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Updated Aug. 31

Sept 5: Quabbin Ride: The Grand Depart will be 9:00 AM for the clockwise circumnavigation of this pristine jewel.  Approx 58 miles, starts/finishes at Stop & Shop in Belchertown. Because of the difficulty of this route rain, or threat thereof, cancels. Joe Parslow (413) 786-4239

Sept 12: Meet at 9:30 at the Dunphey School ( behind the Williamsburg General Store ) just off Rt. 9 in Williamsburg MA.  35 miles HILLY but at a leisurely pace with rest stops as needed. Cue sheets will be provided. BRUNCH at THE OLD CREAMERY in Cummington, MA, 20 miles into the ride.  Please call the coordinator if the weather is questionable, as we only want to do this on a pretty day. Elsa Rosenak  413-786-8773

Sept 19:  Century & Metric Century Rides:  From East Longmeadow we will head East through Ware, Brookfield, and Paxton, then return through Spencer, Southbridge, and Brimfield.  The Metric Century route (about 65 miles) follows the same route as far as North Brookfield, then returns via Brimfield.  Both rides start at 7:30 AM from Peter Munk's, 18 Evergreen Drive (off Porter Rd) in East Longmeadow.  (413) 525-8534 or petermunk7@gmail.com

Sept 26: Meet at 9:30 am, McDonald's, Rte. 75, Agawam.  25 or so leisurely miles, to include the Windsor bike path.  One "good" hill.  Bring a snack.  Paul Griffin (413) 592-4123

Oct 3:  Enjoy the fall colors in Brimfield State Forest and environs.  Meet at Granite Valley Middle School for a 9:00 start. Hilly countryside in Monson, Brimfield, and Wales for a distance of 35 miles (variation on August 21st ride with more up and down).  Brunch stop at Apple Barn Cafe about halfway through the ride.  Significant wind or steady rain cancels.  Lynn Shepherd (360) 915-4811.

Oct 10:  Meet at 9:30 in Westfield at STANLEY PARK , the parking lot nearest the rose garden.  It can be accessed from Kensington Street off of Western avenue . We will ride to the HARVEST FESTIVAL in GRANVILLE, where we will spend some time touring the fair and sampling good things to eat!!! We can ride back as a group or whenever you are ready.  NOTE:  In case of rain on Sunday , we will do the ride on Monday, Columbus Day, as it is a 3-day festival.  Please call the coordinator if you have questions. Elsa Rosenak  413-786-8773.

Oct 17: Mtn Bike/Cross Bike to Green River, VT. Meet at 10 am at Green River Recreation Area parking lot (on the GreenRiver) on Nashs 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 agressive 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, something to drink, and warm clothes if it is cold. Rain cancels. Contact ride leader if in doubt. Susan Strange (860) 763-3046.

Directions: Rt 91 north to Exit 26. Travel around rotary to Rt. 2 west. Turn right at first traffic light onto Colrain Rd. Drive past Greenfield Community College and crop fields. Turn right on Nashs Mill Rd. Green River Recreation Area is on the left.

Oct 24: Meet at 26 Dana Hill Belchertown (Betty’s house). 50 mile ride from Betty’s house in Belchertown to West Brookfield and back. Bring a lunch or buy. Ray Siwinski (413) 426-6095

Oct 31: Meet at Atkins Farm in South Amherst (park at the top of the parking lot) - ride starts at 10am.  Scenic loop to and from the Quabbin - 37 miles.  Bring lunch to eat at the Quabbin.  Liz Sturgen (413) 527-6230 or cell (413) 374-3456.  LSturgen@aol.com

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