Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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September Rides
Wednesday September 17
Wednesday Ride: “Suffield Village - Robinson State Park” Meet at 9:00 AM in the
Suffield Village parking lot, 68 Bridge Street, Suffield, CT. Park against the northern edge of the parking lot. A 26 mile ride with 1180 ft of accent. There's one very short section of gravely broken pavement in Robinson State Park. For more details go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52163012. Leader: (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] dunnbiker@att.net
Saturday September 20
Saturday Ride: “Mt Tom / Nonotuck Park” Meet at Hampton Pond Plaza, 1029 N Rd., Westfield, MA. The ride will depart at 9:00 AM for 24 miles with 1050 ft of ascent. A gradual rolling climb to the South Entrance of Mt. Tom Reservation followed by a thrilling descent to Rt. 5, looping to Tandem Bagel at mile 14.5 and through Nonotuck Park before a gentle meander back. For a cue sheet go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/40461629. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] dunnbiker@att.net
Sunday September 21
Sunday Ride: “Ride to Ruin” Meet at Geislers parking lot. 9 Bank St, Granby , Ct. The ride leaves at 9:00 AM. About 28 miles with some fairly stiff hills. No breakfast, but lunch at The Barn after for those interested. Ride leader: Jim Sweitzer (802) 345-2538 or jamessweitzer@yahoo.com.
Wednesday September 24
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Outlook Farm” - Depart at 10:00 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.) 25 miles mostly rolling terrain with one stiff climb. Food stop at Outlook Farm in Westhampton. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com
Saturday September 27
Saturday Ride: “Ride to Brookfield Orchards” Park behind St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St, Rutland, MA. The ride departs at 9:00 AM for 30 scenic hilly miles. Bring drinks /food/money. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 prefer text.
Sunday September 28
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Ashfield” – Depart at 10:00 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.) 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 .
October Rides
Wednesday October 1
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Northampton Loop via Rail Trail” - Depart at 10:00 AM from Millside Park, Easthampton, MA (Enter "2 Ferry Street" into Google Maps). 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 October 4
Saturday Ride: Meet at 10:00 AM in the Airline Trail parking area just north of Juliano’s Pools, 522 Church St, Amston, CT. We will not be riding on the trail. The ride will be 27 miles through Amston, Hebron, and Colchester, CT. About 1700 ft of climbing. Ride with GPS link for the ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52383324. Bring snacks/lunch. Leader: Brian Machia Call or text (413) 531-9464 or socbm@charter.net.
Sunday October 5
Sunday Ride: “Easthampton to Whately Ramble” Depart at 10:00 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 October 8
Wednesday Ride: "Deerfield Tour" - Meet at 10:00 AM in the Mt. Sugarloaf parking lot at 300 Sugarloaf St., S. Deerfield for a ride in 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: Frank Sikora (970) 389-5390
Saturday October 11:
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. The ride departs at 9:00 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 12:
Sunday Ride: “Mtn/Gravel/Cross Bike to Green River , VT.” Depart at 10:00 AM from Green River Recreation Area Parking lot, 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 15
Wednesday Ride: “Northfield Loop” Ride starts at 10:00 AM at the parking lot across the street from the Montague Bookmill (440 Greenfield Rd., Montague MA). NOTE: Parking lot entrance is on Turners Falls Rd.! Ride about 30 miles, with about 1200 ft. elevation gain. Refreshment stops at Mim’s Market at mile 14 and at The Country Creemee in Turners Falls at about mile 23. About 1.5 miles of good dirt road, okay for any tires. Leader: Julie Miles (413) 636-9742 or julie@umass.edu
Saturday October 18
Saturday Ride: “Ride to Granville” - Meet at Westfield Stop & Shop, 57 Main St. Westfield, MA. The ride will depart at 9:00 AM for 26 miles through Westfield, Granville and Southwick with breaks/snack stops at the Granville Store and Congamond Coffee and Cafe (formerly Red’s), returning on the Southwick/Columbia Bicycle Trail. Leader: Tom Copp (860) 573-0328 (cell) or downryder_trc@hotmail.com.
Sunday October 19
Sunday Ride: "Old Deerfield and Bookmill" Depart at 10:00 AM from the Mt. Sugarloaf parking lot, 300 Sugarloaf St., S Deerfield. About 27 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.
Wednesday October 23
Wednesday Ride: “Breakfast/Brunch Ride to Angelina's” - Depart at 9:00 AM from behind 55 School St., Somers, CT at the Mill Pond parking lot (Sani-Can). Ride 20 miles through Somers, Enfield, and East Longmeadow. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Saturday October 25
Saturday Ride: Open Date - If you can lead a ride on this date contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com
Sunday October 26
Sunday Ride: Meet at Sunderland Public Library, 21 School St, Sunderland MA. The ride will depart at 10:00 AM. A 44 mile ride through Sunderland, Deerfield, Bernardston, Greenfield, Turners Falls and Gill. Optional challenging climb up Mountain Road at ~28 miles in Gill, but the downhill is glorious all the way to Turners Falls. It adds 0.5 mile to the cue sheet. Highlights include the covered bridge in Greenfield, a glorious descent from the top of Mountain Rd, the canal path, Discovery Center, and ice cream in Turner’s Falls, and Book Mill in Montague. 1945 ft of climbing. For more details go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51334398 See the DESCRIPTION at the link for a concise bike-friendly cue sheet. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] or dunnbiker@att.net
Wednesday October 29
Wednesday Ride: “Ride to Stone Cow Brewery in Barre” - Depart at 9:00 AM from behind St. Patrick's Church at 258 Main St. Rutland, MA. Approximately 25-30 miles. Some hills. Bring drinks and snacks for a rest stop at Stone Cow. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 (texts preferred)
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. 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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