Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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July Rides
Saturday July 5
Saturday Traditional Ride: “The Windsors” Breakfast at 8:00 AM at Good Mornings, 4A Bridge St., East Windsor, Ct. Ride starts at 9:00 AM from the Ocean State Job Lot parking lot, Windsor Locks, CT. A clockwise loop on both sides of the CT River. This ride uses scenic Bike Paths as much as possible and visits Loomis Chaffee School with a stop at Bart's Ice Cream. Approximately 27 miles with 970 ft of climbing with minimal busy roads. For complete details and to print out a cue sheet if desired go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51309343. Locate “Description” and scroll down. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] or dunnbiker@att.net
Sunday July 6
Sunday Ride: "Deerfield Delight". Meet at 9:30 AM in the Mt. Sugarloaf parking lot at 300 Sugarloaf St., S. Deerfield for a ride entirely within Deerfield, including Lower Rd., Upper Rd., Old Deerfield, and River Rd. Bring snacks for a rest stop in Old Deerfield. 27 miles, a few hills, 1000 ft. elevation gain. Leader: Julie Miles julie@umass.edu or (413) 636- 9742.
Wednesday July 9
Wednesday Ride: “Old Deerfield and Bookmill” - Depart at 9:00 AM from the Mt. Sugarloaf parking lot, 300 Sugarloaf St., S. Deerfield. We'll ride about 26 rolling miles in Whately, Deerfield, Montague, and Sunderland. Bring snacks for rest stops in Old Deerfield and The Bookmill. Leader: Julie Miles julie@umass.edu. or (413) 636-9742.
Saturday July 12
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Stanley Park via Granville” Meet at 9:00 AM in the Commuter Lot at N Church Rd and N Granby Rd, Granby CT. Ride will stop at the Granville Store and then take the Old Westfield Rd. with a series of hills before a thrilling descent and a swing through Stanley Park for bathrooms. Minimal busy roads. Long series of downhills at the end. Approximately 30 miles with 2047 ft of climbing. For complete details and to print out a cue sheet if desired go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51299182, Locate “Description” and scroll down. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] or dunnbiker@att.net
Sunday July 13
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Whately Ramble” – Depart at 9:00 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 and at a convenience store. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday July 16
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Northampton Loop via Rail Trail” - Depart at 9:00 AM from Millside Park, Easthampton, MA. 23 miles mostly rolling terrain for the first half, mostly flat rail trail for the rest. After ride lunch at Tandem Bagel in Easthampton. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday July 19
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride to Burgundy Brook” Meet at 8:00 AM at Granby Jr/Sr High School, 385 E. State St. (Rt 202), Granby, MA. A 28 mile ride through Granby, Ludow, Palmer and Belchertown with breakfast at Burgundy Brook in Three Rivers at 14 miles. Leaders: Ray and Betty Siwinski text to (860) 478-8308 or (413) 427-6095
Sunday July 20
Sunday Ride: Ride Around the River - Meet at 10:00 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)
Wednesday July 23
Wednesday Ride: "LaSalle Market Ride (Collinsville, CT)" - Meet in the parking lot at the corner of Iron Horse Blvd and Jim Gallagher way in Simsbury, CT. Ride will depart at 9:30 AM. We will travel south to LaSalle Market in Collinsville, CT. The ride is a mostly flat 35 miles (round trip) on paved rail trail with a few short hills. Bring lunch or eat at the market. Poor weather cancels. Leader: BilltheHill (860) 559-2515.
Saturday July 26
Saturday Traditional Ride: Breakfast/Brunch Then Ride Over Mountain Past Greystone Farm - Depart at 9:00 AM from behind 55 School St., Somers, CT at the Mill Pond parking lot (Sani-Can). Ride 27 miles through Somers, Hampden, Enfield, and East Windsor. Breakfast at Hometown Kitchen around mile 3. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Sunday July 27
Sunday Ride: “Ride to Brookfield Orchards” Park behind St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St, Rutland, MA. Ride departs at 9:00 AM for 30 scenic hilly miles. Bring drinks /food/money, Possible lunch at Black-and-White Grill in Spencer if riders are interested. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 prefer text.
Wednesday July 30
Wednesday Ride: “Breakfast/Brunch Ride to Farmtown Diner” - Depart at 9:00 AM from behind 55 School St., Somers, CT at the Mill Pond parking lot (Sani-Can). Ride 23 miles through Somers, Enfield, and East Windsor. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Saturday August 2
Saturday Traditional Ride: Ride will depart at 9:00 AM from the parking lot of Hometown Kitchen, 48 South Rd, Somers, CT. The ride is 26 miles with rolling hills going around a horse farm and down through Broadbrook passing by the dam with a breakfast stop at Dunkin Doughnuts at mile 15. Leader: Tom Copp (860) 573-0328 or downryder_trc@hotmail.com.
Sunday August 3
Sunday Ride: ”Hadley to Deerfield” – Depart at 9:00 AM from Railroad Ave., Hadley, MA – park in parallel parking spots along the rail trail. Starting out with 7 miles on the rail trail, we will ride a 37-40 mile loop through Hadley, Northampton, Whately, Deerfield and Sunderland. Lunch stop at Wild Roots in Sunderland. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday August 6
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Westfield Ramble” Depart at 9:00 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.) 27 miles rolling to moderately hilly terrain. Bring lunch or snacks as the only rest stop is at Kosinski Farms in Westfield. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday August 9
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at Granby Jr./Sr. High School, 385 E. State Street (Rte. 202), Granby, MA. Ride approximately 26 to 30 miles, with breakfast at Barstow’s, (outside seating), Rt. 47 South Hadley. Leader: Ray and Betty Siwinski text to (860) 478-8308 or (413) 427-6095.
Annual Club Summer Picnic: Will be held at Mary Ann Siron and Bill Stevens. See Spokenotes for details.
Sunday August 10
Sunday Ride: “2025 Tour of Suffield (30 miles)” Meet at 9:00 AM in the Suffield Village Market Parking Lot, 68 Bridge Street, Suffield, CT. Lunch at Sunrise Park at approximately mile 15. Bring food/drink of your choosing. Leader: Ann Franzyck annrun76@gmail.com.
Wednesday August 13
Wednesday Ride: “Breakfast at Oscar's in South Windsor” - Depart at 8:30 AM from behind 55 School St., Somers , CT.( Mill Pond parking lot next to the dam, Sani-can available). Ride 27 miles (round trip). Poor weather cancels. Leader - Billthehill (860) 559-2515
Saturday August 16
Saturday Traditional Ride: "Wickham Park” Breakfast at 8 AM at Hot Cakes, 238 S. Main St, East Windsor, CT. Ride starts at 9:00 AM at East Windsor HS on 76 S. Main Street [Rte 5], East Windsor CT. for an approximately 27 mile ride with 950 ft of climbing and a great view in Wickham Park. For complete details and to print out a cue sheet if desired go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51294203 Locate “Description” and scroll down. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] or dunnbiker@att.net
Sunday August 17
Sunday Ride: “Crystal Lake” Meet at 9:00 AM in the Commuter Lot, I-84 exit 67 on Reservoir Rd. The ride is approximately 33 miles with 2840 ft of climbing (a short cut is available that cuts it to 24 miles). For complete details and to print a cue sheet if desired to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51297383. Locate “Description” and scroll down. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] or dunnbiker@att.net
Wednesday August 20
Wednesday Ride: Breakfast/Brunch Ride to Angelina's - Depart at 9:00 AM from behind 55 School St., Somers, CT (Mill Pond parking lot Sani-Can Available). Ride 25 miles through Somers, Enfield, and East Longmeadow. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Saturday August 23
Saturday Traditional Ride: Open Date if you can lead a ride on this date contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com
Sunday August 24
Sunday Ride: “Breakfast/Brunch Ride to East Windsor Cracker Barrel Restaurant” Depart at 9:00 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 August 27
Wednesday Ride: “New Trail Ride” - Depart from 520 Hartford Tpke , Vernon, CT. (Pedal Power Bicycle Shop) at 8:30 AM. We will ride Manchester Trail, Hop River Trail, and East Coast Greenway. 30% paved trail/30% road/40% hard packed dirt rail trail. Bring food/water- 27 miles round trip. Poor weather cancels. Leader- Billthehill (860) 559-2515.
Saturday August 30
Saturday Traditional Ride: Open Date if you can lead a ride on this date contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com
Sunday August 31
Sunday Ride: “North Amherst Loop” Start at 9:00 AM at 6 Newton St., Belchertown, MA (Ray's house). An approximately 40 mile ride from Belchertown to North Amherst with a Coffee/tea stop at Cushman's Market, North Amherst at about 16 miles. Leader: Ray Siwinski (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com.
General Ride Information
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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. (Wet roads cancel, but 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.
2025 Rides Schedule
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