Enjoy the spectacular views crossing the Hudson River to New Paltz, along with upstate roads with little traffic, few stop signs, shaded roads and small inclines.  Get a fresh breeze cycling down the very small inclines (1,400 elevation gain for the 40miles). 

We will have lunch at P&Gs (http://www.pandgs.com/) in New Paltz which was founded as a small settlement by French Huguenots. If we have time we can stop the historic settlement that preserves the buildings and history. Fun fact: One of the Huguenots Louis DuBois took refugee in a small town called Mannheim, Germany, that is about 12 km from a small town where one of the ride leaders grew up.  Trivia question: Who of the two leaders grew up there?

We will take it easy with an average speed will be 13-15 mph on either road or hybrid bikes.

Bring 2 backup tubes, Metro-North Bike Pass (you can buy it at Grand Central), bungee cord to tie your bike in the train, small lock, and cash for lunch.

Meeting time is 8:30 am at Grand Central (with your ticket to Poughkeepsie in your hand). We will board the 8:43 am train to Poughkeepsie.  You can also board the train at 125 Street. Please, notify any of the leaders to let us know if you are planning to do that.