April Rides
Saturday, April 1
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Slower, Shorter, Flatter, Begin” Meet at 9 AM at the Hampden Mini Mart, 3 Allen St. Hampden, MA, for a 20 mile or optionally 25 mile ride through Hamden and Somers. Please park behind Dunkin Donuts. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110 (Diane's cell)
Sunday, April 2
Sunday Ride: Meet at Kaptain Jimmy’s, 916 Suffield Street, Agawam at 9:30. Ride will be 26 miles down around the north end of the airport and back through Suffield and Agawam. Bring snacks and drinks. Fairly easy loop, if you need more, we can do it again Ride profile can be found here: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42246031 Ride leader: Joe Whalen Wailinjoe1@msn.com. or (413) 374-1797 cell.
Wednesday, April 5
Wednesday Ride: Meet at Hometown Kitchen, 48 S. Rd, Somers, CT. for breakfast at 9 AM. Ride leaves at 10 AM (should be a little warmer by then). 26 miles through Somers, Ellington, etc. Rain or snow in the forecast cancels. Leader: Jim Sweitzer. 802-345-2538 or jamessweitzer@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 8
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at 9:00 AM at Stop & Shop, 57 Main St. Westfield, MA. Easy ride on the bike trail to Reds (formerly “Red Riding Hood) for breakfast. We’ll ride into Suffield and get off the bike trail for our ride back through Granby and Southwick. 25 easy miles with a few hills. Leader: MaryAnn Siron (413) 579-1688 or Ottertales8@gmail.com.
Sunday, April 9
Sunday Ride: “Sunny Presidential Ride” 23 to 25 miles approximately 998 feet elevation gain. Meet at 10:00 AM at Scitico Plaza. Park near McDonald’s and the bank. 585 Hazard Ave., Enfield, CT. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110 (Diane's cell)
Wednesday, April 12:
Wednesday Ride: Meet at 10 AM at the Norwottuck Rail Trail parking lot at 446 Damon Rd., Northampton MA for an early season ride of about 24 miles in Amherst and Hadley. Partly rail trail and almost no hills. Refreshment stop at Barstow's in Hadley. Leader: Julie Miles (413) 636-9742 or julie@umass.edu.
Saturday, April 15
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride to breakfast“ Meet at the Hometown Kitchen strip mall, 48 south road (Rt.83 ) Somers, CT. We will be riding to “Hot Cakes“ in East Windsor, CT. Ride departs at 10 AM.. 25-30 miles, some minor hills. Bad weather will cancel. Leader: Billthehill (860) 559-2515.
Sunday, April 16
Sunday Ride: “ Leverett to Montague Loop” 25 rolling miles. Ride leaves at 10 AM from Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Rd. (Rt. 63) in Amherst MA. (Entrance is hard to see! It is 0.2 mi. N of the Pine St./N. Pleasant St. traffic light in N. Amherst, and just before a bright green pedestrian sign.). We’ll ride through Leverett, Montague, Sunderland and Hadley, with a rest stop at the Montague Bookmill. Leader: Julie Miles (413)636-9742 or julie@umass.edu.
Wednesday, April 19
Wednesday Ride: Meet at 8 AM at the Good Table 12 School St. Westfield, plenty of parking across the street from the restaurant, we’ll get in our cars after breakfast and drive to Stanley Park to start our ride. Meet at 9 AM at the Rose Garden entrance. If you are coming from downtown Westfield, this would be the 1st entrance on your left, park by the restrooms. Since it’s still early in the season, we will ride approximately 25 rolling miles, bring water, snacks and some warm clothing. Leader: MaryAnn Siron (413) 579-1688 Ottertales 8@gmail.com
Saturday, April 22
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Leeds Rail Ramble” 25 miles with approximately 500 feet elevation gain flat to gradual hills. Meet at 9 AM Mountain Farms Mall. Rte 9 and 335 Russell St., Hadley MA. Park in the back of the mall behind Whole Foods Market adjacent to the rail Trail. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110 (Diane's cell)
Sunday, April 23
Sunday Ride: “Hadley to Deerfield” – Meet at 10AM on Railroad Ave., Hadley, MA – park in parallel parking spots along 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. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday, April 26
Wednesday Ride: Easthampton-Northampton Ramble – Meet at 10 AM in the parking lot off Mechanic Street. Go past doctors’ offices and park in the dirt lot on the right across from the red Easthampton Feed and Supplies building., 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, April 29
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at 10 AM at 250 Main St. Rutland, MA. Ride through Rutland and Barre, approximately 25 miles, some hills. Bring snacks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557. Prefer text
Sunday, April 30
Sunday Ride: “AROUND THE RIVER” Ride will depart at 10 AM from East Windsor High School, 70 Main Street (Rt. 5), East Windsor CT just off I-91 exit 44) We will take the bike path over the river with lunch at Bart’s in Windsor, CT. North on Rt.159, crossing the river in Windsor Locks - then back to cars. Approximately 25-30 miles. Bring lunch/ snack. Bad weather cancel’s. Leader: Billthehill (860) 559-2515.
May Rides
Wednesday, May 3
Wednesday Ride: Breakfast at 8:00 AM at Esselon Cafe, 99 Russell St. (Rt 9) Hadley. Ride will depart at 9:00 AM from the Norwottuck Rail Trail parking lot on Railroad St. (off Rt. 47), Hadley, MA. Park in parallel spaces along the trail. About 25 very flat miles. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com.
Thursday, May 4
Thursday Trail Ride: Ride will depart at 10:00 AM from the Norwottuck Rail Trail parking lot on Railroad St. (off Rt. 47), Hadley, MA. From Rt 91 Exit 25, at the traffic circle, take 1st exit to Rt 9-E over the bridge then left on Rt. 47 N(about 1.5 miles), then left on Railroad St, just before the trail crossing. Park in the parallel parking spaces just past the port-o-john. We will ride toward Station Rd. in Amherst. As this is the first ride, distance will depend on the group. Bring a snack and water. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com.
Saturday, May 6
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Tour de Parks” 25 to 30 miles with approximately 1000 feet elevation gain. Visit Mr. Potato Head. Meet at 9 AM at 98 Parker St., E. Longmeadow MA. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110 (Diane's cell)
Sunday, May 7
Sunday Ride: “Tour of the Four Hamptons, plus Williamsburg.” 33 rolling, scenic miles. Ride will leave at 10 AM from Millside Park, 2 Ferry St., Easthampton, MA. Bring lunch/snacks or money to buy goodies at the Williamsburg General Store. Leader: Liz Sturgen, (413) 374-3456 or LSturgen@aol.com.
Wednesday, May 10
Wednesday Ride: Breakfast at 8 AM at Cushman’s Market and Cafe, 491 Pine St, Amherst, MA. Ride at 9 AM from the parking lot across the street. 25 to 30 gently rolling miles through Amherst, Leveritt, Montague and Hadley. Rest stop at the Bookmill. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com.
Thursday, May 11
Thursday Trail Ride: Park on Miller Road off Rt 168 across from Red’s Cafe in Southwick, MA. Ride to the Bridge of Flowers, Simsbury, CT, 22 miles round trip. Ride leaves at 10 AM. Gather at trail billboard. Bring a snack. Bad weather cancels, Leader: Billthehill (860) 559-2515.
Saturday, May 13
Saturday Traditional Ride: 27 mile ride through Belchertown. Start at 9 AM from behind Belchertown Town Hall, 2 Jabbish St., Belchertown, MA. Leader: Ray Siwinski (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com.
Saturday Alternate 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 brush dump.) 42 miles and 2400 ft. of climbing, less hilly coming back. Bring lunch as our only breaks are at convenience stores. Leader: Glenn Barnes 201-625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Sunday, May 14
Sunday Ride: “Valley Loop” – Meet at 10AM on 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 total of 30 miles through Hadley, Northampton, Hatfield, Whately, Deerfield and Sunderland. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday, May 17
Wednesday Ride: Breakfast at 8 AM at Esselon Cafe, 99 Russell St. (Rt 9) Hadley. Ride will depart at 9 AM from the Norwottuck Rail Trail parking lot on Railroad St. (off Rt. 47), Hadley, MA. Park in parallel spaces along the trail. About 30 miles through Northampton, Whately, and Hatfield.. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com.
Thursday, May 18
Thursday Trail Ride: Combined Norwottuck and Manhan Rail Trail ride starting 10 AM from the Rail Trail parking lot behind Whole Foods Market, 327 Russell St. (Rt 9), Hadley, MA. We will travel to Northampton and connect with the Manhan Rail Trail to Easthampton. It's a round trip distance of 24 miles. Rest and snack stop at Tandem Bagel, Easthampton. Optional lunch at Maple Farms on return. Leader: Merlon Bassett mbassett3034@gmail.com.
Saturday, May 20
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Simsbury to Collinsville” No Breakfast. Ride departs at 10 AM from the Iron Horse Blvd. Parking Lot, Simsbury CT. Meet in the parking area between Wilcox St. and Jim Gallagher Way. 25 -30 miles mostly on rail trail. Bring snacks and drink. Leaders: Kerry and Diane Goguen Home # (413) 525-4029, Diane's cell (413) 244-4110 (text is best)
Sunday, May 21
Sunday Ride: “North Amherst Loop” 43 mile Belchertown to North Amherst. Start at 9 AM at 6 Newton St., Belchertown, MA (Ray's house). Coffee/tea stop at Cushman's Market, North Amherst at mile16.6. Leader: Ray Siwinski (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com.
Wednesday, May 24
Wednesday Ride: Open date. If you can lead a ride on this date, contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com.
Thursday, May 25
Thursday Trail Ride: “Farmington Rail Trail” Meet in the parking lot at the corner of Jim Gallagher Way and Iron Horse Blvd., Simsbury, CT. Will be going south to Plainville , CT. Round trip is 26 miles. Bring snack/lunch. Some rolling hills. Ride departs at 9:30 am. Rain cancel’s. Leader: Billthehill (860) 559-2515.
Saturday, May 27
Saturday Traditional Ride: “The 2021 New Windsors Ride” 25 to 28 miles 604 feet elevation gain. Ride historic Main Street in Windsor. Meet at 9:00 AM at Ocean State Job Lot 20 Main St. Rte 159 Windsor Locks CT. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110 (Diane's cell) Text is best.
Sunday, May 28
Sunday Ride: "Up to Wendell" Meet 9:00 am at Hadley Elementary School on Rt 47 (1 mile north of Rt 9 Hadley Center). 45 miles rolling to hilly with one four mile climb. Rest stop at Lake Wyola. Wet roads cancel. Leader: Walter Chuduk (413) 320-7003 Text or Call.
Wednesday, May 31
Wednesday 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 behind Belchertown Town Hall, 2 Jabbish St., Belchertown, MA. Leader: Ray Siwinski, (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com
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- Riders must correctly wear an approved helmet, have a bicycle in good mechanical condition and follow soundrules 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.
- 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 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). Saturday Alternate rides are faster paced (13 - 16 mph average) and longer (35 - 45 miles). Sunday rides are the ride leaders choice, and can be aggressive or leisurely. 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.
- 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.
Do not attend a ride if you are experiencing any symptoms of Covid-19 or have come into close contact with someone who has. We welcome non-club members, but non-club members must sign a "Release Form".
2022 Rides Schedule
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Springfield, Massachusetts