Scouting a new route with lots of train time at the start and end but all the riding in the middle is beautiful. We'll ride under the Moodna Viaduct, past a great hiking area (no time for a hike on this ride), through some hills until we get to a late lunch in the small town of Montgomery along the Wallkill river. Then it's north along the river and finally back east to catch the rail trail and the Walkway across the Hudson to the train back. We should get to Poughkeepsie around 5 so we're likely to catch the 5:50 train back to the city, That arrives at Grand Central at 7:48 so don't make any early evening plans. About 3000' elevation gain mostly before lunch. The climbs will be done slowly but since there are not any easy bailout points you should be confident that the hills,distance, and speed are within your ability.

 Registration required and please show up a bit before start time. We will meet on the corner of the Christopher st. PATH station to head to Hoboken for NJT- I'll email exact details to those that have registered. We'll be taking a train so can't wait around as often happens on other rides!