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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.
- Note: Rides leave promptly at the time listed in the schedules. Please arrive a few minutes early to allow time to get ready to depart.
- 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 - 17 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.
2024 Rides Schedule
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Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
April Rides
Wednesday, April 24
Wednesday Ride: "Granby-Amherst-S. Hadley Loop" Ride leaves at 10 AM from Dufresne Park, 32 Kendall St., Granby, MA. 26 gently rolling miles through Granby, Belchertown, Amherst, and S. Hadley, with a rest stop at Barstow's in Hadley at mile 18. Leader: Julie Miles (413) 636-9742 (cell) or julie@umass.edu
Saturday, April 27
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at Stanley Park at 9 AM. Use the 2nd entrance off Western Ave in Westfield. Ride through Westfield and Southwick, 25 -30 miles with some hills. No scheduled breakfast stop, but possible snack stop. Bring water and snacks. Leader: MaryAnn Siron (413) 579-1688 or ottertales8@gmail.com
Sunday, April 28
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Whately Ramble” – Meet at 10 AM at 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.) 30 miles and 1600 ft. of climbing, less hilly coming back. Two 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 .
May Rides
Wednesday, May 1
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 (text preferred)
Thursday, May 2
Thursday Trail Ride: Meet on Copper Hill Rd, East Granby, CT, where the Farmington Canal Trail crosses Copper Hill Rd. There is parking on both sides of the road and a sani-can is available. Ride leaves at 9:30 AM, going north. Round trip is 22 miles, flat ride. Bring a snack and drink. Leader: Billthehill (860) 559-2515
Saturday, May 4
Saturday Traditional Ride: Park behind St. Patrick’s Church, 258 Main St. Rutland, MA. Ride departs at 9 AM. A 25 mile ride through Rutland and Barre with some hills. Bring a snack. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 prefers text.
Sunday, May 5
Sunday Ride: "Early Spring Ride" Meet at Suffield village parking lot (near Suffield Village Market, 68 Bridge St. Suffield, CT) at 10 AM for a leisurely approximately 25 mile ride through Suffield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, and the Windsor historic district. This ride is intended for anyone who is comfortable riding 25-30 miles. Some slightly rolling terrain. We will stop at Bart's in Windsor, but I do not know if it will be open, so bring lunch and drinks. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred).
Wednesday, May 8
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton-Northampton Ramble” Meet at 10 AM at Millside Park, 2 Ferry St., Easthampton, MA. 23 miles mostly rolling terrain for the first half, flat rail trail for the rest. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday, May 11
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at Stanley Park in Westfield at 9 AM. Use the 2nd entrance off Western Ave. in Westfield. Ride approx 25-30 miles, some hills. Bring water, snacks. Leader : MaryAnn Siron (413) 579-1688 or Ottertales 8@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 12
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Westfield Ramble” – Meet at 10 AM at 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.) 32 miles and 1600 ft elevation gain. Rest stop at Kosinski Farms in Westfield. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday, May 15
Wednesday Ride: “Casual Ride to Breakfast“ Meet at 9:30 AM at Hometown Kitchen 48 South Rd (rt. 83) parking lot, Somers, CT. Ride to “Hot Cakes“ in East Windsor, CT. Approximately 25 miles round trip.. Leader: Billthehill- (860) 559-2515
Saturday, May 18
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Tour of Montague Breakfast Ride” Ride departs at 9 AM from Sunderland Elementary School, 1 Swampfield Dr, Sunderland, MA. 25 mile flat to rolling ride through Leverett and Montague with breakfast at Cushman’s at 8 miles (outside seating available) and a stop at the Montague Bookmill. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095
Sunday, May 19
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Ashfield” – Meet at 10 AM at 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.) 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, May 22
Wednesday Ride: Meet at 8 AM for breakfast at the Earlee Mug, East State St., Granby, MA. Ride will depart from the Kendall St. Entrance to Dufresne Park at 9 AM for a 28 mile ride through Granby, Ludlow, Palmer and Belchertown. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com
Thursday, May 23
Thursday Trail Ride: Meet at 10 AM at Elwell State Park, Damon Rd. Northampton, MA. Ride to Station Rd, Amherst with a lunch/snack stop at Maple Farms on the way back. Bring or buy. 17 miles (with additional miles for those who want them) Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095
Saturday, May 25
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at 9 AM at Westfield Stop & Shop, 57 Main St., Westfield, MA. Approximately 30 miles in Westfield and Southwick, with a possible snack stop in Southwick. Some hills, nothing horrible. Expect 1-2 PM finish. Leader: Mary Ann Siron (413) 579-1688 or ottertales8@gmail.com.
Sunday, May 26
Sunday Ride: 30 mile ride from Belchertown thru Hadley and back with a coffee/tea stop at Barstows at mile 12. Start at 9 AM from Stop & Shop, 40 George Hannum St., Belchertown, MA. Leader: Ray Siwinski, (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com
Wednesday May 29
Wednesday Ride: Meet at 9 AM behind St. Patrick's Church, 248 Main St, Rutland, MA. Ride 25-30 miles through Rutland/Barre. Some hills. Bring snacks and drinks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 (text preferred)