October Rides
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. Buy or bring your lunch, several restaurants and a Subway available. Leaders: Kerry 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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- 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.
2024 Rides Schedule
Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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