Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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April Rides
Wednesday April 30
Wednesday Ride: Breakfast at 8:00 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, Leverett, Montague and Hadley. Rest stop at the Bookmill. Leader: Ray Siwinski (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com.
May Rides
Saturday May 3
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ellington Farmers Market” Meet at 9:00 AM at the Hampden Mini Mart, 3 Allen Street Hampden MA. Park in the parking lot behind Dunkin Donuts. Ride approximately 25 Miles, some hills, nothing horrible. Going to the Ellington Farmers Market, Bring plenty of liquids and bring or buy snacks at the market booths. Leaders: Kerry and Diane Goguen Home (413) 525-4029 Cell (413) 244-4110
Sunday May 4
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 May 7
Wednesday Ride: "Ride to Barre" - Depart at 9:00 AM from the parking lot behind Saint Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Rutland, MA. No breakfast. Approximately 25 miles. Bring snacks and drinks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 (texts preferred)
Saturday May 10
Saturday 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 25 miles through Somers, Enfield, and East Longmeadow. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Sunday May 11
Sunday Ride: “Rice’s Fruit Farm” Meet at the Hampden Mini Mart, 3 Allen St. Hampden, MA. Please park behind Dunkin Donuts. The ride will depart at 9:00 AM for 20-25 miles of rolling terrain, some busier roads. You can buy food and drink at Rices or bring your own. Leaders: Kerry and Diane Goguen. (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110. Text is best.
Wednesday May 14
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 May 17
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at 9:00 AM at 62 Edgewood Dr., West Suffield, CT. 25 miles loop from West Suffield to the airport with an eating break at Cafe Barista in the center of Suffield. Leader: Karen Conway text (860) 335-1669.
Sunday May 18
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 .
Wednesday May 21
Wednesday Ride: Valley Loop – Depart at 10:00 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 total of 30 miles through Hadley, Northampton, Hatfield, Whately, Deerfield and Sunderland. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside and at a convenience store. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday May 24
Saturday Traditional 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.
Sunday May 25
Sunday Ride: “50 for 50” Meet at 9:00 AM at 62 Edgewood Drive West Suffield, CT for a 50 mile ride looping through Suffield and Windsor with a lunch/snack stop at Bart’s in Windsor. Leader: Karen Conway text (860) 335-1669.
Wednesday May 28
Wednesday Ride: "Ride to Brookfield Orchard" - Depart at 9:00 AM from the parking lot behind Saint Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Rutland, MA. Scenic 30 mile ride to orchard. Bring snacks, drinks, and money to buy at orchard. Optional lunch at Black-and-White Restaurant in Spencer following ride. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 (texts preferred)
Saturday May 31
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride to Burgundy Brook” Meet at 9:00 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. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com
June Rides
Sunday June 1
Sunday Ride: 30 mile ride from Belchertown thru Hadley and back with a coffee/tea stop at Barstows at mile 12. Start at 9:00 AM from Stop & Shop, 40 George Hannum St., Belchertown, MA. Leader: Ray Siwinski, (860) 478-8308 or rsiwinski@gmail.com
Wednesday June 4
Wednesday Ride: "Rail Trail Ride" - Meet in the Copper Hill Road parking lots which are on both sides of the road, (200 yards from Copper Hill Golf Course, 20 Copper Hill Road, East Granby, CT. Ride will depart at 10 AM from where the trail crosses the road. We will travel north to Westfield, MA. 70% rail trail and 30% road. 26 miles round trip. Bring snacks/drinks/lunch. Poor weather cancels. Leader: BilltheHill (860) 559-2515.
Saturday June 7
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride for the Rose” Ride departs at 8:00 AM from Walmart parking lot, 352 Palmer Rd, Ware, MA. Ride 30 hilly miles with breakfast at Rose 22 in Gilbertville at 8 miles. A stop at the Hardwick Winery and a great downhill then flat at the end of the ride. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095.
Sunday June 8
Sunday Ride: “A historical ride through Lexington and Concord”. Meet at 10:30 in the parking lot at the end of Edison Way Lexington, MA.(across the street from Signature Stationers,1800 Massachusetts Ave) This year is the 250th anniversary of the shot heard around the world. Stops will include the Lexington battle green, Battle Road Trail, North Bridge in Concord, Walden Pond, homes and graves of Alcott, Thoreau and Emerson as well as other historical places. About 25 mostly flat miles. Leader: Brian Machia socbm@charter.net or (413) 531-9464.
GPS link https://ridewithgps.com/routes/49164078. The route might change so check it a couple of days before the ride in case I do update it.
Wednesday June 11
Wednesday Ride:“The Tri-town/Bistate Ride”. Meet at 19 Lee Street, East Longmeadow at 9:30 AM for an approximately 18 mile ride of rolling hills along country roads through East Longmeadow, Somers, and Enfield, CT. Bring snacks as needed as there are no stores to purchase food. Leader: Donna Katz (413) 531-6879.
Saturday June 14
Saturday Traditional Ride: Open date! If you can lead a ride on this date contact the webmaster at spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com
Sunday June 15
Sunday Ride: “Tour de Parks” Meet at the Hampden Mini Mart, 3 Allen St. Hampden, MA. Please park behind Dunkin Donuts. Ride will depart at 9:00 AM for 25 to 30 miles with approximately 1000 feet elevation gain. Bring drinks and snacks as needed. Leaders: Diane and Kerry Goguen (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110 (Diane's cell) Text is best.
Wednesday June 18
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 June 21
Saturday 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 June 22
Sunday Ride: Knightville Dam Adventure - Meet at 10:00 AM in the rest area across from 1400 Russell Rd. (Rt 20) Westfield, MA (Irving Gas Station). Ride to Knightville Dam with an optional climb to Knightville Dam Overlook. This is an out and back ride. 24.2 miles round trip with 4 additional miles for those who choose to do the climb to the overlook. 970 feet of climbing; plus an additional 250 feet with the overlook. Beautiful scenery; some hills. Bring snacks/lunch for a stop at the picnic area below the dam. No stores. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Wednesday June 25
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 Street into Google Maps.) 22-27 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 June 28
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Shenipsit and Crystal Lakes” Meet at 8:00 AM for breakfast at Hometown Kitchen, 48 South Rd, Somers, CT. The ride will depart at 9:00 AM from the parking lot. Approximately 27 miles, 1600 ft of climbing and 2 miles of good hard packed dirt road with beautiful views of the lake. Road bikes are fine. Leader: Tom Copp (860) 573-0328 or downryder_trchotmail.com.
Sunday June 29
Sunday 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.) 32 miles and 1600 ft elevation gain. Bring lunch as our only break is roadside at Kosinski Farms in Westfield. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.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. (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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