September Rides
Wednesday September 18
Wednesday Ride: “Deerfield-Whately Loop” - Depart at 9 AM for a 25-mile ride from the parking lot at the base of Mt. Sugarloaf (corner of Sugarloaf St. and Rt. 116) in S. Deerfield, MA. Bring snacks and water for the rest stop at picnic tables in Old Deerfield. Leader: Julie Miles (413) 636-9742
Saturday September 21
Saturday Ride: “Foxhill Tower” 25 miles with mostly rolling hills and two climbs to get to the tower. Approx 1,000 ft elevation gain. Bring snacks and drink. Meet at 9 AM at Geissler's Supermarket Plaza, 95 S. Rd. (Route 83) Somers, CT Turn left to park in the remote area beyond Anytime Fitness. Leaders: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or Diane's cell (413) 244-4110
Sunday September 22
Sunday Ride: “Breakfast/Brunch Ride to East Windsor Cracker Barrel Restaurant” Depart at 9 AM from Hometown Kitchen Restaurant, 48 South Rd, Somers, CT Ride about 35 miles through Somers, East Windsor, and Enfield. Some rolling terrain. The Cracker Barrel is at about mile 17. This ride includes a stop at the Enfield 9/11 Memorial Tribute Garden where we can view 2 large support beams from about the 80th story of the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Wednesday September 25
Wednesday Ride: Open date-If you can lead a ride on this date, contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com.
Saturday September 28
Saturday Ride: “Hampden Ramble” Ride 25-30 Hilly miles through Hampden’s countryside. Bring plenty of snacks and drinks. Ride departs at 9 AM from the Hampden Mini Mall, E. Longmeadow Rd., Hampden, MA. Please park behind the Dunkin Donuts. Leaders: Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or Diane's cell (413) 244-4110
Sunday September 29
Sunday Ride: Meet at Millside Park, 2 Ferry St., East Hampton, MA. Ride leaves at 9 AM. Ride 26 miles through Easthampton to Westhampton in a figure eight. Some hills but nothing very hard, less than 1200 ft. Mostly country roads with a convenience store about mile 15. The ride starts and ends with 3 miles on the Manhan Trail. Bring your own food and drink. Leader: Thomas Copp (860) 573-0328 or downryder_trc@hotmail.com.
October Rides
Wednesday October 2
Wednesday Ride: “Ride to Brookfield Orchards” - Park behind St. Patrick’s Church, 258 Main St., Rutland, MA. Ride 30 to 35 moderately hilly scenic miles . Bring snacks, drinks and money if you want to buy something at the Orchard. Ride departs at 9AM. Leader Delro (508) 612-2557, Prefers text.
Saturday October 5
Saturday Ride: “Adventure Ride” Meet and park at the Long Pond Boat Ramp parking lot, off 122 in Rutland, MA. (Port-a-John available) Ride departs at 9 AM. Ride 40 very hilly miles. Bring food, drinks and money. Group can decide on eating stops along the way. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 Text Preferred.
Sunday October 6
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Ashfield” – Depart at 10 AM from the end of Oliver Street in Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump.Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 42 miles and 2400 ft. of climbing, less hilly coming back. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside at convenience stores. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday October 9
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Westfield Ramble” – Depart at 10 AM from the end of Oliver Street, Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump. Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 22-27 miles rolling to moderately hilly terrain. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside and at Kosinski Farms in Westfield. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday October 12:
Saturday Ride: “Silver Street Ride” 25 hilly miles and Crane Hill climb. (1,424ft elevation gain) Bring Snacks and drink. Ride departs at 9 AM from the Hampden Mini Mall, E. Longmeadow Rd., Hampden, MA. Please park behind the Dunkin Donuts. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or Diane's cell (413) 244-4110
Sunday October 13
Sunday Ride: Mtn/Gravel/Cross Bike to Green River , VT. Depart at 10 AM from Green River Recreation Area Parking lot (on the Green River) at 1 Nash's Mill Rd. in Greenfield , MA . We will ride about 30 miles, round trip, for lunch at the covered bridge in Green River , VT. Tires with aggressive treads are not needed as we will be riding on ~10 miles of paved roads and ~20 miles of good dirt roads. We will follow the Green River from Greenfield, MA to Green River , VT. No stores along the way, so bring lunch, drinks, and warm clothes if it is cold. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030, texts preferred.
Wednesday October 16
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Northampton Loop” - Ride departs at 10 AM from the end of Oliver Street, Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump. Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 23 miles mostly rolling terrain for the first half, mostly flat rail trail for the rest. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday October 19
Saturday Ride: “Wachusett Greenways Trail Ride”. Meet at the Central Mass Trailhead, 105 Glenwood Rd., Rutland. Ride 25 to 30 miles on a hard pack dirt trail. Ride departs at 9 AM. Leader welcomes riders to her house for banana bread and tea after the ride, 19 Valleyview Circle, Rutland. Leader: Delro (508) 612 2557 Text preferred.
Sunday October 20
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Whately Ramble” – Depart at 10 AM from the end of Oliver Street in Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump. Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 30 miles and 1600 ft. of climbing, less hilly coming back. 2 miles of hardpack which can be ridden on road tires with care. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside at a convenience store. Leader: Glenn Barnes 201-625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday October 23
Wednesday Ride: “Knightville Dam Adventure” - Meet at 10 AM in the rest area across from 1400 Russell Rd. (Rt 20) Westfield, MA (Irving Gas Station). Ride to Knightville Dam with optional climb to Knightville Dam Overlook. This is an out and back ride. 24.2 miles round trip. Add 4 miles for an optional 2 mile climb to the overlook plus descent back to the picnic area. Total of 970 feet of climbing; an additional 250 feet of climbing with the overlook. Beautiful scenery; some hills. Bring snacks/lunch for the stop at the picnic area below the dam. No stores. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Saturday October 26
Saturday Ride: “Lunch Ride to Barre” Meet at 10:00 am at the Walmart, 352 Palmer Rd (Rte 32) Ware, MA. Approximately 40 mile round trip with a lunch stop in Barre, MA. Two route options: an easier route led by Diane and a hillier route led by Kerry. Buy or bring your lunch, several restaurants and a Subway available. Leaders: Kerry and Diane Goguen Home: (413) 525-4029 Diane’s cell (413) 244-4110.
Sunday October 27
Sunday Ride: Open Date - If you can lead a ride on this date, contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com.
Wednesday October 30
Wednesday Ride: “Ride Around the River” - Meet at 10 AM at 95 Raffia Rd, Enfield, CT (Dunkin/shopping plaza). Park to the right of Richard's School of Self Defense. This ride is almost the same as the ride BilltheHill leads. 28 mostly flat miles through Enfield, East Windsor, South Windsor, Windsor, and Windsor Locks. We will stop at Bart's in Windsor, but I do not know if it will be open, so bring snacks/lunch and drinks. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
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General Ride Information
2024 Rides Schedule
- Riders must correctly wear an approved helmet, have a bicycle in good mechanical condition and follow sound rules of safety. Remember, your conduct as an individual reflects that of the entire club. Bring fluids and snacks according to your needs. Protect yourself with sun screen.
- The Wednesday and Saturday Traditional rides are leisurely (10 - 13 mph average, 25 - 30 miles). Sunday rides are the ride leaders choice, and can be longer and more aggressive. Rail Trail Rides are generally about 20 miles in length at a leisurely pace, and are confined to area rail trails. These rides are popular with cyclists who are not comfortable riding on the road. The club has recently formed a new group for those interested in more aggressive rides, (13 - 16 mph average depending on hills and around 35 to 45 miles) These rides are not posted. Members communicate by group email. For those interested in riding with this group, contact spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com to be added to the email list.
- Ride leaders may choose to schedule a pre-ride breakfast which is optional for all riders. Restaurant stops are at the option of the leader, but should be included in the ride description. All rides should include a rest/snack stop.
We welcome non-club members, but non-club members must sign a "Release Form".
Rain or bad weather cancels. (if the roads look like they are drying, we usually ride) Check with the ride leader if in doubt.
Note: Rides leave promptly at the time listed in the schedules. Please arrive early enough to allow time to get ready to depart.