[Amc-wm-cyclists] Update AMC WM Chapter Bicycling Committee Ride Info.

[bicycling at amc-wma.org]

Dear bike enthusiasts,

 

Just letting you know we have a few rides coming up in July.  See information/links below.

 

Turners Falls - Northfield Bike Ride

Location: Turners Falls, MA
Date: 13‑Jul‑2024
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This is a moderately challenging ride starting in downtown Turners Falls. The ride is 24 miles in length over rolling terrain. Total elevation gain on the ride will be about 1300 feet. All roads are paved. When we reach Northfield (the northern most point on our route), we'll stop at Mim's Market and the Northfield Creamie for lunch. We'll return via beautiful rural roads before we descend back into Turners Falls.

 

Sunderland-Leverett Loop

Location: Sunderland, MA
Date: 14‑Jul‑2024
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Join us for a delightful 31-mile loop from the Sunderland Public Library, exploring quiet paved roads in Sunderland, Leverett, Amherst and Hadley. The activity level will be relaxed, with a moderate pace of 11-13 mph average. Total elevation gain over the route is approximately 1100 feet (35 feet per mile). A few climbs will be steep but short. Highlights include plentiful farm views, views of Mount Toby, a swing through UMass Amherst campus passing by the UMass Sunwheel, and a lunch or snack stop at the North Hadley Sugar Shack.

 

Cycling the Berkshires: Stockbridge-Alford Ramble

Location: Stockbridge, MA
Date: 20‑Jul‑2024
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If you've never experienced the Berkshires on a bicycle, it's about time you did! This challenging 32-mile ride begins in Stockbridge, MA. We will cycle on quiet but hilly roads through Stockbridge, Housatonic, Great Barrington, Alford, West Stockbridge, and Lenox. These are among the most picturesque towns in the Berkshires. The planned route will involve approximately 2000 feet of total elevation gain (about 62 feet per mile), and there are several sections with grades over 5%.

 

Tour of the Pioneer Valley Hamptons Bike Ride

Location: Easthampton, MA
Date: 27‑Jul‑2024
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Enjoy a 30-mile ride at a moderate pace (12-13 mph average) across all four of the Pioneer Valley Hamptons. Soon after we get started, you'll experience some enjoyable long and steady climbs with complimentary descents. However, most of this ride is on rolling terrain on quiet roads surrounded by farms and thick woods. We will stop for a break at Outlook Farm at about mile twenty-two. Our group will be kept together.

 

Some rides tentatively scheduled to be officially listed on AMC Activities data base after July 4th are:

 

August 10th---- Berkshires - Great Barrington to Mill River- 27 miles- Robyn and Steve

August 17th ----Williamsburg to Ashfield – 31 miles- Brant and Janine

August 25th -----Whately to Bardwells Ferry – 33 miles- Brant and Sean

September 14th-----Berkshires- Tyringham Loop – 33 miles – Brant and Janine

 

We look forward to seeing you on the road!

Janine, Chair Bicycling/Trip Leader

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