Tuesday and Thursday as across from the church and across from President’s Letter often as they can during the riding season. the JC Post Office. Many are presently The thermometer read 26F as I headed Lunch is an integral part of the ride, stored nearby in an apartment house out for a short bike ride on neighbor hood consequently, the name Wheels to Meals. basement. The transport will take place streets today. The sky was mostly overcast The rides are of a modest pace and vary with a few breaks of salmon pink in the starting at 10 a.m. the morning of the from week to week. The average ride west as it was less than an hour ‘til sun- event. More specifics will be posted on the length is between 25 and 30 miles, but down. Snow and ice were abundant and STBC listserv. Our motto is “We have to often there are shorter options. If you give back!” All of us have gotten so much are available weekdays to ride, then you the Susquehanna was mostly frozen over. from our bicycling experiences! NOW is should give these rides a try. Details of I peddled into a 15 or so mile an hour the time to pass it on! Seeing the smiles on each ride are announced via the club head wind coming out of the west. The the faces of those getting their very own listserv, so you’ll need to be an STBC wind and traffic sounds were more bicycle is most rewarding. In the member and sign up at the Yahoo Group prominent than the usual bike sounds like meantime, look for those abandoned Site for the STBC group; details for each whirring of the chain and such. This was bicycles for us to refurbish. ride are announced a day or two prior. the last Monday of February and the prior Please contact Augie at Questions? Contact Don and Lonnie weekend was actually much more suited [email protected] to offer Gillespie ([email protected]) for to riding with temps just breaking the 50F your help! Tuesday rides, and Pat and Carolyn mark and even sunny skies on Saturday, Gilligan ([email protected]) for but family obligations thwarted any attempt Thursday rides. We welcome newcomers, to get out for a ride. Still it felt terrific to BOB DANNECKER so come and join the rides! get out on two wheels and within five or so ANNUAL FALL CENTURY minutes I began to warm up. I doubt I was riding for more than 20 or so minutes total. RIDE AND PICNIC DAY ENDICOTT BOYS AND But in that short time I connected with that On September 28, STBC will again hold GIRLS CLUB RIDES special something that I believe draws its Annual Bob Dannecker Fall Picnic each of us back into the saddle each & Century Ride in Owego at the Hicko- Starting again this Spring when the season. I’d like to wish everyone one a ries Park! The century ride will begin at weather is nice and through the Fall, Oasis wonderful and safe biking year this 2014. teen after school program at the Endicott promptly 7:00 AM (as daylight hours will be I’d also like to encourage you to step out Boy’s and Girl’s club will continue bike getting shorter) and the metric century will of your comfort zone a bit with your biking rides on Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:00 pm. begin at 10:00 AM. There will be multiple at some point this year. For some that Rides often go to the Vestal Rail Trail, may mean leading a ride, assisting with a routes from 15 to 100 miles which all return along 434 to Castle Garden, or to Grippen the starting pavilion. Regardless of the club event or perhaps going on a mountian or Highland Park. The purpose of these bike ride if you generally ride the roads mileage you would like to ride there will be rides is to encourage teens to get out, get an option for you! All rides are supported or vise versa. How about commuting to some fresh air and exercise, and to learn work a few times or using the bike to do with sag wagon and maps. Join us for a safe bicycle habits. Southern Tier Bicycle catered picnic FREE to all STBC members some errands? Let your bike take you to Club members are welcome to ride along a new place this year. I hope to see you (guests welcome at $6). Please join us in order to help encourage these safe soon on one of our up coming rides. even if you are not riding! Check bicycle habits! www.southerntierbicycleclub.org All are welcome; the rides tend to be flat, Yours on the road, in September for the latest updates. short and slow. On Wednesdays prior to John R. Norris the Thursday rides, watch for details in President posts on the listserv. Questions? Contact Steven at sbard@binghamton. edu or 607-754-4756. DIRECTIONS TO WATKINS GLEN STATE PARK GROUP CAMPGROUND The Watkins Glen State Park group campground is located 3 miles west of Watkins Glen, NY at the end of NY 329. From the north, drive south through the village on NY 14 and turn right at the traffic light just past the Watkins Glen State Park (lower park) entrance onto NY 329. Follow NY 329 three miles to the end of NY 329. Turn right at the end of 329 onto Whites Hollow Road. Cross the stone bridge and turn left into the Hidden Valley camp ground. From the south, follow route 14 north to the first light past Burger King and turn left on NY 329. Follow NY 329 three miles to the end of NY 329. Turn right at the end of 329 onto Whites Hollow Road. Cross the stone bridge and turn left into the Hidden Valley camp ground. Rides – 2014 TUES April 1, 5:30 PM Tuesday Night Ride Jim C 607- 759-3325 C/3/15 - Meet at South Washington and Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY at 5:30 PM. Mixed bag ride, depending on weath- er, daylight and rider abilities. SAT April 5, 10:00 / 11:00 AM Marathon Maple Syrup Festival Bob, Helen & Joyce 607-648-9467 D/4/38-18 - Meet at 11:00 AM at the Whitney Point McDonalds, Whitney Point, NY and park in the left rear corner of lot. For the longer option, meet at 10:00 AM at the old Chenango Forks School on Route 79. Join Bob, Joyce & Helen (607-687-2511) for this traditional ride to Marathon, NY for the Maple Syrup Festival. The terrain is mostly flat, but there are hilly return options if desired, to work off the pancakes. SUN April 6, 11:00 AM Second Chance Marathon Maple Festival Ride Peggy S 607-687-3270 D/4/18 - Meet at the Whitney Point McDonalds, Whitney Point, NY at 11:00 AM and park in the left rear corner of lot. Join Dan & I for this traditional ride to Marathon, NY for the Maple Syrup Festival if you missed it on Saturday or if you would like to just do it again. The terrain is mostly flat, but there are hilly return options if desired, to work off the pancakes. SAT April 12, 10:00 AM Speedsville & Brooktondale Eric C 607-760-3731 C/3/46 - Meet at Tioga County Public Health, 1062 NY Route 38, Owego, NY for a 10:00 AM ride on good roads through the valley of Newark to Speedsville, NY. Then we will head further north, up and over a long, gentle rise and down in to the Cayuga Lake Valley to Brooktondale, for a respite at Brookton’s Market. We will return via wide shouldered Route 79, and south on West Creek Road. SAT April 13, 1:00 PM Confluence Park, Binghamton, NY John R 607-651-9939 C/4/30 – We will meet at Confluence Park, Binghamton, NY at 1:00 PM and ride up the river path, then up Chenango Street to the Chenango Bridge River Road loop and then back to town. TUES April 15, 5:30 PM Tuesday Night Ride Jim C 607- 759-3325 C/3/15 - Meet at South Washington and Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY at 5:30 PM. Mixed bag ride, depending on weather, daylight and rider abilities SAT April 19, 11:30 AM It’s Never too Early for Hills Jim C 607-759-3325 C/2/30 – Meet on CFJ Blvd. in Johnson City, NY next to the carousel at 11:30 AM for Jim’s “It’s never too early for hills.” ride. The ride will be up past the airport to Dunham Hill and US Route 11. Bring your drinks as there are limited stop opportunities. SUN April 20, 10:00 AM Earth Day in PA Steve B 570-465-2169 D/3/20 – We will meet at New Milford Bike at 10:00 AM, for a tribute to Earth Day 2014. Prizes, voted on by the riders, will be awarded for some of the coolest items found along the route. Ride the flatland of Route 11 North to the NY boarder and Old Route 11 back for 20 easy paced miles. HYPERLINK “http://newmilfordbike.com/EarthDayRide.htm” http://newmilfordbike.com/EarthDayRide.htm SAT April 26, 10:30 AM Post Highway Clean Up Ride Johanna L 607-651-8138 C/4/20 – After the Highway Clean Up, we will meet at the Chenango Forks Fishing Access, Chenango Forks, NY at 10:30 AM for an EASY ride along Route 79 to Whitney Point and back. Lunch in Whitney Point as decided by the group. SUN April 27, 10:30 AM Greene to Oxford Cheryl B 607 427-0626 C/3/30 - We will meet at the Great American parking lot in Greene, NY at 10:30 AM. We will take a 30 mile ride from Greene to Ox- ford and back and may stop in Greene for coffee or a snack. TUES April 29, 5:30 PM Tuesday Night Ride Jim C 607- 759-3325 C/3/15 - Meet at South Washington and Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY at 5:30 PM. Mixed bag ride, depending on weather, daylight and rider abilities. SUN May 4, 10:00 AM The Bunny Ride Johanna L 607-651-8138 D/3/59 - Meet at the Main Pavilion at Otsiningo Park, Binghamton NY at 10:00 AM for a ride to Oxford for lunch, venue to be determined. After lunch we will head back to Otsiningo Park. Bring water and snacks, the ride will take the better part of the day. We will be taking our time and enjoying beautiful Upstate NY in the spring time. The route will take us briefly on Route 12 and will cross over at Route 79 to pick up Stillwater Road for less traffic. For a shorter ride of 32 miles, you can meet the group at the river access in Chenango Forks at 11:00 AM. The group will have a scheduled stop there and then continue on to Oxford. SUN May 11, 9:00 AM Jimay’s Flea Market Express Augie M 607-722-6005 D/3/26 - Meet at Confluence Park at the South Washington Street Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge in Binghamton, NY at 9:00 AM and ride the back roads with minor hills to the huge open air Jimay’s Flea Market. TUES May 13, 5:30 PM Tuesday Night Ride Jim C 607- 759-3325 C/3/15 - Meet at South Washington and Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY at 5:30 PM. Mixed bag ride, depending on weather, daylight and rider abilities. WED May 14, 7:00 PM The Ride of Silence John N 607-785-1166 D/4/8 – Join cyclists worldwide will take to the roads in a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or injured while cycling on public roadways. Although cyclists have a legal right to share the road with motorists, the motoring public often isn’t aware of these rights, and sometimes not aware of the cyclists themselves. For STBC, the Ride of Silence http://www.rideofsilence.org/main.php will start and finish at the Beethoven Street parking lot of Binghamton’s Recreation Park beginning at 7:00 PM. We will ride rain or shine. This year we will again have a route that tours much of the west side and avoids the Main and Court Street areas and those traffic lights that caused the group to get so spread out in past years. The route is 8 miles and we might expand it if the weather is good or condense it if it is raining hard. Please encourage friends and family to join us, they do not have to be STBC members. The ride is free but everyone must wear a helmet and sign a release. We would also like to invite anyone that wishes to adjourn to the Cyber Cafe West, 176 Main Street, after the ride to break the silence and debrief the ride, and meet some new friends. SAT May 17, 11:00 AM Dottie Rice Ride for Christ Yvonne N 607- 222-6091 C/3/25 - We will meet at the Pine Plain Picnic Pavilion in Chenango Valley State Park, Chenango Forks, NY at 11:00 AM for a short ride to honor our fallen fellow member, Dottie Rice. We will go around the lake and to the entrance of the park and proceed down Pigeon Hill Road to take a right turn on Route 79 and then, take a left onto county Route 32, East River Road to Greene, NY. We will turn around in Greene and head back to take a left onto Route 79 as we head for the right turn onto Route 369 to complete the circle back to the park’s entrance. We may pass the entrance and proceed to the back entrance to the park to add a few extra miles to the ride. SUN May 18, 10:00 AM Elks Run Rob H 607-785-6898 B/2/50 - Meet at the Elks Lodge, 619 North Nanticoke Avenue, Endicott, NY at 10:00 AM. The ride will be approximately 50 miles at a B pace with hills in Tioga and Broome Counties. SAT May 24, 10:00 AM The L’Amore Loop John N 607-785-1166 C-D/3/31 - Meet at George W. Johnson Park parking lot across from Joey’s & L’ Amore Cafe at the intersection of Oak Hill Avenue and Witherill Street in Endicott, NY at 10:00 AM. We will go through Endicott to Route 17C and head west to Owego, NY. Then we will ride our way to Gaskill Rd. and crank into some hills eventually descending into West Corners and riding back to GFJ Park. For those interested in joining me, I plan to arrive to L’ Amore at 9:00 AM for some coffee and biscotti. Some may be interested in Joey’s for lunch afterwards. Maps & cue sheets provided. SUN May 25, 10:00 AM Owego, Spencer and Waverly, NY Gary W 607-754-9527 C/4/55 - Looking for some long base miles on fairly flat terrain? This one is for you. Let’s meet at Owego Price Chopper, 42 West Main Street, Owego, NY at 10:00 AM. We’ll take the back streets of Owego over to Glenmary Drive and then pick up Route 96. We’ll ride through Candor and on to Spencer where we’ll pick up Route 34, south to Waverly. Return to the start via Route 17C with lots of places to refuel along the way. The route can be viewed at MapMyRide at: HYPERLINK “http:// www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/68408120” \t “_blank” http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/68408120 TUES May 27, 5:30 PM Tuesday Night Ride Jim C 607- 759-3325 C/3/15 - Meet at South Washington and Conklin Avenue, Binghamton, NY at 5:30 PM. Mixed bag ride, depending on weather, daylight and rider abilities. SAT May 31, 11:00 AM Windsor to Afton Cleo S 914-815-6968 C/3/35 We will meet by the Windsor Farmer’s Market on Main Street in Windsor, NY at 11:00 AM for a ride along the Susquehanna River to the Main Street Cafe in Afton, NY for lunch. Enjoy rolling hills and a pastoral setting. Also an optional stop in Harpersville, NY to buy goat soap, shampoo or cheese from a local CSA farmer. SUN June 1, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. FRI / SAT / SUN June 6, 7 & 8 Great Finger Lake Bike Tour Richard P 607- 648-6081 Varity of Rides – for more info visit - http://www.southerntierbicycleclub.org/greatfingerlakestour.html SAT June 14, 10:00 AM Chenango Forks to Green via Smithville Flats Ellen J 607-722-2201 C/3/28 –Meet at Chenango Forks Fishing Access, Chenango Forks, on NY Route12 at 10:00 AM for a ride of rolling hills in beautiful Broome County.- Directions to Start: from Binghamton, NY go North on I-81, Exit #6 and right at the bottom of the ramp. Continue straight onto NY12. Fishing access is on the right, before you enter downtown Chenango Forks. SUN June 15, 10:00 AM Along the Pepacton Reservoir Johanna L 607-651-8138 C/1/55 - We will meet at the Downsville High School on Route 30 in Downsville, NY, at 10:00 AM and head up over the mountain, it is a big one! We will stop in Delhi for lunch, multiple eateries to choose from and we will re-group after lunch then continue on to Andes. Then continue back to Downsville. Now imagine this ride backwards, it was great in forward motion it should be awesome in rewind. Swimming in the East Branch River afterwards, to relax and refresh. SAT June 21, 9:00 AM Summer Solstice Hill Adventure Kathy W 607-760-3162 C/2/29 – Before you go to the strawberry festival on the longest day of the year, let’s meet at the Owego Free Academy High School in Owego, NY at 9:00 AM for a ride over hill and dale, from Owego heading north on Glenmary Drive to go up and over Anderson Hill, then up and over a few surprise vistas and down into Candor, NY. With an optional detour to loop part way up Catatonk Hill, weaving over the back roads and down West Beecher Hill into Owego this will be a workout for the legs and the brakes, but the ride and the views are beautiful. And there are lots of bailout routes if need be! SUN June 22, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. SAT June 28, 10:00 AM To Hickories Park Yvonne N 607- 222-6091 C/4/40 - We will meet at Confluence Park in Binghamton, NY at 10:00 AM and take Riverside Drive to Old Vestal Road, to the Rail Trail to Endicott, NY and continue on Route 17 C (Main Street) directly into Topps parking lot in Owego, NY. There we will pick up some lunch or bring your pack to eat lunch at Hickories Park. We then will take the main drag of Owego to cross the bridge to Route 434, back to the Rail Trail and return back to Confluence Park. SUN June 29, 9:30 / 10:15 AM Whitmarsh Hollow Gary W 607-754-9527 C/2/44–25 - Start at 9:30 AM at Apalachin Fishing Access, Apalachin, NY and head west to Owego, NY and cut over to Glen- mary Drive via Talcott Street. Stop along the way in Owego to refill bottles because we’re headed for the hills and there’s no place to stop till we get back to Owego (about 25 miles). Follow Glenmary/Catatonk Creek to the end and enter the pretty glen, climbing up Whitmarsh Hollow Road. Stop at the top to enjoy the panorama before heading down to Straits Corners and weaving our way back to Route 17C to retrace our steps through Owego (with another stop for drinks/food) then back to Apalachin. For a shorter ride, we will meet at Hickories Park, Owego, NY at 10:15 AM. This ride is fairly flat with a fairly large hill at Whitmarsh Hollow. SAT July 5, 10:00 AM Market to Market Cleo S 914-815-6968 C/3/46 – Let’s meet at the Windsor Farmer’s Market on Main Street in Windsor, NY at 10:00 AM and ride to the Bainbridge Farmer’s Market with optional lunch at Bob’s Diner in Bainbridge, NY. Also an optional stop in Harpersville, NY to buy goat soap, shampoo or cheese from a local CSA farmer. SUN July 6, 8:00 AM Cayuga Lake Eric C 607-760-3731 C/3/90 - Meet at Cass Park Rink and Pool, 701 Taughannock Blvd, Ithaca, NY, at 8:00 AM for a ride around Cayuga Lake. We will head through town, by Stewart Park and climb out of Ithaca on East Shore Drive, Route 34, up a fairly gentle less than 4% long hill. After that, it is fairly flat, with many lovely views of the lake. We will go up the east side of the lake, cut through the swamp, and come back on the west side, Route 89, for a long but rewarding day. This is your chance to do the lake at a moderate pace. SAT July 12, 10:00 AM Vestal Rail Trail Anne Marie R 607-237-7568 (cell) / 607-786-2421 D/4/4 - Meet at the parking lot of African Road and the rail trail in Vestal, NY at 10:00 AM for an easy ride on the rail trail. Any- one interested in joining the ride, please call me at least on the day before the ride, but no later than 9:00 a.m. the same day of the ride so I know who and how many to expect. SUN July 13, 8:30 AM Cayuga Lake Loop Gary W 607-754-9527 C/3/90 - Start at 8:30 AM at the East end of Stewart Park in Ithaca, NY. We’ll start with a steep climb up through Cornell, NY and continue up the East side of the lake, returning down the West side. There will be a lunch stop someplace around the half way point and an ice cream stop when we’re almost back to Ithaca. SUN July 13, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. SAT July 19, 10:00 AM Windsor to Afton Cleo S 914-815-6968 C/3/35 We will meet by the Windsor Farmer’s Market on Main Street in Windsor, NY at 10:00 AM for a ride along the Susquehanna River to the Main Street Cafe in Afton, NY for lunch. Enjoy rolling hills and a pastoral setting. Also an optional stop in Harpersville, NY to buy goat soap, shampoo or cheese from a local CSA farmer. SUN July 20, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. SAT July 26, 10:00 AM Vestal Rail Trail Anne Marie R 607-237-7568 (cell) / 607-786-2421 D/4/4 - Meet at the parking lot of African Road and the rail trail in Vestal, NY at 10:00 AM for an easy ride on the rail trail. Anyone interested in joining the ride, please call me at least on the day before the ride, but no later than 9:00 a.m. the same day of the ride so I know who and how many to expect. SUN July 27, 9:15 / 10:00 AM Along the Susquehanna River Cleo S 914-815-6968 C/3/45-25 - We will meet by the parking lot of the Windsor Community House on Main Street next to the Gazebo in Windsor, NY at 10:00 AM and ride along the Susquehanna River to Susquehanna, PA. Riders opting to add 20 miles will start their ride in Center Village, NY. Park by the corner near the bridge as the deli has closed and start at 9:15 AM to meet the rest of the group at 10:00 AM. Lunch is in Susquehanna. SAT Aug 2, 9:00 / 9:45 / 10:30 AM Augie Mueller Birthday Ride Augie M 607-722-6005 C/3/48-38-24-10-0 - Lunch at Genegantslet Golf Club, Greene, NY. Variable Start / End points. (Time / Meet At / Miles): (9:00 AM / Confluence Park / 48 miles) – (9:45 AM / Otsiningo N / 38 miles) – (10:30 AM / Chenego Forks Fishing Access / 24 or 10 miles) – (Noon / Genegantslet Golf Club / 0 miles). Free Birthday Cake for desert. SUN Aug 3, 9:15 / 10:00 AM Lake O’Meadows Caroline N 607-785-1166 C/3/35-25 - We will meet at 10:00 AM at the Elementary School parking lot in Apalachin, NY and will ride to Lake O’Meadows in Warren Center, PA for swimming and picnic. Then return back to the start area in Apalachin. For people who want some extra miles meet at 9:15 AM at Grippen Park. parking lot in Endicott, NY. MON Aug 4, 9:00 AM Owasco Lake Ride Steve B 570-465-2169 C/3/50 – We will meet at Fillmore Glen State Park, Moravia, NY at 9:00 AM and head North up the West Side of Owasco Lake and cross over to the East to Skaneatles. Head South on the West Side of Skaneatles Lake and cross over Burtis Point on Owasco Lake and back down to Moravia. Fifty rolling miles at a flowing pace with swimming and hiking at the Glen. HYPERLINK “http://newmilfordbike.com/Owasco.htm” http://newmilfordbike.com/Owasco.htm SAT Aug 9, 10:00 AM Vestal Rail Trail Anne Marie R 607-237-7568 (cell) / 607-786-2421 D/4/4 - Meet at the parking lot of African Road and the rail trail in Vestal, NY at 10:00 AM for an easy ride on the rail trail. Anyone interested in joining the ride, please call me at least on the day before the ride, but no later than 9:00 a.m. the same day of the ride so I know who and how many to expect. SUN Aug 10, 10:00 AM Along Pepacton Reservoir Eric C 607-760-3731 C/1/55 – We will meet at the Downsville High School on Route 30 in Downsville, NY at 10:00 AM for Johanna’s route through this lovely area. We will head up over the big hill, and then enjoy the long, long picturesque ride down the other side. We will stop in Delhi for lunch then continue on to Andes for a stop for re-charging, re-grouping and resting, followed by a long, quiet ride along the Pepacton Reservoir, back to Downsville. SUN Aug 17, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. SAT Aug 23, 10:00 AM Park to Park Anne Marie R 607-237-7568 (cell) / 607-786-2421 D/4/4 - Meet at Cheri Lindsey Park, Binghamton, NY at 10:00 AM and ride through Otsiningo Park and then stop at farmer’s market before returning back. Anyone interested in joining the ride, please call me at least on the day before the ride, but no later than 8:30 a.m. the same day of the ride so I know who and how many to expect. SUN Aug 24, 9:00 AM Tour de Forest Annie G 607-427-2742 MBR C/1/15 – We will meet at Oquaga Creek State Park, Bainbridge, NY at 9:00 AM. Be there before 9:00 AM to avoid the $7 Parking Fee. Descend China Road to enter Artic Forest. After steep climbing and descending, connect with Route 8 in Masonville, NY to hook up with Steam Mill State Forest. Reconnect with Route 8 to cross over to Beal’s Pond State Forest. Pass the Finger Lakes Trail and enjoy scenic vistas over looking Bainbridge, NY before looping back to Oquaga Creek State Park. Stay for swim and picnic optional. Park towards the left side as entering the parking lot down by the lake. SUN Aug 31, 1:00 PM Exploring Binghamton’s Bicycle Boulevards Steven B 607-754-4756 D/4/10 – The ride will start at Recreation Park, Beethoven Street parking lot, Binghamton, NY at 1:00 PM and will follow city streets, exploring routes to avoid automobile traffic and to get to various destinations. SUN Sept 7, 11:00 AM Black Bear Winery Sue H & Roger W 607-773-1233 D/3/13 – Let’s meet at the Chenango Forks Fishing Access on Route 12 in Chenango Forks, NY at 11:00 AM, for a ride that will take the back roads from Route 79 through South Road and Cloverdale Road to Route 12 with a stop at the Black Bear Winery. Easy pace on nice rolling hills and wine. SUN Sept 14, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. SUN Sept 21, 10:00 Historic D & H Rail Trail Lynn C & Debbie M 570-679-9300 D/4/28 – We will meet at Cable’s Deli which is right at the Rail-Trail Office and Union Dale Trailhead - Lat 41°42’49.00”N, Long 75°29’32.05”W - Union Dale, PA at 10:00 AM for a flat “Historical Narrated Ride” down the D & H Trail to Simpson and back. Trail is improved hard pack suitable for hybrids and mountain bikes. Enjoy a relaxed and educational adventure into the past days of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad. Also to Geo Cache, check out more info at http://nepa-rail-trails. org/ SUN Sept 28, 7:00 AM The Annual Bob Dannecker Fall Picnic & Century Ride Nancy B 607-237-6952 STBC will again hold its Annual Bob Dannecker Fall Picnic & Century Ride in Owego at the Hickories Park! The century ride will begin at promptly 7:00 AM (as daylight hours will be getting shorter) and the metric century will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be multiple routes from 15 to 100 miles which all return the starting pavilion. Regardless of the mileage you would like to ride there will be an option for you! All rides are supported with sag wagon and maps. Join us for a catered picnic FREE to all STBC members (guests welcome at $6). Please join us even if you are not riding! Check http://www.southerntierbicycleclub.org/ in September for the latest updates. SAT Oct 4, 10:30 AM Post Highway Clean Up Ride Ride Leader Needed C/4/20 – After the Highway Clean Up we will meet at the Chenango Forks Fishing Access, Chenango Forks, NY at 10:30 AM for an EASY ride along Route 79 to Whitney Point and back. Lunch in Whitney Point as decided by the group. This is an annual ride that is in need of a ride leader. Please contact Steve at (570) 465-2169 or HYPERLINK “mailto:bike195@ epix.net” [email protected] SUN Oct 5, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Flowers Ride Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4-3/20 - Slow paced (“D”) ride on flat to some hills terrain, under 20 miles for those wanting a leisurely outing. Joan will post the starting point and route on the STBC list server the Thursday prior to the ride. SUN Oct 12, 10:00 AM $1,000,000 MTB Ride Steve B 570-465-2169 MBR D/1/25 - Will meet at New Milford Bike, New Milford, PA at 10:00 AM and take the Highland Road up into the PA Game Lands to the $1,000,000 Highway. Mountain Bike through backwoods and nature and roll along the Susquehanna River to Hallstead for the long way back via Dubois Creek. Steep climbs and rough terrain for 25 amazing miles at a relaxed pace. HYPERLINK “http://newmilfordbike.com/$1,000,000.htm” http://newmilfordbike.com/$1,000,000.htm, SAT Oct 18, 7:30 AM Breakfast at Pickle Hill B&B John R 607-651-9939 D-C/4/29 - Meet at Confluence Park, Binghamton, NY at 7:30 AM for a short ride to the Pickle Hill B&B for home style breakfast ($6-8) and then do the Chenango Bridge River Road loop and back to the starting point. SUN Oct 26, 1:30 PM Stop and Smell the Pumpkins Joan H 607-729-9352 D/4/22 - We will meet at Rite-Aid Drug Store, Owego, NY at 1:30 PM for the annual Halloween ride. Ride out to Iron Kettle Farm for ice cream (or hot chocolate!), goats, pumpkins and fall fun. Costumes optional, subtleties noted! THUR Nov 27, 8:00 AM Cranksgiven, the 14th Annual Steve B. 570-465-2169 D/4/20 - Meet at Jane’s Diner, 591 Conklin Ave, Conklin, NY to join in a Ride to Pennsylvania via Route 7 South to Hallstead, PA and then back on Route 11, to Jane’s Diner for breakfast. Ride the bike of your choice and enjoy a pavement ride with very little incline. LOOKING FOR NEW RIDE CATEGORIES / RIDE LEADERS SPEED & TERRAIN If interested in leading a ride, Speed rating (pace on level ground): please contact Steve Bruno at ATTENTION AA: Over 22 mph (570) 465-2169 or at A: 19-22 mph Advanced pace with few Participation in all STBC activities is at [email protected]. stops. your own risk. The club cannot take any B: 16-19 mph Vigorous pace with occa- liability for personal injury or loss of sional stops. property occurring during these activities. C: 13-16 mph Steady pace, rest stops Due to the inherent dangers of riding on every hour. the highways, STBC requires the use of D: 10-13 mph Sightseeing pace, semi-fre- a CPSC, ASTM, ANSI, or Snell approved quent stops at key points to wait for riders. helmet and the observance of all traffic E: Under 10 mph Relaxed pace, laws. frequent stops to wait for everyone. MBR: Mountain Bike Ride RECOMMENDED TERRAIN HOW TO LEAD A RIDE EQUIPMENT: 1. Multiple long and/or steep climbs. The STBC is looking for ride leaders for 2. Multiple and/or large hills. ID, water bottles, spare tube, patch kit, future club rides. All a ride leader is 3. Rolling with some hills. pump, basic tools, food, spending money, required to do is: 4. Generally flat or rolling. 1. Pick out a route, and scout it out ahead appropriate clothing, sunglasses, and sun- of time. screen and don’t forget your helmet. Cell 2. Know the level of difficulty based on phones and walkie-talkies can also help to Ride Rating Example: the ride grading so we can provide correct improve communications during the ride. “D/4/30” 10-13 mph over flat terrain, 30 rating. miles. If maps and/or cue sheets are 3. Have a starting point and time. provided for all riders, the leader is not 4. Get parking permission for your meeting obligated to wait for slower riders on AA, place. A, B, and C rides. Otherwise, ride leaders 5. Find a sub if you cannot lead your on all rides are expected to keep track of scheduled ride. riders (consider a volunteer rider serving 6. Show up at least 15 minutes ahead of as sweep). time. 7. Get rider signatures on waiver of liability form, and review the safety checklist with all riders. The form is available online at: www.southerntierbicycleclub.org/rides- chedule/ridesignupform.html 8. Once you’ve completed the ride, return the form to the STBC address.

Out of Bounds Ride Schedule Tour de Ulster/Kingston snacks, water along the route. SAG wagon and Sunday June 22nd Rides of 5, 12, 25, and 50 mobile mechanical support provided. See: Tour de Scranton miles. Also a 16 mile road/railtrail option. Free www.adk.org Sunday April 27th Five varied rides from 4 miles cookout. See: www.tourdeulster.com to 65 miles. For more info, see: Finger Lakes Tour de Cure http://tourdescranton.com. Bay to Bay Ride August 16th. A ride, not a race. A day full of fun Sunday June 22nd Five routes between 27-104 and Excitement where riders of all levels join Tour of the Scioto River Valley force in the fight to stop Diabetes and raise May 10-11th. 2500 cyclists, 210 or 105 mile, 2 miles. Tour the Upper Eastern Shore of day tour.The $ 70 basic fee includes food, plac- Maryland and Delaware. See: critical funds for research, education and es to stay, transportation of your Sleeping gear, www.chestertownlions.org advocacy in support of The American Diabetes Association. See: www.facebook.com/tdcflx SAG, and more. See: The b.i.k.e Syracuse CYCLE “http://tosrv.org” http://tosrv.org. 2014 AIDS Red Ribbon Ride The Ride to Montauk 2014 de Cuse Swinburne Memorial Ride August 20-24th. Five day, 400 mile fundraising Saturday May 31st Beautiful, flat routes for Sunday June 22nd A charity bike ride, routes event through the Finger Lakes Region. beginners and experts with distances of 30, 70, from 10-46 miles. See: www.bikesyracuse.org Fundraising required. See: 73, 108, and 151 miles. Adult cost is $125, kids Erie Canal Tour www.aidsredribbonride.org under 12 are free. See: July 13-20th Cycle the Erie Canal, a supported www.ridetomontauk.com. Chris Thater Memorial Races tour across NY State along the scenic and his- August 23-24th. Downtown Binghamton, NY. Get Your Guts In Gear toric Erie Canal. 40-60 miles per day, most days Benefits BC Stop DWI programs. See: June 7th One day ride, distances of 30, 62.5, on level ground. See: www.ptny.org/canaltour/ www.bcstopdwi.com/bcstopdwi/thater and 100 miles. Beautiful views and quaint towns/villages along the Hudson river. Benefits Great Big FANY Ride Annual Highlander Cycle Tour Crohn’s and Colitis; fundraising required. See: July 20-26th 500 miles across upstate New September 5-6th. Bristol Mountain Ski Resort www.ibdride.org York. A camping bike tour. See: www.fanyride.com Rides from 15-120 miles, with vertical climbs or: www.igotguts.org The Bon Ton Roulet of up to 11,000 ft. held over Two days in the Heritage Explorer Bicycle Tour and July 20-26th Seven day, fully supported bicycle breathtaking Finger Lakes Wine Country. See: Festival tour through the Finger Lakes region of New www.highlandercycletour.com Saturday June 14th Pecksville, PA York State. Short and Long daily routes. See: Aids Ride for Life Choice of 4 routes from 5-44 miles. Hybrid or www.bontonroulet.com September 13th. 40, 85, or 100 mile bicycle Mountain bikesRecommended. See: Mass BikePike Tour ride around Cayuga Lake. Cyclists raise funds www.heritageexplorer.org for the Southern Tier AIDS program so it can or www.lhva.org August 7-10th Supported camping tour with motel/b&b and camptel options. Starts and ends continue to provide supportive services to HIV+ Bike Virginia near Ayer, MA. See: www.massbikepike.org persons and prevention education. See: June 20-25th The Annual Bike Virginia event. www.aidsrideforlife.org Riders will enjoy an average of 50 miles of riding IDIDARIDE! Adirondack bike tour. per day for 6 days. The 2014 tour will ride from August 10th. 75 mile loop with 6,840 ft elevation Bike MS 150 City to Shore Bike Tour Chesterfield to Williamsburg. gain, or shuttle supported 20 mile option with September 27-28th. Cherry Hill, NJ Various See: www.bikevirginia.org 1,340 ft elevation gain through beautiful mileage options ending in Ocean City, NJ, 1 or 2 Adirondack scenery. Four rest stops with days. See: www.ms150biketour.org STBC, INC. P.O. BOX 601 BINGHAMTON, NY 13902-0601

STBC Newsletter • 2014 www.southerntierbicycleclub.org LOCAL BICYCLE SHOPS Aeros Cyclery...... 640 Conklin Road, Binghamton • 607-724-7313 Babcock Bicycles...... 108-110 W. Main Street, Endicott • 607-754-0886 • www.babcockbikes.com BC Bicycles...... 215 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal • 607-785-3772 Bick Rack...... 409 College Avenue, Ithaca • 607-272-1010 • www.thebikerackonline.com Chenango Point Cycles..... 125 Park Avenue, Binghamton • 607-724-7481 • www.chenangopoint.com Gear-To-Go Tandems...... 1 Dahinda Road, Saranac Lake • 518-891-1869 • www.gtgtandems.com Main Street Bike Shop...... 3809 Main Street, Burdett • 607-342-6098 • www.mainstreetbikeshop.com New Milford Bike...... 910 Main Street, New Milford, PA • 570-465-2169 • www.newmilfordbike.com Swan Cycles...... 226 Mount Pleasent Road, Freeville • 607-277-0495

All Members will Receive Printed Newsletter Annually in the Spring Look for the GFLBT registration and annual dinner information! As usual, updates to the ride schedule and much more information is available online at www.southerntierbicycleclub.org. Please check the mailing label on this newsletter to see when your membership expires; remember lifetime membership is a bargain! Any questions? Please email our membership chairperson, Nancy Botting, at [email protected], being sure to put “membership” in the subject line.