Please join us as we take in the beautiful countryside and tackle the hills and a mountain or two. Our agenda includes either: Plan A, do a ride UP to the beautiful Catskill Slide Mountain Wilderness  to take in the sights & smells of Peekamoose Mountain, or, Plan B, ride through the shadow of the Shawangunks and then ascend Mohonk Mountain, pausing at the entrance before we descend down the north side of the mountain, which is full of streams, trees & shade, and then heading downhill to New Paltz for an outdoor lunch at Kosiner Brothers Fry Shack and The Bicycle Depot. Our elevation will be somewhere between 3472' to 5968'. Road bikes and "clipless" shoes are strongly recommended. Pace: our goal is 16 mph on flats and 4 mph up the mountain. Bring bike lights as we may not get back to the station until dusk.

Please buy a round trip ticket to Poughkeepsie, bring your Metro North bike pass, two drink containers or a hydration pack, and snacks; we may not have lunch until later in the day. If you are going to drive to the Poughkeepsie MNR station, please contact me so I look out for you.

Rain in the morning will result in us either choosing the shorter, 46 mile ride, or heavy rain will result in postponement. Please call or text me if you are unsure about the weather: 917-501-3095. 

Peekamoose Mountain 102 mile ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23800998

Mohonk Mountain 46 mile ride: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/23799516