Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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August Rides
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: Ride will depart at 9:30 AM from the Farmington Canal Trail parking lot, 9 Winslow Pl, Weatogue, CT. The ride is about 26 miles long, on the trail until Red Oak Hill Rd, then on roads. There will be a rest stop at a store around mile 16. Here is the Ride with GPS link. https://ridewithgps.com/routes/51591698. Leader: Brian Machia (413) 531-9464 or socbm@charter.net.
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: “Skate Away - Newgate - Congamond” Meet at the lot behind the International Skating Center of CT, 1375 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT. Ride will depart at 9:00 AM for a 31 mile ride with 1700 Ft of climbing. For complete details go to https://ridewithgps.com/routes/52133406 and scroll down for a detailed cue sheet. Leader: Dave Dunn (860) 597-1940 [voice/text] or dunnbiker@att.net
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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