Cyclonauts Bicycle Club
Springfield, Massachusetts
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April Rides
Wednesday April 23
Wednesday Ride: “Rail Trail Ride” - Depart at 9:30 AM from Miller Road rail trail parking lot, off Rt 168, across from Congamond Coffee Shop & Cafe, 108 Congamond Road, Southwick, MA. Gather at the trail sign. Will travel south to Bridge of Flowers in Simsbury, CT. 80% paved rail trail and 20% road. 26 miles round trip. Bring snacks/drinks/lunch. Poor weather cancels. Leader: BilltheHill (860) 559-2515
Saturday April 26
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride to Barre” Park behind Saint Patrick’s Church, 258 Main St., Rutland MA. Ride departs at 9:00 AM. Approximately 25 miles. Bring snack and drinks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557. Prefer text.
Sunday April 27
Sunday Ride: "Leverett to Montague Loop" 24.5 rolling miles. Ride leaves at 10:00 AM from Mill River Recreation Area, 95 Montague Rd. (Rt. 63) in Amherst, MA. (Entrance is hard to see! It is 0.2 mi. N of the N. Pleasant St. traffic light in North Amherst) We'll ride through Leverett, Montague, Sunderland, and Hadley, with a rest stop at the Montague Bookmill at mile 11. Bring snacks. Leader: Julie Miles (413) 636-9742 (cell) or julie@umass.edu
Wednesday April 30
Wednesday Ride: Breakfast at 8:00 AM at Cushman’s Market and Cafe, 491 Pine St, Amherst, MA. Ride at 9 AM from the parking lot across the street. 25 to 30 gently rolling miles through Amherst, Leverett, Montague and Hadley. Rest stop at the Bookmill. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com.
May Rides
Saturday May 3
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ellington Farmers Market” Meet at 9:00 AM at the Hampden Mini Mart, 3 Allen Street Hampden MA. Park in the parking lot behind Dunkin Donuts. Ride approximately 25 Miles, some hills, nothing horrible. Going to the Ellington Farmers Market, Bring plenty of liquids and bring or buy snacks at the market booths. Leaders: Kerry and Diane Goguen Home (413) 525-4029 Cell (413) 244-4110
Sunday May 4
Sunday Ride: Easthampton to Whately Ramble – Depart at 10:00 AM from the end of Oliver Street in Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump. Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 30 miles and 1600 ft. of climbing, less hilly coming back. 2 miles of hardpack which can be ridden on road tires with care. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside and at a convenience store. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday May 7
Wednesday Ride: "Ride to Barre" - Depart at 9:00 AM from the parking lot behind Saint Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Rutland, MA. No breakfast. Approximately 25 miles. Bring snacks and drinks. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 (texts preferred)
Saturday May 10
Saturday Ride: “Breakfast/Brunch Ride to Angelina's” - Depart at 9:00 AM from behind 55 School St., Somers, CT at the Mill Pond parking lot (Sani-Can). Ride 25 miles through Somers, Enfield, and East Longmeadow. Leader: Susan Strange (413) 386-3030 (texts preferred)
Sunday May 11
Sunday Ride: “Rice’s Fruit Farm” Meet at the Hampden Mini Mart, 3 Allen St. Hampden, MA. Please park behind Dunkin Donuts. The ride will depart at 9:00 AM for 20-25 miles of rolling terrain, some busier roads. You can buy food and drink at Rices or bring your own. Leaders: Kerry and Diane Goguen. (413) 525-4029 (H) or (413) 244-4110. Text is best.
Wednesday May 14
Wednesday Ride: “Easthampton to Outlook Farm” - Depart at 10:00 AM from the end of Oliver Street in Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump. Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 25 miles mostly rolling terrain with one stiff climb. Food stop at Outlook Farm in Westhampton. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday May 17
Saturday Traditional Ride: Meet at 9:00 AM at 62 Edgewood Dr., West Suffield, CT. 25 miles loop from West Suffield to the airport with an eating break at Cafe Barista in the center of Suffield. Leader: Karen Conway text (860) 335-1669.
Sunday May 18
Sunday Ride: Easthampton to Ashfield – Depart at 10:00 AM from the end of Oliver Street in Easthampton, MA. (West St. to Oliver St. and keep going until Oliver St. dead ends. Park on the street before the brush dump. Enter “199 Oliver St” into Google Maps.) 42 miles and 2400 ft. of climbing, less hilly coming back. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside at convenience stores. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Wednesday May 21
Wednesday Ride: Valley Loop – Depart at 10:00 AM from Railroad Ave., Hadley, MA – park in parallel parking spots along the rail trail. Starting out with 7 miles on the rail trail, we will ride a total of 30 miles through Hadley, Northampton, Hatfield, Whately, Deerfield and Sunderland. Bring lunch as our only breaks are roadside and at a convenience store. Leader: Glenn Barnes (201) 625-2744 or Glenn1998_11@Yahoo.com .
Saturday May 24
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride to Brookfield Orchards” Park behind St. Patrick's Church, 258 Main St, Rutland, MA. Ride departs at 9:00 AM for 30 scenic hilly miles. Bring drinks /food/money, Possible lunch at Black-and-White Grill in Spencer if riders are interested. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 prefer text.
Sunday May 25
Sunday Ride: “50 for 50” Meet at 9:00 AM at 62 Edgewood Drive West Suffield, CT for a 50 mile ride looping through Suffield and Windsor with a lunch/snack stop at Bart’s in Windsor. Leader: Karen Conway text (860) 335-1669.
Wednesday May 28
Wednesday Ride: "Ride to Brookfield Orchard" - Depart at 9:00 AM from the parking lot behind Saint Patrick's Church, 258 Main St. Rutland, MA. Scenic 30 mile ride to orchard. Bring snacks, drinks, and money to buy at orchard. Optional lunch at Black-and-White Restaurant in Spencer following ride. Leader: Delro (508) 612-2557 (texts preferred)
Saturday May 31
Saturday Traditional Ride: “Ride to Burgundy Brook” Meet at 9:00 AM at Granby Jr/Sr High School, 385 E. State St. (Rt 202), Granby, MA. A 28 mile ride through Granby, Ludow, Palmer and Belchertown with breakfast at Burgundy Brook in Three Rivers at 14 miles. Leader: Betty Siwinski (413) 427-6095 or bettrad@msn.com
General Ride Information
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- Riders must correctly wear an approved helmet, have a bicycle in good mechanical condition and follow sound rules of safety. Remember, your conduct as an individual reflects that of the entire club. Bring fluids and snacks according to your needs. Protect yourself with sun screen.
- The Wednesday and Saturday Traditional rides are leisurely (10 - 13 mph average, 25 - 30 miles). Sunday rides are the ride leaders choice, and can be longer and more aggressive. Rail Trail Rides are generally about 20 miles in length at a leisurely pace, and are confined to area rail trails. These rides are popular with cyclists who are not comfortable riding on the road. The club has recently formed a new group for those interested in more aggressive rides, (13 - 16 mph average depending on hills and around 35 to 45 miles) These rides are not posted. Members communicate by group email. For those interested in riding with this group, contact spfldcyclonauts@gmail.com to be added to the email list.
- Ride leaders may choose to schedule a pre-ride breakfast which is optional for all riders. Restaurant stops are at the option of the leader, but should be included in the ride description. All rides should include a rest/snack stop.
We welcome non-club members, but non-club members must sign a "Release Form".
Rain or bad weather cancels. (if the roads look like they are drying, we usually ride) Check with the ride leader if in doubt.
Note: Rides leave promptly at the time listed in the schedules. Please arrive early enough to allow time to get ready to depart.
2025 Rides Schedule
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