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Ride Schedule
- Sunday, May 19, 2019
- 9AB30Harriman State Park RideEd Molina
Join us in Harriman State Park ride as we enjoy traffic free (mostly), gorgeous riding. Make sure to rest and fuel up because you can't do Harriman without some fun climbing (don't worry, we'll regroup at the top of hills).
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- Sunday, June 2, 2019
- 2PD4Rolling By The River, a Slow Roll Community cycling event in the Nyack river villagesDave ZornowKnow someone who has a bicycle in your garage that they rarely ride? Invite them to join the RBC at Rolling By The River on June 2 at 2p for a Sunday afternoon "slow roll" cycling event when you can join your family, friends, and neighbors near the Nyacks and Piermont to get out and Roll Along The River.
What's a Slow Roll? It's a bicycle ride for everyone. All ages (8 and up) and experience levels are welcome. The slow pace keeps the group safe and gives riders a unique perspective of our villages and their neighborhoods. It's a chance to socialize, meet up and ride safely as a group.
The Rockland Bicycling Club is teaming up with local villages and the Edward Hopper House for Rolling By The River, the first of what hopefully will be regular "slow roll" community bicycle rides through the Nyack river villages and Piermont. It's a family friendly, group event intended to teach safe cycling practices while encouraging local residents to get some exercise with their friends and neighbors. We'll also share some factoids about local history; relay important community updates about cycling infrastructure; and hear about some ambitious open space plans, too.
Ride Marshals Needed! Please sign up for this ride if you can help, and wear your RBC Jersey (if you have one) on June 2.
Meetup at Upper Nyack Elementary School on June 2 at 2p. HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. Participants must sign an event waiver. Route is flat and about 3 miles round trip to Nyack Beach State Park with a social meet and greet at the Edward Hopper House Museum and Art Center on N Broadway in Nyack after the ride.
If this proves popular future rides will be scheduled in the adjacent river villages on a regular basis.
Illustration: American realist painter and Nyack native Edward Hopper used this bicycle with wooden wheels to pedal around the Nyack river villages and Piermont in the late 1800's. The bicycle is on permanent display at the Edward Hopper House. Illustratation by ©2019 Bill Batson.
- Sunday, June 9, 2019
- 9AB40Haverstraw to Cold SpringEd Molina
Starting at Haverstraw Bay County Park, we head north and across the Bear Mountain Bridge and it's beautiful views before continuing north along the rolling hills on 9D to Cold Spring. We'll take a quick break at the shore to soak in the stunning river view, before heading back the way we came. This ride includes long stretches on 9D, which are perfect for drafting and maintaining a nice group pace.
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Pace: 14-16 mph average
Terrain: hilly (65ft/mile gain)
Regrouping: we will regroup after climbs and easily missed turns
Rest stops: there is one planned quick break at the shore in Cold Spring
- Saturday, June 15, 2019
- 8:30AB60Harriman State Park (multiple route and pace options)Ed Molina
Note: this ride will link with other RBC members riding the Harriman "Sleep In" Ride at 10:00, but will start in Haverstraw Bay County Park for those looking for a longer distance, and to add the lovely ride along Beach Rd, the additional challenge of climbing Gate Hill, and the serene cruise along the Lake Welch causeway.
Join us in Harriman State Park ride as we enjoy traffic free (mostly), gorgeous riding. Make sure to rest and fuel up because you can't do Harriman without some fun climbing (don't worry, we'll regroup at the top of hills).
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Pace: 14-16 mph on average
Terrain: very hilly (87 ft/mile gain)
Regrouping: we will regroup at the top of climbs and at major turns
Rest stops: there are no planned rest stops, but restrooms and vending machines are available at Lake Tiorati and Lake Kanawauke - 10AB30Harriman "Sleep In" Ride (multiple route and pace options)Ed Molina
Join us in Harriman State Park ride as we enjoy traffic free (mostly), gorgeous riding. Make sure to rest and fuel up because you can't do Harriman without some fun climbing (don't worry, we'll regroup at the top of hills).
Route sheet: Sign In
Pace: 14-16 mph on average
Terrain: very hilly (87 ft/mile gain)
Regrouping: we will regroup at the top of climbs and at major turns
Rest stops: there are no planned rest stops, but restrooms and vending machines are available at Lake Tiorati and Lake Kanawauke