September October SUNDAY RIDES

Sept. 7 - 9:00 AM, Meet at Somersville Grammar School (one block south of Route 190 at Route 186 junction). 45 miles to Bolton Notch Rail Trail.  Trail surface is hard-pack, OK for road bikes with tire width at least one inch.  Bring lunch or snack.  Peter Munk (413) 525-8534.

Sept. 14 - 8:30 AM, Meet at McDonalds on Rt.75 in Agawam. 40 miles. John Williams, 413-568-5928

Sept. 21 -  10:00 AM, Meet behind the whole foods store on Rt. 9 Hadley Ma. 35 miles leisurely to moderate pace to Magic Wings. Bring lunch or buy there. Ann Morin 413-592-4123 and Dana Hachigan 413-532-1576

Sept. 28 - Open, If anyone would like to lead a ride for this day let me know and I will post it. Msully1809@charter.net

Oct. 5 - 9:30 AM.  Meeting at Hamden mini mall, going to Wales via Stafford Springs approximately 40 miles of moderately rolling terrain, with a good hill (moderate to significant) at the beginning (approx 2 miles out) and at the end (30 mile marker). An alternate loop w/ an additional 6 miles can avoid 2nd hill. This is a very scenic ride  Ann Sepelli  413-525-2298

Oct 5 - 9:30 AM, Mountain Biking in Robinson State Park .Good for all levels of riders as there is an abundance of single track and dirt roads. Meet at 09:30 at Robinson Elementary School on Begley Street in Agawam. Bring water and snacks. If you are planning to ride, please contact Walt Chudzik in advance at 413-320-7003 or wechud@juno.com (Listed as an alternate choice, not an official Club ride)

Oct. 12 - 9:30 AM, Meet at Stanley Park, Westfield, MA (from Westfield  center, enter park at second entrance).  38 to 40 miles, comfortable pace with some hills.  Shorter, flatter option available.  Plan to visit the Granville Fair.  Bring lunch or buy it at the fair.  Leaders:  Dana Hachigian 532-1576 and Ann Morin 592-4123. 

Oct 12 - 9:30 AM, Meet at the Notch Visitors Center for a 2-3 hour mountain bike ride. Trails are a bit more difficult than the last with a challenge. Pace will be so all will be included with the group. Very interesting trails yet to be discovered. If you are planning to ride, please contact Walt Chudzik in advance at 413-320-7003 or wechud@juno.com (Listed as an alternate choice, not an official Club ride)

Oct.19 -  9:30 AM,  Meet in Brimfield.(Route 20)   Park on the far side of the green . 25 miles------Rolling hills bring snacks or lunch.  If you are planning on riding with me you must call and let me know.    Lorraine Toothill 783-7913

Oct. 26 - Open, If anyone would like to lead a ride let me know and I will post it. Msully1809@charter.net